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1bobwark
1bobwark
marietta, OH, USA

Joined: 12/14/2008

My Lifestyles:
Café-Racer, Track Only, Restorer, Off-Road/Dirt, Scooters

Moto 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!

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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