Sat Apr 07 2012
chris.rawlings8<at>gmail.com
moto guzzi 750 nevada, clutch cable issues
moto guzzi 1994 750 nevada
Have trouble with the actuating lever/rod at gaerbox ens of clutch
cable, is just floppy?, maybe something missing,? I ma new to Moto Guzzis
& their maintance, cant find nythin g in online manuals, got new cable
but hasnt got any adjsusters on it, Please Help, someone, chris in Tasmania,
australia
Geeveston, Australia
Sun Feb 26 2012
ksboy61<at>gmail.com
side cover
moto guzzi 1984 v65c
i am looking for side covers for a 1984 v65c
kansas
Wed Nov 02 2011
claryandebramcgee<at>yahoo.com
Tail Light Lens
Moto Guzzi ISDT Stornello
Need tail light lens for 1965 Moto Guzzi 125 ISDT Stornello
USA, South Carolina
Wed Jun 08 2011
pehayes<at>comcast.net
Astore Hoolagan
Moto Guzzi Astore
Someone sent this pic to me. I do not know its copyright statuts.
Clearly a Guzzi Astore (1949-53). The rear has been bobbed substantially
to fit some really ugly hydraulic shocks. Movie details at:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051740/ Netflix has it on streaming.
I haven't watched as yet.
Sun May 29 2011
trevallynh<at>gmail.com
Dellorto carburetor for 1933 Moto Guzzi Sport 15
Moto Guzzi 1933 Sport 15
I contacted you several years ago with great results so I was hoping
that this may be a fruitful request as well.
Johannesburg
Tue Jan 18 2011
msmprod<at>optyusnet.com.au
Spelling
Guzzi Many
Turismo, Galletto, Militare (not Tourismo, Galetto, Militaria)
Melbourne, Australia
Verzonden: ma 20-12-2010 15:41
Aan: smid145<at>hetnet.nl
Onderwerp: Re: Sheldon's EMU
the very first Guzzi Mazda prototype, still here in Netherlands
Van Veen started Mazda - Guzzi experiment
in 1972. The prototype of the Comotor Van Veen was presented in Koln in
1974. Production started in 1975, sales in 1976. After 39 bikes the French
supplier Comotor (Citroen) got bankrupt and this makes the Van Veen the
most rare productionbike in the world.
More information on Van Veen at www.hanssmid.nl.
Fri Dec 03 2010
je<at>telus.net
lost keys
Guzzi Griso
Hi
IM writing for a friend of mine who is computer illiterate.
Last summer he lost both sets of keys to his Guzzi Griso 1100.
The bike is now sitting in his garage and has not been started since
the ordeal.
He has contacted the dealer where he bought the bike here in
Vancouver BC Canada, and was told that it would cost him $1,500 , as he
would have to replace the ignition and computer.
He cant afford 1,500 and hopes that there must be a way to get a new
key cut.
I know if I lost the keys to my 2006 Honda Civic Honda would
be able to cut me a new key, so why cant Motto Guzzi?
Please help with some advice on what to do.
Thank you so much
John E .G. Evans
6048312738
604 279 2010
http://picasaweb.google.com/2010tours
Vancouver Canada
Some very basic info here - page started for this query Dec 2010
Motorcycle Locks & Keys
Thu Aug 19 2010
breakthrough<at>telkomsa.net
looking for Moto guzzi
california or ev11 or mandello rosso any
I live in South Africa in Cape Town. I am looking for a Moto
guzzi California / ev 11 or mandello rosso. Any suggestions where
to try in SA.
Cape Town
Fri Aug 13 2010
robsoon<at>hotmail.com
camicia cilindro
moto guzzi lodola 175
cerco camicia o cilindro anche con alette rotte ma camicia rettificabile
lodola 175 e pistone galletto 192, albero motore guzzino
biella
Sun Dec 27 2009
afontaina
yahoo.com
carburators dellorto
guzzi ambassador v750
Hi im searchin for 2 resotored sets of carburators for 2 guzzi ambassador
750. do you have or know who i can call. Im sating only until the 30/12
in london so anything will help. thanks. Alejandro
london
Sat Dec 26 2009
mitcho399gmail.com
Moto Guzzi ISDT 125 or 250
im seeking any and all info on Moto Guzzi ISDT bikes I think they were
made in the 60's
not sure if they only made a 125 or both a 125 and 250.
seeking photos and all info and if parts are still to be had like a
rear hub.
thanks
ciao
mitch
Culver City, California USA
Fri Dec 25 2009
propack1hotmail.com
POSTERS
Is there a way to obtain a Poster of various Moto Guzzi bykes?
FL
There are a few listed here: Motorcycle
Posters
Thu Dec 17 2009
maartenreinierleyshotmail.com
long legged moto guzzi
moto guzzi Le Mans & V50II, LMII
I was very happy to find these posters back on your site.
Is it possible to purchase copies?
Eindhoven, Netherlands
No, sorry.
Tue Sep 22 2009
mariano1castrohotmail.com
Cigueñal Guzzi 254 mod79
Guzzi 254 1979
Busco cigueñal de Guzzi 254 modelo 79, cuatro cilindros
cordoba
Fri Sep 11 2009
matthew.kentparker.com
Motor Spares
Motor Guzzi 1975 500cc
Require new barrels,pistons and heads. Or 650 conversion kit
South Africa
Thu Feb 12 2009
mckiza69
gmail.com
complet clutch
motoguzzi v75 year '99 italian police
i need complet clutch for this model
belgrade
Sat Nov 22 2008
heurlin.thierryneuf.fr
old pub
moto guzzi 50
'77 or '78 pub
Thu Oct 30 2008
a_w9201yahoo.com
parts
1973 moto guzzi el dorado
I have a moto guzzi el dorado 850 and am in desperate need of parts
manual or anything of the source help.
LA
Sat Oct 25 2008
infoguzzista.com
Trouble at Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi
Hello, please pass this page to your members:
http://guzzista.wetpaint.com/page/Save+Moto+Guzzi!
Guzzi groups and clubs are getting together to write to Piaggio.
Thank you
Joe
Squadra Guzzista
Sun Sep 28 2008
dbabic8net.hr
Owners manual
Moto Guzzi V35, model Polizia Militare
Purchased recently Moto Guzzi V35, model Polizia Militare in decent
condition, but I need an Owners manual, in english, if possible.
Got a few questions on:
Upgrading engine from 350 cc to 500 cc, differences in engine and/or
gearbox between V35 and V50.
Possibility of upgrading brakes with "integral brake system", which
exists on other versions of V35.
Any data on V35 / V50 would be appreciated.
Davorin
Zagreb, Croatia
Mon Jan 28 2008
warsawwarrior1yahoo.com
seals le mans saddle bags
moto guzzi 1972 elderado
need to find seals for le mans saddle bags,for the cover that opens
& closes.Do you know where i can purchase the weather seals so it closes
tight...They are dry rotted...Moto guzzi 1972, 850 cc,s. can you help me
? thank you.
swanton ohio, 43558 USA
Sun Jan 27 2008
lassehorskjaerwebspeed.dk
spare parts
Moto Guzzi "Zigolo" 98 ccm. 2.-stroke single cyl.
Need new/used parts:17 in. alu rims - exhaust system - 14 tooth chain-sprocket
+ flywheel magnet parts - brake & clutch cables etc.
copenhagen/denmark
Greatest Motorcycles Ever Made: #9 Moto Guzzi
YouTube
Video in Forums
Tue Jan 08 2008
pbergstrlakedalelink.net
Photo
Moto Guzzi Scrambler 125cc
I found this ad page for the Moto Guzzi and I thought you might like
a copy of the scan. Peter Bergstrom
MN
Thu Dec 06 2007
rholland20yahoo.com
moto guzzi
le mans 850 1983
hello , hoping you could help us with finding a owners manual for the
above model
Bath
Fri Oct 26 2007
utlandguzziclub.nu
Sweden
Hi I´m representing Moto Guzzi Club of Sweden and wonder if you
would be intrested in putting a link to our site www.guzziclub.nu
on your site.
Ciao
Tina
Helsingborg, Sweden
Mon Oct 15 2007
mudoneaapt.net.au
badges
v65sp
I am after the v65sp side cover badges after much running around i
am unable to soarce them
australia
Thu Aug 30 2007
lynn.isaactinyworld.co.uk
Moto Guzzi Stornello 125 1962
I wish to Contact Angelo Tadini at Tadini Angelo Officina Moto. Corso
Europa, 63 24020, Scanzorosciate (GB) Italy, a friend needs several Parts.
WALES United Kingdom
Wed Apr 04 2007
tecox1
bigpond
Wanted to buy
Moto Guzzi 750 S3
Am desperately searching to buy the above bike.
Are you able to help?
Regards,
Tim Cox.
Australia
Great bike - I had
one of these for a short while back in 1979 which I'd traded a Triumph
special for. I'd sold a V7 GT to buy that.
Recommend you try the MGOA
http://www.mgoa.org/
Sat Mar 24 2007
jstasoptusnet.com.au
T5 parts book & w/shop manual
1993 850 T5
I have a friend who owns a T5. He needs to do some work on it and also
replace a rear oil seal and needs a r/h side cover. Does anyone know where
I can download a manual and parts book for him?
Regards John (Californian)
.................
This is all I have at the moment, but I will go over to Andrew's place
asap and take some decent clearer pics so you can see side cover details
and the bike complete.
Many thanks for your reply.
Andrew is one of those blokes that will help everyone out at the drop
of a hat, but now he is in a bind so I figure we can help him out this
time. Having one of the T 5 models is almost a problem in itself although
it does make the bike a little unique, even if some refer to them as the
Frankenstein of Guzzis...bit unfair hey.
All the best for now
Regards
John Robertson (Tassy)
Hello everyone, I grabbed some pics of Andrew's T5 this arvo, road dirt
and all.
As well as the r/hand side cover and badge, (which he only lost a month
or so ago), he also needs tacho and speedo cables (and the small olive
that goes on the end of the speedo cable ...!?...)
Do you know of any replacement clock that will fit the fairing? The
lens is totally white and as far as I know the clock doesn't work anyway.
I thought a Smiths car or marine type one might, but would rather know
for sure if others have previously fitted something to their own bikes
before buying and trying.
His mufflers are also on the way out and I have no idea if there are
any after market replica replacements for these.
I'm encouraging him to gradually get his bike back into good street
condition. With a re upholstered seat and the fairing re-paointed and striped
it would look good.
He used to be one of our "Posties", but was knocked off his little AustPost
Honda when a car reversed out of a driveway onto him. He's now on a disability
pension, so things happen slowly.
Hise wife enjoys the occasional day out on the bike so hopefully you
can help them, get it happening better for them.
I've just helped him replace his pads and bleed his discs, so that
part of things seems to be ok now.
How much is MGOA club membership any way ? I might even try to join
them up, just to give them a bit of a boost.
Bye for now
Regards
John Robertson
John
Hi, Regarding your request for a Parts book for a T5 1993? .I
think you
mean 1983. NSW Club has numerous parts list in Micro fiche ( which
you need a fiche reader ) form as by that stage the factory was not producing
parts books,Manuals were still in paper form. As of today there are no
manuals or parts list printed on paper by the factory only in CD form.
It is possible to copy the fiche to a paper format but we have to find
some
one that will do it first, as I will not lend it out to a non club
member. We don't have a manual but you could try Moto One or Stein Dinse
in Melbourne but be warned some of the copies out there are copies of copies
and are not that clear.
Advice on a cali from members... well maybe, but what model are we talking
about?
Calis have been produced since 1972.
Regards
Brett Rosenthal
President MGOA
Tue Mar 06 2007
bduveliusmach1pc.com
[bounced]
what is it worth
1972 moto guzzi ambassador
i have a 1972 ambassador that has been 100% restored and has 6018 miles
on it since restoration. i have been offered 3000.00 usd. for it. is this
a good price or is my moto worth more and if it is , how much more. thanks,brian
indiana,usa
I believe it may well
be worth more than $3000, but without viewing it's rather hard to say.
The page of classic motorcycle price resources at http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/valuations.htm
may prove informative.
See the page on Classic
Motorcycle Prices
Fri Feb 09 2007
chris.watts13ntlworld
CYLINDER MODS
V65 LARIO
have a nice V65 Lario, runs fine and looks the part. Have been told
that the eary models had a problem with the valves and this was cured by
a factory mod. Anyone know how to identify if my machine has had the mod
or what was involved in making them less fragile in the valve dept ??
Cheers.
Chris Watts.
Lincolnshire, UK.
Yes, I believe that's
true, but if your bike is running fine after all these years then it's
probable that it's been modified or was not affected. Ed.
Mon Oct 23 2006
infoguzzista
Moto Guzzi
Hi there, we've set up a Guzzi enthusiast site in England and would
like to contact Guzzisti around the world…
We are at www.guzzista.com
Regards
Jose
Squadra Guzzista
Fri Nov 03 2006
focamocagtiyahoo
guzzi 350cc
i need contact points or electronical ignition v50\v65 for moto guzzi
350cc 1984 v model
romania europe
Thu Oct 26 2006
bremoithotmail
giulari seat
72 moto guzzi eldorado
looking to buy the large black and white solo seat on the 72 MG california.
I am in Memphis, TN USA. Please advise
Memphis, TN USA
Sun Oct 22 2006
heavy.deehotmail.co.uk
Moto Guzzi
lodola gran turismo
Hi there, I have a Guzzi Lodola , same number appears on frame and
engine - *RCE60*
Is there anyway of determining year of manufacture and what exact model
it was? Thanks in advance- Gary
Kent
Mon Sep 11 2006
dbpriceoptonline.net
tank bag
2002 LeMans
I want one for this bike but I can't find one. Any ideas?
New York
Thu Aug 24 2006
ddunnaggreko.com.au
Motoguzzi 850 Lemans
1977 Model ( VE15756 )
I am looking at purchasing the above Guzzi, could you advise if this
is a MKI OR MKII ?
Sydney Australia
If it's a '77 model
then it is almost certainly a Mk1 as I don't think the MkII came out until
about 1980. Ed.
Mon Jul 31 2006
Aries1404aol
moto guzzi three wheeler car
moto guzzi / 1950s model
I am desperately seeking parts for this vehicle. Any ideas where
I might get parts either in Italy or Uk?
Scotland / Italy
Mon Jul 31 2006
pposmweb.co.za
Moto Guzzi Dating
Moto Guzzi Stornello 125 Scrambler
I need urgently to know the date of manufacture
Engine T*84 LI *
Frame T*47LI* 10M82780M
Johannesurg
Wed Jul 12 2006
ogallar1954hotmail
BIKERS
MOTOGUZZI 500CC-MONZA
PLEASE I NEED INFO;IS POSIBLE YOUR HELP TO ME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH
BIKER TO HAVE A LOOK TO ME WEB--www.urbanglad.com/easybiker--bikers
helping bikers.thank you.
seville-spain-europe
This really is a rather
unusual Guzzi site. Ed.
Tue Jun 06 2006
wtrottaaol
parts ??????
2005 nevada 750
some jerk hit it while parked. i need a front fender mounting bracket.
i've called piaggio usa. what a joke. no customer help at all. i alos need
a right blinker. n.y. dealer has called all over states. nobody has parts.
i love the bike,but what good is it if i cant get parts.
n.y. u.s.a.
Thu Jun 01 2006
charles68optusnet.com.au
mystery
single two stroke
have a moto guzzi motor its very old and is similar to the motor from
the motoleggera . It has the same configuration but the right hand side
cover is slightly different. The left hand circular cover is the same and
has Moto guzzi cast into it. Any Ideas Cheers Charlie
australia
...
P.S.
Sorry the pics are not very good mate, I am not much of a photographer
:-)
The engine has been caked in grease for the last 20 years and I just
gave it a quick degreasing before I took the shots, Unfortunately
the High Tension lead has decayed as you can see in the photos but
the casings etc are still in very nice condition.
If my luck runs true to form this will be a very
common engine, but I will leave that in the hands of an expert...
Thanks for your help mate I really appreciate it
Kind Regards
Charlie
Sun Apr 30 2006
cornmeisterhotmail
Guzzi Longlegged advertisments.
Hello Sheldon, I would originals or copies of the Guzzi long legged
ads/posters featured on your website.Do you know where I can purchase these,or
copies of them?
Regards, Michael McCann,
Kilkenny, Ireland
No, Micheal, I don't.
If you find them, please let me know as I'd love to have better versions.
Ed.
Thu Apr 13 2006
a.siritin.it
Vendo
Moto Guzzi 400 GTS 1977
Vendo Moto Guzzi 400 GTS 1977, 4 cilindri perfettamente funzionante,
17.000 Km.
Richiedo 2.000,00 Euro
Novara
April 4th 2006
gwuoplyahoo
I also sell this:
Moto Guzzi DINGO GT 49cc
working, with all documents, from 1969, 3000Km
at 600€. I'm based in Milan Italy
Many thanks again,
Marco
Sat Apr 01 2006
rjhg-ktiscali.co.uk
gearbox
moto guzzi. zigolo. 110cc, aug 1962
trouble with first gear.would be thankful for information for spare
parts for the model above. thank you.
london
Mon Mar 20 2006
karlbrithdirmawr.co.uk
con-rods
Hi guys I'm looking for a matching set of con-rods for my 850T4 1981/82,
does anyone have a pair, or knowes where to get them from.thanx.
newport, pems
Anyone who has secondhand
Guzzi parts is likely to have conrods - the rods are basically the same
in all bigblock engines up until at least 1985. Try the section for Moto-Guzzi
Dealers at Bikelinks. Ed.
Jan 18th 2006
Ciao
Do you by any chance have any knowledge of an alternative bulk chain
supplier for timing chains for the Guzzi small block models. Regina no
longer make the chain.
Peter
--------
Hi Peter,
Not offhand, no. Can you give me the chain specs and I'll see what
I can find. I'm sure there was an alternative way back when.
--------
V50/V65/Lario smallblock camchain
Part# 19 06 80 21
Heavier than Tsubaki BF05M and BF05T
subject: Moto Guzzi Military half track/1960
Email: bikebarnuplink.net
message: Dear Sir,
We recently purchases a Moto Guzzi military half track claimed to be
1960. I attached a pix of it. It is a two cylinder. We purchased this for
our museum and would appreciate any info. or where we would go to obtain
literature on this. We also have a 1962 Moto Guzzi dump truck among the
numerous Guzzi's in our museum.
www.billsbikebarn.com museum
website.
Sincerely,
Judi e.Laubach
Bill's Old Bike Barn
7145 Columbia Blvd.
Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815
(570) 759-7030
[Please Note - Our emails to you in reply to this have bounced.
Tried twice. Ed.]
Tue Sep 06 2005
eloiduezhotmail
Moto Guzzi,
Hello, I found this motor bike, misses just the front headlight, will
be for my wife, motor,moto-guzzi, will motoleggera 65cc of 1947
6th Sept 2005
subject: stornello help
Email: baniplayboyyahoo
message: where can i get parts for a 1963 Stornello, such as piston
kit valves and clutch please need your help
Mon Aug 15 2005
rossbarronstoreyaol
moto guzzi v-8
where does the painting of the moto guzzi come from?
do you sell prints?
The image is by Barron
Storey, but I don't believe prints are available.
Mon Aug 15 2005
JosephK.s_Plighthotmail
1984 Moto Guzzi V65 SP- Need Repair Manual
Hello, I have recently acquired a semi-beat up 1984 Moto Guzzi V65
SP and was wondering if you could direct me to a shop,and/or store in which
I can purchase a repair manual. The gas tank is rusted, as well as other
parts and a manual would be fantastic to help me repair this bike. I live
in Milford, PA and would also like to know where the nearest Moto Guzzi
outlet might be to my home, in case I need to purchase new parts, ETC.
I am also willing to go to New York City for a repair shop/outlet, so a
location in NYC would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you and I hope
you can be of service to my dillemma.
Thu Jul 21 2005
trevallyn.hnetworkbbdo.co.za
1933 Moto Guzzi Sport 15 parts manual
I would like to find out if you have, or can put me onto anyone with
a manual for my motorcycle that I am restoring. In the process of restoring
it, some parts have been stolen and I need to get replacement parts. But
to do this I need part numbers... You see my dilema!
-------------------
I appreciate the speedy reply, I have attached the only picture I have
of it before I started the restoration process. It isn't very clear but
alas its all I have.
I was in the process of getting the correct size roller bearings for
the crank because of the age and wear and tear, we had to machine a bit
and thus needed oversize bearings. The mechanic had the parts in his car
and the worst possible thing happened, his car was stolen, along with my
crank shaft, bearings and con-rod. I have no record of the part numbers.
I was put in contact with Angelo Tadini in Italy, he says there are two
different con-rods for my particular model, AND he only deals through another
gentleman by the name of Duilio Agostini. There are two problems: the number
I was given does not seem to work, and he only works on part numbers. SO
I am sure you understand my frustration, over an above the language problem,
non of them are aware of a wonderful little thing called e-mail, they are
all on snail mail or fax.
I do hope you can aid me in my search, there are a few other odds and
ends I need: one being a new chrome exhaust/silencer, the other being the
rubber knee pads on the side of the tank, and lastly an original headlight,
mine is original but I believe its was sort of optional.
I assume almost all of what i need will be in this parts catalogue and
I will need numbers in order to get anything from Italy.
Regards
Trevallyn
P.S. I am not sure if you are aware of the DJ motorcycle run in South
Africa, it is one of the biggest old bike runs today. This Bike has completed
the + - 800 km distance on 4 occasions.
The rally is only open to bikes built up to and including 1936. It comprises
of regularity sections over most of the course and spans 2 days. It starts
in Durban and runs to a town called Newcastle for the halfway stop over
night and then through to Johannesburg the following day. It usually attracts
a field of over 120 motorcycles ranging from 1910 (My motorcycle aswell,
1910 Bradbury) to 1936, Nortons, BSA's, Sunbeams, Scott's, Bmw's, Royal
Enfield's, almost any legendary bike you can imagine...
I can send you more details if you wish.
Wed Jun 15 2005
derosssdcomcast.net
motoguzzi dingo manual
I would like to know if i could get a manual and parts book for my
motoguzzi dingo i am restoring ( in english). Please let me know Thank
you Scott
Thu May 26 2005
jbqmisa.co.za
Guzzi side cover badges
Looking for left hand side cover badge for 83 Lemans mk 3
any suggestions
Wed May 11 2005
miles.greenwayadi-limited
AIr Filter
I have a 1996 nevada 750 NT. Any idea of an easy way to change
the air filter.
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005
subject: V 35 restaured to sell
Email: jeanmariejmd at aol
message: for 7500 € a very nice and genuine V 35 to sell
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005
subject: Moto Guzzi Stornello 160 1963??
Email: Kim.lange at fluor
message: Can you please tell me more about them, and what is the value
of them if you decide to sell and who do you contact? I live in South Africa.
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005
subject: guzzi 65cc 1951
Email: a.remonato1 at virgilio.it
message: cerco guzzi 65cc mod. anno 1951 senza documenti possibilmente
completo
February 21st 2005
guzzi cardellino 75cc anno 1957 at Ebay.it
February 18th 2005
MOTO GUZZI ZIGOLO 110cc (1954) at Ebay.it
February 18th 2005
Moto Guzzi Corsa 2v 1926 500cc at Ebay.it
February 18th 2005
MOTO GUZZI GALLETO 192cc 1959 at Ebay.it
April 18, 2000
I happened to find myself seated next to a pleasant young woman on
a flight from Beijing to Shanghai. When she told me that she was half German/half
Italian, I mentioned that I rode a Moto Guzzi. She said that in Italy
these bikes are sometimes referred to as "diaboli di strata" or
"devils of (the) road." She knew that Guzzi's were big bikes,
and while she may not have known the difference between a Guzzi and a Ducati,
I'd guess the term applies to big bikes in general. In any case, I liked
this phrase and I thought I'd pass it along to the list. Seems that
the slightly sinister reputation of motorcyclists isn't limited to Harley
riders in the US.
Also, if you've not heard the words "Moto Guzzi" properly pronounced
by an Italian, the sound is wonderful.
Rich A
From Dan Gogswell:
"Devils of the road" would be "Diavoli della strada".
From Tim Crump:
Hey Rich, Cogswell is right. The correct translation would be as he
says "Diavoli della strata".
<Ben English:>
It is a tragedy that Guzzi hasn't developed
the small block more, and when it has, hasn't exported them to North America.
If I could get my hands on a nice V75, I might actually own a Guzzi, instead
of merely recommending them to (and maintaining them for) all my friends
and relatives. For all their virtues, the big blocks just weigh too much
by my idealized standards. And the V50 is just too slow. I've never ridden
a V65 though... that might convince me. Then I'd have to raise the US$2500
or more that seems to be the going rate for decent V65s... unfortunately
not a likely scenario for me.
Max output of small models according to a 1989 factory Workshop Manual:
V35: 35 hp at 8100 rpm V35 Imola: 36 hp at 8200 rpm
V50III: 47 hp at 7500 rpm V50 Monza: 48 hp at 7600 rpm
V65: 52 hp at 7050 rpm
and (factory specs) from another source:
V75 Nevada: 48 hp at 6200 rpm
This goes just to illustrate that bigger displacement on the small models
is no guarantee for substantial gain of maximal output power. As far as
max output is concerned the V50 and V65 seem to represent the optimal ratio
of power to weight.
Bigger displacement however DOES pay of when torque is considered,
since it results in more torque and - most importantly - usable torque
over a wider range of revs.
Riding a V65 © myself, I've never ridden a V50. From what I hear
people seem to complain more often about lack of power of a V50 than a
V65. Seems to me that the real issue here is torque rather than max output.
The V75 models, on the other hand, seem to have been developed with maximal
bottompower in mind. The Nevada is a cruiser rather than a bike to ride
sportslike. This may be the reason why the V75 Targa - described by Dave
Richardson as the "slowest 750 sportsbike on the market" - wasn't very
successful.
In fact IMHO the V65 would have been the best engine to base a sportsbike
on. With more torque, more ridebilaty, many small improvements and only
a marginal increase in weight it would have made a substantial improvement
over the V50 Monza. The most important reason I can think of why Guzzi
never developed such a "V65 Monza" is that its 650 cc would put it unfavorably
in competition with racebikes above 600 cc, whereas the V50 Monza more
comfortably competes with bikes up to 500 cc. Its race-competitiveness
on the track set aside, IMHO on the road a "V65 Monza" would have been
the best sportsbike you can make based on a small block. I might make me
one myself someday... As to the development of the small blocks. The 4
valve setup on various models like the Lario offers a substantial gain
in hp but (apparently) at the cost of less reliability.
The only other way to go is to dispose of the Heron-head setup on these
models, which is the real obstacle to more hp's. If it's true that the
Ippogrifo-engine has hemispherical combustion chambers, a new sportsbike
model based on the small block may eventually become an option.
Moral: I you're looking for a fast, small, and light bike a V65 is the
Guzzi to go, but there is still room for development. Hope the factory
will realize this in the near future.
Ciao, Rob van Maris [robvanm at knoware.nl]
1985 V65C: 112,543 km's at last count
Re - Guzzi ID marks - A little bit of an outline if it helps. I could
probably locate more if you want them or your bike isn't included.
Frame ID :-
VE11111 - VE13040 early Le Mans.
VE13041 - VE24086 Le Mans II
VC - 850T 1974 to 1975
VD - all round barrel 850 models (T3/T4/T3 Calif' 1975 - 1985) except
Le Mans.
VF - Le Mans Mk III 1981 - 1984.
VG - all round barrel 950cc models (Convert/Spada/Spada NT/G5 1975
- 1985).
VH - Spada II 1984 - 1987.
VN - Spada III 1988 on.
VR - 850 T5 16" front wheel 1984 on.
Best regards,
Dave Davies,
Belton, North Lincolnshire, UK.
(from: http://www.motorcycleworld.co.uk/
[404] )
MOTO GUZZI is set to reveal an all-new engine to power its next generation
of bikes - including a rip-snorting World Superbike challenger.
The 1000cc V-twin, which will be unveiled next month, breaks with Guzzi
tradition by using water cooling for the first time on a twin. And
a 75-degree angle between the cylinders, instead of Guzzi's usual 90 degrees,
means bikes can look sleeker and be more aerodynamic.
Guzzi will also ditch shaft-drive on the new sporty models. The
new engine is fuel injected and has four valves per cylinder and chain-driven
twin overhead cams. It will have to produce at least 120bhp
to compete with Italian rivals such as Ducati's 916 and Japanese V-twins
including Suzuki's TL1000R and Honda's VTR1000.
The new bikes will be produced in Guzzi's new Monza factory which will
be able to make up to 20,000 bikes per year against today's 6500.
Visit the MOTO
GUZZI BOOKSTORE
Dear Fellow Mailing Listees,
About a year ago I E-mailed a message concerning production figures
of Guzzi from 1921 - 1940. During the last year I did more research,
and have now finally finished investigating all the production figures
of all production single cylinder bikes from 1940 - present, with the exception
of the Nuovo Falcone and the later two strokes like the 125 C. These will
follow, time permitting.... The list I made if from now on used by the
factory as well and contains also all military bikes, production racers
and three-wheelers.
Also the V-twins are coming together now, though this is not completed
yet. What is available are all production figures of all (V)(35)/(50)/(65)/(75)
Custom, Florida and Nevada models per year, and the production figures
of all California models, and Le Mans models (incl. 1000 S and 1100 Sport,
until 1995. (Not Included: V7, V7 Special,
850 GT, Ambassador, Eldorado, V7 Sport, S/S3/T.. T5/SP.. SPIII/Mille GT/Strada!!).
Also this list is used by the factory as of now.
So if any of you want to know how many bikes of your type were made,
mail me and I will let you know. For example, if you want to know how many
Le Mans's were made in 1978, I will inform you that there were 1737.
And if you want more info on the (development history) of these bikes,
stay tuned for Greg Field's book on the history of the big Guzzi V-twins.
It is really a superb book, which covers the history in extend and absolutely
brilliant and truthful. The amount of research he has conducted is impressive,
and has lead to much new information on the bikes, especially the American
Guzzi versions like the Ambassador and the Eldorado. Check the book out,
it outclasses Twins and also Colombo (which contains quite a few mistakes,
though not near as many as Twins...).
(Sheldon's
note: Amazon.com is taking orders for Greg's book already)
Sincerely,
Ivar de Gier, guzziman at wxs.nl
Here is an article taken from La Gazzetta dello Sport of September 18,
1998:
La Guzzi resterà a Mandello
La Moto Guzzi resterà a Mandello del Lario (Lecco). Lo ha deciso
ieri il consiglio d'amministrazione della Casa per le difficoltà
incontrate nella realizzazione dell'ipotesi di trasferimento a Monza (Milano)
nell'ex stabilimento della Philips. Gli attuali impianti produttivi di
Mandello saranno però aggiornati agli standard di efficienza che
sarebbero stati consentiti dalla nuova sede. Inoltre il Cda ha confermato
che entro la fine dell'anno la Moto Guzzi Corporation verrà quotata
presso il Nasdaq di New York, con l'obiettivo di finanziare la propria
crescita aumentando le risorse disponibili già entro la fine del
1998.
Translation:
Guzzi to stay in Mandello
Moto Guzzi will remain in Mandello del Lario (Lecco). It was decided
by the board of directors due to the difficulties encountered in the planned
move to Monza (Milano) in the building formerly occupied by Philis. The
current factory in Mandello will be upgraded to the standards that would
have been achieved in the new location. In addition the Cda (I do not know
what this stands for) announced that by the end of the year Guzzi stock
will be traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange, with the objective of financing
the growth of the company increasing the resources available by the end
of 1998.
You can find the article at: http://www.rcs.it/lagazzetta/benven.htm
[404] at the end of the Motori section.
Best Regards
Claudio Cavalli
CCavalli98 at alumni.gsb.columbia.edu
claudiocavalli at ibm.net
claudiocavalli at famiglia-cavalli
Hello fellow mailing listees,
Came back from Mandello a few days ago, which is still in a turmoil
over the non-move to Monza. The new director, Dino Falciola, is appointed
and it is now up to him to walk the thin line between the Guzzi-employees
and the Guzzi stockholders. The new engine won't progress as quickly as
it was intended previously, WSB racing in 2000 is uncertain, the new "Gilera-engined"
single is uncertain, and the scooter, though introduced in prototype form
at Munich, probably won't go in production at all.
Because of the unclear situation for many months about the (non-)move
to Monza, production of the V11 Sport is delayed. A pity. Positive is the
new V11 GT. A massive looking bike. The discussion about the "Grand Tourer"
on this list, over a year ago, can be halted. The result is there. Unfortunately,
it will go in production a year from now.
Visiting Italy was nice, as always. Spend time investigating the production
numbers of the V7 models, and models like the Eldorado, Ambassador etc.
Will come back on that on this list for those of us who want to now how
many of their favorite bikes were produced, so please do not respond right
now with these enquiries, since I am extremely stressed for time at the
moment.
Also I bought from a retired Guzzi dealer his entire old stock. He retired
early eighties, and had a lot of thirties/forties/fifties/sixties spare
parts, including some racing engines and parts. Some of it is home now,
but it will take several trips to Italy to get it all transported to Holland.
What a hobby, even my uncle is building up a collection of classic Guzzi's
at the moment...
Anyway, today I went over some -old- digest mails of this list, I'm
hopeless behind on the reading. On these mails I read some E-mail stories
on the Centauro, Daytona RS and Sport 1100 i from Americans and Europeans.
Nice stories about the slow or speedy acceleration of the bike, problems
with injection, etc. etc. E-mails which were answered by European owners
of the same, or another fuel injected, Guzzi. Always very interesting indeed.
But I would like to point out that European versions of these bikes are
in some cases not the same as the American versions. And also in Europe
itself there are differences. The Swiss versions are different then the
other European versions. In my opinion, this is very important to know
in order how to "place" the information given in an E-mail or otherwise
message about these bikes.
For the convenience of the owners of these bikes who are on this list
(MotoGuzzi List), and other people interested, I have made a list with
the main differences. Below the info on the Sport 1100i, Daytona RS and
the Centauro for the different world markets:
Camshaft timing.
The Sport 1100 i has for all markets the same camshaft timing:
[1mm play on the tappets]
Inlet valve opens at 22" before TDC
Inlet valve closes at 54" after BDC
Outlet valve opens at 52" before BDC
Outlet valve closes at 24" after TDC
The Daytona RS and the Centauro have for the USA, Switzerland and Singapore
the following camshaft timing:
[1mm play on the tappets]
Inlet valve opens at 23"30' before TDC
Inlet valve closes at 57"30' after BDC
Outlet valve opens at 49"30' before BDC
Outlet valve closes at 12"30' after TDC
NB, this is the timing of the first model Daytona!
The Daytona RS for all other countries have the following camshaft
timing:
[1mm play on the tappets]
Inlet valve opens at 22"30' before TDC
Inlet valve closes at 69"30' after BDC
Outlet valve opens at 63"30' before BDC
Outlet valve closes at 28"30' after TDC
NB This is the timing of the Racing Kit "C" camshafts as meant for the
first series Daytona!
Valve play for all markets Daytona RS, Sport 1100 i, Centauro:
Inlet valves : 0.10 mm
Exhaust valves : 0.15 mm
Gearbox.
In the gearboxes of the Daytona RS and Sport 1100 I up to number CL
011199 and CF 011499 straight tooth gears have been used. The gearboxes
from numbers CL 011200 and CF 011500 have spiral gears. Also, for all markets
the gearbox of the Daytona RS and the Sport 1100 i are the same.
Underneath the ratio's:
Daytona RS & Sport 1100 i
1st speed: 1 : 1.812 Z=16/29
2nd speed: 1 : 1.250 Z=20/25
3rd speed: 1 : 1 Z=23/23
4th speed: 1 : 0.8333 Z=24/20
5th speed 1 : 0.7308 Z=26/19
For the gearbox of the Centauro only spiral teeth gears have been used.
Gearboxes are the same for all markets with the exeption of Switzerland.
Underneath the ratio's:
V10 Centauro
1st speed: 1 : 2 Z=14/28
2nd speed: 1 : 1.3158 Z=19/25
3rd speed: 1 : 1 Z=23/23
4th speed: 1 : 0.8462 Z=26/22
5th speed 1 : 0.7692 Z=26/20
V10 Centauro -SWISS VERSION-
1st speed: 1 : 2 Z=14/28
2nd speed: 1 : 1.3889 Z=18/25
3rd speed: 1 : 1.0476 Z=21/22
4th speed: 1 : 0.8696 Z=23/20
5th speed 1 : 0.750 Z=28/21
Primary drive ratios Daytona RS, Sport 1100 i, Centauro:
1 : 1.3529 Z=17/23
Centauro -Swiss Version-: 1 : 1.235 Z=17/21
Weber injection/ignition system alfa/N.
Please note that the injectors of the injection system on the 2 valve
Sport 1100 i aren't the same as the injectors on the 4 valve Daytona
RS and Centauro models.
Sport 1100 i : Weber injector IW031
Daytona RS and Centauro : Weber injector IW724
Both systems have a few more components which vary. Like the temperature
transducers. The transducer gives an electrical signal which is a function
of the engine temperature with the 4 valve models (engine temperature transducer).
The Sport 1100 i has an oil temperature transducer. The signal of the transducer
is fed into the electronical control centre ("engine management computer")
and will produce the correction factor for the mixture strength as a function
of the engine temperature (Daytona RS/Centauro) or oil temperature (Sport
1100 i).
The transducer consists of a NTC thermistor and is either contained
in a brass threaded capsule or a plastic threaded capsule (Daytona RS &
V10 Centauro for the USA, Switzerland, Singapore). The Sport 1100 i has
for all markets a plastic threaded capsule.
Also the throttle position transducers are different on the Daytona
RS/Centauro and the Sport 1100 i. The 4-valve model is a Weber PF09. The
throttle position transducer is a potentiometer which is fed by the electronical
control unit which receives the feedback of the throttle position. This
information is used to adjust the basic mixture, the jumps in power demand
and phase adjustment at the start.
The electronical control center has an adhesive over the rubber cap.
Besides being a seal, it also prevents water from coming in. When new,
off factory, on the seal the words "Moto Guzzi" are printed red.
Aftermarket seals are ONLY available with the words "Moto Guzzi" printed
in green color. So the color of the seal will tell whether the injection
box has been opened before. Both the 2-valve model as the 4-valve models
have the check lamp of the electronical control center placed under the
seat. If at fault, blinking codes will make a diagnosis.
Evaporative emission control system.
The USA and Singapore Sport 1100 i, Daytona RS and Centauro models
have quite an extensive "evaporative emission control system", the ventilation
gasses of the fuel tank are well filtered by two carbon canisters on all
models.
Brakes.
Two models front brake discs have been used on the Daytona RS. Both
320mm Brembo full floaters, but the heart of the disc is more open on the
later type. This type is the same as mounted on the Sport Corsa 1100 i.
All the best,
Ivar de Gier
Moto
Guzzi at Bikelinks
