Small steps, big results.

OK, here we go.  The R80 is up and running, tuned to factory spec's but I have a broken neutral switch.  The front brake was not working but I was able to rebuild the master cylinder and it works again.  I have to admit it is a real nice bike and Ed if you are reading this "Thanks Again" and don't forget to come to Maryland to drive your old bike this fall.  I do plan to use this bike for my road trip, I just need to put a few miles on it plus replace the front inner tube because after a few days the pressure drops.  Everything else about the bike is nice, from engine, drivetrain and paint.  I just wish I had the stock seat and not the Corbin.  I spent about $450 on parts to make the bike road worthy again, not counting many hours in the shop.

The R60 is nice and running but I am not 100% confident with the bike and for that reason the R80 takes center stage.  Not sure what to do with that bike.  I have about $500 in parts and A Lot of time working on it.  If someone offered $2700 I think it would be out the door.  I hope to trim all my machines down to the R50/2 conversion and the R80 for my motorcycle passion.

I picked up a Moto Guzzi California just because I could.  Beautiful Machine and like a young Italian Woman, curvy in the right places, strong and graceful.  They really know how to build a bike.  It's a 1997 with 106,000 miles but pampered all it's life and if I didn't tell you the mileage you would have never guessed.  New tires and clutch, a paint scrape here and there (but difficult to find).  Not sure what to really do with it but too good to pass up.

So, the blog is still active.

Ed you might like these shots!