Subject: RE: Looking for T3 advice - NLC and longish
Author: brian c
Date: Mar 9, 2005, 7:11 AM
Post ID: 1718516045
Hey Greg- that does look like a nice basis for a sweet bike. The
bike looks like it has a v7sport repop seat on it, as well as the rear
fender (?) .Some nice rear shocks, and the rear sets are cool too. In
the picture looks like not only the spark plug wire but also the plug
itself is out of the head- and looks like there might be a bit of
moisture where the bike is- sounds like the bike has been that way for 6
months only though? Just something to ask about. Mentions a new top end
within 200 miles, but overall bike has 80,000- I would ask about any
bottom end work and trans history with those miles. Other than that
there are no super hard to find or rare expensive parts on the bike,
some might suggest dyna ignition if it does not have it, but I
personally think points are fine.
If you do get it and plan on putting on a solo seat and taking the
dual seat and sidecovers off I will get in line to buy or trade for the
take offs :-)
Greg Bender wrote:
Okay, I'm looking for another Guzzi and I want it to be something like a T, T3, G5, SP, etc. The T3's really intrigue me because they are relatively inexpensive and still have all the goodies I'm looking for. Here's one on ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4532588172&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT I've gotten a little more information on it from the seller (see below), but I want to ask some additional questions. What would you ask and what should I be concerned about? WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH A T3 I'm really not interested in keeping a T3 stock. I would like to have a 1000cc upgrade installed as well as some larger than stock carbs (I think the stock were 30 and that 36 or 38 is a very nice upgrade). As far as paint and chrome, that doesn't matter much to me as I'm planning to get rid of everything that shines except for stainless fasteners - matte black or dull aluminum for everything else (engine-tran-rear drive still up in the air). I'll probably add some non-stock turn signals, maybe a different headlight, and toss on a solo seat, too. No sidecovers and eventually I'll probably replace the tank with one of those nice aluminum creations that MG Cycle sells. But, the bikes needs to be a riding project. ADDITIONAL INFO FROM SELLER: Fresh top end with oversized pistons. The bike was originally an 850cc motor but has been increased to 1000cc. New pistons and sleeves were ordered from germany and installed five years ago. I purchased the bike while living in Oregon and had the Moto Guzzi dealership in Beverly complete the bike last summer. The bike was stripped down and powder coated. The tank and carbon fiber side panels were painted while in Oregon. New tires were installed and have less than 200 miles on them as does the rebuilt motor. The bike has original front shocks and koni rear shocks. The bike has the stock carbs. I believe that they are 38mm's. I intstalled new rear sets on the bike. Unfortunately, as evident in the picture, the bike fell over on to the grass last fall. If you look closely, you'll notice that the ignition wire is disconnected and the rear break lever is missing. Both are minor fixes that I was going to get to this spring. The brake lever can be ordered from Seattle. Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender |
near Berkeley, CA
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