not_scooter_Scura! Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 * is the small 4Valvee a gamble? * easy enough to make it more cafe racer(ish)? * is a V50 III a better bet? seems to have decent performance - this particular bike I am looking at (around 60HP with 170KG to haul around) need to scratch the 'small-block' itch. thanking you not_scooter_Scura!
Martin Barrett Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 * is the small 4Valvee a gamble? * easy enough to make it more cafe racer(ish)? * is a V50 III a better bet? seems to have decent performance - this particular bike I am looking at (around 60HP with 170KG to haul around) need to scratch the 'small-block' itch. thanking you not_scooter_Scura! 75727[/snapback] This very question was asked here and the consensus was that they're a bit fragile but if the mods have been done can be okay but the parts are difficult to find/expensive if not already done. I have no personal experience.
Steve G. Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 * is the small 4Valvee a gamble? * easy enough to make it more cafe racer(ish)? * is a V50 III a better bet? seems to have decent performance - this particular bike I am looking at (around 60HP with 170KG to haul around) need to scratch the 'small-block' itch. thanking you not_scooter_Scura! 75727[/snapback] Grumblings I get from local small block guys are that the 500 is better. Something about inadequet oil supply ffor the 650's big ends. Ciao, Steve G.
antonio carroccio Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Uuuuhhhmmmmmmmm....................... The Lario is a lottery. You can buy one good or one veeeery bad. Most of them are in Europe veeeery bad. They need a lot of valve. It is a great bike to see, but not to buy. But……..I know some people who have one and no problem at all. It’s up to you. I would say don’t buy it.
Van Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Hi !! not scooter, Scura!....cute handle! (for a ) have a buddy over here who's got one, likes it, goes by the handle "larioboy". get hold of him and see what he's got to offer. The power to weight is good and the things go like hell, it seemed to pull about the same as my old '82 BMW R100S good luck Cheers Van
Frenchbob Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Hello again, Scooter. Can't talk about the V65 but I wouldn't hesitate to take a low mileage V50 that has been cared for [you'll need evidence!]. I had a V50II and loved it, toured on it, went to work on it and scratched on it for 15000miles or so, no problems. A good one will sing to you. Find a Monza and the cafe bit will have been done for you. They ride like a junior LeMans I. Bob
wsholar Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 * is the small 4Valvee a gamble? 75727[/snapback] Yep, they're a gamble, but quite fun if the cam/valves have been done and the price is right. I put about 6K miles on mine, but it was just too small for me. It did haul my 220-lb. butt 110mph on more than one occasion at over 6,000 ft. elevation, in northern NM. Historically speaking, I believe it's the fastest production pushrod 650 ever built. With a top speed of about 125 (with a small rider, tailwind, perfectly tuned, etc.), bone stock, it would break multiple Land Speed Record classes, beginning with the production pushrod 650 class. If you're small and resourceful, it could be a great bike-- it's certainly a great-looking bike, for a pea shooter.
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