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Don't sell it. They are getting crazy $ for them. Like $8K-12K. I would ride it & enjoy.
Welcome to the Guzzi family and this forum.
Best gift ever!Yes,
I received this as a gift. I have NO idea what this thing is worth. Any thoughts?
The 1000S was essentially an unfaired version of my LeMans Mark V, and a very very sweet bike to ride. A friend of mine had one and regrets selling it ... just like I regret selling that LeMans.
Would love to hear the story when you find time. What a beauty!!Thanks Steve! Yep, some collector in California made me a soft offer of nearly 20k for the bike and it made me wonder. You can’t find these things apparently. Great story behind the bike.
I thought the mid valve engine had 36 carbs. My SPIII certainly did. I remember it giving a Centauro a run for it's money.
May very well have the 36. It has been a long time since I laid eyes on one.
I still have my 1990 LeMans. Still has the bell cranks, but I changed to internal springs. Not as stiff as the external arrangement.My new at the time LM5 caused much forearm and wrist pain due the pumper carbs I converted the carb top slides to the flat tops you see on the 36mm types. A common mod back in the early 90's.
People rave about the big-valve lemans engine. At the time I could not understand why mine made so much top end clatter compared to other less tuned Guzzis I came across. Even Dr John preferred the Mid-Valve motor and given the choice I would too. As I recall mine made far too much mechanical noise. In the end (1995) I part exchanged it for a new MZ Scorpion and was glad to see the back of it.
Happy early birthday Ralph.My birthday is December 12th. Anyone? Anyone?
Ralph
My post was, of course, a shameless plea for a lovely 1000S for my birthday, which will be #86. I still ride 200 miles a week on my '04 Breva 750 and 2 other residents of my garage. Truth is, I no longer could manage the weight of a "big block" Guzzi, ergo the Breva 750.Happy early birthday Ralph.
Well; https://gtmotocycles.com/pages/builds-collectionTruth is, I no longer could manage the weight of a "big block" Guzzi, ergo the Breva 750.