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  1. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Appreciate the feedback. Yes, was happy that Robert who painted it was able to finish the tank so well. I repainted both badges myself, however, and that was a lot of slow work - literally under a magnifying glass. They are still the stock headers. They came wrapped by PO, and unfortunately...
  2. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Update: I noticed that it had been almost a year since my last post on this project. While it was 98% done at the time, I'd still been chasing a few items since then to ensure a 'no excuses' fit, finish and rideability to both daily living standards and my project specs. And had yet to take...
  3. stomp944

    The Guzzi 850 T5 Cafe Racer Project

    beautiful tank. project is coming along...!
  4. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    BTW, if anyone is wondering, I requested that this thread be moved to the custom builds forum section....
  5. stomp944

    The Guzzi 850 T5 Cafe Racer Project

    great looking project, judgefargo. I've just been through this on an 850T after going with a set of Tarozzi rearsets. each part of the linkage should be as linear as possible (straight, or 90 degrees applied force) and using as much leverage as possible (longer, better). judging by the above...
  6. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Yes, just ran a separate ground wire. running light and brake light work fine now. chopped rear brake lever going on today for another test ride.
  7. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    The headers had a lot of pitting (years under pipe wrap), and after much work still are not presentable enough. Will be painting them flat black. speaking of paint, the brake light wasn't working. traced it to no ground through the paint on the fender and the powdercoat on the frame. will...
  8. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Thanks, all. The paint code is PPG#921085. Jaguar slate grey metallic. On XJ's from about 10 years ago.
  9. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    So the project is now off the stand, supported by its own two wheels, and has seen the light of day for the first time in 5 or so months. There are a few things still on the list, but I've done a short test ride around the block.
  10. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Hi - sorry, have not checked back here in a while. The paint is actually a Jaguar color, metallic grey; the white was custom mixed to contrast/compliment the grey. Regarding the rearsets, yes it required a lot of thought and fabrication. Nothing off the shelf fits the 850T. For the shift...
  11. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Yup. It's a great runner, however. The seat pan is too clapped out to save. The dented tank I used to an advantage and had knee 'cutouts' sculpted to look as if they belonged. Had to go with Tarozzi rearsets since one peg bracket is bent and the footpeg missing (and they weigh a ton)...
  12. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    No, I cannot take credit for the paint (Robert Prayther, pro local to me). The lighting in those photos does not do it justice. Badges yet to be cleaned up and refitted (and re-positioned). I cut the front and rear fenders down myself, however, which was a first; Robert didn't scoff and was...
  13. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Final look and direction for the project is already set. Paint is done (as below); chopped front and rear fenders. New seat is in the mail. Some chroming and frame paint not far off before sorting other bits, followed by reversing the process with reassembly.
  14. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    More than worth a lot of laughs, Tonerjockey, and as entertaining and informative as anyone has a right to. Esp a whiny suckhole like me. Appreciate the post. For sure, the disassembly has proven almost too easy. Documenting properly takes time. I'm here (below), with essentially the triple...
  15. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Thanks, Trout, and anyone else who viewed. All photos and text documenting this project are posted elsewhere. While I thought I might derive the support and interest to warrant a few informative, enlightening and entertaining exchanges, I'd not anticipated having to duplicate the build record...
  16. stomp944

    850-T Project build

    Hey, all. I recently started a project build with a 1975 850-T. I began with a well-running, fairly intact example which strikes a balance between too 'basket case' to bother and too restored or stock to ruin. Link to detail I am capturing in a blog is below. Good bones; the plan for this...
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