Author Topic: I'm BAACK in the Guzzi world ! (Read 20105 times)

fotoguzzi · « **on:** February 28, 2015, 02:37:05 PM »

Been with out my V11 Leman's for a year and a half, long wait but I really scored!
I just got this today..

big dent in tank, guess what, I don't care!

I got the fairing too but the headlight mounts (and maybe the headlight itself) are not correct to fit the fairing.

John A · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:41:20 PM »

You done good ,Brad! How many miles? It looks unmolested too!

Lannis · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:45:48 PM »

The front brake calipers look to be just a bit out of alignment with the disk; some adjustment will probably improve the braking ....

So is this a current runner, a spring project, or ...... ?

Looks like it will be a lot of fun!

Lannis

mwrenn · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:51:28 PM »

Nice!! Congratulations !!!

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:52:34 PM »

should be a runner once I do a brake job. had to remove to roll onto my trailer. miles unknown, speedo was replaced but it looks like they are low.
rims painted grey, yuk.

it's a diminutive little princess that fits me real nice.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:55:02 PM »

was NOT cheap. I paid a fair asking price without any dickering.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:58:46 PM »

About damn time ;D

Dusty

kckershovel · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2015, 03:15:09 PM »

Very Cool Congratz!

guzzi ride · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2015, 03:18:03 PM »

Great way to come back! congrats on your purchase. ;-T

tazio · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:04:39 PM »

Many of us KNOW this feeling..
Bringing a fixer-upper home, ALL the possibilities, excitement.
Uncovering clues to the past lives of our "diamonds-in-the-rough".
SHE'S A BEAUTY !!!

Unkept · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:07:08 PM »

An 850 LeMans, that's about the best Guzzi comeback you could choose ;-T

Congrats Brad!

-Joe

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:20:19 PM »

Where did this little beauty hail from?

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:22:14 PM »

She's got it all baby ;-T

RinkRat II · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:32:02 PM »

Oh Boy!! THE FOTOGUZZI CHRONICLES :pop
Congrats!

Paul B :BEER:

zedXmick · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:46:33 PM »

Congrats on your new ride!! Please don't tell me you found her in Wisconsin.That would cause me some sleepless nights....

Penderic · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:00:18 PM »

The next album begins!

;-T

kirkemon · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:16:07 PM »

Damn, I want that! ;-T
Congrats! I'm so jealous!

Cam3512 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:38:13 PM »

Congrats! Nothing like diving back in with an 850 Lemans!

They have a stance like no other motorcycle. Series 2, what year?

Matt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:47:10 PM »

I kinda like it better without the fairing, looks tougher.

:pop

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:51:57 PM »

1977 series 1 it has the VE motor so it's the real thing.
found about a mile from my home.

Green1000S · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:12:22 PM »

Love it!!! ;-T ;-T
Congrats ;-T

Vasco DG · « **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:48:58 PM »

Brad, somewhere in the 'Mountain of Munt' I have both headlight ears and the correct fairing brackets for a MkI if you need them?

Pete

PS, I think those shitty Paolli shocks might need to go too..... :D

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:58:43 PM »

Quote from: Vasco DG on February 28, 2015, 06:48:58 PM

Brad, somewhere in the 'Mountain of Munt' I have both headlight ears and the correct fairing brackets for a MkI if you need them?

Pete

PS, I think those shitty Paolli shocks might need to go too..... :D

thanks Pete, lets see how it goes stateside first.

what shocks do I want.. ? I can't afford Wilbers or other high end things.

I have a second seat base/fender so will be looking to store the original and get something more butt friendly, anyone?

MotoGoosy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:01:06 PM »

It's a zippy, zippy thing!!!!

Mgv7rider · « **Reply #24 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:05:15 PM »

Sweet looking ride!

Cheers & enjoy!

Chris

Cam3512 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:11:52 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on February 28, 2015, 05:51:57 PM

1977 series 1 it has the VE motor so it's the real thing.
found about a mile from my home.

Has the series 2 tail light. Turn signals look Euro, without the side reflectors. Still educating myself on these, I recently bought a '78.

Hahnda · « **Reply #26 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:47:38 PM »

A mile from your house? Now that's luck. There has to be more to that story.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #27 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:15:23 PM »

Attaboy! Good find.. ;-T

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:29:51 PM »

Quote from: Hahnda on February 28, 2015, 07:47:38 PM

A mile from your house? Now that's luck. There has to be more to that story.

the rest of the story is that I regularly (read, obsessively) check in to CL.. for a score like this you have to be the first to respond.. I think the ad was up maybe 24 minutes. it showed up on a Wednesday mid morning.. next guy on the list was ready to jump in a vehicle from Michigan if I didn't buy... you here? sorry..

motogearhead · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:35:02 PM »

Nice buy, congrats! I was next in line for that bike...but I knew the first looker would take it.
Same story as that 1000S a few weeks back. Damn...buying a Guzzi is hard! :)

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Author Topic: I'm BAACK in the Guzzi world ! (Read 20105 times)

oldbike54

Penderic

Vasco DG

MotoGoosy