Guzzi Weirdness

LonerDave · 07-30-2012, 09:19 AM

Hunter S. Thompson said something like "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Don't think I ever understood it until I brought this home last Friday.

The plan was to paint over the flames, fit it with a proper seat and start scouring eBay for period correct exhaust. But in the past 2 days, I'm starting to see the appeal of the weirdness. Maybe instead of fighting it, I'll go with it! Gonzo, baby!

What do you think? Return it to stock? Get out the hot-glue gun and attach every marble, sea shell, bottle cap and troll doll I can find? I suppose there are intermediate positions on that continuum.

It's a runner, by the way. '75 850-T with 48k miles. No chrome bits in the oil and had been ridden regularly.

limeymike · 07-30-2012, 09:51 AM

I feel the bikes humiliation from here, who in the hell thought that paint job was a good idea?

fleshpiston · 07-30-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limeymike

I feel the bikes humiliation from here, who in the hell thought that paint job was a good idea?

Vikings fan

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LonerDave · 07-30-2012, 09:59 AM

It WAS previoulsy titled in Minnesota.

lrutt · 07-30-2012, 10:02 AM

seats ok, but change paint and exhaust. cafe set with fishtails???WTF.

outfit · 07-30-2012, 10:37 AM

Leave as be and ride the thing, summer's too short to bother about a paint job. Real mish-mash though

. See how you feel come winter.

Garbln · 07-30-2012, 11:17 AM

That's what happens when you have a "vision".

oldhippie1 · 07-30-2012, 11:56 AM

LonerDave----MGNOC Director Frank Wedge 620-285-5798. He can tell you all about it or email mgnochq@cox.net. For parts the best is Joe & Bob Eish 330-738-3944 or JREISH@Bright.net.

oldhippie1 · 07-30-2012, 12:00 PM

Dave try this-----http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_v7sport_750s_850t.pdf

oldhippie1 · 07-30-2012, 12:01 PM

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/moto_guzzi.htm Dave first one didn't take. Look this over and click on 850 T for manual etc. Phil

BanditDozerYogi · 07-30-2012, 12:08 PM

HA!, I like it! Why make it look the S A M E A S E V E R Y O N E else? What's life if you can't be a little crazy once in awhile? do the maintenence, make it safe, and ride the wheels offa it!

limeymike · 07-30-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonerDave

It WAS previoulsy titled in Minnesota.

I think that answers many questions as to the thought that went into this bike . . .

limeymike · 07-30-2012, 01:45 PM

Bandit just wants you to ride it to a Guzzi rally and get rocks thrown at you. But, I have been to many Guzzi rallies and you might fit right in.

Sean Smith · 07-30-2012, 01:58 PM

Riding a Guzzi is unique enough. if you're goi ng to go ugly don't go gay and ugly.

BanditDozerYogi · 07-30-2012, 02:04 PM

Careful Mike, I got a scholarship on my rock throwing ability. And a police record to prove it!

07-30-2012, 09:19 AM	#1
LonerDave ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Lisbon, WI Oddometer: 93	Guzzi Weirdness Hunter S. Thompson said something like "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Don't think I ever understood it until I brought this home last Friday. The plan was to paint over the flames, fit it with a proper seat and start scouring eBay for period correct exhaust. But in the past 2 days, I'm starting to see the appeal of the weirdness. Maybe instead of fighting it, I'll go with it! Gonzo, baby! What do you think? Return it to stock? Get out the hot-glue gun and attach every marble, sea shell, bottle cap and troll doll I can find? I suppose there are intermediate positions on that continuum. It's a runner, by the way. '75 850-T with 48k miles. No chrome bits in the oil and had been ridden regularly.

07-30-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
limeymike Who Me? Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Dakota Territories. Oddometer: 484	I feel the bikes humiliation from here, who in the hell thought that paint job was a good idea? limeymike screwed with this post 07-30-2012 at 09:57 AM

07-30-2012, 10:02 AM	#5
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	seats ok, but change paint and exhaust. cafe set with fishtails???WTF. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

07-30-2012, 10:37 AM	#6
outfit Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Orkney Isles Oddometer: 609	Leave as be and ride the thing, summer's too short to bother about a paint job. Real mish-mash though. See how you feel come winter.

07-30-2012, 12:01 PM	#10
oldhippie1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Western Kansas Oddometer: 182	http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/moto_guzzi.htm Dave first one didn't take. Look this over and click on 850 T for manual etc. Phil oldhippie1 screwed with this post 07-30-2012 at 12:03 PM Reason: Forgot something

07-30-2012, 09:59 AM	#4
LonerDave ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Lisbon, WI Oddometer: 93	It WAS previoulsy titled in Minnesota.

07-30-2012, 11:17 AM	#7
Garbln Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Mpls, MN Oddometer: 416	That's what happens when you have a "vision".

07-30-2012, 11:56 AM	#8
oldhippie1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Western Kansas Oddometer: 182	LonerDave----MGNOC Director Frank Wedge 620-285-5798. He can tell you all about it or email mgnochq@cox.net. For parts the best is Joe & Bob Eish 330-738-3944 or JREISH@Bright.net.

07-30-2012, 12:00 PM	#9
oldhippie1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Western Kansas Oddometer: 182	Dave try this-----http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_v7sport_750s_850t.pdf

07-30-2012, 12:08 PM	#11
BanditDozerYogi Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Oddometer: 13	HA!, I like it! Why make it look the S A M E A S E V E R Y O N E else? What's life if you can't be a little crazy once in awhile? do the maintenence, make it safe, and ride the wheels offa it!

07-30-2012, 01:45 PM	#13
limeymike Who Me? Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Dakota Territories. Oddometer: 484	Bandit just wants you to ride it to a Guzzi rally and get rocks thrown at you. But, I have been to many Guzzi rallies and you might fit right in.

07-30-2012, 01:58 PM	#14
Sean Smith Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Oddometer: 379	no Riding a Guzzi is unique enough. if you're goi ng to go ugly don't go gay and ugly. __________________ I have Moto ADD/OCD I keep changing my mind about what I am obsessing over.

07-30-2012, 02:04 PM	#15
BanditDozerYogi Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Oddometer: 13	Careful Mike, I got a scholarship on my rock throwing ability. And a police record to prove it!

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