Classic Guzzi Pics??

I met him at motorcyclepedia in New York he was on his way to that race.

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My old V7 Sport, about 1980.

Yep - and some knob welded them on to the stubs. When they are working well, they are fine, but I find them temperamental and inclined to leak.

I'm thinking of cutting them off, getting something more recent and having a single carb setup made up. One of my many 'might do that's' for this winter.

Nick

I have a Sonny Angel 2:1 manifold made for a guzzi I'd let go for cost. I paid $200 for it, but I have decided to go in another direction.

Thanks Mtiberio
I'd be really interested except that I would also need a set of manifold stubs to connect the unit to the cylinders. You don't have a couple of those too do you - or thoughts about the best way to attach it?

Nick

looks like it might fit on the stock intakes...

fucking cool tho.

manifolds are not a problem. You could harvest yours from that welded up mess someone left you with, or you could buy a pair from Mark at Guzzi Classics in California. http://www.motoguzziclassics.com/ he has tons of used parts. Or ebay of course...

Funny that it seems like there are quite a few people on here who are constantly recommending mark at MG classics. I've seen his stuff on ebay, always buy-it-now, for insane prices. Just recently I called him for a shift fork shaft. Right off the bat, he was pretty rude to me, and it took me quite some time to get him to listen to me long enough to get it through to him what I needed. Just wouldn't shut up for a second. When I finally got through to him, he wanted $85 for it. MG cycle said I could have a brand new one for about ten bucks more. Fuck off and keep your parts, jerk!


I see ambo/eldo manifolds on ebay all the time, and they don't seem to fetch a real high price. That said, I'd just chop off the welded-on carbs, spend some time with a die grinder and a file and use what you've got.

I'll also add, that there is a guy that is always selling Guzzi and BMW parts on ebay from Austin TX who goes by Lamontsanford. I've gotten a number of things from him, and he's been a pleasure to deal with.

I too have dealt with lamontsanfurd and couldn't recommend him enough. Guy's name is Larry Chabira. Top eBay seller who uses accurate descriptions on all his items and posts promptly.

Now that is nice, right hand shift too

Thanks ! 1967 !

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Besides everything else that's just too cool about this bike, I'm digging the visor attched to the top of the windshield.

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Could you perhaps explain the second lever setup, below the clutch lever, leafman60 ?

996DL

Decompression lever? Although a Falcone prolly doesn't have enough compression to warrant one.
Even the Nuovo Falcone , the one pictured here, has maybe 6.85 to 1.

I originally held it on with duct tape, to the horror of my son (who foolishly thinks I'm aesthetically challenged). I finally got rid of the duct tape glue smears and bolted it on permanently. It completely removes any buffeting from my face, which, on longer rides, is well worth it.

Nick

Yes, that's a compression release lever. I get questions about it all the time since it doesn't look like the smaller levers typically used on other european bikes.

I have fun with it. When asked what it is, I reply "Haven't you ever heard of double-clutching?" That usually gets a serious stare from the questioner.

The engine is only 6.85:1 compression but the lever does come in handy even though not required when kick-starting instead of using the electric starter.

Most people do not know the proper procedure to kick start a big single. Slowly turn the engine over with your foot until you get to compression and feel resistance. Then , pull the compression relief lever and carefully roll the piston just past the highest compression point. Let the compression release close then and give it a helluva kick. The situation is very rare that this thing doesnt start with the first kick. The same works for my old 500 cc '53 Matchless G80.