Re: Moto Guzzi V50 II Cafe **(COLOR SCHEME MOCKUPS)**
johnu said:
Red/white/green with #on tail or black/white with #on tail. Absolutely sweet looking bike.
Thanks for the opinion johnu, just cool playing with different configurations. Ive also been interested to see what people out there prefered. A kind of research in a way?
motofiaccone said:
This is a really cool build. I love everything about it. I'd really like to build a Guzzi one day. One thing that always kinda concerned me about them is their length. Are they as long as they look or do they just appear long?
Well, Im new when it comes to Moto Guzzi, as this is my first one... My bike has a smaller frame than a Le Mans for example, 1400mm axel to axel. (which seems pretty close to a general standard for sports bikes to me?). I'm not sure what larger Guzzi's measure up to? They also sit fairly low, and that Im sure contributes to them looking longer? Dunno - If anybody has info on this, let us know!
motofiaccone said:
One thing I would caution you on is the rear tire to seat bottom distance. It looks really tight--like the wheel could smack the seat at full compression. I chased my tail with my RD400 because the seat would hit the taillight. In the end, I bought longer dampers. If you love the seat--and what's not to love about it?--you could alway use longer dampers (though yours look new).
Either way, I just wanted to chime in and let you know I really like following your build.
--Cheers, Chris
Ya know, I fitted the original rear fender and took a measurement of the tyre clearance before I started (50mm). But then I looked at the original pic I posted earlier of a standard V50, and realised that I must have fited the fender incorectly! Dumbass. Its more like 80mm. So, you're right, chances of it bottoming out are high. Ive screwed up a bit. Im going to have to lift the tail. Im thinking a further 20mm. The new shocks Ive got on there are fully adjustbale. Theyre currently set around the mid settings. Its pretty plush atm, so I think I can stiffen them up a bit without losing much comfort. This will help things a bit as well. Good call. Thanks! :-/
revheadgl said:
Very nice build, been following this one from the beginning. I have always like the smaller Guzzi's.
All the colour schemes look good but the stand out for me is the plain red, it just gives the bike a presence and allows that beautiful tank shape to show through.
Thankyou man. Very much appreciated. I think thats where Im at as well. You stated it plainly - it shows off the tank shape, and it feels like the right colour for the bike in general.
BTW, did you sell Minimus?
Thanks again guys. I appreciate the interest and time you guys have given this thread. Its helping me maximise on the best possble outcome for this project. Thats why I signed up here. The inspiration from the other builds, and I can only follow so many, keep one motivated and feel like part of something bigger than yourself. Just cool being here.
Take care.