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Wow, parts everywhere. The head hasn't changed across all v50 models, so the headers of any v50 years will fit.Easy to tell by looking at the specs in the shop manuals. Even V65 headers should fit.In case you haven't found it yet, shop manuals at thisoldtractor.comThe mufflers will depend on attachment points at the rear of the frame. I'm curious to see your progress on this project. Happy wrenching.
Valve sizes increased for the III, Monza and V65. Part numbers for the header pipes changed several times, so there must be a difference (pipe diameter?).
build an inverted U breather tube for the transmission and the rear drive
Boy, that stuff looks familiar. Did it come from Chad (Mayor of BBQ)? He is a chef over there in Ashville and has a V65 among other Guzzi's.Just looked and I have a set of headpipes & crossover for V65 plus mufflers from V65C you can have, come get them. Some other smallblock stuff too. Can't remember everything. Not far away. NE of ATL 45mi. I used to work on a lot of smallblocks when they were new. Lot of Guzzi folks in your area.
I don’t really know who owned it in the past, it was last registered to someone named Robin from what I can tell. I will gladly take you up on that exhaust, that was gonna be the big necessary expense to even figure out if the bike will run From what I can tell, I need shocks, exhaust, battery tray, rear fender and tailight, and the starter.
This might save you some aggravation on that wiring:https://www.thisoldtractor.com/for_sale_wiring_harness.html-AJ
Thanks, I think I can salvage it, I actually enjoy doing electrical work on bikes.Question for the collective, the bike was made 5/81, and it looks like it had point ignition. That would make it a III, correct?
If you are changing the wiring & you are 'wiring minded' I would suggest re-designing the OEM set up (I did this by cutting & changing existing Mk3 loom) to put in proper relay based switching & offloading the switchgear runaround ie new ignition circuit, new starter circuit, new headlamp circuits, new fusebox. At the same time this allows you to (if you want) bin the lego switchgear and fit some proper handlebar controls - they are amazingly cheap & I paid equivalent of 30 USD for both sides incl delivery from China. Needs some thinking to re-design & splice in but relatively easy....(M-unit is next level of cost/work...too much for me)I put new relays up below the headstock (although on V65 Fl I put them on side of rear wheel plastic cubby-hole). I also fitted electronic ignition after struggling with points set up...& points are getting expensive !Video here if it gives you any ideas...https://1drv.ms/v/s!AtciqvJAt-nzoxD6u8IWtHHF-8_1?e=ji59QP
The factory diode board is very common - every airhead BMW from 1970 to 95 used the same charging system. I've rarely had any problems with the system since getting involved with BMWs in 1990. Back then, guys had problems with the rotors failing - but I'm pretty sure that was a lot due to hot rodding the bikes where sudden acceleration and deceleration inertia forces would play havoc with the windings.
Here's the rear fender I mentioned. It's not fiberglass like I thought, but rather ABS(?) plastic. One crack where the signal mounts, otherwise in good condition. Pay shipping and it's yours.
Thank you, I will send you a message with my address. I’m half tempted to put it back together with all mismatched plastics and tank.