Telaio rosso , 44K reserve not meet.

[arveno]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222185627649?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

wow , interesting auction.
I guess it will take 50 k to see this bike exchange owner.

 

[azguzzirep]

What's with the transmission problem? Why did it need repaired /replaced?

Tom

[Murray]

150 odd built only a few still exist, funny they should say that according to Mr Fallon of the Moto Guzzi story of the 152 built at least 154 are alive and well in Italy as part of the Guzzi club (or similar entity). I'd be checking those numbers while it does have the bosch starter it seems to have the five speed cases, originally they were fitted with a four. My understanding is you can't get parts for the four speed anymore so there might be a very practical reason.

[canuck750]

it has been said before by knowledgeable folks of the 150 or so that were built less than 800 remain.

On the original bikes the transmission was a 4 speed case with an adapter section to add a 5th gear. I think it shows up on Greg Benders site with description and pictures of the transmission.

[leafman60]

it has been said before by knowledgeable folks of the 150 or so that were built less than 800 remain.

That's funny

[ritratto]

That's funny

The same is said in the art world. Of the 1500 or so works painted by Rembrandt, over 3000 survive.

[oldbike54]

The same is said in the art world. Of the 1500 or so works painted by Rembrandt, over 3000 survive.

 And then there is the case of Han van Meergeren , a talented Dutch painter in his own right , who figured out that creating artwork signed as Vermeer paid much better . Not forgeries , simply new "undiscovered" Vermeers . One brought him $250K in the 1930's 

 Dusty

[swooshdave]

The same is said in the art world. Of the 1500 or so works painted by Rembrandt, over 3000 survive.

Don't they say the same thing about Le Mans Mk1s?

[Cool Runnings]

No ship to the USA? Why not, my brother sold his Yamaha 650 twin to a guy in Sweden?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

it has been said before by knowledgeable folks of the 150 or so that were built less than 800 remain.

On the original bikes the transmission was a 4 speed case with an adapter section to add a 5th gear. I think it shows up on Greg Benders site with description and pictures of the transmission.

Charley Cole's website: http://www.zydecoracing.com/TRgearbox.html . Not an "adapter section", but instead a completely different rear cover. Click around on Charley's site and you find more info.

[canuck750]

Great information Charlie. The TR transmission is unique to say the least.

[swooshdave]

No ship to the USA? Why not, my brother sold his Yamaha 650 twin to a guy in Sweden?

Maybe they don't want the hassle.

[Cam3512]

Charley Cole's website: http://www.zydecoracing.com/TRgearbox.html . Not an "adapter section", but instead a completely different rear cover. Click around on Charley's site and you find more info.

BTW Charlie and Jim.  What's the secret to getting a wrench on those clutch cable adjuster and lock nuts down there at the bottom along the frame?  Grind down an open end box wrench?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

BTW Charlie and Jim.  What's the secret to getting a wrench on those clutch cable adjuster and lock nuts down there at the bottom along the frame?  Grind down an open end box wrench?

I use a wrench from a vintage Kawasaki tool kit, but grinding an open end wrench down should work too.