Proud owner of a... Guzzi

swooshdave · Jul 23, 2016

[video]https://youtu.be/EHVqkK-xObA[/video]

Do I really need another bike? Not really. No I have room for another bike? Not really. Did that stop me? Not really.

80k miles. As you can tell from the video it probably could use a little fettling of the carbs. And double check all the wiring. It has a Dyna already. Apparently it was ridden all over including Alaska.

72Combat · Jul 24, 2016

Nice, I bought a LM 2 last year, Guzziology is worth getting as a manual supplement, good reading.
Bikes like this hardly ever come up here. The lemans is probably a bit too " sporty" riding position for me but it sure looks nice in the shed.

Those square carbs are an odd thing.

swooshdave · Jul 24, 2016

My goal is to ride the Guzzi up to Seattle and pick up the book in person.

72Combat · Jul 24, 2016

Mine came as a non runner so the book was first purchase. Bit hot for riding at the mo over your way.
Here's a pic of mine and its German mate.

swooshdave · Jul 24, 2016

You have my dream collection of bikes. Well, except for the BMWs. :mrgreen:

72Combat · Jul 24, 2016

swooshdave said:
You have my dream collection of bikes. Well, except for the BMWs. :mrgreen:

LOL...... :shock:

Borinig is the new cool :roll:

ntst8 · Jul 25, 2016

I like the multi choice number plate system on the Van - not held on by wing nuts are they??

72Combat · Jul 25, 2016

ntst8 said:
I like the multi choice number plate system on the Van - not held on by wing nuts are they??

No, I rebuilt it in the late 90's took it to Ireland, lived there for 2 years, did a trip around Europe with the kids and brought it home.
Its in the 'tidy up' queue behind my bay window Single Cab.
They sell for silly money now.... another cheap vehicle spoiled by Baby Boomers and their youth reliving.....oh hang on... :roll:

speirmoor · Jul 25, 2016

Well wear Swoosh, nice pick up.

grandpaul · Jul 25, 2016

"It's got potential"

swooshdave · Jul 25, 2016

Picked nag it up in two hours. Two very long hours!!

swooshdave · Aug 3, 2016

[video]https://youtu.be/pus10N9ABBI[/video]

I think I understand why several Norton owners are also Guzzi owners. Very similar bikes although also very different.

speirmoor · Aug 4, 2016

Righthand Switch gear is identical to my Benelli 2C the left side is totally different though

swooshdave · Aug 4, 2016

speirmoor said:
Righthand Switch gear is identical to my Benelli 2C the left side is totally different though

Left hand on this bike is Yamaha.

Found similar ones on early 70s RDs. Probably a bunch of other bikes too.

speirmoor · Aug 5, 2016

And possibly way better! It will take me hours to figure out the left side. I'll get a pic up someday

swooshdave · Aug 9, 2016

speirmoor said:
And possibly way better! It will take me hours to figure out the left side. I'll get a pic up someday

I think it's dodgy, need to replace it with something Italian.

swooshdave · Aug 9, 2016

[video]https://youtu.be/YVh9FUpEsVY[/video]

Test ride from our MikeT.

nortriubuell · Aug 19, 2016

Wow ... very, VERY cool swoosh

Always wanted one of these, but it just hasn't happened. :cry: Kinda rare, specialy' here in NE Florida ... thanks for posting.

swooshdave · Aug 19, 2016

[video]https://youtu.be/WkDtRtLzKic[/video]

More video.

The Guzzi will tide me over until I can get the Norton fixed. It's like riding an Interstate with the big tank, just a squattier and heavier bike. Plus I'm getting spoiled with the electric start. There's nt kick starts so you have to keep the starter system in shape.

Proud owner of a... Guzzi

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