Dimitris Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Just can't believe how pleasant, superb, excellent-braking a 32 year old bike can be.. Here is me new "old" lady, that recently arrived.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations Dimitris!!! They're lovely old bikes & still hold there own easily on the road in most company. That looks a pretty original one & well preserved, guess Greek climate is pretty kind to machinery. PR pipes look well & sound great no doubt! KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Love it! And you've got the light blue one... lovely! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 The sound of the pipes/mufflers combination is AWESOME! But I can't stop thinking of these beautiful black (with red in the end inside) Competizione Lanfranconis... I bought it from Germany, that's why the look and shape is in EXCELLENT CONDITION Hahahahahahah! I altered the alternator cover with the original one (not black). I also altered the Horns witht the original ones (even though they are not louder). I prefer to be as close as it can be, to the 100% authenticity/originality. I noticed as I was servicing the bike that the German guy had installed the Dyna electronic system (pic) I suppose it will be better this way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The sound of the pipes/mufflers combination is AWESOME! But I can't stop thinking of these beautiful black (with red in the end inside) Competizione Lanfranconis... I had a Crossbow absorbtion type "silencers" - very similar design to yours - now have Lafranconi s/s copies (Keihan). Those short pipes sound great, but noise can get a bit wearing, even with ear plugs - Lanfranconis are quieter. The later black plastic alt covers w/spacer help vent alternator. I fried a couple alternators & I think the front balance pipe may be partly to blame sat right there in front of it. That pipe's forever cracking at welds too. I run 2 seperate headers. I dunno re the Dyna. I kept original points which are very reliable, last for ages & I understand! Does it have original coils, alternator, regulator, rectifier? LM1's are going for a lot of money recently, but they doubtless will hold their value. That does look a nice one - like Jaap, I like the Blue ones - Red are common as muck! You will not regret! KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations with your "new" bike, Dimitris! ;-) The LM 1 is a true classic and they are a rare breed. More difficult to find a 10 year old virgin than a genuine LM 1! Well, at least here in Denmark, nudge, nudge... There's a bloke here in snowy Denmark who still has the first LM1 ever imported here. It has + 300.000 kms on the metre but it's just pure patina. Still a stunning good looking bike and a true keeper. Good luck and keep the wheels on the tarmac, matey. Best regards Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congrat's on your new bike Dimitris. That's a beauty! I'd love to own one of those someday. Either color will do but that rare ice blue is really sharp. Here's a nice blue one that's fairly close to me but with 114 original miles it's a little out of my price range http://www.f40.com/inventorymanager.php?action=view&Id=209237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 The spacer is already installed so I guess I will face no problem with the non-plastic alternator cover. The coils are original, as far as the regulator, rectifier and alternator, I suppose they are original. I did an inspection during the first -in my hands- service, but I didn't notice if the above are the originals. To tell the truth I could not tell since I am not aware of how the original ones look. But I am reading the manuals and every LMI book related, so in time I will have the knowledge.. Truly in LOVE with this machine! As far as old bikes, I also like the 1000 SP a lot!! Cheers Dimitris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraeV11 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Bike of my dreams, it's picture was on my bedroom wall throughout my teens. I have a V11 because it is the closest I can get to the original Le Mans whilst kids, mortgage, high maintenance wife etc demand all my spare cash. One day I will have one . . . whoever is current custodian of my future bike please take care of it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Made a video with my friends! We enjoyed it too much! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTlOujb9poU&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Excellent video ! I thought that was David Bowie singing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Excellent video! Quite enjoyable, especially now during this bl*** snow attack we have here... I assume that a license plate is an option in Greece or what? Good luck with your bike, Dimitris. She's a belter! Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macguzzi Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 DON'T PAINT IT RED. nice to see a silver blue one very rare now a bit like the horrible blue they did on the MkII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Icy Blue will remain! License plates have already been mounted! They are mandatory! That day I only had the papers with me, 2 days later the plates arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 :thumbsup: Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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