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1058
I'd always prefer the correct frame number - stamped onto the headstock, not just identified by a VIN plate that can be easily replicated (ok yeah, as can...
Adam
mandello1974
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Apr 1, 2008
7:53 am
1059
My point Adam, is often (not always) the engine that makes the difference from model to model, not the chassis. That said, you are right; it is best to have...
Nolan Woodbury
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Apr 1, 2008
5:40 pm
1060
Hello everyone. Here is the link to my fake "S" or "V7Sport" frame tag. http://www.transportergarden.com/750S.jpg Nolan has been asking for some help from this...
moeguzzi
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Apr 1, 2008
5:48 pm
1061
Hi again, It gets a little odd now. Here's what my brother had to say about the bike... "Guzzi was bought at an auto jumble in Italy 10 years ago. Has ...
richbourne2
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Apr 1, 2008
8:44 pm
1062
Hi Rich, As you know from my previous mail my 1974 750S was first registered in Italy and I have copies of the original Italian registration documents. One...
Paul Russ
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Apr 1, 2008
10:21 pm
1063
Hi Moe, your bike's numbers are V7 sport's and it could have been fitted with 750 S specifications from new, by the factory. That's one of what Charles Krajka...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Apr 2, 2008
7:50 am
1064
Hi Rich, as for Moe's bike, your brother's is a factory made 750 S with V7 sport's numbers Axel ... De : richbourne2 <rich@...> À :...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Apr 2, 2008
8:00 am
1065
Hi Axel, Roger here, Richard's brother. Thanks for clearing up that confusion. Are you able to tell us how many of these bikes there are? Were they simply made...
Roger
akguzzi
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Apr 2, 2008
8:52 am
1066
Hi Roger, no, I'm sorry, I don't know how many V7 Sports were converted into 750 Ss by the factory, but it's less than 250, and could only have been done on...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Apr 2, 2008
10:32 am
1067
Sorry people, It gets more fantastic with every message passing by. V7 Sports converted into 750 S 's by the factory... I want to "vent" an opinion as well as...
W van Sommel
mscattford
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Apr 4, 2008
7:32 am
1068
Jan - I would second you completely in a couple of points. First, that anything contributed my members on this board must be seen as an opinion and not...
Adam
mandello1974
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Apr 4, 2008
8:30 am
1069
hello, well, what to believe in ? The 750 S was built from november 1973 and was homologated in Italy on february 13th, 1974 I don't imagine things, I just...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Apr 4, 2008
8:31 am
1070
Hi Adam, I agree with your mail. It is opinions, but it is dangerous to state them as facts or don't give the status of the words at all, as we don't know how...
W van Sommel
mscattford
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Apr 4, 2008
10:09 am
1071
Jan, What you write harmonizes with Ivar's take on the subject. Bottom line, Guzzi did keep very detailed records (even though many of these, now in Ivar's...
Nolan Woodbury
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Apr 4, 2008
2:50 pm
1073
It's possible to check a motorycle's registration history online and for a fee if the owner has a record of the old Italian number plate, and some knowledge of...
Adam
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Apr 4, 2008
5:21 pm
1074
Just out of interest, why are all these records sealed in container which is never opened?...
Adam
mandello1974
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Apr 4, 2008
5:22 pm
1075
Adam, Understand that before Ivar got sick (and even after) he had a lot of irons in, so to speak. I haven't seen them, but was told many of the items he has...
Nolan Woodbury
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Apr 4, 2008
7:54 pm
1076
Adam and Nolan, A few years ago, he bought almost all the old Guzzi archives over from Aprilia, just before the Piaggio take over. Aprilia had a bad cash flow...
W van Sommel
mscattford
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Apr 5, 2008
11:37 am
1077
If anyone has a shot of an early 750S ID tag and motor # it would be greatly appreciated. My Fake S or early 750S has a frame # of 14255 and a motor # of...
moeguzzi
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Apr 6, 2008
5:59 am
1078
Couple of things. 1. Probably best you all calm down a bit. No use getting upset. 2. I don't know anything about the history but I do have one comment ...
damiancarvolth
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Apr 6, 2008
9:46 pm
1079
Who's got a active up to date registry list of current Sports, and S's? I know there were a few list floating around about 2 years ago. Thanks, Moe....
moeguzzi
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Apr 7, 2008
1:55 am
1080
Thanks everyone for your input. I'd just like to clarify a few things, since this thread seems to have become pretty "hot" since I last logged in. First and...
Roger
akguzzi
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Apr 7, 2008
2:27 am
1081
Ok so there are 2 bikes so far with VK stamped on frame, not VK1, that appear to be built as 750S's. If a few more pop up it may solve this mystery. Moe. ... ...
Moe Moore
moeguzzi
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Apr 7, 2008
2:58 am
1082
...and that's pretty much Ivar de Gier's take as well. I have followed this closely and can remain objective because I'm not emotionally involved. I've stated...
Nolan Woodbury
nolan_woodbury
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Apr 7, 2008
3:03 am
1083
I know some other VK frame numbered 750 Ss, as I am the guy who makes the list. I will keep my mouth shut until I make my opinion or find some evidence of what...
Axel B
guzzipyrenees
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Apr 7, 2008
5:23 am
1084
Sorry if I caused a stir. Was not my intention. I am 50% Italian, I think it was that factor that made me want to race when I was young and I guess it still...
W van Sommel
mscattford
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Apr 7, 2008
7:46 am
1085
People, Just found the underneath message in my inbox with the request to pass it along. TRANSLATION BY ME OF JOHNS MESSAGE: "Jan, Can you send this to the...
W van Sommel
mscattford
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Apr 7, 2008
11:58 am
1086
Oh dear... --- On Mon, 4/7/08, W van Sommel <mscattford@...> wrote: From: W van Sommel <mscattford@...> Subject: [guzzi750] Bad news To:...
Nolan Woodbury
nolan_woodbury
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Apr 7, 2008
2:30 pm
1087
Hello all. I was just about to order some B45s for my S3 but was informed by my local supplier that the smallest width available for the rear was 110/90 which...
David Samways
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Apr 9, 2008
10:39 am
1088
Hi David Go for it! BT45's are probably the best tires right now for your S3 100/90 front and 110/90 rear. Change both tires and you will be amazed! NielS3...
Niels Horskjaer
pferdenfroh
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Apr 9, 2008
10:59 am
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