Welcome to the light medium restoration of my 2008 Guzzi 1200 sport 2V
The bike has 24000mls and has been serviced on the button every year, but sadly has spent it's life living outside, and by the previous owners admission has rarely been cleaned.
It's not in bad condition but many of the fastenings are showing signs of neglect, the main engine block is rough in places, rear shock is in poor condition, although does not appear to be leaking.Front forks need painting as do the wheels. Swinging arm gaiter is split in several places, and it generally needs a deep clean and some TLC.
Plan is...Upgrade the front fork springs and rear shock with Hyperpro items.
Clean and repaint parts of the engine....main block...alternator cover...sump.
Check and clean or replace all bearings.
Replace swing arm gaiter
Replace exhaust for hand built high level item.
Repaint wheels and front forks black...satin or gloss, not decided yet
Replace fastenings for stainless items where possible.
Repaint the bike in Italian flag colours (red white green ) not decided on the scheme yet, but possibly similar to the sport corsa
sceme.
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Already a lot of bits come off
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Split gaiter.. thought this would be as good a place to start as any. Started to remove the swing arm which has to be done to replace the gaiter... Turned out to be a b*****d of a job as the near side roller bearing was seized solid to the swing arm pin which prevented it from being removed. I couldn't get at the pin with the rear shock in place which in turn wouldn't come out with the swing arm in place. eventually managed to gut it all out with a small grinder. When I say the pin was seized, it was solid.
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Nasty and unsightly dent in the oil cooler, but it works OK. I'll have to see how the budget goes before I decide to replace it, paint it, or get some sort of cover.
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Some attention needed to clean the main block up..luckily it's a fairly rough cast and I've had a little experiment with cleaning a bit and hand painting...looks good. Fortunately the paint on the gear box and swing arm need no attention.
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Engine cleaned and degreased. Dremmel out next. I'll be removing the alternator housing and sump to paint them. Might do them black along with the rocker covers.
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Remains of the swing arm bolt. had to order a new one which will come from Italy. It will be here in 5 days...yeah right.
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Although there are tons of little bits and pieces that need doing, much of the bike, such as the frame, are in great condition.
I made a wooden trolly on castors for the bike to stand on whilst it's without wheels (this could be some considerable time) very easy to push around the workshop. My initial budget of 1500 pounds which was increased to 2k is already looking doubtful.
Wish me luck....It's my first attempt at renovation since my "Padget YDS 3" back in..oh when was it, 1973 ?
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The bike has 24000mls and has been serviced on the button every year, but sadly has spent it's life living outside, and by the previous owners admission has rarely been cleaned.
It's not in bad condition but many of the fastenings are showing signs of neglect, the main engine block is rough in places, rear shock is in poor condition, although does not appear to be leaking.Front forks need painting as do the wheels. Swinging arm gaiter is split in several places, and it generally needs a deep clean and some TLC.
Plan is...Upgrade the front fork springs and rear shock with Hyperpro items.
Clean and repaint parts of the engine....main block...alternator cover...sump.
Check and clean or replace all bearings.
Replace swing arm gaiter
Replace exhaust for hand built high level item.
Repaint wheels and front forks black...satin or gloss, not decided yet
Replace fastenings for stainless items where possible.
Repaint the bike in Italian flag colours (red white green ) not decided on the scheme yet, but possibly similar to the sport corsa
sceme.
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Already a lot of bits come off
Split gaiter.. thought this would be as good a place to start as any. Started to remove the swing arm which has to be done to replace the gaiter... Turned out to be a b*****d of a job as the near side roller bearing was seized solid to the swing arm pin which prevented it from being removed. I couldn't get at the pin with the rear shock in place which in turn wouldn't come out with the swing arm in place. eventually managed to gut it all out with a small grinder. When I say the pin was seized, it was solid.
Nasty and unsightly dent in the oil cooler, but it works OK. I'll have to see how the budget goes before I decide to replace it, paint it, or get some sort of cover.
Some attention needed to clean the main block up..luckily it's a fairly rough cast and I've had a little experiment with cleaning a bit and hand painting...looks good. Fortunately the paint on the gear box and swing arm need no attention.
Engine cleaned and degreased. Dremmel out next. I'll be removing the alternator housing and sump to paint them. Might do them black along with the rocker covers.
Remains of the swing arm bolt. had to order a new one which will come from Italy. It will be here in 5 days...yeah right.
Although there are tons of little bits and pieces that need doing, much of the bike, such as the frame, are in great condition.
I made a wooden trolly on castors for the bike to stand on whilst it's without wheels (this could be some considerable time) very easy to push around the workshop. My initial budget of 1500 pounds which was increased to 2k is already looking doubtful.
Wish me luck....It's my first attempt at renovation since my "Padget YDS 3" back in..oh when was it, 1973 ?