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I no longer have my 2002 Lemans but I have the stock crossover taking up room. Make me an offer.
I am in Oregon USA
Bill
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I have a stock crossover form a 2002 Lemans. Reasonable offers accepted + shipping
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Why a Moto Guzzi? Well, first and foremost… the V11 LeMans is a simple, air-cooled, and elegant design that is irresistibly attractive. This bike displays its engine proudly and draws a crowd. It is reliable as a stone and has had its suspect relays upgraded, its exhaust note has been modified to give just a touch of growl without being obtrusive by the addition of a Stucci crossover. This bike has nary a scratch...well on the left the side stand skims the pavement when one has the urge to show that this bike is not all show and no go. The leading edge of the right hand can has kissed the ground ever so slightly as hard cornering becomes too easy - don't read crash into this and this level of riding should only be pursued by professional riders. This bike received a servicing in April and is waiting to go on long distance journeys. 9800+ Miles 503 705-1255 Portland Oregon $6700
Stock Crossover available
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2002 Lemans well sorted,Stucchi crossover, 2002 recalls have been taken care of ; engine paint and shifter springs and new relays, While many thinks these Guzzi's handle superbly I was spoiled by my MV so I want to get another. 95xx Miles. No dents, scratches etc. Located near Portland Oregon
Visit My Website More photos on request
(503 705-1255
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The seat looks comfy...am I banned for saying that?
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Steve sounds great except I would say "vino rosso"
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Of course, rosso vino will be consumed at the proper times!
Ciao, Steve
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Post the details on how you would like to get paid...do you take chickens or oxen?
Paypal, check etc
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I work for Shell at a bay area refinery and have been researching potential event tie ins to the Laguna Seca MotoGP this July (Yes, proud to be the official fuel of both Ducati and Harley Davidson. How sensible is that you are asking? Anyway, its clear we have a thing for twins). Had a good chat with some folks who work for the track and they told me the week before MotoGP was filled with events tied to MotoGiro US. I haven't seen this on the west coast before but sounds like fun and a good chance for Bay Area Guzzi folks to get together. Is somebody already doing this?
Searching MotoGiro US provides plenty of links so I don't include one.
Think I could enter my '02 LeMans as vintage based on its technology? I may yet be glad I haven't hung a bunch of carbon fiber on it
There is a Giro d'California as well as one back east that I know of. I purchased a giro eligible bike earlier this year - a 1956 Moto Morini 175 Gran Turismo with thoughts of participating...So far the events have been fairly small and adhere very closely to the 175cc max displacement and motorcycle built prior to 1957 requirements. Adding other classes to the Motogiro America (touring class allows modern bikes) has some of the vintage riders concerned but I imagine there will be enough seperation between them. I can also see that the field would be very small unless they opened it up to larger bikes.
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Not that I don't like Falcolion's bike it's just that I like variety. Either that or call it bike for two months...or three...
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Thanks for the heads up, I'll check into it tomorrow. I need to get a service manual, or at least an owners manual for this...
You might want to do some browsing...I found a manual for my Lemans online. I also bought a CD off ebay for a very reasonable price
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I'm sure it's too late but my first thought was that I would go with thinner material. Both for weight and ease of bending. Aluminum is pretty forgiving and is easily polished and can also be anodized which would provide a cheap durable finish with multi color options.
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I would think that more damage could be done with the cover chafing the paint etc. The bike is somewhat protected by the cab and really they were made to be out in all kinds of weather. A simple cleaning may be required when you arrive but you may be surprised how clean it would stay...or maybe not....
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My 2002 LeMansI'm curious about "standard" paint schemes for the 2002 model year. I have not seen one that is all red and I am thinking that this one has been modified; from what I can tell all the parts are available in red but most red bikes seem to have a contrasting tail piece and often don't have the red valve covers or pork chops. I recall seeing other models that were all red.
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There is actually no info about the Guzzi version there, but you will get it from Wayne McDonald.
Pardon my ignorance, but is Wayne McDonald someone at TuneBoy? As you said there is no application listed for Guzzi on the site so I assume there is a backdoor.
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I am still in the TBD category. I bought the Guzzi specifically so I wouldn't have to work on it. Although I am finding it is very easy so far... I have too many bikes that I won't let ( yeah right, like I could find someone to work on them...)others work on and I feel a "modern" bike, that I can take to the dealer for repairs, allows me some freedom. I don't have enough miles on the bike to have full character saturation but I have enjoyed it so far. The only thing that is hanging over my head is that I sold my MVF4 with the distinct purpose of getting a bike that was comfortable over longer distances and I don't think my Lemans is more comfortable...so when I compare it to the MV is is a bit underwhelming, in every sense. But with that said, I feel the Guzzi will shine in the long term with high reliability and of course this forum and the knowledge base ( plus my recently purchased copy of Guzziology) will make even the most difficult chores possible.
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Based on the prior responses I don't know if this dealer list is outdated but...G_B Dealer List
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Do any 'forum' members have personal experience with purchasing a new US-DOT Certified Guzzi as a 'European delivery?' I want to pick up a new 1200 Sport in Italy, ride it around for a couple of weeks and have it shipped to a dealer here in California. I have e-mail Moto Guzzi-us on the subject and, as axpected, never heard back.
You might try a local dealer. I bought a BMW several years back and all the arrangements were made in the US.
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Just Curious
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Phew! I just finished reading the 446-posts in the great ECU thread. For the third or fourth time, I think. Man, it's good reading.
What I fail to interpret is the word "stagger". What is that? I probably know it if you would tell me in Swedish but this time I can't imagine what the word translates to. So please anyone give a rough technical explanation.
Example:
Sorry for being, in a way, off topic.
I interpret stagger used in the context to mean hesitation or poor throtte response. However it normally is used to describe my walk on Saturday nights...
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I wouldn't normally retorque the heads as part of a valve adjust but I checked one of the nuts that was visible and it turned a bit, so I went ahead and pulled everything just to be sure. Yes on the using the rear wheel for turning the engine - that would be much easier..
This months Bike of the Month is using an interesting rear stand - what is it?
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I adjusted the the valves on my recently purchased 2002 LeMans...it was a mild pain getting the alternator cover off because the screws aren't accesible -- only one was a problem and to get it off and I had to loosen the oil cooler...I'm fishing for tips here... The fairing is easy to loosen and just a mild pain to work around but in about an hour and a half I had everything ready to adjust...good thing I don't have a crossover up front... I planned to torque the heads but I check ed the valves before just to see what I was dealing with ...I had a considerable clatter but had thought it was "normal" after reading this forum. The measurements ranged from 0.010" to 0.015" - not sure which spec that comforms to
...so I adjusted them to 0.004/0.006. I can see I will need to make up some kind of alingment tool to get all the washers and springs to line up to ease the reinstall of the rocker pins... So the first valve adjust took about 2 1/2 hours - a bit longer than I would have guessed but generally painless. The difference in the performance is huge...no that would be HUGE... most noticeable is take off - much crisper and of course the valve clatter is much reduced. Next job;changing all the fluids... -
Gerold - a poet
From all the poetry comes a question; I am a new Guzzi owner and when I was out riding about last week getting the latest 200 miles on the clock I had occasion to pass a bevy of cars and as I approached the last in the bunch I noticed the oncoming traffic and made what I thought should be a swift return to my lane but the bike resisted my attempts and begrudging moved back to the right but not without shaking its head and waggling all the way towards the most rearward position. Is this the behavior of which you speak, Gerold?
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I was wondering if the ECU is smart enough to adjust for changes to the exhaust system. I ask because after a couple hundred miles my Lemans, which I added a Mistral crossover to, seems to run better that it did just after the install.
Last Chance for Stock Crossover
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Make me an offer ...it's about to be throw in the scrap heap. But don't insult me....This is from a 2002 Lemans and is in very good condition
The item is in Oregon
Bill
503 705-1255
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