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marietta, OH, USA Joined: 12/14/2008 |
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Café-Racer, Brit, Iron Butt, Track Only, Build-It, Ride-It, Restorer, Off-Road/Dirt, Scooters, Old School
Flag this garage as inappropriateMoto Guzzi 1000 G5 "Guido"
Engine:
Sideways Vtwin, mild cams and 9:1 compression, loves to rev; all day long if need be. Cools itself incredibly well. Bosch electrics; thankfully! Big heavy flywheel and dry clutch like a truck or a Beemer.
Suspension:
Upgraded both ends for hack duty, stiff with more dampening. Front fork is a bit flex but tolerable, a fork brace would be helpful, a big one!
Wheels & Tires:
19 front, 18 rear, tires choice varies with my whims.
Body:
i painted it 10 years ago when i belonged to a friend. Nothing fancy just red, it is Italian after all!
Sideways Vtwin, mild cams and 9:1 compression, loves to rev; all day long if need be. Cools itself incredibly well. Bosch electrics; thankfully! Big heavy flywheel and dry clutch like a truck or a Beemer.
Suspension:
Upgraded both ends for hack duty, stiff with more dampening. Front fork is a bit flex but tolerable, a fork brace would be helpful, a big one!
Wheels & Tires:
19 front, 18 rear, tires choice varies with my whims.
Body:
i painted it 10 years ago when i belonged to a friend. Nothing fancy just red, it is Italian after all!
1000cc, 5 speed, shaft drive. One of the best Euro bikes of the period in my opinion. Waaaay stronger frame and suspension than...
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