SEBSPEED Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Timmy, remind me what the story is with the Guzzi. I think there will be extra space on the trailer returning from TMAC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted March 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2013 Sweet score on the new V4. I really liked the 500 when I got to take a test ride on one. Lots of power and pretty light weight. Someone will buy that Guzzi off of you, just probably not here. Maybe someone from the cafe racer sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer InvisibleCities Posted March 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2013 Well done! Careful maintenance of the valve lash, selecting a top notch motor oil and filter, proper engine warm-up and keeping the revs in check (the hardest thing to do) are all keys to owning a 500. They're great bikes but definitely not a 'set it and forget it' type of engine. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000RS Posted March 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2013 I think the Guzzi would make a cool project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted March 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2013 Congratulations Timmy. The big question, in my mind, is: Does the monkey like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Kid tested. monkey approved! its even smaller than the Seca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I just remembered, I have a bucket of bolts and a nice clean radiator for that bike. Leftovers from this: http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/14050-death-vf500-i-tried-make-quick-painless.html (forgive the link to the "other" site... looks like the thread here got pruned!) I am still amazed at how much of that bike went together with 10mm hex head bolts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Just for a goof, I sprayed carb cleaner into the intake snout and hit the button. Idled just fine. I hope it does the same with actual gasoline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebling3 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 V50: Do you know anyone on the Guzzi list? There are a few truly dedicated fanatics in MD. If you don't have a connection PM the details and I'll re-route them to 'persons of interest'. I have a Daytona, LeMans 2 and a 1000 and an '87 V50 III. R3~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 V50: Do you know anyone on the Guzzi list? There are a few truly dedicated fanatics in MD. If you don't have a connection PM the details and I'll re-route them to 'persons of interest'. I have a Daytona, LeMans 2 and a 1000 and an '87 V50 III. R3~ I had to sell My 1000sp and my Lemans MkIII during hard times about 7 years ago. Broke my heart. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted March 25, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 25, 2013 Just for a goof, I sprayed carb cleaner into the intake snout and hit the button. Idled just fine. I hope it does the same with actual gasoline! That's great news Timmy!...I should be able to sort through the plastics I have and see whether I have a set to match your tail/side plastics or whether I have to move the full set on to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 25, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 25, 2013 I bet it was flat black paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 nothing as cool as NOS period accessories. Especialy when they cost 10 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2013 Is that for a tank or mc. Heavy duty !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 says motorbike right on the label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted March 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2013 dang.... those are rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2013 Oh case guards. says motorbike right on the label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Wish you had asked, I have a couple sets of those. One moment please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Couple pairs in here I think New in package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2013 Oh yeah nice........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted March 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2013 what next, a 12 o'clock bar? those look like caveman versions of the cages that stunters use today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 what next, a 12 o'clock bar? those look like caveman versions of the cages that stunters use today. and here I thought the miniceptor ws bringing us closer, Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 only a mother could love that ..... Sorry Timmy ... Put guzzi on craigslist at 800 bucks more than I have into it. 27 responses in 10 hours. A bidding war has broken out. Lots of mothers out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted March 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2013 Sweeet! you may make enough to purchase a very nice set of matching plastics along with both the smal chin fairing and period correct Lockhart Phillips full lower...the jury is still out on whether or not I toss in the very rare rear seat cowl and latch (in matching factory colors as well) but the Richard remark has me leaning towards yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 ...mancrush........... resumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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