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A personal record

Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 4:11 pm

Even I have excelled myself...

Driving back from Southampton via Devizes at 11.37am yesterday, I spotted a very, very nice Guzzi going the other way.

By 4.20pm I had it safely tucked up in my own garage with the keys in my hand.

I think this will remain a lifetime achievement record.

Re: A personal record

Posted by Nigel B <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Nigel+B' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 5:09 pm, in reply to "A personal record"

That looks like a Mille GT Simon - the only bike I have owned that I regret selling. Mine was the bronze / gold version with a red frame & wire wheels.

Somewhat suprised to find one in the UK (most were sold in Europe - Germany & Netherlands especially) in such good original condition that hasn't been "customised" or "cafe-racered" - a fate that befalls too many Guzzis. I know mine was sold to a Dutch dealer by Carnells where I had p/xed it & the DVLA records show it a "permenantly exported" or some such.

An un-molested Mille GT should have 30mm round slide accelerator pump Dellorto carbs - they also had small valves & were in a very low state of tune compared to Le Mans of the same period. IIRC they were rated at about 65 hp, which isn't that much for a litre twin. Big upside is the low to mid range torque, which makes for a delightful ride and very good economy (mine averaged mid-60s, but I did get over 80 mpg one one tankful, searching for fuel on a Sunday in the former DDR). Hopefully it also has the original linked brake system in un-molested form, which I found to work exceptionally well.

I have an original brochure that I got at the time I bought mine if you would like a scan of it.

One to hang onto there - hope you gel with it.

Nigel B.

Re: A personal record

Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 5:20 pm, in reply to "Re: A personal record"

Cheers Nigel, a scan of the brochure would be ace

Yes, it's all original, two owners from new with all tax discs and MOT certs from new, owners books too. Even better the first owner (for 28yrs) treated it to a complete rebuild from frame and crank upwards once he stopped commuting on it - that was 5k miles ago. £3600 of parts and absolutely stock condition. I have all the receipts and explanation of the work too.

It rides a massive wave of torque and is delightful to ride. So, yes, standard spec with phenomenally powerful linked brakes and 30mm round slide Dellortos.

My wife and my good friends are under instructions to prevent me ever advertising it! It must be good because even my wife wants to go on the back. Being very classy, and choosy, her last outing was on my Laverda triple many years ago.

Re: A personal record

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 6:26 pm, in reply to "Re: A personal record"

Nice one - now listen to what your wife tells you

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: A personal record

Posted by ChazzyB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChazzyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Re: A personal record"

Perhaps your wife still believes you might be the Italian Stallion.

To advertise here, please call...

Re: A personal record

I wasn't aware there had ever been doubt, Chazzy

Re: A personal record

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 6:51 pm, in reply to "A personal record"

Blimey I'm in shock. Well done Simon.

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: A personal record

I might well have done the same, Simon. I did once: passed a California 1100 with a for sale sign on it locally. It was in my garage the same afternoon.

I will have another Guzzi when I see an opportunity.

To advertise here, please call...

Re: A personal record

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2025, 7:07 pm, in reply to "A personal record"

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Guzzi. Be warned they can be addictive.

Your wife & good friends obviously have unimpeachable good taste......which raises the question, how come they've put up with your previous weakness for skanky old clumkers for so long? Either they have the perseverance of a thousand holy saints or you secretly have hidden charms!

Re: A personal record

Yes, Will, I think I've been addicted from a distance for years. The Stelvio was amazing but too big for normal roads and full of electronic suspicion. The Mille only has things I can understand!

And it has torque, endless torque and a lovely bass exhaust note. Addictive? Totally!

Re: A personal record

Posted by pete__s <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=pete__s' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2025, 11:39 am, in reply to "A personal record"

I went to buy a pair of gloves, came out with an order signed for a Guzzi V7 and the BMW F750b raded in. The swap happend 3-4 days later though

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