Moto Guzzi V50 Mk111

[rangieman]

Hi guys i was up at my dads place over the weekend sorting thru his stuff and came across the bike in his garage.

No pics as yet or any other info as i cant get into the garage to get a closer look see that will come in time.

My question is about the Moto Guzzi V50 mk111 its about a 83 model i beleive , My brother told me dad bought it about 5 years ago never rode or started it just parked it in the garage .

I would like to know is it a good model , is it a reliable model , would it be worth doing up as a rider or flog it off

[ladas]

I dont't think that Motto Guzzi made a bike that wasn't worth doing up/ maintaining / keeping

[rangieman]

I dont't think that Motto Guzzi made a bike that wasn't worth doing up/ maintaining / keeping

Its mine if i want it , i wish it was a ducati , So im thinking i might grab the thing , i was hoping that someone might of had one as a ride or had rode one , or knew of someone that had owned one to see what they are like

[SuperMono]

The early 80s was the start of a bit of a black period for Guzzi, I haven't ridden a V50 specifically but did ride some others of the era and they needed an enthusiastic and thick skinned owner.

But the bike you have is better than the bike you don't

Just don't expect it to be a current Duke or R1.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

they are always worth keeping,,,

not necessarirly riding every day

[crump]

the v50 is an unbustable model, plenty of them around with over 200000kms on them, its worth keeping as they are sort after due to this reliability.Parts are available through most specialist dealers and a service is relatively cheap.Guzzis have a bad rap due to some quality control problems in the 80s, but they are probably on of the most long lived bike engines ever made.There are plenty of 25+ yr old guzzis doing the daily commute throughout the country, you cant say that about many other marques.How many other bikes can you adjust the valve clearances on the side of the road with an allen key and a feeler guage??Any other questions dont hesitate, I love them.

[Redback]

Yes a good reliable bike, most of the people bought them as a commuter bike, alot of girls ride them too mainly because it is easy to touch the ground with both feet and they are very light compared to other bikes of the same CCs (650 i believe and no not a girls bike)

They are a great all round bike and not as agricultural as most Guzzis were in those days.

If you don't want it, i'll have it

Baz.

[Col.Coleman]

Flog it to me. Flog it to me.

You will hate it. Can't see why you would want a nice little italian bike you can ride.

Flog it to me. Flog it to me.

[rangieman]

Flog it to me. Flog it to me.

You will hate it. Can't see why you would want a nice little italian bike you can ride.

Flog it to me. Flog it to me.

Im getting the feeling this might be a keeper sorry , I have photos now that my dad had taken of it a few years ago , It does need a lick of paint but its all there

My dad was the type that would research any project he had and lucky enough there is a work shop manual and plenty of photo copys of info as well as brouchers

[Col.Coleman]

Would be good to have another one back on the road. Now when we pass each other will that be a landy wave or a Guzzi nod?
Now you have swmbo's bike on the mend, you just need a le mans to complete the picture, at least that is my plan.

Cheers
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