Author Topic: Stupid is as stupid does.. (Read 2345 times)

Alfetta · « **on:** September 30, 2023, 07:31:14 PM »

On a whim.. I stopped and looked at a project bike.. 1977 convert.... don't need it but couldn't say no to the price. I'll be asking a lot of questions soon so, I'll say sorry up front.
I know nothing about the big blocks or the automatic. !

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2023, 08:28:55 PM »

You are waaaay too early in this project to claim stupidity. Be patient, don't get ahead of yourself.

Stupidity is a badge of honor that must be earned.

No one likes a person who cuts in line.......

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2023, 09:38:57 PM »

Big Blocks are simple and robust. The Convert drivetrain can have a few issues to correct, but nothing really serious.

Mine finally got a bath today!

pehayes · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2023, 11:05:15 PM »

There is a forum available which is specific to the CONVERT. You should join and post questions there.

Convert@MotoGuzzi.groups.io

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

chuck peterson · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2023, 06:57:28 AM »

I thought so, too, for the first 500 miles.

90,000 miles later….

Alfetta · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2023, 02:45:48 PM »

So I picked up the convert today... loaded up all the bits we could find. And when about done, the old guy mentioned another bike that I could just take if I wanted.. took me around the corner and there sits an air head..1976 I think. So two projects for $100....

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2023, 02:52:38 PM »

1976 is a good year. R90? I had an R90/6, great bike. Easy to work, on good fuel mileage, fairly smooth and parts are readily available
kk.

Tom H · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2023, 03:00:13 PM »

Score!!

Tom

Alfetta · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2023, 03:12:52 PM »

Turns out that the BMW is a 1970. R75/5... some one tried to pull the right jug and has broken some fins... but that's repairable...

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2023, 06:18:57 PM »

Before my R90 I had a 1970 R75/5. It was the first one in Denver, I had a deposit on it for months. What is the build date, it is on the data plate on the headstock. Mine was built in November 1969. You scored on this bike, very collectable.
kk

cliffrod · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2023, 06:29:13 PM »

Very cool. Glad you got a great deal on a pair of good bikes. Have fun.

MotoGuzzi750 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2023, 06:37:34 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 30, 2023, 09:38:57 PM

Big Blocks are simple and robust. The Convert drivetrain can have a few issues to correct, but nothing really serious.

Mine finally got a bath today!

Beautiful ! I like it.

Some day I would love to own.

Alfetta · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2023, 07:53:10 AM »

here are some photos of my $100 investment. they may or may not prove to be restorable, but i think i can get my money back if they turn out to be parts only bikes..

chuck peterson · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2023, 07:59:48 AM »

Yeah that should buff right up!

More like a jigsaw puzzle…that should be fun.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #14 on:** October 02, 2023, 08:11:08 AM »

The Convert is the entry to the Guzzi Mensa Society. Welcome

Alfetta · « **Reply #15 on:** October 02, 2023, 08:53:15 AM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on October 02, 2023, 08:11:08 AM

.......Guzzi Mensa Society......

Now im scared !

Alfetta · « **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2023, 08:57:32 AM »

So, my convert cam with a full set of luggage and a fairing, I will get photos.. but im fairly sure that the fairing is a wind-jammer Did the convert come with optional OEM luggage ? or was it all aftermarket back in '77 ?

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #17 on:** October 02, 2023, 09:57:36 AM »

Converts came with saddlebags, but not a trunk.

Saddlebags like these: https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=821

Alfetta · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2023, 08:02:18 AM »

So it's clear that the luggage is not OEM. I have attached a few photos, I think that the fairing is a Windjammer, but can anyone identify the remaining bits ?

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2023, 08:38:21 AM »

Saddlebags are DB, not sure about the trunk.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2023, 01:19:03 PM »

Standard early-ish Windjammer, std aftermarket add on in the day. Armies of them at rallies of the day. Pop some clean fresh bulbs (led?) and polish the lenses. Turn them on at dusk and be amazed…run your 8track tape behind the fairing, pumped thru the add-on speakers and 8 track ..quite sure you can smoke cigars behind it. And drink coffee…put your feet up…use the thumb screw on the Tommaselli throttle and point it to the horizon…..

Dan Brown, DB bags, sleep six on both sides…can’t tell about the top box…seems different but period correct…compare the fiberglass thickness and build on the top box, it might be similar…the red/black stripes look to me kinda like the Wixom saddle bags, white w red/black stripes

I found it best to load the heavy small stuff (every tool you’ll never need if you carry it..) up into the fairing buckets, then balancing with larger lighter stuff in the back bags and trunk. The bike loved it like a sled dog pulling thru snow..

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