Norton and Guzzi
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illf8ed said:
Very perceptive! You know the Palouse then? I work at WSU. Nice motorcycling roads around here!!
I have two Guzzis at present, a 2008 1200 Sport and a 1975 850T "Special". Would like to get myself a loop frame project. You can see the "T" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... -YPUyr1O5k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... app24CnOMc
I restored the 850 T two years ago and was so impressed by the engineering that I had to try a new one. Interesting contrast. The Sport is far more civilized but still oozes that Guzzi character that I find so charming.
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Tpeever
Hi, here in Sydney Australia there has always been a strong Norton /Guzzi connection.I have a few Guzzis and a Commando and I know of others doing the same (a foot in both camps)
I also know of others who have started on Nortons and then gone to Guzzis.
No sure what it is ,but they have similar character even though they are very different.
Went for a ride last Sunday on the Norton ,this Sunday on the Guzzi.
Brett
Hi, here in Sydney Australia there has always been a strong Norton /Guzzi connection.I have a few Guzzis and a Commando and I know of others doing the same (a foot in both camps)
I also know of others who have started on Nortons and then gone to Guzzis.
No sure what it is ,but they have similar character even though they are very different.
Went for a ride last Sunday on the Norton ,this Sunday on the Guzzi.
Brett
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Diablouph said:
You are right, Guzzis are heavy with all the shaft drive components and a very heavy clutch. flywheel and gearbox. Very automotive really. Commandos and Guzzis are pretty different bikes but both hold a lot of appeal for me for some reason. Both have great exhaust notes. Both have the correct amount of vibration at idle (albeit in different directions!!). Both have the correct number of cylinders. Both ooze character. Commandos are prettier.
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I am a big Guzzi fan! I have a 03 EV, 1977 Convert, 1974 Eldorado, 1973 V7 Sport, and a 1968 V700.
The V7 Sport is my favorite, but they all have their virtues!
The V7 Sport is my favorite, but they all have their virtues!
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I am also a big Guzzi fan. I have a Breva 1200 Sport along with my Norton Commando.
I have owned two of each.
My first Norton was a '67 Atlas (or was it a '66? - too many years ago). After it ate two drive side crank bearings, I shopped around, and wound up with a Moto Guzzi V7. At least a dozen people have asked me "Don't you mean a V7 Sport?" I have remained polite, somewhat to my surprise, and merely replied "I mean a V7, which came with side float DelOrto carburetors." I think I kept from yelling or punching them out because "side float" just produced baffled expressions on their faces.
My next Norton was a 750 Commando. It still sits in my garage, waiting for me to get off my a$$ and replace the camshaft, which has a flat worn in it. In the meantime I went through a BMW R1100GS, which became too tall for me (about age 73, my arthritic hip kept me from swinging over the seat without pain). My main ride now is an '02 California EV, which has only one minor fault - a too deeply dished seat, which keeps me from moving around, fixed with a gel pad.
My first Norton was a '67 Atlas (or was it a '66? - too many years ago). After it ate two drive side crank bearings, I shopped around, and wound up with a Moto Guzzi V7. At least a dozen people have asked me "Don't you mean a V7 Sport?" I have remained polite, somewhat to my surprise, and merely replied "I mean a V7, which came with side float DelOrto carburetors." I think I kept from yelling or punching them out because "side float" just produced baffled expressions on their faces.
My next Norton was a 750 Commando. It still sits in my garage, waiting for me to get off my a$$ and replace the camshaft, which has a flat worn in it. In the meantime I went through a BMW R1100GS, which became too tall for me (about age 73, my arthritic hip kept me from swinging over the seat without pain). My main ride now is an '02 California EV, which has only one minor fault - a too deeply dished seat, which keeps me from moving around, fixed with a gel pad.
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Frank S said:
Yes, I know this model! What did you think of the V7 Frank? I am toying with the idea of getting a loop frame and know where I can buy a V7 that is in very nice shape. I wondered how the loop fame models compare to Tonti-framed Guzzis. I am very impressed with Tonti Guzzis.
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Theres a red one like the green one in the neigbourhood and a white one .
And a white Falcone ,
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tpeever said:
I started riding motorcycles in '68 when living in Moscow. Learned to ride the dirt and gravel roads on the way to Moscow Mountain. My mom worked at WSU in the women's PE Dept.
On the Guzzi subject, no experience, but had heard similar to what you say about 70's 850T compared to later models. A few of the norton club guys have owned these.
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tpeever said:
Loops still have a loyal following for good reason, as they are great all arounders. I was not expecting my Eldorado to handle as well as it does. It tracks very well in corners. With the V7 pay good attention to setting up the brakes as you would any vintage bike and have fun! They measure up very well to the Tonti bikes. My Eldo always gives me the impression that it is hewn from a solid chunk of billet. It feels very solidly put together.
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In our branch there has always been been a strong Norton /Guzzi following with most of the guys at one point also owning Guzzi's as well as Nortons, I've got 4 Guzzi's as well as 7 Nortons, its a disease!!!! 
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