BMEPdoc

I don't know Chuck, I don't know who "Rocket" is...Could be, I reckon. Out of respect for his privacy I'll leave it up to him to chime in if he wishes. I CAN tell you the bike has been owned by engineers exclusively though. - Joe

***SOLD!*** and going back to its original U.S. based home in Ohio. I could not be happier knowing it will be cherished by a very knowledgeable multiple Guzzi owner/enthusiast!

Sale Pending

Ahhhh hahahahahaha @ "fainted in her presence and needed her ECU re-booted" HILARIOUS! Thanks again for the Halford's frame paint Tim. The Green touch-up: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-STAGE-MOTO-GUZZI-TOUCH-UP-PAINT-KIT-V11-SPORT-INJECTION-1997-2003-LIME-GREEN/261274617752?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Here's a shot of the inside portion of the carbon rear fender and its mounting points, I'll snap some photos of the outer, forward area later today and post them. -doc

Reluctant but necessary sale of my impeccably kept low miles example of this stunning machine as shown in the photos. This fine motorbike can be enjoyed from minute one by its fortunate next owner. My 35 month quest in finding a premiere version of this motorcycle finally ended with the purchase of this one. Owned by its previous caretaker since new I am only the second to worship not only its stunning beauty but its magnificent heart and soul. Once in a great while a benchmark example of a machine so breathtaking to behold, not only visually, but in its ability to seduce with its thoroughbred dynamics and performance comes along. This is one of those examples. Starting with the original purchase order - look at all of the photos as everything shown is included in the sale. Please do not bother to inquire on the purchase of any individual item. I believe examples of such collector worthy magnitude are to be respected in their entirety. Being offered at $6200 which I believe is a bargain and considerably less than my investment. You are collectively wonderful connoisseurs of the marque and I can think of no venue more worthy. Full maintenance service including valve adjustment has just been performed. (unpictured valve adjustment tool is also included). 100% synthetic Motul ester, new filter and all hydraulic fluids flushed. New, zero mile Pilot Sport tires. Needs absolutely nothing but the next appreciative caretaker. If there are ANY questions what so ever, feel free to send me a message. I feel it's only proper to offer this exemplary unit to one of you before I post it on the usual, i.e. cycletrader, eBay, and CL venues. -doc

Hello gents. After over 3 years of searching and finally finding one which met my almost unobtainium standards, I've decided to put my greenie up for sale. There's a backstory here. You see, back in 2012 I underwent a triple bypass and though successful, I'm just not the man I used to physically be but it took a while for my head to catch up to where my body is. About 18 months worth of rehab later I had another mishap when I went for a serious tumble on my XR650R which resulted in breaking my right radius, dislocating my shoulder, tearing my rotator cuff, and fracturing my right patella. My right forearm is now fitted with a cool titanium pin and my knee has healed nicely but its my right wrist and shoulder which cause me considerable discomfort on anything longer than short 1 hour rides. Initially I thought I'd be okay but I've been proven wrong over the last several hundred miles of Guzzi romping. It's the consistent thump-thump-thumping frequency which makes distance rides unbearable. Being an ex- 70's era semi pro MX-er and all of the associated body thrashing which took place surely doesn't help matters either, so at 61 I'm just plum worn out. Anyhow, it's been a pleasure reading about your experiences and having the opportunity to meet Tim (Scud). I was hoping to be a part of this community for years to come - unfortunately, physical fate has tossed me a curve ball I'm incapable of hitting. I'll be posting quite a few photos of my most splendid machine along with the considerable assortment of parts, literature, etc. which come with it in the 'classified' section in the next day or two. Here's a teaser pic for those who haven't seen her. warmest regards, -doc

Oh, and changed tires earlier in the week too. Prior owner literally babied this thing riding it once in a great while and even then - very, very, gently as evidenced by the huge chicken strips. Looking at the date codes, these were almost TEN years old! Which also explains the ridiculously low mileage accumulated over the years. -doc

Well, did this about 3 weeks ago. The faded gauge pointers were bugging me to no end, so.....I sent them off to North Hollywood Speedometer and they re-did them to properly iridescent. By the way, this impeccable machine will be posted in the for sale section once I figure out how to post up the veritable plethora of revealing machine and included accessory/replacement part photos. -doc

I found the best way to avoid neandergnarled wheels is doing them myself. Fortunately, I'm blessed with the space AND understanding wife which make it possible -doc

Depending on the severity, i.e. depth of the gouges - and OCD you are: cyanoacrylate (superglue) liberally dusted with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to build up (even out) high/low spots then prep it with a succession of sandpaper grit until suitably smooth. Respray with the proper material and you'll never know it was there. This was the method a high end wheel refinisher used on my RUF Porsche some years ago. IIRC cost me $400 but saved me close to $2k I was ready to fork over for a new wheel. -doc

Those of you in the loop with this stuff would know better than I. No idea what going rate is on an injector service these days, I've been out of the industry for more than a decade. He did mine for free and when I asked how much he'd normally charge that was his answer. I don't make a cent - just passing it on along with a guestimate on postage. -doc

As if you don't already know. Well, perhaps someone out there doesn't. Here's the transmission brace/bracket.

Yep, Imgzeit indeed. I believe it was YOU (docc) that turned me onto it and I thank you. The trans brace: Don at http://www.motivcycleworks.com Motiv Cycle Works, 906 N. Ann Arbor Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. I think it was $60 but don't remember as I've been buying all sorts of bike (others aside from the Guzzi) parts and accessories. Don was very pleasant to speak to. He's in the process of (or already has by now) opening a new Aprilia and some other marque, (perhaps Guzzi but I don't think so) dealership. He has these cut via waterjet then powdercoated. It's a very nice piece which fit perfectly. The fasteners are included. The injectors were refurbed for me by a former employee. They're flow tested then alternately to/fro flushed/cleaned with a special solvent under considerable pressure with new inlet screens, O-rings, phenolic spacers, and nozzles (caps) fitted after a walnut bead blasting procedure which give them that 'nicer than new' appearance. He's an older German gent who primarily does German car injectors out of his home garage for long established clientele. He doesn't want to be bothered - but did them for me as a favor. I just called him and he'll do them for $65. Not being computer savvy nor having a PayPal account he'll do them for me if I drop them off. I have no idea if that's a good price, however I DO know he's exceptional at diagnosing, repairing, and servicing Bosch EFI, Kugelfischer and Italian Spica systems. If anyone's interested in doing theirs send me a message. I'll add $5 postage and you can paypal me. According to him its (at most) a 2 day turn around time not including weekends or holidays of course. As for me, I'm retired and unless I'm out riding or spending my kids inheritance, I'll get `em in the mail back to you the same day I get 'em back from Walter. -doc