A few days ago, I walked out of a cafe in Titirangi, New Zealand, just in time to see an immaculate red Le Mans pull up. As the rider killed the V-twin engine, heads turned and coffee cups paused in mid-air. Very few bikes have the aura and kerb appeal of this classic Guzzi, let alone those from the mid-70s.
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Hi, I’m a LM1 owner, I appreciate your interest in Moto Guzzi motorcycles.
Bie bie
I am a Guzzi collector: The LM1 is amongst one of the best looking and sounding bikes, not only from the 70s. There is something about the sound of an Italian V twin, especially from Mandello. Rob
As the new owner of a V7 Classic, I’ll second that. Cheers, Chris.
I just got a 08/74 850T that has a rear fender and other bits off a V7S, and a LM1 tank. Pretty decent bike, would like more power though – my `68 Bonneville and `72 TR6C bikes are much faster. However, I got it for long distance ripping, which it has been great so far. And bc it’s a mix bag of three bikes – engine and frame do match, just cosmetically it’s a mix – I’m going to feel free to keep rolling with it – the 850T was a bit of a duck – no pun intended. We’ll see what happens to it this winter here in DC
It’s nice to see so many Guzzi fan’s. I got a Mk11 in 1984 in Darwin Australia,
and have since more around the country a lot. The bike has come with me all the way from Darwin, Sydney, Melborne, Adelaide and Perth. Lots of miles and heaps of fun. It’s been a daily ride and a great tourer.
Unforturely for the bike has not remained standard, but then again the Mk11’s are not the prettiest of the Guzzi range. It is now a 1000cc, 40mm del, marzocci 40mm forks, spocket wheels, custom side covers and seat.
I hated the clutch cable arrangement, so converted to hydraulic, One of the best mod’s I’ve done.
The bike is all black and I think, as all owners of mobified bikes think looks great.
Good luck to you all and fine riding.
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Great to find so many Guzzi fans here. I owe a Le Mans III 1982. Have done a lot of work on it and turned it inot a stylisch single seater Don’t live in Switzerland anymore and can not bring it along ot my new location Must sell
If u r interested in seeing some pictures pls write.
Rudolf