Check out my new convert !

[radguzzi]

Congratulations Rick, real pretty Convert.  Welcome to the club.  Enjoy.

The North East Convert contingency rep riding along the Maine coast...

[bigbikerrick]

Congratulations Rick, real pretty Convert.  Welcome to the club.  Enjoy.

The North East Convert contingency rep riding along the Maine coast...

Thats a gorgeous Convert you have there, Rob! Even though some folks talk trash about them, I have always liked how the" Jammer" looks on a convert. To my eye, it just fits it right, and I have always been a big admirer of Craig Vetter, and his innovative products. The red bike I bought was originally silver ,like yours.
Rick Duarte

[TOMB]

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Here's mine in Black.
Windjammer works great for my 5' 8" size

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[Huzo]

It’s not my style of thing, but I can see why you would jump at it.
Absolutely striking…!
For heaven’s sake don’t sell it, really a one off.

[bigbikerrick]

I have admired your bike for years, Tomb! It is very nicely set up, and looks very roadworthy. The seat looks incredibly comfortable. I bet she just "glides" down the highway!   
Rick Duarte

[TOMB]

@Bigbikerrick

Thank you

It floats down the road, not suspension float just glides. This bike just loves to rack up the miles ===effortlessly.

But don't be fooled, when it comes to cornering this is a beast. Those Avon Roadrunners stick like glue and i have to be careful as I almost run out of front tire.

Now if I could get better than 33-35 mpg. wishful thinking i guess

TOMB

[Bulldog9]

  Looks great!

I just got my tank, side covers and bags painted, and will be re-assembling over the next few weeks.  Have the tank on so far. Been a bit busy moving the last few weeks, now settled in KY....... Hope to have her complete by end of SEP.

[bigbikerrick]

Your Convert has a  very "sporty" look to it , Bulldog9.   I like it!
Rick

[bigbikerrick]

Hey, Folks, i believe i have identified the brand of fairing on my new convert, its a Pacifico Pathfinder. You dont see them very often.
Rick

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Hey, Folks, i believe i have identified the brand of gairing on my new convert, its a Pacifico Pathfinder. You dont see them very often.
Rick

  Sure looks like it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133090182006

[bigbikerrick]

Thats the only one I could find as well, Charlie.  Not very common. I kinda like it. Reminds me a little of the shape of an SP fairing, except for the windshield.

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_1000sp_78.html
Rick

[Ncdan]

If anyone wants on needs a Windjammer gif one of these old bikes I have one in great condition that I’d part with.
As well as the 3 piece matching luggage set.

[bigbikerrick]

If anyone wants on needs a Windjammer gif one of these old bikes I have one in great condition that I’d part with.
As well as the 3 piece matching luggage set.

Did you "undress" the Honda Custom, Dan?  I remember you had a Jammer on it.  There was a member here, from the New York state area, I think, by the name of Cave Luther, that had a real nice stone with a windjammer mounted on it. It took him a while to get the airflow right, but once dialed in, it was great. I realize they are not for everyone.

If you were closer, i would be tempted, but shipping on a  big, heavy,windjammer would be insane.
Rick.

[K-Man]

@ TOMB

"...when it comes to cornering this is a beast. Those Avon Roadrunners stick like glue and i have to be careful as I almost run out of front tire."

Run out of front tire?  I just bought a '76 Convert for my first ever Moto Guzzi.  What do you mean by run out of front tire?  I've never heard that expression used before regarding handling in all my years of riding. 

K-man

[TOMB]

@Kman

Tire size f+ r 110/90/18 V Avon Road Rider

I can lean the bike over at speed and the tire scrub mark will be 1/4" from the edge on the front tire

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[K-Man]

@ TOMB

Ahhh! Got it now. Thanks.  Do the Converts lean in fairly well on their own or do you really have to muscle it into turns?

[balvenie]

That's an elegant motorcycle, Rick

[bigbikerrick]

That's an elegant motorcycle, Rick

Thank you, Sir. for the kind words.
Rick.

[TOMB]

@K-man

The early Toni frames corner better than the Loops (let the bitching begin)

The Toni frames are much more rigid than the loops, steering is quicker (let the Bitching begin)

The Toni frames for the Cali 11 etc. have a longer wheelbase (62"?) etc.

If you came from a Cali11 and rode a T-3 - Convert etc. you would say the steering is quicker etc.  Tires, shocks rider weight is a factor for the results achieved.

In reality it's a personal choice but in my case, I came from Loops to the Convert and the steering is more predicable on the Toni frame I have the police type Bars but in reality my bike takes very little effort to corner the bike the, 72  Eldo would take more effort but not much more

See signature below

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[K-Man]

@ TOMB

Thanks!  My Convert riding so far has consisted of pushing it from the PO's garage where it had sat neglected for more than a few years before I bought it.  I was surprised at how light and well balanced it felt just in the short move from garage to trailer to my garage.  Didn't feel like it's 550 + lbs at all.

[bigbikerrick]

Thats good to hear, regarding the "standard" Convert. My California 2 automatic, always had a slight  heavy feel, in the steering. I dont know if it had anything to do with the longer wheelbase/swingarm, or the buckhorn handlebars it came with, but the feeling was there.
Rick Duarte

[guzzisteve]

I got a call today about a Convert, been sitting in a garage for 20yrs. The owners father passed who was going to ride it but never did. He bought it from his neighbor. Has no idea what it's worth. I'll know more later but it's in Geneva, IL
I have no idea what year or condition. In case you need one.

[Dave Swanson]

My 1976 is edging it's way closer to the front of the restoration line.  I carted all the tins, and bags to the painter yesterday.  When they return they will be black with white trim.

[Dave Swanson]

I got a call today about a Convert, been sitting in a garage for 20yrs. The owners father passed who was going to ride it but never did. He bought it from his neighbor. Has no idea what it's worth. I'll know more later but it's in Geneva, IL
I have no idea what year or condition. In case you need one.

I look forward to your report.  I don't need another, but it is always interesting hearing about these finds. 

[guzzisteve]

Dave,  Ellis from Geneva Cycle is the one who told me bout it. He might have sold it new back then. Owner thought he had something desirable. Nope it's a turd, not many want one. BUT it may be like new also. I have always liked them, NO other motorcycle anywhere feels like a Convert.

[Bulldog9]

Well, she is not NEW, but has new clothes. Just waiting for the side cover grills and to make a decision on pinstriping and if I want to swap the black crash bars for chrome.

Many thanks to Charlie for the stainless rear fender. The bike is looking great, NOT a concours restore by any means, still has some patina, and the new paint isn't perfect, but  if it did, I'd be afraid to ride it and mess it up ;-)

[bigbikerrick]

Your Convert looks very nice, Bulldog9! I love the DB bags, and the capacity,is second to none. I hope mine comes out as nice as yours after I finish sorting it.
Rick.

[Anomaly]

Well, she is not NEW, but has new clothes. .....

Looks great. What screen is that? Headlight?

[Bulldog9]

Looks great. What screen is that? Headlight?

Screen is a MRA speed screen ($80), and headlight is an E-bay special Jeep LED. Bought two for $40.

'SNAPPING RED SUSPENDERS'

[brider]

THAT is a Convert that looks more than worthy of replacing your Cal 2....I was thinking "He's going to have a hard time finding something as nice as that Cal 2...", but you beat the odds and SCORED! Congrats!