Author Topic: Check out my new convert ! (Read 5244 times)

bigbikerrick · « **on:** July 19, 2022, 05:05:35 PM »

Hello Folks, I have found and purchased what I think is the "Convert of my dreams". I owned a Cal 2 automatic in the past, and miss it like crazy, some days. I have been searching for a nice, sorted Convert with spoked Borrani wheels, and that long seat thats like a waterbed. I found this bike from a long time Guzzisti on the Convert group, a super nice guy that has spent the last 3 years going through and sorting the bike. The cool thing about the bike, is it had been sitting in a motorcycle museum for over 20 years, and has about 9K original miles. Now , I am biting my nails waiting for the shipper to pick up the bike, and bring it to Arizona!

BTW, Does anyone know what brand that fairing is?
Rick

Cam3512 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2022, 05:13:10 PM »

Wow Rick, that’s a beauty. Can’t help you with the fairing, but I’ve seen them on loops. Charlie will be along in a minute…

inditx · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2022, 05:20:41 PM »

Saweeet!

80CX100 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2022, 05:53:32 PM »

That's a gorgeous bike.

Congrats, that may be the ultimate Convert score, curious to hear your thoughts compared to your old Cali.

I don't recall ever seeing one done up in red like that, the panniers really pop visually with the subtle black slash cut pipes.

Hope it gets to you safely.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2022, 05:56:21 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on July 19, 2022, 05:13:10 PM

Wow Rick, that’s a beauty. Can’t help you with the fairing, but I’ve seen them on loops. Charlie will be along in a minute…

Looks similar to a Calafia Loop fairing but is significantly different. I've never seen one quite like it.

Turin · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2022, 06:12:05 PM »

She's a beaut ! That red really pops.

TOMB · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2022, 06:12:49 PM »

I'm going to guess at the fairing is either a Shoi, or Wixom ,on the outside it might be a
Bates.

Picture of my Vert
TOMB

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2022, 06:25:54 PM »

It's funny - Mark Etheridge just made the trip to Kingman, AZ to buy this one (plus a Breva 750 and CX100).

moto · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2022, 06:36:49 PM »

Wow!

bmc5733946 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2022, 07:04:23 PM »

I think Mark got those from the estate of Randy Dawes long time WG guy?

Brian

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2022, 07:04:53 PM »

The P/O has all the documented history of the bike. It has been parked inside a motorcycle museum in Princeton, Indiana that was owned by Jim, and sandy Minnis for over 20 years. The current owner bought it in 2018, and since it had been sitting, he did a nice job sorting it, even replacing the stamped steel flywheel, and going through it getting it roadworthy.
The bike was originally silver, but it faded, where the sun hit it when parked by the window, and Jim Minnis had it repainted red, years ago.

Thanks folks for the kind words,
Rick Duarte

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2022, 07:08:33 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on July 19, 2022, 06:25:54 PM

It's funny - Mark Etheridge just made the trip to Kingman, AZ to buy this one (plus a Breva 750 and CX100).

That white vert looks nice! Mine does not have that chrome rail that goes around the seat. I guess they are all had that originally... I am going to have to find one.
Rick

AJ Huff · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2022, 07:41:42 PM »

Wow that's nice. Congrats!

-AJ

Gusable · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2022, 08:13:52 PM »

All I know is I’m jealous

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2022, 08:20:59 PM »

Quote from: bmc5733946 on July 19, 2022, 07:04:23 PM

I think Mark got those from the estate of Randy Dawes long time WG guy?

Brian

Yes.

Scout63 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2022, 10:15:21 PM »

Beautiful red Convert. That bike just oozes charm. Best of luck with it.

steveford · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2022, 12:26:48 AM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on July 19, 2022, 08:20:59 PM

Yes.

Last known on here as Arizona Wayne. RIP Randy

Muzz · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2022, 12:30:11 AM »

Now that is REALLY nice!

chuck peterson · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2022, 03:14:46 AM »

Good looking beast i say! I’d be interested to hear your riding impressions between the cal2 and the convert…pretty big difference in the frame geometry…I’ve always thought the vert was a better dancing bear in the handling department

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2022, 06:39:11 AM »

That faring has me puzzled as I thought I knew all the farings from that era. The bike is prettier than a speckled pup.

Tex

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2022, 07:43:07 AM »

Here is the Concert owned by the late KS rep David Kasitz. Appears to have the same fairing. Don't know the brand either but I rode that bike a bit and the fairing seemed to work well.
GliderJohn

larrys · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2022, 07:55:16 AM »

She's a purty thang! My first Guzzi was a '76 Convert.
Larry

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2022, 08:06:08 AM »

Sweet

Mike Craven · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2022, 07:42:16 PM »

I'd be afraid to ride it. Toooo nice.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2022, 10:37:31 PM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on July 20, 2022, 06:39:11 AM

That faring has me puzzled as I thought I knew all the farings from that era. The bike is prettier than a speckled pup.

Tex

Thank you, Tex. Your personal knowledge of the owner, made a big difference in my decision to buy it, and i am so glad I did! Mr. King really treated me right! That fairing has me confused as well.
Thank you
Rick.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2022, 10:41:13 PM »

John, The Guzzi from the kansas rep seems to have a Wixom on it. Note the round turn signals. The fairing on my Convert has square turn signals. The overall "shape" though, has Wixom written all over it. Maybe its a different wixom model, not the "Ranger".
Rick D.

Canuck750 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2022, 11:08:38 PM »

Wow, that is one very, very nice looking Convert! Congratulations.

Klinkhammer · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2022, 04:43:58 AM »

Very nice!!!

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2022, 07:23:02 AM »

Very similar to the Wixom I put on my R50/2. It didn't have turn signals other looks the same. I also put the lower on the bike. I lived in Colo and rode year around, I didn't have a car.
kk

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #29 on:** July 21, 2022, 03:24:15 PM »

Thanks for the kind words, Folks! I think I really lucked out, finding this nice, sorted, Convert, not too far from me. The bike is scheduled to be delivered by the shipper on July 27 th. I know it sounds cliche' , but this is "Christmas in July" for me!

Rick Duarte

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