RedRider Posted June 11, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Just picked up my project for next winter. A true barn find. 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T with 17k miles. Motor turns freely, inside of tank is in OK condition, no dents in tank, forks are straight, frame is solid and rust free, and seat is in good shape. PO put on a Windjammer which is going to have to go. Bought if from a guy that had it stored in his shed for over 10 years. It was his father's who passed in 2001. He was going to get it running but didn't have any time (or ability). It was last started in 2002 or 2003. Will need: Master brake cylinder rebuild Airbox replacement (has pods now) centerstand repair saddle bags either removed or repaired Windjammer removed and headlight moved back to forks With the removal of the fairing, will need turn signals All rubber (grips, peg covers, tires) Repaint and stripe (leaking MC got brake fluid on tank) Replace throttle cables and likely clutch cable Clutch handle NOS exhaust (current is home fabbed) Wish me luck. RR Edited June 11, 2012 by RedRider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted June 11, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2012 Sweet find. Good luck on the restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted June 11, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 11, 2012 Thats a 1gen. Vetter windshield nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 11, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 11, 2012 Good Luck.... Take lots of pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGunn Posted June 11, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 11, 2012 If your lucky the headlight bucket is still there. Windjammer had an adapter that connected the faring light to the stock light connection. The connection is pulled out of the OEM bucket and the faring is plugged in under the bucket then a plastic plug that went into the OEM headlight bucket replacing the headlamp using the OEM parts to hold it into place. Don't toss out the faring or the mount people on EBay are looking for them when doing restores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted June 11, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 11, 2012 Atsa nica! Seems to be in great condition. Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks for the info on the Vetter faring. Wasn't aware of what it is. The headlight bucket is not there. Will need to get a replacement for that. However, the bucket mounting ears are there. This is going to be fun. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van avery Posted June 11, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2012 Great looking find. Enjoy fix'n it up and riding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted June 11, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 11, 2012 Yea I like that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grisolm1 Posted June 12, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 12, 2012 Nice and about as indestructable as our Ventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted June 12, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 12, 2012 Great find Jeff........... I see alot of E-Bay time in your future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted June 12, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2012 Have fun, I love finding old bikes, I found out, as long as the engine turns over, you have a 99.9% chance of getting it running...............I will be doing it some more when I retire. Thats how I made the money to buy most of my bikes........ Good luck, with the restoration..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted June 12, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2012 If your lucky the headlight bucket is still there. Windjammer had an adapter that connected the faring light to the stock light connection. The connection is pulled out of the OEM bucket and the faring is plugged in under the bucket then a plastic plug that went into the OEM headlight bucket replacing the headlamp using the OEM parts to hold it into place. Don't toss out the faring or the mount people on EBay are looking for them when doing restores. i have a windjammer it needs a little tlc but for the most part is in good condition if you need. the wife bought it at a yard sale thinking i could put it on the 99RSTD but what i need for it is 32mm carbs from a 99or newer venture or 05 RSTD or newer no one has those at yard sales good luck on the restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted June 12, 2012 i have a windjammer it needs a little tlc but for the most part is in good condition if you need. the wife bought it at a yard sale thinking i could put it on the 99RSTD but what i need for it is 32mm carbs from a 99or newer venture or 05 RSTD or newer no one has those at yard sales good luck on the restoration The windjammer is in good shape, I just don't like it ruining the beautiful lines of the MG. Will be taking it off. However, with the comments earlier, I will likely be a little more gentle taking it off than I otherwise would have been. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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