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« on: March 21, 2011, 06:27:41 PM »
My brother and I spent the Sunday driving up to Pennsylvania and back to Virginia to look at a 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T.  He is the one who needs a bike, but was undecided after riding it.  I liked it a lot so I bought it.  It felt great riding around the country roads in third gear. Definitely not fast by new Ducati standards, but adequate. It did well on the highway ride home. The speedo jumps around a lot so I'm not sure about my speed most of the time.  




That windshield now resides in the darkest corner of the garage.  
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 06:50:55 PM »
You can use that windshield for riot gear if the occasion ever arises...

and since you are already taking parts off
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 06:52:56 PM »
I love the small case guzzis.  I have a K&N filter for that 850T if you want one..
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 07:01:29 PM »
Quote from: Vindingo on March 21, 2011, 06:50:55 PM
You can use that windshield for riot gear if the occasion ever arises...

and since you are already taking parts off


That's a dam good looking bike!
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 01:15:08 AM »
I love the look of the old Guzzi's.

   And that one looks in fantastic condition

      How many miles are on it?






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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 01:57:57 AM »
Quote from: Travman on March 21, 2011, 06:27:41 PM
The speedo jumps around a lot so I'm not sure about my speed most of the time.
Yup, they dont call those Veglia gauges "Vauge-lia" for nothing  laughingdp.

Very nice looking example Travman (much improved by your screen mod too) waytogo waytogo.

Damn.  I want a Guzzi.....
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 03:08:08 AM »
Beautiful bike and nice score!!   waytogo   [moto]   chug
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 03:21:24 AM »
On my list of things to build is a Guzzi cafe'

that's a beautiful bike!
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 06:22:12 AM »
Now that the windshield is gone, I don't think you need to do anything more.  It is perfect as it is.  In other words you'll just screw it up if you try to customize it.  applause applause
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 06:40:40 AM »
Looks like a great bike to cruise around on - I'm sure its fun and relaxed at the same time.
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2011, 06:59:48 AM »
Quote from: Vindingo on March 21, 2011, 06:50:55 PM
You can use that windshield for riot gear if the occasion ever arises...

and since you are already taking parts off


make this out of it asap Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2011, 07:57:54 AM »
NoOOOOOOOOO boo
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2011, 09:45:40 AM »
very nice looking bike.........nice score.


I like a lot of the cafe guzzi jobs, but I that one looks to be in nice shape.........I think I would leave it as is and use it for cruising around
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2011, 11:17:58 AM »
Ditch those ape-hangers, those foam grips, sort out that questionable looking front brake, and maybe those fork seals.

I suspect some lube in the speedo cable will help a lot.

Then ride it.  chug
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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2011, 12:26:01 PM »
If it is any consolation, I would rather have your new to you guzzi than 90% of the other bikes posted on here  waytogo

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