griswoia
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I've always wanted a round fin big bore Guzzi. I've got two v11's and have ridden coast to coast on my 2002 lemans twice now. So I get their quirks and the solidity of the tech.
So I'm going to start a GT/cafe project this coming year and want to know what round face n make the best jump off point? Obviously I'm looking for something that accelerates and shift like it was a bike and not a tractor. I rode an old eldorado once and whole charming I can't really see how you could hustle that platform.
Is this too much to ask of the round fins? I look at all the old BMW flying bricks and r/75s and know they are really just trucks when you are on them.
Thoughts? Inspirations? Critiques? I'm open to it all.
thanks and happy holidays all.
Ian
Also I know the older lemans look great but are they the only path (hate to chop one up)???
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Seriously Scurra's are in this range and MUCH BETTER BIKES for $900 less. . . .
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Dude got my pair. TOP NOTCH material and finish. I'm very impressed.
--Ian
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Just saw this bike as I bought a rear rack. Super clean red frame. It's a great deal! If I didn't have a red frame sport and black LeMans I'd be all over it.
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I'm in for two PMing you now.
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Ok guys got a lead on some ok Jackal wheels. Frankly I just want spoke wheels on my sport. Yeah performance won't be as good but I'm rocking the retro vibe.
So without staging the internet for specs anyone know for sure if these are a bolt up? If not anyone got an idea of how off they are?
And as an aside what a beautiful spring to be stuck inside on.... I've gotta do something if I'm not riding..
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I'm on board for two as well.
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Add a 60-100 ohm resistor inline to both circuits after the switch or one in the feed from battery before the switch. You just need enough load to run the old bimetallic relay.. Back in the day RadioShack would have you covered. Heres an Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DCULNXS/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_3v4xEbCCFDPYS
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Yep symmetric when reflected accross one axis, but not superimposible . So yes heads or in this case foot pegs.
Chirality of molecules was first found to be important with thalidamide. Really terrible story but guess who used to be a pharaemaseudical chemist? Yeah hardest job I've every had for the least pay.
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It's the clutch/shifter side, left foot when on the bike. And no the pegs are asymmetric and chiral.
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51 minutes ago, footgoose said:
here's a Duc one. P/N Right 46410171A left 46410181A These are for the 2000ish 600ish Monsters. They also have them with no rubber. I'm not positive of the whiches and wherefores. Mine (below) is very slightly higher than the Guzzi, maybe just the rubber, I don't know. I like 'em.
also https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=46410181a
ps. don't buy 'em from Ducati - $$$$$$$$
Thanks bro!
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OK guys after 2.5 years putting straight I had a fool turn in on my at a gas station last Sunday.... ugh
Luckily this was at like 2mph and I'm basically OK. The bad is that I get to buy a brake lever and some new bar end mirrors.... and I need a left foot peg. For the life of me I cant find a place with any in stock. Anyone know of a supply? This is the peg for the shifter foot.
thanks. . .
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I've got a set of chrome or aluminum or satin black cans. Yeah I've gone through a few exhausts. Would swap with you and throw in a new mistral crossover. That would be everything you'd need. Let me know if you are interested I'll send pix of the options.
I've never had the quat d but like the idea.
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Ok guys how do I upload decent pix to this thread? Alternate option is PM me your Gmail and I'll send pix. Basically I have one silver thick rail and one mat grey later tail she'll I could part with.
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Didn't get PM, or don't know where to look. Yeah will take pix and forward this afternoon.
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I Know becust I just swapped from a 2000 to a 2003.
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They all interchange you simply have to have a metal tail latch cross brace for the later models. What year do you have and what are you looking for?
I have one of each in good condition if you are looking for a replacement.
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Dude run a real ground for a quick test. Super easy and might well surprise you. Bundle like three med gauge wires together and run from neg terminal to the block and try cranking.
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USHIP.com is pretty reasonable just have to find an alternate shipper.
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I had this issue. Put in a decent ground strap.
I installed a new battery, relay and starter. All these gave minor improvements. One $9 ground strap and it spins like a Japanese top. The stock wiring harness uses three small gauge wires to some frame tabs.... Garbage. I installed one proper cable from battery neg to the top starter mount bolt and FIXED FOREVER.
Amazon link to part I used.
TOPDC 4 Gauge 36-Inch Battery Inverter Cable All Copper Conductor Wire with 3/8" Ring Terminals (4 AWG x 36 Inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K68YO5W/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_tUemEbQJFWMGJ
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I ended up doing exactly that. Had my black frame 02 Le Mans for a few years and love her. Found a 2000 Sport red frame that needed rehab and have spent a year or two slowly doing what ever I want to it. Put in a motoscope gauge, paired down the wiring loom, playing with colors... all fun. The major surprise was how different the long and short, black and red, frames are.
Do it. Worst thing that happens is you start getting the itch for just one more.
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I'm sure this has been covered but don't know what the most recent/up to date options are.
Basically I'm 230 and my 2000 sport's front end is a bit overwhelmed. Yeah I know there are olhins but what about new springs or changing the oil?
Opinions and links are all appreciated.
2021 project -- what round fin base to start with
in Older models
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Really.. can't even go for the obvious cx500??? Neg 1 for lack of effort
Meh if the bike is a non runner putting it back on the road in any condition is a win.
I guess asking this forum is a non wining strategy but few of these are rolling art. There is a reason the E-Type or 911 or Healy is collectible and an MGB, alpha sud or TR7 isn't. Notice I didn't ask about classic Le Mans right??? Most round cyl Guzzis are workaday aquired taste at best.