NSR, MotoGuzzi V65 Lario 4valve, new patient..

[Ruffus]

Since my MG Nevada 750 is completed and  my wife is sincerely convinced that, man need to be busied, a new project was granted to me.

An abused MotoGuzzi V65 Lario 4 valve found its way into my shop and has to be converted in a Cafe Racer with a vintage touch. See first pics. Will update once in a while.

[Iahawk]

looking forward to this one!

[Neil955i]

looking forward to this one!

As are we all Hawk!

[Ruffus]

Next steps were done:
-motor out, glass pearl blasted
-primered and coated
-in again
-valves adjusted, 4V easy as 2V (before painting)
-pointers and capaciters renewed
-ignition done
fresh brainstorming because I looked up my archives and found a beautiful rear chromed/inox fender, which made me think over the cafe racer version to another, we'll see...

[Iahawk]

You must have your own blasting cabinet? I’m jealous! Motor looks like new.

[monkeybongos]

I wish you lived next door, Rufus

[Neil955i]

Motor looks like new.

It truly is a peach!  Makes me kinda wish I got that Le Mans all those years ago when I took the Triumph route.

[Ruffus]

@Iahawk, not own blasting cabin, but a friend with an industrial size walk in blaster which I can use.

@Neil, yes the LeMans would be an option too, with the stronger engine and Lafranconis, there are still some around. I checked one some time ago, that one must have been in saltwater or close by, eaten up most of it. Hole corrosion on engine and frame.

[wymple]

I had the V65C 2 valve.  Stone dead reliable. Any speed, all day long. Nigasil cylinder coating never wears. There were issues with the 4 valve Larios, tho they made more power.  You should research that as I don't recall much.

[Ruffus]

..some progress,
abandoned the idea of straight carbs outside, would harm riders knees and touch side panels.

Wanted to have the old Carabinieri mono seat, so I had to change the panels to home made.
The change from mechanical regulator/diodebox to electronic regulator/ rectifier was more challenging for the wire loom had to be redone and stowed away in Larios innert.

Also new rear light and indicators which demanded new cablage...

@wymple
Yes, this 4 valve motors are notorious for their broken  valve shafts, which causes a serious (writeoff) engine hit.
But this is the beauty in this game with oldtimers.

[Iahawk]

Ruffus, you may need to start your own Youtube channel to showcase your restoration and custom work on these beautiful bikes! I know I'd subscribe!

[Ruffus]

Final on this Lario V65, frame and parts were repainted, new carburators with cones, brake calipers tuned up, brake discs overhauled, LED indicators and headlight, etc. All in all an enjoyable work. Its fun to ride since I reduced weight for about 20 kilograms to an overall weight of ca.150 kgs, as said said, great to push her around corners and roundabouts.

[Neil955i]

Another quality restoration there Ruffus.  She truly is a thing of beauty now.  Well done!

[Iahawk]

beautiful bike, Ruffus! How does she ride? Will you keep her or send her on to a good home?

[Ruffus]

Txs all!
Will keep her for a while to enjoy this lightweight. It is really fun to push through bends like on a 250 but with a torque of a 650, sidechanges create the big smile, particular  especially on new Pirellis which I got today.