Moto Guzzi 1000S.
We have 2 X 1000’s Moto Guzzis to restore. A green bike (1992) and a orange bike (1991) have arrived here this week a with a note from the owner “Please Restore”
We shall start by assessing the bikes and developing a list of parts needed and tasks required.
This is an internal process and we prepare a 12 page list of what we have got, what is missing, what needs painting, what needs chroming, what needs repairing etc. Then we shall have an idea of the costs involved and we can then prepare the Progress payment schedule for the owner to contemplate.
What this space.
Update on Green bike
We have the bike partly stripped. This bike is an original Moto Guzzi 1000S with a Green frame. Yes that is correct a Green frame from the factory.
We will strip the bike down to the frame and restore all parts back to original new condition.
UPDATE on Green Motorcycle
The frame is painted in original green.
Engine has been cleaned and parts polished as per original
Wheel rims have been polished, stainless steel original spokes polished, nipples to be replaced.
Fuel tank and side covers are now painted, 2 coats colour and 2 coats clear and buffed to a high finish
UPDATE on Green Motorcycle
The frame is now finally painted.
The wheels are assembled and ready for tyres
We have the engine back in the frame
UPDATE on GREEN BIKE
Tyres have now been fitted to wheels and ready to install
UPDATE ON GREEN BIKE
just a few more photos as it slowly comes together.
UPDATE ON GREEN BIKE
there has been a bit more progress.
the headlight and speedo has been installed.
The wiring is being checked.
all starting to come together.
UPDATE ON GREEN BIKE
Dash board is now finished and installed.
Front forks restored and installed
Front wheel completely restored with new spokes and nipples, rims polished and hubs vapour blasted and wheel assembled and balanced.
New tyres fitted
Front wheel assembled in the bike
UPDATE on Green Motorcycle
more progress has been made and it won’t be long until it is completed.
swing arm, wheels, drive shaft, foot pegs, rear shocks, new chrome tappet cover guard have all been fitted.
more of the wiring is done.
UPATE ON GREEN BIKE
The mufflers and speedo surround have been installed and the air box is being worked on.
It has had new forks fitted. The tank and side covers have been resprayed in original colour with hand painted decals.
Should be together in the next few days and ready to ship to its owner.
UPDATE on Orange Motorcycle
This motorcycle has been stripped down and is being used as a guide to assemble the green Moto Guzzi.
Just like the green bike, we were instructed to restore it.
Its in pretty good condition so all we needed to do was touch up and refresh the paintwork and do a basic service and get it running again.
UPDATE ON ORANGE BIKE
This motorcycle is coming together beautifully.
It is a cosmetic restoration and has all the original parts.
The tank and side covers have been resprayed and decals hand painted on.
The guards, mufflers and all chrome parts have been shined and buffed by hand and it should be all put together in the next few days.
UPDATE ON ORANGE BIKE - NOW COMPLETED
This motorcycle has now all come together and is looking like its original self should look.
Its stablemate ( the green one) will be finished soon and both will be picked up by the customer. He is very happy with the work done on them, as are we.
