#moto guzzi normale

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Comprehensive restoration Green with Gold pinstriping Engine makes 13 HP at 3,800 RPM and weighs 130 kg

Exposed flywheel Dell'Orto carburetor Bosch ignition Lucas acetylene headlamp Frame no. 2793 Engine no. 2591 Sold on a Bill of Sale Purchases by a Nevada resident or Nevada dealer are on a Bill of Sale for display purposes only Not for highway or public road use

This 1927 Moto Guzzi Sport 13 is a fantastic, historic Italian sports machine. The Sport series was the only model Moto Guzzi produced between 1923 and ‘28, and it was well regarded for its good performance, beautiful lines and excellent build quality. The Sport 13 has a 500cc, 82x88mm motor that produces 13 HP at a leisurely 3,800 RPM. Everyone loves the external flywheel motor (the “bacon slicer”) of this horizontal IOE (F-head) single; the external flywheel meant a very narrow crankcase was possible, which made for an extremely robust crankshaft that was free of flex.

Moto Guzzi engines were always unit-construction, with the gearbox housed in the crankcases and a geared primary drive, which was very advanced for the day. The Sport 13 has a strong twin-tube frame, a very low center of gravity, and thus excellent handling and lively performance with a 286-pound weight and 60 MPH top speed. The Sport 13 follows the original 1921 Moto Guzzi design, although the prototype had an overhead camshaft. The F-head was much easier to produce, so from 1921-23, the Normale was the sole model of the range. The Sport 13 was painted a beautiful green with gold and black pinstriping until its final year, 1928, when it was painted red. The Sport 13 used a Dellorto carburetor and Bosch magneto ignition. This machine was originally ordered without electric lights, and as such, carries a Lucas acetylene headlamp. Total production of the Sport 13 was 4,107 machines.

This 1927 Moto Guzzi Sport 13 is a very rare, beautifully restored, early Italian machine. It was a harbinger of the future of the Italian motorcycle industry, which always combined elegant lines with advanced engineering and great performance on the road. This Guzzi is a real stunner.

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Day 13 : Reflecting on the bike - A Temperamental Friend

After several frustrating hours on the phone to the AA locating a local mechanic who knows Guzzis, a silver lining emerges. A helpful lady offers to tow to Agostini Srl, a legendary Moto Guzzi specialist nestled in Mandello, close to the Moto Guzzi factory. The back of a lorry wasn't exactly the grand entrance I had envisioned for my bike, but even in this Top Gear like manner, I am ticking off another goal from my trip's bucket list.

My tow arrives at 10.30am but the drop-off isn't until 3pm, and he can’t take me with him. This leaves me to traverse public transport with my hefty luggage in tow. It’s annoying, but the ferry rides and train journey are a great way to get a different view of Lake Como - with stops at Varenna and Lierna.

Arriving at Agostini, tired, I am greeted by Luca, the hospitable general manager who's spent 35 years in the company's service. I spend the waiting hours exploring the treasure trove of Guzzi memorabilia they have on display, including an original V7 sport. The bike finally arrives, late at 4pm, but is swiftly swept away to the capable hands of the mechanics. I sit with them, and they diagnose that most of the noises are normal guzzisms and quite safe. Potentially, there is a corroded spot weld in the muffler, making the baffle loose, that might have been the cause of the lean running and rattling. Since I know I’ll need new mufflers at some point, and as I'm at Agostini, I see it fitting to get some here. The noise seems to have abated, or maybe it's just drowned out by the rumble of the new shortie slip ons. Either way, I am content. They also identify an issue – a crunchy steering rack. It appears the tow man may have ratcheted down it incorrectly, and damaged something that was definitely not there before. It's not an ideal situation, but I can get home with it. My ordeal with the breakdown cover that has proven to be woefully inadequate leaves me with little desire to follow up on it. Frankly, the AA European team are useless.

With the bike back in action, I take it for a spin around Mandello. I pay homage to the iconic gates of the Guzzi factory and ride down to the waterside.

After a day spent without the bike, this moment of respite offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the role this machine has played on the roadtrip.

It has been a nuisance at times, but despite its eccentricities, or perhaps because of them, we've formed a bond. This machine, a curious blend of charm and quirks, is flawed, even broken in some ways - but aren't we all?

In its own way, it has been ideally suited to the diverse range of roads we traversed. Its generous fuel tank often came to the rescue, stretching the miles between refueling stops. The comfortable riding position and the plush saddle were a boon on long riding days, providing much-needed relief. Its deliberate and twitch-free handling lent a steady assurance on the variety of roads, although speed wasn't its forte.

Its low power has been a strange blessing in disguise. When you've spent hours in the saddle, the bike's forgiving nature ensures that a harsh blip on the throttle or a careless clutch release doesn't spell disaster. Its character-filled engine, with its grumbling and complaining, added a dimension of charm. When you're pushing it near its limit, which is at modest speeds, it comes alive. The whole thing shakes and resonates, as if sharing the excitement of the ride. In contrast, on a more capable bike, I would be barely stretching its legs at these speeds.

On the super technical switchbacks, I had no reason to envy the high-powered sportbikes. It kept up just fine, and when they zoomed away on the straights, I was content taking in the scenery. There were moments, of course, when I did pine for the rush of a sportbike, but the V7 proved to be no one-trick pony. It handled a varied range of roads and surfaces, something a pure sportbike would balk at.

An adventure bike might be the more logical choice for a journey of this kind, but they just feel like a utility to me. They're super competent, but conversations sparked by a BMW GS are often few and far between. The little Guzzi, on the other hand, seemed to draw smiles and stir curiosity as it tackled roads it had no business being on. The affection and nostalgia that Moto Guzzi fans displayed when they spotted the bike was heartwarming, and added a unique element to the experience that other brands simply cannot replicate.

I believe I've bonded with my Guzzi because, in some odd way, its become a living entity. It’s not for everyone, it has its shortcomings and peculiarities, but if you afford it time and patience, it weasels its way into your affections. Despite being a pain most of the time, it has earned my love - a testament to its underlying charm.

So, here's to my plucky Guzzi - a perfectly imperfect partner that has left an imprint on this adventure. I look forward to the rest of our journey together.

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I’m recovering from my second serious motorcycle wreck in two years and I’m sick of going down and breaking bones! One fraction of a second inattentiveness will get you hurt or killed. Neither accident was really a rider skills issue but rather a poor instantaneous decision or impulse that brought me down…

1 September 4 2021: one common thread is riding too many hours in a day. This was the case both times. I had started out early morning on my beautiful Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring- yes my last cruiser before discovering BDR / Adventure Riding!

So after riding all morning solo I called my drummer and best friend Walter and we met for lunch at a diner… we decided to take a ride from Sussex NJ to the Mountain Brauhaus in The Catskills- great food and German suds and incredible vistas… The Guzzi behaved well like the Italian thoroughbred that it is taking hairpins fast and with ease and generally giving me the thrill of a lifetime But about 20 minutes from the restaurant I was in the middle lane for a red light when Walt took a right! The SMART move is go straight because you are set up for that- but Noooo! I tried to make a 12 mph sharp right on a top heavy bike (Guzzi cylinders are always sticking out the top on the left and right… I failed to make the turn and barely glanced off a stopped SUV - just enough force to send me over on my right side… the first body part to hit pavement was my right shoulder and it really didn’t hurt I had a second to gloat but then the 745 lbs of Italian iron shattered my tibia and fibula as it landed on my right leg! You can’t imagine the pain! I served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom for 22 months right after the Twin Towers were attacked and I have experienced pain, but man this was a 10/10 if you like the crazy rock movie “ it goes to ELEVEN!” Well it DID! Walter was over a 1/4 mile away when he realized I wasn’t coming so he doubled back to find police and EMT activities. I said where did you go? He answered he wanted to show me this beautiful scenic overlook! I’m like jeez Louise! Plan your ride and ride your plan! (Yes I stole that from my SCUBA instructor). So as I was whisked to the local ER, Walter got my foot rest bent back to normal so he could shift the bike and bring it to the local precinct, He then visited me at the hospital but knowing his terrible night vision I quickly told him to get home! No need for two accidents this day!

To this day Walt feels responsible- NO, he did not turn right at 12 mph, I had everything ready to continue safely yet a split second impulse said “follow him” and I spent 8 months learning how to walk again… Aretha says “ THINK”!

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Moto Guzzi es uno de los fabricantes de motos europeos con mayor tradición, de hecho, es el más antiguo que sigue en operaciones. Afortunadamente para todos los amantes de esta marca italiana -y de las motos, en realidad- una vida larga suele garantizar muchas historias curiosas e interesantes. Por ello, te vamos a contar 10 cosas que no sabías de Moto Guzzi (probablemente).

1.- Nació en el ejército Moto Guzzi es fruto de la pasión por las motos de dos pilotos y un mecánico del Corpo Aeronautico Militare, Carlo Guzzi, Giovanni Ravelli y Giorgio Parodi, quienes se propusieron comenzar a fabricar motos una vez que acabara la Primera Guerra Mundial. Guzzi las diseñaría, Parodi financiaría la empresa y Ravelli, el piloto del trío, promovería la marca con su destreza en las pistas.

Carlo Guzzi

Giorgio Parodi

2.- El logotipo es un homenaje Antes de que los tres amigos pudieran fundar su empresa, Ravelli murió en una accidente de avión poco tiempo antes de que finalizara la guerra. Por este motivo, Carlo Guzzi y Giorgio Parodi decidieron utilizar el logotipo del Corpo Aeronautico Militare –el águila con alas extendidas– como un homenaje a su amigo.

3.- Moto Guzzi no era el nombre original Inicialmente, la empresa iba a llevar el nombre GP por Guzzi-Parodi, pero la familia Parodi (quienes financiaron la operación) querían separarla de sus negocios navieros y, como el nombre GP coincidía con las iniciales de Giorgio Parodi, se cambió a Moto Guzzi. 4.- Emplearon un motor por 45 años El primer motor diseñado por Carlo Guzzi, un monocilíndrico de 500 cc, cuatro tiempos y dos válvulas, estuvo en uso -en diversas configuraciones- durante casi cinco décadas. Además, hasta 1934, cada motor estaba firmado por el mecánico que lo había construido.

La Moto Guzzi Normale de 1921 fue la primera en ser producida en serie. 

5.- Un final dramático El Tourist Trophy de la Isla de Man es una de las carreras más emocionantes y prestigiosas del mundo. En 1935, Moto Guzzi debutó con el pie derecho al ganar las dos categorías en las que participó, Lightweight y Senior Class, ambas con Stanley Woods en los controles. La carrera de la Senior Class tuvo un final de película. En la última vuelta, Woods estaba a 26 segundos del líder y se saltó una parada de pits programada. De alguna manera, no sólo terminó en primer lugar, sino que estableció un nuevo récord de vuelta y ganó por cuatro segundos de ventaja. Cuando cruzó la línea de meta, varios reporteros ya habían enviado notas y fotos que señalaban a Jimmie Guthrie como ganador.

Moto Guzzi GT Norge 500 1298

6.- Publicidad en el Ártico En 1928 Giuseppe Guzzi, hermano de Carlo, viajó de la fábrica en Mandello del Lario al Círculo Polar Ártico en el norte de Noruega a bordo de una GT 500 Norge. El recorrido, de más de 6,000 km y cuatro semanas de duración, sirvió para demostrar el éxito del nuevo bastidor elástico, el cual era mucho más cómodo.

7.- Rey de la pista En los años cincuenta, Moto Guzzi construyó motocicletas que eran más ligeras y ágiles que sus rivales, con las cuales dominaron en el Campeonato del Mundo de Motociclismo. Consiguieron ocho Campeonatos Mundiales de Pilotos (cinco en la categoría de 350cc y tres en la de 250cc), siete Campeonatos de Constructores y once victorias en la Isla de Man.

8.- El primer túnel de viento En 1950, Moto Guzzi construyó el primer túnel de viento específico para motocicletas: la Galleria del Vento. Como era de tamaño completo, los pilotos podían ingresar y optimizar su posición de manejo a alta velocidad. Fue un avance que revolucionó el motociclismo deportivo y que permitió a Moto Guzzi desarrollar un carenado integral. El túnel era una versión modificada del ideado por Gustave Eiffel, un ingeniero mucho más conocido por cierta torre parisina.

9.- Una moto de 8 cilindros En 1955, Giulio Cesare Carcano diseñó un motor V8 de 500 cc con 78 hp que era capaz de impulsar a más de 275 km/h a la Moto Guzzi V8, también conocida simplemente como Otto (ocho). El motor fue una proeza de ingeniería que incorporaba dos árboles de levas, ocho carburadores y que pesaba apenas 45 kg (148 Kg la moto completa). Pasaron más de veinte años para que una moto alcanzara la misma velocidad que la Moto Guzzi V8; sin embargo, la tecnología de frenos, llantas y suspensión no estaba a la altura del motor, por lo cual no tuvo éxito en las competencias.

10.- También hicieron coches El Nibbio 2 es un coche que se construyó con el único propósito de establecer récords de velocidad alrededor de la legendaria pista de Monza. Tuvo mucho éxito, lo cual llevó a Moto Guzzi a hacer algo aún más radical, el Stanguellini Colibri. Este auto tenía solo 29 hp, pero pesaba menos de 280 kg y era tremendamente aerodinámico, por lo cual rebasaba los 200 km/h y estableció numerosas marcas de velocidad en Europa.

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  10 cosas que no sabías de Moto Guzzi Moto Guzzi es uno de los fabricantes de motos europeos con mayor tradición, de hecho, es el más antiguo que sigue en operaciones.

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Anonymous asked: I’m a big fan of your blog and I normally would never question your extremely cultured aesthetic tastes and your ferocious intelligence. However I have to question your recent post about men. The post centred on a well groomed gentleman in a bespoke looking suit and your comment that civilization declined when men started to dress badly. I happen to agree with you but this was not the best post to illustrate it as the man was on a Vespa motorbike! A real masculine and cultured man wouldn’t be riding a girly motorbike. It would be a Harley. Just sayin’ as no offense intended. 

Interesting question as I have had one or two others raise the same question.

The post in question was this one which shows a film still from the action movie The Man from Uncle with the English actor Henry Cavill dressed in a well tailored suit sitting on a yellow Vespa as the film was set in the 1960s (click link here)

Forgive me for saying so but you sound American. I don’t mean that as a slight (far from it!) but I’m just making an educated guess by they way you spell ‘civilisation’ with a Z and also the bike that you went for was a Harley Davidson. Only an American would go for a Harley. I’m assuming you meant the classic Road King series. Don’t misunderstand me, Harley Davidsons are indeed cool and they are great fun ride on the open road. They have that legendary aura and rightly so. They are an example of Pure Americana, like Coca Cola, the cheeseburger, apple pie, and baseball.

However if you were a European I’m pretty sure purely on instinct you would suggest a European made bike that you might insist on riding. Here the list might well include a Norton (especially the Commando), or a Ducati (either the 1098 or the classic 888), or a BMW (the classic GS or the rugged R1200GS), or a Aprilia Tuono (GSX1400 if you want to show off), or Moto Guzzi (the classic 850 Le Mans to V7 III Series) and of course the Triumph Bonneville.

Ah but you argue these super motorcycles, American or European, are what real men ride and not a Vespa.

So real men - looking rugged in a flannel shirt and three day stubble of course - ride heavy motorcycles, thunderous chrome and steel bikes that prove their masculinity with every roar of their engines? Think again.

A vespa is not a girly motorcycle. It’s not even a motorcycle. It’s a scooter. Driving a scooter is not somewhat of a castrating experience in a busy tight spaced urban city. Real masculine men don’t fear being judged by the size of their….bikes. That self-awareness is what makes them cultured and their Vespas a chick magnet.

Just ask generations of Italian men who have been successfully seducing women onto the back of their Vespas since Piaggio & Co rolled out their creation in 1946.

Better still just ask some of these guys - from John Wayne, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Gene Kelly to George Clooney, Brad Pitt Jude Law, Hugh Jackman, James Gandolfini, Michael Schumacher - and tell them they are just girly men for riding around in Vespas. 

And it certainly didn’t hurt this guy get the girl in one of the most iconic films of all time. 

Just sayin’

Thanks for your question

[megwaynebrundell]

Back to the Burt Feb 2019

Oreti Beach New Zealand (8 Feb 2019)

Readers of this blog will recall that in Aug-Oct 2016 Megan and I took Meg's Australian based Moto Guzzi Lemans 1000 to Europe along with 47 other Australian registered Moto Guzzis. Including pillions, more than 60 of us took off from Melbourne bound for the Netherlands where we picked up our bikes and toured.  On that occasion Megan and I travelled some 10,000 kilometres across Western Europe and most of those kilometres were not quick efficient kilometres on autobahns but rather meandering back roads so we really got to appreciate Western Europe and enjoy the bike and each other.

 I declared at that time that it was the best holiday I had ever been on.  Megan and I enjoyed the motorcycle tour of Europe so much that on the day we were obliged to return our black Moto Guzzi Lemans 1000 to its container bound for home in Melbourne that we purchased a red Moto Guzzi Lemans 1000 in Europe to leave in Europe so that we could repeat the pleasure of touring Europe on a classic old Moto Guzzi annually.

 The Black Lemans on which we toured Europe 2016 (22 Sep 2016)

The sad day we packed the black lemans up to send her home after spending our best holiday yet riding her around Western Europe. (27 Sep 2016)

After sadly packing away the black lemans we cheered ourselves up by buying the red lemans to leave in Europe so we could continue the best holidays ever for years to come.  (27 Sep 2016)

Given our enthusiasm for the 2016 trip with its high point of celebrating the 95th birthday of Moto Guzzi at the factory on the shore of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, it is hardly surprising that when Teo Lamers advised he was organising a tour last year (February 2018) of New Zealand that Megan and I again loaded the black Moto Guzzi Lemans 1000 into a container this time heading out from Melbourne Australia and bound for Auckland New Zealand.  The highlights of this tour would be riding from the top of New Zealand's North Island to the bottom of its South Island (Invercargill) where we would celebrate the Southern Hemisphere's largest Motorcycle event, the Burt Monro Challenge.

Riverton South Island New Zealand (8 Feb 2019)

Again Megan and I had a magnificent time and here is where a pattern in Megan's and my behaviour began to emerge.  As the motorcycle tour of New Zealand came to a close, Megan and I began to think of ways we could have a New Zealand based motor cycle sitting a couple of days ride from Invercargill.  Yes, if we could hatch this cunning plan, we would have not only all of our Australian based motorcycles with us here in Melbourne but we would also have two motorcycles based outside of Australia with one being in Nijmegen Netherlands near the centre of Western Europe and the other a couple of days ride from Invercargill on the South Island of New Zealand.  If this plan could come to fruition, not only would we have motorcycles on which we could tour the oldest continent of earth (Australia) but would could also have a motorcycle on one of the most highly populated and culturally and geographically diverse continents on earth (Europe) as well as that we could have a further motorcycle based in the true antipodean outpost with its winding mountain roads, glaciers, earthquakes and an old fashion culture of living and motorcycle racing that reminds me of the best of Australia during the 1970s.

 As time passed a plan emerged.  Our favourite New Zealand motorcycle racer Vince Burrell of Guzzi Café who races a 1970s round barrel Guzzi across New Zealand was moving his business to Christchurch which is located two days ride from Invercargill on the South Island of New Zealand.   Vince who is a great laconic New Zealand character whose needs in life are articulated simply in his desire to be genuine, decent and to ride motorcycles fast on a race track.  Yes Vince agreed we could store our motorcycle at his new motorcycle workshop in Christchurch New Zealand year round.  All that remained was to secure the right motorcycle.

 If past behaviour had been anything to go by we should have purchased a Moto Guzzi Lemans 1000 MKV. Why not I already had three of them and clearly love the bike but somehow the conditions on the South Island of New Zealand when they spoke to me said something different.  The pace of life on the South Island of New Zealand is slower than Europe and Melbourne Australia.  Of course it had to be a Moto Guzzi but which model??? I can be very fussy when it comes to bikes and in that respect I am no different to every other motorcycle enthusiast on the planet.  I only like old bikes, being bikes which are designed before 1985 and to me they must have carburettors and be air cooled.  I realised all of these features are old dinosaurs which have been superseded, much like myself, by far better and more efficient models but my preference is my preference.

 Again it wasn't long before the 'correct' answer became evident.  New Zealand is a large archipelago with great mountains so a large reasonably reliable engine would be essential but the South Island is also a place that moves slowly (in a nice way) and harps back to bygone eras from the 60s and 70s when the world was a simpler place.  Yes, I would have the very first model Moto Guzzi which had the simple transverse twin cylinder engine and even old drum brakes.  The first model V700, it would have enough torque to transport Megan, me and our luggage but would lop along slowly in a way that would not be out of step with the slow lopping pace of life that exists in the South Island.

A good place to start, a 1968 Moto Guzzi V700.  The before shot.

Progress? 11 Aug 2018

Coming together, thanks Teo & Tony (24 Nov 2018)

A team effort, thanks Andy and Teo (1 Dec 2018)  Time is running out.

I even knew the perfect place to source this motorcycle.  I knew Teo Lamers of Yea Victoria Australia had a couple of these in his collection.  I had seen a perfect red and silver V700 there during the preceding year.

 After a discussion with Teo a V700 Guzzi was mine and given the need for this bike to be exceptionally reliable despite its age, Teo and I had agreed on a full nut and bolt restification that would see all mechanical parts of this bike disassembled and where necessary refreshed.

 Thanks Teo the result is amazing and so are you.

 Thanks to Vince of Guzzi Café, Teo Lamers of TLM and Mark Townsen we would have a New Zealand based beauty awaiting us in Christchurch.  The only thing we could now do to make the New Zealand Guzzi experience better would be to share it with great friends.

Ready to be shipped to New Zealand and just in time for the Burt Munro. (6 Jan 2019)

The longest close friendship that I have enjoyed during my lifetime is the relationship I have with my younger brother Daryl.  Daryl is almost four years younger than me and since we were both able to speak in early childhood we have both had an informal and sometimes formal pact to annoy and irritate those around us to our own selfish amusement.  It is true we have been detested by many over the years for this trait but it is also many others have loved us and enjoyed watching our craft.  I also owe Daryl because it was he who introduced me to Megan all those years ago.

Not only have I enjoyed a great relationship with Daryl over the years but also back in the eighties when we were young Daryl married Arlene who also became a great friend to Megan and me. Since that time we have lived in proximate neighbourhoods and our current houses even adjoin each other's. All four of us grew up together having similar aged children who socialised and went to school together. Even now our 30 year old daughters are currently sharing a house.  Our friendship has been a true lifetime relationship.

The final and significant point to our relationship with regards to this blog is that Daryl and I share a passion for motorcycles and more particularly Moto Guzzis  In fact Daryl already had a 1968 V700 Moto Guzzi. So the next step was clear.  We would invite Daryl and Arlene to relocate their 1968 V700 Moto Guzzi with our 1968 V700 Moto Guzzi at Guzzi Café in Christchurch New Zealand.  Vince Burrell of Guzzi Café agreed and the deal was done.  Let the Buccaneering Brundells Big Bash across the Tasman begin.

Buccaneering Brundells at the airport. 3 Feb 2019

There is that book which everyone has heard of but few people have actually read called Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.  I fall into this category where I imagine I practice the art but really I have never read the book so have no idea if that is true.  To me the idea of the book is the pleasure I get playing around with my old classic motorcycles keeping them on the road and in the process of doing that I push all the pressures of modern day life out of my head.  While I ride and maintain our stable of classic old motorcycles there is no space in my head to worry about the pressures of life including what others think or what is happening at work or with finances etc.

This trip falls into this category.  As we ride our bikes from Christchurch to Invercargill we need to iron out those little niggles that beset bikes which are older than 50 years but have many new components fitted.  Are all the recently installed nuts and bolts still tight?  It is common for rebuilt old motorcycles to vibrate a few nuts and bolts loose as the bikes bed in.  For us the newly installed points inside my bike's distributor did what points often do when they are new and that is they close up faster than normal as the felt block settles in.  For me this caused the bike to run very roughly and unevenly.  The unevenness was exacerbated after running out of petrol as this bike has no reserve (I found out the hard way) and presumably the carbies picked up some dirt from the bottom of the fuel tank.  The bike was running terribly and it appeared we would not make Invercargill for the Burt Munro Challenge.  Would we be stranded on the side of the road?  At first I thought maybe I had the choke in the wrong position as the Italian bike has two settings on the choke being A and C.  A meaning aperto or open and C meaning chiuso or closed.  I started to doubt which was open or closed and as the bike ran marginally better with the choke aperto I left it on for a while.  This improved the situation a little but a texting communication with Teo confirmed that when the engine is warm the choke should be chiuso.  So I closed it but the bike ran worse and at times it could not even sustain speeds of 70 kilometres per hour.  At first I cleaned the carburettor float bowls where I found sediment and in the left hand carburettor even lumps of rubbish.  After a couple of cleans it began to improve but it wasn't until I got to Invercargill that Teo suggested I check the points.  Of course, new points have a tendency to close more quickly when first installed. It has been so many years since I have had a car or bike with old fashion points and I had forgotten how quickly they wear out or simply require adjustment.  I opened the points and the problem was resolved quickly.

Side of the road repair to Daryl’s bike.  Makeshift gear lever. (10 Feb 2019)

The other early feature of the bike which needed to be ironed out was the propensity which became evident immediately after we took off for the first time.  The bike had an unnerving weave at speeds below 15 km/h. At first I was very concerned but it quickly became evident that the issue disappeared above 15 km/h.  My first attempt at diagnosis was tyre pressure and readers of this block will recall the issues that initially beset Megan and me when we took off in Holland 2016 with an almost unrideable bike. Once tyre pressure was ruled out I recalled that I had left the rear suspension settings on the softest setting while riding the bike two-up with a lot of luggage most of which is up high and out the back in the top box.

 I upped the suspension rating and the problem reduced significantly although did not disappear altogether. At speeds below 15 km/h it would be little more than an unnerving inconvenience.  Later I also realised that the new Ikon rear shock absorbers installed on the bike had a preload setting which I later also changed, again things improved but some weaving is still present below 15 km/h.  Oh well, something for me to work on over time.

The four of us hanging out at Oreti Beach (8 Feb 2019)

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Bobber: Best Bikes

Bobber is a famous bike manufacturing company which brings out a different range of bikes for bike lovers and also for the onlookers. Bobber constructs typical motorcycles which are excess regarding the normal motorbike body, a removable front fender, and a short rear fender. Bobber appeared in the mid-1930s and since then has never looked back; achieving success in whatever type of model the Bobber bring out. The best Bobber is list below.

A bobber best bike is the Honda CMX 500 Rebel is a twin parallel which combines the CB500X adventure, CB500F roadster, and the CBR500R. A smoothly versatile bike, Honda CMX 500 Rebel has an extra torque with a 690mm seat height is a good fun bike to ride.

Kawasaki Vulcan S is a Bobber best bike has a twin running gear, a twin shock frame for low seat height and a detuned engine. Kawasaki Vulcan S is an affordable and accessible bike. Another Bobber best bike is the Yamaha XV950R with an air-cooled feature. Built with Japanese mechanicals, the Yamaha is a great bike.

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber is another great Bobber has a transverse 750cc powertrain with effective and charismatic handling. A great Bobber bike is the Harley- Davidson Sportster 48 is 60 bhp bikes. The motorcycle has custom potential authenticity and residual values with a fat- tire variant. CCM Spitfire Bobber is other best bike suiting mostly off- roads but also doing well on the way going singles. The CCM Spitfire Bobber has many variants like the scrambler, racer and the tracker. Picking Out Sensible Programs For Glass Coffee Tables To obtain new details on bobber please check it out

Bobber best bike includes the Triumph Bonneville Bobber is a dynamic and adept with authentic style. The bike has a 76bhp engine with a detailed and an exquisite look added with two riding modes, LED lights and adjustable riding position. Triumph Bobber Black is another best Bobber bike which features Avon fat tyres, and uprated brakes are among the best seller bike of the Bobber. The list as mentioned are some of the best Bobber bikes manufactured till date.

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Motorcycle News: Moto Guzzi Worldwide Events, Beware of E15 Fuel

This is my take on motorcycle news that grabbed my attention. There is a whole lot more out there, but this is the news that I want to discuss. Drop me a note if you disagree with my take.

This is my take on motorcycle news that grabbed my attention. There is a whole lot more out there, but this is the news that I want to discuss. Drop me a note if you disagree with my take. ***** Up Shift – Moto Guzzi Experience   Moto Guzzi is helping more of us to get back to normal in the post pandemic world by offering events around the world.  These events are going to be held in 9…

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Bmw R18 Umbau

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From Mecum At the end of World War I, three Italian air corps friends, Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi and Giovanni Ravelli, planned a motorcycle manufacturing company. When Ravelli, a military pilot, was killed in a test flight, the other two adopted the Italian Air Corps’ eagle symbol in his honor, with this becoming the hallmark of the new company. In 1920, Carlo Guzzi designed the firm’s first bike, the Normale—a 500cc, four-stroke with a single, horizontal cylinder. It was very successful in racing and became very popular. Besides the Normale, the company also released several other notable models including the GT touring in 1928, the Sport 15 in 1931, the Condor in 1938 and the Dondolino in 1940.

In 1963, after Carlo Guzzi passed away, a crisis hit the motorcycle market and the company came under financial strain. After a brief period (1963-67) under the reign of Enrico Parodi (Giorgio’s brother), the state-controlled receiver SEIMM took ownership of Moto Guzzi. In 1965, engineer Giulio Cesare Carcano designed the 90-degree V-twin 700cc engine. The V7 was created and released in 1968. The famous V7 Sport 750cc of 1971 frame design by Lino Tonti became a new milestone and symbol of Moto Guzzi. After a few years, the company created an even bigger engine of 844cc for the popular 850 Le Mans. Even if things looked to be going well for the company as it continued to release new and more advanced models, Moto Guzzi started experiencing financial problems and was eventually bought by Alejandro de Tomaso in 1973.

In 2000, Ivano Beggio of Aprilia acquired Moto Guzzi for $65 million. Beggio had declared he was born “Guzzista,” and to be at the head of such a historic brand was the goal of his life. The intention was to keep Moto Guzzi’s headquarters in Mandello del Lario while sharing Aprilia’s technological capabilities and financial resources, but, unfortunately, Aprilia itself stumbled financially. Nonetheless, Aprilia managed to renovate the Mandello Moto Guzzi factory. In 2004, Piaggio, in turn, acquired Aprilia.

Over the years, the V-twin engine was developed further and it continues to be the base for Guzzi production. Displacement kept rising until 1400cc and 4-valve heads became standard. What separates Moto Guzzi from the competition is something that’s hard to explain, as Moto Guzzi just has something its competition lacks—soul. For better or worse, the creators behind Moto Guzzi have always been professionals, and what they create seems to be a “living” motorcycle.

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El "misterio" de las 200 de Imola 1972. Al consultar la lista de los participantes de la competición se leen los nombres conocidos de Agostini, Brambilla, Tait, Read, Rutter, Spaggiari, Smart, Villa, Brettoni... pero de repente aparecen dos nombres, ligados a la Ducati 750, que nunca entraron en pista ese día: Barry Sheene y Gilberto Parlotti. Para comprender porqué estos dos pilotos no participaron en la competición vamos a comenzar por los nombres de los pilotos conocidos de Casa Ducati: Bruno Spaggiari, Ermanno Giuliano y Gilberto Parlotti. Ya sabemos que Spaggiari en ese entonces era el piloto más "longevo" de la Casa de Borgo Panigale, puesto que ya en 1955 corría con la Marianna en el Motogiro. Giuliano y Parlotti formaban parte de la nueva generación de pilotos Ducati, que se habían distinguido con la Ducati 250 en la segunda mitad de los años 60 y que a partir de 1971 se alternaban en la conducción de la recién nacida 500 GP 1971. Con la única diferencia que Ermanno Giuliano no era sólo un piloto, sino también el probador oficial Ducati, y por lo tanto un empleado de la empresa a todos los efectos. Con relación a los pilotos extranjeros, considero que Ducati, o mejor dicho la dirección de Ducati compuesta por Fabio Taglioni, Fredmano Spairani y Cosimo Calcagnile, los eligió, como se dice, del "montón". La 200 Millas de Imola era una carrera absolutamente nueva para la época, inspirada directamente directamente en la más famosas 200 Millas de Daytona. En aquel tiempo varios pilotos británicos "migraron" a los Estados Unidos para buscar fortuna en los circuitos estadounidenses. Smart era uno de estos pilotos, tanto que fue su esposa Maggie (hermana de Barry Sheene) quien lo llamó por teléfono para decirle que había sido contactada por Ducati para que averiguara si él deseaba participar en esta nueva competición, conduciendo una moto diseñada especialmente para el evento. Smart aceptó y también el inglés Alan Dunscombe. ¿Y qué pasó con Sheene? Ese año Ducati contactó efectivamente con el joven Sheene, pero después él decidió participar en la carrera con una Triumph 3, en ese entonces considerada una de las mejores motos disponibles. Lamentablemente Triumph no pudo satisfacer las necesidades de Barry Sheene, puesto que estaba en una situación económica un poco delicada, por lo tanto al final Sheene no participó en la competición. De Gilberto Parlotti sabemos que participó en algunas competiciones en 1971 con la 500 GP, ganando una carrera no oficial en Škofja Loka. Parlotti era un piloto vinculado a los mecánicos históricos de Ducati, entre ellos: Giorgio Nepoti, Rino Caracchi y Franco Farnè, pero en realidad no corría sólo con Ducati, era una especie de "free-lance" del motociclismo, vinculado a varias marcas. Según algunas declaraciones de quien se ocupó efectivamente de la preparación de las motos para la 200 Millas, al final el número de motos que se prepararon era superior al de los pilotos efectivamente disponibles, al punto que Ducati intentó fichar otros nombres como Jarno Saarinen y Renzo Pasolini, que no mostraron interés en la nueva moto y Walter Villa que corrió llegando tercero con una Triumph 750 de tres cilindros. Uno podría preguntarse porqué Ducati no consiguió fichar un número de pilotos suficiente para hacer correr las siete motos preparadas para la carrera. La respuesta podría ser la siguiente: la 200 Millas de Imola era una competición absolutamente nueva para la época, la primera carrera dedicada a motos de carrera derivadas de la producción. Era normal que todas las casas motociclísticas estuvieran interesadas, puesto que un éxito en esta carrera se habría traducido en resultados económicos en términos de ventas. No nos olvidemos que recién había comenzado el boom de las maxi motos, por tanto el triunfo en Imola habría significado seguramente una fuerte demanda de un cierto tipo de moto, sobre todo de la ganadora. En ese entonces las motos que se debían derrotar eran las pluricilíndricas inglesas (Norton, Triumph, BSA) y las primeras motos japonesas (Kawasaki y Honda), contra las que se enfrentaron casi todas las casas italianas de la época, que producían las primeras motos de un cierto tipo de moto, sobre todo de la ganadora. En ese entonces las motos que se debían derrotar eran las pluricilíndricas inglesas (Norton, Triumph, BSA) y las primeras motos japonesas (Kawasaki y Honda), contra las que se enfrentaron casi todas las casas italianas de la época, que producían las primeras motos de grande cilindrada (Guzzi, Laverda, MV, Ducati). Debido a que Ducati no podía presumir de un "palmarés" de victorias al nivel de las demás casas, era difícil que los pilotos decidieran conducir una moto que no conocían y sobre todo que no parecía competitiva. Pero como ya sabemos la carrera no terminó como todos esperaban.

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Ver una Harley-Davidson completamente original es algo para lo que probablemente tienes que ir a una agencia, pues el catálogo de accesorios para modificarlas es largo como la cuaresma y a los ‘harleros’ les encanta customizar su moto. Pero hay quienes van un paso más allá, como los creadores de la Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista.

Esta espectacular Harley fue construida por un grupo de alemanes basados en Frankfurt, quienes decidieron darle a la moto una imagen como de la era atómica -esa época entre 1945 y 1960 cuando el diseño era muy locochón-. Inicialmente, la Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista era una Harley-Davidson XL1200C, pero poco queda del diseño original que los ingenieros de Milwaukee.

La mente detrás de este proyecto es Ian Alderton, un colega motero que trabajó en Honda Europa durante 19 años y a los 21 años ya había construido una Triton, antes de seguirse con una Rickman Bonneville, una Moto Guzzi Le Mans y una réplica de una Ducati Mike Hailwood.

Evidentemente, lo más llamativo de la Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista es el carenado, cuya parte delantera se fusiona con el tanque de gasolina, formando una sola pieza. Sí, suena algo raro, pero es que aquí el soporte del faro no va agarrado a las abrazaderas triples, sino que flota desde el tanque. Además, los dos brazos inferiores que soportan el faro continúan en el tanque, dando lugar a un estilizado espacio para las rodillas.

La Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista tiene más curvas que Kim Kardashian y esa filosofía continúa hacia la parte posterior, donde el asiento se eleva un poco para continuar con el colín -también curvo-, que aporta un contrapeso a la parte delantera de la moto, equilibrando el diseño. Los escapes -hechos a la medida en el taller de Mainhattan Choppers- rodean al V-twin antes de salir ‘pelones’ debajo del asiento y el colín, algo que probablemente hará que los paseos sean más calientes de lo normal.

La Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista tiene una pintura muy sobria para que el carenado pudiera lucir en todo su esplendor, pero Ian diseñó varios esquemas de color inspirados en los Corvettes, Cadillacs y Shelby Cobras de los sesentas; ¡incluso se aventó uno de un avión Mustang P51 con todo y gráficos!

Este proyecto les tomó tres años de trabajo y cualquier Sportster puede recibir este carenado; así como diferentes combinaciones de escape, manubrio, rines y accesorios para darle un look neoclásico, moderno-futurista o retro-elegante (así dicen ellos). Eso sí, no te saldrá nada barato, pues el precio de la Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista ronda los 15,000 euros, más lo que te haya costado la moto, claro.

Mainhattan Choppers Sportster Barista, supersónica Ver una Harley-Davidson completamente original es algo para lo que probablemente tienes que ir a una agencia, pues el catálogo de accesorios para modificarlas es largo como la cuaresma y a los 'harleros' les encanta customizar su moto.

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Bukan Cuma Motor, Lelang IIMS 2019 Juga Diikuti Mobil

Inanews - Penyelenggara IIMS 2019 kembali membuat program lelang murah untuk umum. Prosesnya tetap sama seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya, peserta cukup mendaftar sebagai peserta lelang dengan uang muka Rp 1 juta. Berbeda dengan tahun lalu yang hanya diikuti sepeda motor, maka lelang tahun ini juga diikuti mobil. Untuk sepeda motor ada beberapa merek yaitu Bennelli, Zero Motorcycles, dan Moto Guzzi Audace, sedangkan untuk mobil yakni KIA Sportage. " Lelang ini sudah berlangsung selama 5 tahun. Keunggulan lelang ini banyak, pertama unit yang dilelang itu langka seperti Zero Motorcycles, jarang di jalan, Moto Guzzi Audace juga demikian. Kedua tentu kita tahu kalau lelang keuntungannya kita bisa dapat barang baru dengan harga murah dibanding harga normal," kata Rudi MF, Project Manager Telkomsel IIMS 2019 kepada Inanews. Ia kemudian mencontohkan pemenang lelang Ducati Panigale di IIMS 2017 yang mendapatkan harga hanya sekitar Rp 800 juta. Padahal, harga asli superbike Italia itu bisa tembus Rp 1,9 miliar.

Buat yang tertarik, uang Rp 1 juta merupakan deposit awal untuk dapat melakukan bidding. Pembayaran registrasi bisa dilakukan dengan tiga cara, uang tunai, debit, dan kartu kredit. Namun untuk pendaftaran di tempat wajib uang tunai. "Peserta bisa pantau bidding mereka secara online. Mereka juga bisa bidding online. Pemenang diumumkan di akhir acara. Kalau memang tidak menang uang Rp 1 juta buat registrasi kita kembalikan utuh," katanya. Read the full article

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2016 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Prototype

Plenty of sources have been spotlighting the new 2016 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Prototype along with the minimalist retro design of the Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber series. The flavor that Guzzi gives to this MGX is unique by combining the essence of California joy and Italian taste. Based on the draft from the engineers and designers for this particular series – there are strong hopes that this bike can rule the world with its class. Let’s look at why there is a “21” badge on this vehicle, and the meaning behind it. The number stands for Experimental 21 which refers to the 21 inches front wheel size. Unlike the rest of the 2016 upcoming release breed – this series has massive displacement class. The exact measurement will be around 1,380cc with the 90 degrees of the V-Twin engine.

This engine can produce around 96 KHP, and some may say the engine is outside the normal boundaries of the Guzzi breed. Meanwhile, the torque can reach 120 Nm at 2,750 RPM. Based on its shape and size, the engine looks big and we predict that Harley fans will consider this bike an alternative. When we examine every detail of the components that this bike uses, we note that it will unfortunately no longer use carbon fiber, and has instead switched to enhanced plastic materials. The main reason for all the material changes come from the careful consideration of the brand. It is simply to reduce the cost of making the bike. However, no need to worry, because the quality and performance remain at its best high standards.

In case you dislike the 2016 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 prototype, you can try the Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer, with its compact size. Upon its release– there have been a lot of comments about this bike. Some think that the size makes the rider feel limited when making a maneuver or cornering. On the other hand, some people even bluntly add that this bike has an unnecessary tail that is only a wasted design. Regardless of the uniqueness that the bike has – all perspectives may be true because personal taste is the underlying benchmark of any viewpoint.

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