docc Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Joe said: Doesn't look like a stock "small block" .... "Stock" maybe, just exraterrestrial. I wonder if there is another motorcycle in the world with that Guzzi motor. @Chuck would know . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiomick Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Joe said: Doesn't look like a stock "small block" .... In fact, it would take a practiced eye to tell the difference from standard. The panniers are after-market, and the pipes are visibly non-standard. I didn't notice the difference in the motor at first glance, but since docc pointed out that is "the one" with the drone motor, I can see that is a little higher. From a distance, it looks very much like a standard Lario. Look here... https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto guzzi/moto_guzzi_v65_lario 87.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 They are different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiomick Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Yes, indeed. I've also just noticed the red fork gaiters. Very pretty. Chuck, have you got some more photos of that bike? I read about it somewhere several years ago already, and have been curious ever since. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, audiomick said: Yes, indeed. I've also just noticed the red fork gaiters. Very pretty. Chuck, have you got some more photos of that bike? I read about it somewhere several years ago already, and have been curious ever since. Lucky Phil bad mouthed me for the red gaiters when I built it. I told him that great artists aren't understood until they're gone.. Pix, yeah, I have a few. You see one, you've seen em all, though. It's definitely a FrankenGuzzi. The engine is 90% Aero engine with internal mods to the oil system, and a mish mash of V65 and Lario parts. Transmission is from a Baby Breva. Looked back in my maintenance logs, and first start was 1-31-15. (!) Here's a couple of pictures of the engine installation. Yeah, the bags are ugly, but a bike without bags isn't worth much to me. I also have a rack for rallies. It has been a successful project.. a Lario that I don't have to worry if this is the trip that it blows up on..at night.. in the rain. Suspension is as good as I can make it and remain "stock." Progressive gas shocks on the rear, FAC dampers with Wurth springs in front and a Tarozzi fork brace. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziart Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Chuck, I've got fugly bags on my LMIVSE, I don't give a hoot how they look, I always have to have a place to carry my stuff! Art 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, guzziart said: Chuck, I've got fugly bags on my LMIVSE, I don't give a hoot how they look, I always have to have a place to carry my stuff! Art I like the Hepco Becker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiomick Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who considers panniers essential. I've already copped some flak for expressing my intention to put Hepco Becker panniers and top case on the V11 Le Mans. I know it is prettier without, but I want the luggage capacity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchri Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Happy we all are different. A bike with flotation fenders on the side, and the top box should have been abandoned. We’re talking moving companies here. Cheers Tom. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzigary Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I too consider panniers essential on my bikes, and quite liked the HB juniors on my Lemans. The line in the sand for me is any top box. Not gonna happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 gotta have a tankbag. @guzzigary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchri Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Tankbag, and a watertight bag rear seat. Enough gear for a 2 weeks ride. Yes IPA time Cheers Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiomick Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, guzzigary said: The line in the sand for me is any top box. I used to think that, and then I put one on the GTR 1000 (where it is admittedly not such a break in style). I would rather not have to do without that practicality. Besides, my Akubra fits in there.... 1 hour ago, LowRyter said: gotta have a tankbag. Got one. Use it on the V35 Imola regularly (because it has no panniers), but I don't actually really like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hagan Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Some of you who decry luggage are either bachelors or wear the same underwear for a week. I am neither of those, and am happily supervised. Bill P.S. The other reality for me is that I am a lousy planner and packer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activpop Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 2 hours ago, guzzigary said: I too consider panniers essential on my bikes, and quite liked the HB juniors on my Lemans. The line in the sand for me is any top box. Not gonna happen. Guess that rules out a trailer too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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