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Thanks for the kind words. I keep thinking the project will be completed any day but, alas, there is still the electrics, the tail light, turn indicators & license plate mounts, the rear mud guard and a few ancillary pieces. The mud guard has been changed as has the speedo mount, and the headlight (size & color) - a couple of times. I'm probably driving the poor guy crazy. The ignition key will be under the seat. Four more weeks and I depart for Bavaria to ride the thing. Fingers crossed.the finish on the painted tank looks classy and I like the colours but its took awhile for it to grow on me. Top Job
As soon as I win the LOTTERY. But I do like the idea.When you finally take delivery, I think you "owe" the rest of us a "world tour" to come and show off your creation, in the flesh. Dancing girls, ticker tape parades, oh and even an "afternoon tea" at some drinking establishment (might also go on into the wee small hours).
Good work though
These are from Motogadget gmbh. With the motorbike being assembled in Bavaria it was easy to source good German components. There is a distributor for Motogadget here in the states - just in case.Just in case you might be interested in these turn signal/license plate lights:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-LED-...pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item5b0030b008
A number of folks suggested a string of horizontal LED lights residing directly below the base of the seat. With the added piece of frame rail under the seat the LED lights didn't look right. This "vintage" tail light is a nice piece. The housing is alloy. I'm not really sure what "theme" I'm going for. The frame is 1978, the gearbox 2002 5-speed, motor is from an 8V Stelvio, the latest "go fast" suspension and brakes; all the billet stuff is so 1990's - hopefully it will all work together.Instead of a round tail light sticking up behind the seat hump ....................................
how about a wide slimline Led tail/brake lite the width of a number plate?
The rest is pure porn i think i just did a little wee
Oops. I wrote too soon. No video of the bike running just yet. stay tuned.IT RUNS!
I don't know whom the manufacture is for the digital electronic ignition . They might be propriety built for Radical Guzzi in Germany. I was told that this is the only system that will work with the new(er) 8V motors. I know there are 9 different maps to choose from, selected via the speedometer. If I remember correctly, the alternator rotor is from a Ducati, with a custom adapter for the 8V motor. You can find photos of the ignition here: http://www.radicalguzzi.com/onlines...hzahlmesser-moto-spezial-digital-zündanlagen/ Sorry I could not be of more help.As you're not using FI, what ignition map/circuit?
Hello Tuono - I learned a bit more about the ignition on my build. The information was provided by the guy, Stefan Bronold, who is doing the build. I don't understand much of it and I am attempting to translate a mix of German and English. Todd Eagan would be able to provide a clearer understanding, I'm sure. I've noticed that MOTOGADGET seems to be the electronic ignition of choice for many custom builders. They do not work with the new(er) Guzzi's because of the high voltage from the needs of the starter. Radical Guzzi uses their own engineered ignition system in conjunction with their proprietary speedometer. The speedo was engineered by Bosch and is built in-house at Radical Guzzi. Inside the speedo is the ignition system which works off of the original sensor on the new 8V motors. Inside is a small computer with a 4 gigahertz chip. There are 9 programable curves available. OK, this is from Stefan using translation software. Make of it what you can. "I will do the first 4 ignition curves for our location. First is the normal one we use always. Then I will go back with the ignition time on each curve 2 degrees. On the next 3 I will go forward plus 2 degree from the standard. On the last two I will do same starting time but I go back in higher rpm with ignition time to max 20 and 24. So you have a range from 6 degree minus and 6 degree plus you can use. And two special which are going back in higher rpm. It means 1 is the standard starting, 2 is minus 2, 3 is minus 4, 4 is minus 6, 5 is plus 2, 6 is plus 4, 7 is plus 6. 8 is max 20, 9 is max 25 degrees. " I hope this helps.As you're not using FI, what ignition map/circuit?
Hello Tuono - I learned a bit more about the ignition on my build. ...................................... " I hope this helps.