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Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans – 1976
A unique
opportunity to acquire an early unrestored Le Mans, this is one of the
first production run of just 1900 or so bikes made in late 1975 and
early 1976. This particular bike was one of the first batch shipped to
the UK and sold through the iconic Sports Motorcycles in Manchester (Steve Wynne of
Mike Hailwood and the Ducati 1978 IoM TT fame). This is a restoration or
recommission project bike, not on the road since the mid-1990’s, low
original mileage (31k) with just one former keeper.
Whilst
much of this Le Mans has survived better than normal, we have way too
many customer jobs on, therefore this is the one of several Guzzi’s we
will be offering for sale as project bikes.
PLEASE
NOTE: THIS IS A NON-RUNNING, SOLD AS SEEN PROJECT FOR RECOMMISSIONING OR
RESTORATION. NO WARRANTY IMPLIED OR GIVEN.
Model:
850 Le Mans
Year: 1976 (R reg)
Mechanical
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Engine: complete, standard 850, but completely untested, so will need
checking before use and some work should be anticipated. Valve train
looks in VGC
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Gearbox & Clutch: present and external inspection ok, could require some
work due to length of time not used
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Drive train and final drive: no obvious issues, turns and engages freely
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Electrics: complete, present, but untested, correct original rare early
switchgear. No battery. Original key missing (but comes with replacement
switch with key)
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Standard original exhaust system, will want some painting and
cleaning-up, but sound
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All controls and carbs etc. present, will need recommissioning
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Correct 36mm carbs have flat-tops and K&N’s fitted (but original
side-pull tops included and plastic bellmouths included). Carbs will
need stripping, cleaning and refurb. etc.
- Aluminum alternator
cover replaced by a later model plastic type
Chassis
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Standard specification and not messed with
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O/E rear shocks, should clean-up ok
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Period 38mm Marzocchi front forks fitted with Tommaselli Gold-Commander
bars (standard fork legs for rebuild and the O/E top yoke included along with original
clip-ons and headlamp brackets)
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Agostini rear sets fitted, however, original footrests and hangers
included
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Cables: will need replacement due to age
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Brakes: correct twin nipple P8 calipers present but disconnected, will
need rebuilding
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Rubber items: all present and original items, will need assessment, no
fuel lines
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Tyres: too old to be safely used, wheels hold pressure
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Seat: original 1.5 seat, split at the front and in a few places, could be repaired (as
difficult to obtain now)
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All lights present, but untested or checked out
Cosmetic
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Chrome work: generally ok and will clean up
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Alloy: pretty good, most will clean-up
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Frame paint: better than usual on this type of project bike, so ok
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Wheels: again survived better than normal
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Paintwork: all items useable, but require repaint, the tank is not the
original Guzzi paint, however, all other items appear to be unrestored
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Side panels - not cracked.
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Fuel tank: original, no internal corrosion issues and not corroded
underneath, no dents.
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Mudguards: no damage, useable
Other
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V5/c present having come from the same owner since 1986 (1 previous
owner from new on 10th August 1976)
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Some old MOT’s, backing up mileage showing of 31,000
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VE11744 engine number placing it as assembled in the first few months of
1976 (VE70733 frame number)
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Original Sports Motorcycles number plate
Summary
Unbelievable opportunity for the collector or investor, could be
recommissioned/refurbished to be used as is, or a full nut and bolt
restoration. The price reflects what this bike is and the potential
value if restored.
SOLD
Please
contact us on this.
International shipping a
specialty.
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