Author Topic: 1979 Moto Guzzi V50 II Cafe (Read 52214 times)

crush1776 · « **Reply #135 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 20:59:52 »

Quote from: RedPlastic on Mar 23, 2011, 18:16:31

love it...but...there's always a but isnt there?...about that tail light. It looks like an afterthought, kinda like rudolphs big red nose sticking out like a sore thumb... but...there's that but again! Thats my opinion, either way its still an amazing build, and I appreciate the work thats gone into it

I agree to disagree, I think it flows very well, especially witht he tail section getting a coat of leather on it, it will blend nicely.

BUT yes, you could name the bike "Rudy" and people will get it!

50gary · « **Reply #136 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 22:29:50 »

Dale, outstanding design and build good eye. I would like to see a pure profile shot. Jut a suggestion here, I used "Alcantara" in "New" Black on my cafe seat. It's the interior fabric of most current Ferrari and Lamborghini's and luxury Yachts . Not cheap but very nice. There's only one importer (from Italy of course) and he's in Florida. There is an ebay source as well from England he only offer three colors black, Grey, Tan. It's worth checking out for a distinctive look. I used light sand colored thread in French stitching (double row) I also put "thigh cuts" on each side of the seat flat. I would Have used the second taillight with the fins, so stylish but yet subtle. I'll buy it if you want to sell it? My current Cafe project bike is a CX500 which Honda brought out to directly compete with your bike so that makes it great fun watching the build.
Cheers, 50gary

Dale · « **Reply #137 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 05:43:10 »

Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback and comments! Greatly appreciated. All the hours you spend in the garage in isolation is rewarding in itself, but its also cool having people that know what youre doing and 'get it' see the work.

50gary, I love the CX500. It has a unique feel of its own. I actually came across one the other day for sale, and was pretty tempted, but it had no papers! The Alcantara sounds great - Ill look it up. Thanks for the pointer! :-) Your seat sounds very nice!

With regards the second tailight with the fins - it was actually the 'first' tailight - but as I mentioned earlier it has a 100mm diameter and is just too big for this bike. I do have an amber and two clear lenses in the same set which are actually 80mm in diamterer. The shape definitley does flow better. I seem to recall a red gel paint somewhere along the line that you can paint lenses with - perhaps its worth investigating - another option would be to put a red LED light into the white lens? Could be cool, dunno. I only have one of the larger red lenses, and would be happy to give you one if I had a double, but Im sure I will be using it on another build. For your reference, its a LUCAS L551. Not sure what its off - but its definitley early Cold War era - rockets and all! If you dont manage to find one, PM me.

And here's the profile shot you asked for.

And a quick photoshop of the headlight lowered. Its curently just got a standard Tomaselli bracket on - I will be making up a specific one to get the light exatly where I want it. Probably make the bracket black as well.

Some more shots.

Ringo · « **Reply #138 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 05:59:43 »

That looks great, Dale. Very well thought out and executed. Nice work.

miob · « **Reply #139 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 06:17:33 »

Wow. Just wow. So simple, but stunning. Great job mate!

bikeboy · « **Reply #140 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 06:32:07 »

excellent work Dale. I kinda like the clear lens on that tailight

Any chance you could run a red bulb? Is that legal where you are?

Love the shape of that tail too.

ian

50gary · « **Reply #141 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 10:56:29 »

Thanks for the profile shot. If something looks good in profile it'll look good from any angle IMO. I love those wheels, I would cross-drill the rotors but that may look too nu skool? It'll be interesting to check the curb weight when finished.
Cheers, 50gary

two-smoker · « **Reply #142 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 12:23:56 »

Absolutely gorgeous!

Swapmeet Louie · « **Reply #143 on:** Mar 24, 2011, 12:40:17 »

Great work Dale. Aesthetically and proportionately perfect...

Lou

Rossicle · « **Reply #144 on:** Mar 25, 2011, 00:37:50 »

I love the attention to the lines on that seat!

Keep it up, Dale.

Dale · « **Reply #145 on:** Mar 25, 2011, 12:57:41 »

Thanks again guys.

I'm pretty happy with things, but always good to get confirmation!

Ian, as far as I know I could run a clear lens on the rear.

50Gary, I agree, cross drilling would take away from the 70's era thing.

I've got this cool little decal with the Moto Guzzi Eagle, and the words "Una Storia Italia 1921". Moto Guzzi was founded in 1921 and "Una Storia Italia" translates roughly to "The Italian Story" or more accurately in context "Italian History".

It won't last forever on there, I'm sure, but I live in a fairly moderate climate, and this bike won't be used every day I think, so it should be ok. Nice little detail. The decal appeared on 750 Moto Guzzi Breva's.

Oh, and well done on the BOTM nomination Lou! :-)

Dale · « **Reply #146 on:** Mar 26, 2011, 14:42:08 »

SOME COLOR SCHEMES...

I was showing my buddy Rhett the side profile shot that 50Gary had asked for, and he said, "Hey why don't you put an old scuffed up pressed steel number plate on the side?".

At first I thought it was a bit of a dumb idea..., but didn't feel like working on the bike today, but was still into doing something related to the project.

So I got a bit carried away with Photoshop, one thing led to the next, and then started playing around with some color schemes as well. Pity the carbs and brake calipers aren't fitted. The bike is a'79, hence the number.

I'm glad I did, because I think I'm seeing this bike in a different light. Maybe it's a little tongue-in-cheek and not taking itself so seriously - having a bit of fun with it...

Took some of the earlier suggestions from some of you guys as well! :-) Whatcha think?

Heres a side on profile of the bike in original form (not mine, this is a MKI, but it looks identical - didnt take a side on of the bike when I got it.)

Dale

VonYinzer · « **Reply #147 on:** Mar 26, 2011, 14:56:23 »

Quote from: Dale on Mar 26, 2011, 14:42:08

Thats the winner in my book. Looks like a real racebike. Do the seat in green, and have it upholstered in red and white leather or vinyl. Very vintage European looking...

VonYinzer · « **Reply #148 on:** Mar 26, 2011, 14:57:15 »

Beautiful bike so far, by the way.

Rossicle · « **Reply #149 on:** Mar 26, 2011, 17:56:39 »

Although I like the red one with the white and green..

I really like the black with white.. It's simple and clean. Maybe you could reverse the colors so that the white part would be black and blend in with the seat really well.. Just a thought.

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Makes me wish I had Photoshop