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Skub wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:54 pm Not the prettiest Guzzi ever...


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Wow there, you can't just drop that fecker into a thread with no further explanation.
We need more info please.
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demographic wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:08 pm Wow there, you can't just drop that fecker into a thread with no further explanation.
We need more info please.
Heh,there didn't seem to be anything info wise on this one,just a random net pic.

There is a definite reek of functionality!
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Hmph, well two can play at that game.
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Longest gear linkage...EVER!
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There has to be a noticeable amount of flex in that gearshift rod.
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mangocrazy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:11 pm There has to be a noticeable amount of flex in that gearshift rod.
Maybe it only operates under tension, because you don’t change down in a drag race or a sprint.
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JackyJoll wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:22 pm
mangocrazy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:11 pm There has to be a noticeable amount of flex in that gearshift rod.
Maybe it only operates under tension, because you don’t change down in a drag race or a sprint.
Probably so. As you say, it's not like you'll be banging up and down the box. Plus, every gram saved helps I s'pose...
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mangocrazy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:25 pm Probably so. As you say, it's not like you'll be banging up and down the box. Plus, every gram saved helps I s'pose...
He could save more weight by not wearing some fat bloke’s trousers.

And cutting his hair!

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mangocrazy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:11 pm There has to be a noticeable amount of flex in that gearshift rod.
Aye, no mudguards, no sidepanels and no fucking airbox either.
Shot myself in both feet with that choice of pic.
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demographic wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:29 pm
mangocrazy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:11 pm There has to be a noticeable amount of flex in that gearshift rod.
Aye, no mudguards, no sidepanels and no fucking airbox either.
Shot myself in both feet with that choice of pic.
Scant luggage capacity too.
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Why is the bloke behind the bike wearing a thong?
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cheb wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:02 pm Why is the bloke behind the bike wearing a thong?
I don’t know.

I said, emphatically.
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It was a Pan. But I know nothing more, just popped up on a FB group I follow.

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Lovely...


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Apart from the handlebars it looks nice, but the 550 was a slug, the 400 was much nicer.
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De-Bellwood this and it would be nice!

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Taipan wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:21 pm De-Bellwood this and it would be nice!

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And you said mine was too blingy? :lol:
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Hmmmmm, only £2k

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550 zephyr?
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:04 pm550 zephyr?
Most of one...someone's chopped the back off and added hipster tax to the asking price.
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