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Moto Guzzi Falcone

Here's the finished '67 (though titled as a '68) Guzzi Falcone ex-"Guardia di Finanza" (customs police). This came to me in rather shabby condition - rusted rims, spokes and exhaust, dull (but overall still good) paint, top-end disassembled, a gearbox that wouldn't shift and many more minor issues. She's a fine runner now. FOR SALE BY THE OWNER, please inquire if interested.

Above: The new Alton 12 volt alternator in place. Works quite well - a worthwhile addition for safety in the daytime and adequate lighting at night. Also note the fuel crossover tube has been reversed so that the outlet is on the right. This makes room for the air filter mounted on an Ambassador "velocity stack" on the left as shown below. No worries about sucking bugs into the engine now! :-) I also switched the carburetor from it's original "bottom feeder" configuration to a "top feeder" to stop some leakage and for better fuel metering. All modifications can be easily reversed if needed.

Moto Guzzi Ambassador

One of my personal bikes, "Sophia", a '72 Ambassador. Started out as a rolling basket case and two years later she's complete. I've decided to sell her in the spring to fund other projects. SOLD!

Bio:
'76 Convert 1000 (949cc) engine with Gilardoni cylinder kits, Eldorado timing cover and distributor.
'76 850 T3 five-speed transmission with Eldorado rear cover
8/37 rear drive gears
Bodywork and paint by Dentman's Designs
Powdercoating by ASAP Powdercoating

Moto Guzzi Eldorado

'72 Eldorado that was in for a top-end rebuild. Original cylinders were flaking chrome and several rings were busted. Could be why it was blowing oil... Owner decided to go "big-bore" so I installed Gilardoni 88mm cylinder kits and 850T3 rockers.

After the top-end rebuild was completed, leaky fuel tank replaced with a "loaner" of mine, front and rear brakes serviced and adjusted. It looked a bit rough still, so I spent two non-billed hours cleaning it up. Looks pretty sweet now and runs very strong.

Moto Guzzi California II

This '85 Cal II was actually in twice - the first time back in the winter for some carburetor work after a long hibernation, then later in '07 for a timing chain, retrofitting of the stock ignition (to replace a failed electronic unit) and a change from footboards to footpegs and modified levers.

Moto Guzzi 1000SP NT

This nice '83 SP had a cylinder base gasket leak and some minor electrical issues. It had also been sitting for a while, but cleaned up very nicely.

Moto Guzzi Ambassador

Built this '71 Ambassador in my "spare" time. It's been my main touring ride for '08 and has proven to be very reliable. The whole story of it's revival can be found here: http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/id26.htm

Added Wixom saddlebags, Guzzi "polizia" fairing and auxiliary lighting. It's turned out to be a great machine for touring.

Honda CB350F

I saved this little beauty from a long painful death. My brother-in-law had bought it then let it set out under a plastic tarp to rust away. Even though I had no desire to keep it and knew I'd lose money on it, I bought it from him and set about cleaning it up and making it roadworthy again. It really was quite nice to start with and all of the original paint and chrome cleaned up well. Not counting my time, I just about broke even on it.

Moto Guzzi Convert Engine Conversion

This started life as a '78 I-Convert (949cc) powerplant, but has been converted for use in an Eldorado. A nice easy way to gain performance (more displacement) and durability (oil filter equipped). Changes include the front timing cover from an Eldorado, a crankshaft adapter, holes drilled and tapped for the generator mounting bracket and the distributor drive gear swapped. I also reassembled and "freshened" the top-end. Ready to go back into the frame...

Moto Guzzi Eldorado

Another Eldorado project, this one a lightly customized '73 with four-leading-shoe front brake. Needed a lot of small issues corrected, but now it's a great running and rather unique Guzzi.

'69 BMW R50US

Very nice original bike that just needed a little detailing and maintenance done. The owner sold it before I could finish!