Say hello to "Monica"

[Scrappy]

Monica is the dusky classically hot Italian that will soon be arriving with me.




She will be getting a bit of a face lift, which may not be to everyones taste, but I will try to maintain her classic style. I will attempt to show the progress of changes in this thread as they progress, nothing major just bolt on after market parts and Moto Guzzi (or good copies of) where suitable and available. I may get her professionally painted in the winter. However, for me that will take some planning as I'm a total retard where colours are concerned, which is why I still haven't decorated my house after living in it for eight years

Monica is nearly 5 years old, covered just 4,800 miles, and only 800 miles in the last two years. Apparently the last owner was an old chap who damaged his leg (not on the bike apparently) and has now had to give up riding.

This will be a bit of a cruiser for me, and I hope to put on some miles with the intention that she will be a keeper.

 

[Freck]

Nice one @Scrappy, looks great.
Very clean for a 5 year old.

 

[Freck]

Oops, just realised what I’d written there…….cue BB3

 

[The Departed]

Oops, just realised what I’d written there…….cue BB3

Oi oiiiiiiii

 

[R3pete]

Beautiful bike mate!

 

[Don the Don]

Very nice bike @Scrappy , looking forward to the modifications you have planned I think she will suit you just fine

 

[Tallpaul]

Great potential, looking forward to the updates.

 

[Scrappy]

Toys have started to arrive...

 

[chas]

Toys have started to arrive...

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Is Motone stuff decent quality? I'm considering a set of their 'jota' bars for the Speed.
Had a set of jotas (inverted) on my GSX11 and they were ideal for comfort.

 

[Scrappy]

Is Motone stuff decent quality? I'm considering a set of their 'jota' bars for the Speed.
Had a set of jotas (inverted) on my GSX11 and they were ideal for comfort.

I've been very happy with the quality of the bits I've brought from them so far. I've previously had their billet indicators, tail tidy (which I modified), and polished aluminium mud guards for my Bonneville, which is why I went back to them again for my Guzzi.

 

[Doc Strange]

Very pretty bike - always love a nice Guzzi.

DS

 

[Flynnt20]

very nice

 

[Scrappy]

Arrived just after 9 this morning . Going to get some fuel, go for a short ride, and then start tinkering

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Congratulations mate..
First impressions then..

 

[half ton]

Congratulations mate..
First impressions then..

Give him a chance to get his leg over duck...the poor guy is worn out from your night of defilement...he's got an arse like a baboon in heat at the moment

 

[Scrappy]

First ride done



Spent a few mins watching the cows, and monitoring the Peasant Army performing naval exercises...



First impressions of the bike:

Not what I would regard as excellent condition, but good condition, a few minor things need a little cosmetic attention. As everyone says, its agricultural, the clutch is like a switch being either on or off, rear suspension is not good. However its good fun, can be fairly rapid for what it is, more nimble than you might think, turns in really quickly, it feels comfortable and will be interesting to see what its like on a long run. It made me smile, which is what its all about

 

[Doc Strange]

Sounds good!

Glad it made you smile!

DS

 

[Scrappy]

The start of the tidy up... first wash

 

[DD67]

Looking good Scrappy!

But you need to sort your lads out Duck.
What a disorganised rabble. They are an embarrassment to you

 

[Scrappy]

Mudguards just arrived , these particular aluminium ones were a Guzzi aftermarket option, decent quality and so much better than the humongous hideous plastics that are standard.