[{"id": 14395016, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my 78 LeMans from this seller. Great guy, genuine bike, buy with confidence, this guy is the real deal.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1715269126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395047, "authorName": "SuperKram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superkram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am loving BaT's hot streak of sexy Guzzis in the early LeMans style. Think this is the fourth LeMans-ish one in a row! Am thoroughly impressed how clean and well-done all the refurbishment and repainting has been done. \r\n\r\nMissing my Goose days, and want another but need a bathroom renovation more than another bike. Everyone, please bid often and high enough to keep my mind and wallet focused on responsibilities.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715269379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395122, "authorName": "BeetDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beetdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any broken engine fins (maybe hidden under the head guards) or other cosmetic damage???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715269909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395198, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ontwowheelsaz Thank you Sir for your kind words, love that you are enjoying the '78!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715270425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395228, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ BeetDaddy, no broken fins. Only cosmetic damage is a small dent on the left side of the tank next to the badge and a split in the seat on the right side, both of which I never notice.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715270601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395237, "authorName": "LelandKaty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lelandkaty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Lemans is the bike that made me fall in love with motorcycling. I wanted one so bad, but as a high school student it was just not in the cards. I would literally leave work and go to the dealership (they would be closed) and stare through the windows and fantasize about driving this gem :). Ended up buying a GPz550 Kawi when they came out and loved that bike a ton, but the Lemans always got the juices flowing. GLWTA!! Love it!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715270667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395256, "authorName": "mcb2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 May I ask what paint code you used for the blue? I have a similar blue 1976 that needs paint and have gotten conflicting answers when asking about the color. Your looks correct and beautiful! Best of luck with the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715270778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395262, "authorName": "jacktacowa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacktacowa/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by jacktacowa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715270802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14395284, "authorName": "GuzziMark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzzimark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please call me before I start bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715270933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395541, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: the paint code, a fellow Le Mans collector has been working on creating the the correct 76 ice blue color for years and in fact he was the gentleman who painted it. He spent countless hours with his paint vendor perfecting it but was done by hand and eye and not spectrophotometer analysis. GuzziMark has recently painted a 76 and he may well have an code for you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715272397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395659, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An Italian R90S\u2026\u2026..and with the Rennsport Red nose straight off the \u201878 R100RS Motorsport \ud83d\ude1d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715272998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395695, "authorName": "Blackkat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackkat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bike, good luck with the sale. \r\n\r\nDo you know if the crank was balanced and if the barrels were Nikasil coated when they were bored out or was a 88mm Gilardoni kit installed? What racing cam was used? Do you have the USA headlight? Do you have the fork adjuster handle, rod,etc., correct license plate holder, lift handle? The clock holder/dash does not have the brake reservoir warning light and it looks like a replacement panel. Also the generator light is on, is the bike charging? And the black gloss on the tank should be a mat finish, the same with the frame.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715273176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395749, "authorName": "alfa1750weber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa1750weber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of disappointed the opening bid wasn\u2019t $850 or $1976. I guess not to late for $1976", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715273457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14395911, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackkat, I sadly do not know anything about the motor's bottom end. I did take the heads off to check when I first got it all together. The barrels are not coated and cannot confirm what pistons were used as the motor was built back in 76 by the original owner who purportedly raced it. I can attest that it goes \"like the clappers\", noticeably more power than my other Le Mans's.\r\n I'm personally not a fan of the US Headlight and signals. I also never use the steering damper on any of my Guzzi's but have it and the other bits you mention. The dash is not the original nor is the paint. This is a personalized, modified bike and not concours style original bike. It is however fantastic!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715274283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396353, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackkat, Sorry I forgot to address the charging light. Yes with the solid state electronic Moto Gadget system, ignition light stays on and indicates a charging system.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715275525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396515, "authorName": "Blackkat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackkat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was wondering if that might be the case with Moto Gadget. Yes, I don't like the USA headlight either and the Euro headlight looks much better on those bikes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715275896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14396785, "authorName": "Blackkat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackkat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have that same seat on one of my LeMans and the manufacturer sells a foam block that fills the void between the flat of the seat and the tank. From what I understand, the LeMans tank was longer (racing?) so there was no void but without the foam block from the supplier or making one with expandable foam, the seat will crack from use. The block itself from the supplier isn't expensive but of course the shipping from Europe is equal+ the cost of the block.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715276609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14397183, "authorName": "mcb2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb2015/", "bidAmount": 1976, "content": "$1,976 bid placed by mcb2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715277851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14397461, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Indeed the original single seats were very fragile and filling that void behind the tank certainly helps support the front of the seat. I agree that the originals must have been designed for a longer racing tank and it's not surprising that they got changed out to the two seat version after only about a year of production!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715278662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14397694, "authorName": "Beefcake1300", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beefcake1300/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Beefcake1300", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715279393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14397852, "authorName": "911r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I read correctly that this is not the Lemans Frame, but a V7?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715279920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398044, "authorName": "Bswan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bswan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Lemans, love Ice Blue. On my 78 LM1, there is a loop handle installed on left side to lift the bike on the center stand, is what is shown in picture #65 different for series one models? \r\n\r\nCouldn't help but notice the caps over the fill plugs on the gearbox and final drive, but is that oil leaking on the gearbox in picture #49?\r\n\r\nThese are wonderful and easy bikes to ride given the raised clip-ons and ergonomics. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715280603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398750, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r, correct it has an un-numbered V7 Sport frame which is identical to all other Tonti frames except for two metal tabs. Interestingly they are a bit lighter than the Le Mans frames.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715283076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398759, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing sounds quite like a Guzzi...!\r\nGrotto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715283114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398760, "authorName": "flightning1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flightning1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BENE!! \r\n was that Colour for Europe only, or? \r\nFound no LECHLER Original paint code .\r\n This though: Ditzler/PPG 3595 aka Diamond Blue Metallic . \r\n\ud83c\udfc1\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\u2728\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715283116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14398827, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bswan. Yes I put the swivel handle on to replace the hook as it's much easier for me to get it on the center stand. BMW always got that right!\r\n\r\nNo oil leaks on the Le Mans that stain could be from my Merc?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715283277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14399095, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of confusion about the color, it was in fact a BMW spec paint as used on the R100 I believe :It was not the America model but a production alternative. \r\nThe blue was the same from the V10 convert, Gandola 02059. Borrowed \r\nfrom BMW, today it appears in Lechler tintometers with the code \r\n\"MOTO 11 - D\" or System Guzzi 210.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715283960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14399372, "authorName": "Blackkat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackkat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@flightling1 \r\nThis is the color that I used on my bike: PPG 3595 aka Diamond Blue Metallic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715284739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14400569, "authorName": "NCR600TT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncr600tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The frame should not be a high gloss black, but a semi gloss finish. The same goes for the top of the gas tank.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715288925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14401232, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to clarify for all the Le Mans experts that this bike was never intended to be a concours correct Le Mans rather one built the way I wanted the bike to be, in this case glossy! You'll find many non original appointments but that was the goal not an oversight on my part. Thanks.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1715293846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14401423, "authorName": "saxindigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saxindigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the factory linked brakes switched over to conventional brake configuration? If so, was that done by you or the previous (racer) owner? Nice bike!\n\nBy the way, I understand that you did not intend for this bike to be a concours restoration. Nothing wrong with that and you don't have to defend your decision. After, all, you paid for it - nobody else. I think the Le Mans experts out there are not necessarily criticizing you personally, rather, I think they're just making the info known for the benefit of the community, some of whom might be expecting a faithful restoration. This is how we buyers protect each other. And (heh, heh) there may also be a fair bit of know-it-all-ness going on, too. How could anyone not see that coming? ; )", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715296033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14401859, "authorName": "BeetDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beetdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am glad to see all the details mentioned. Experts help educate bidders who may not be as well-informed and get carried away assuming something is an original collector bike instead of somewhat a personal custom job.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715301308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14402648, "authorName": "Omen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw the reason for the gen light staying on. I never saw the oil light go off though? I\u2019ve missed my Lemans III since I sold it a couple years back. A fun bike to ride fast (ish).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715312365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14402849, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ sax indigo. Yes the factory linked brakes were de linked to traditional twin fronts and separate rear brake. I personally really like the linked brake system but racers I imagine preferred it in the more traditional set-up. I did replace all of the brake lines however. The keen eye will notice that the Brembos are single bleed valves vs the twin of the early Le Mans and thus much easier to bleed. I appreciate your point of view and agree that it's certainly tame stakes in this forum! I am happy to answer any questions that anyone has and want to be as transparent as I can. Cheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715317981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14402860, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ BeetDaddy. Thanks for your comments and I hope I am presenting this bike as faithfully as I can. As the very fortunate owner of six Le Mans I may take for granted the details that I incorrectly assume other bidders might also have. Please take no offense as none is intended. Thank you!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715318354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14402865, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Omen. If you take a close look at the video I think you'll you'll see that the front light indicator is on (far left) when the lights are on but the oil light (center) is not illuminated when running. All of the instrumentation works except for the wacky speedo that decided to start playing up about 80 miles ago. I will confirm the dash lights in the morning. Thx.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715318682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14403996, "authorName": "mpotter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpotter/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by mpotter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715350236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14404985, "authorName": "Johnmccoyitaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmccoyitaly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a lot of confusion about the original solo seat. The original LeMans endurance racer had a longer gas tank with increased capacity, and the first seats were made for that bike. The original mold for that first racer is still used today, and the foam pad is made by someone else as a fix for the empty space that caused the first series seats to crack when weight was placed far forward on the seat, with only air for support below. Second series \"dual\" seats did not have the empty space, and that was the Moto Guzzi factory fix for the initial problem, but most of us find the first seat more attractive. A comparison between the two seats can be found in these photos:\r\nhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/165040670274", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715358147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14405157, "authorName": "late_apex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/late_apex/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by late_apex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715359384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14407687, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Omen,\r\nGood morning. I just checked the cluster lights and confirm that the oil lights up when the key is switched on and goes out when the bike is started as it should. Apologies for the poor quality of the uploaded photos. You'll also notice a few more miles on the odometer, its finally lovely weather here. Thanks for the question.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715367892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14409755, "authorName": "jjwithers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjwithers/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by jjwithers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715374340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14409867, "authorName": "EuroTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurotower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woww what a stunner. Seller is good communicator. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715374677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14412443, "authorName": "vintbikescribe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintbikescribe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knowing some of the people connected with this machine, I'm nearly certain whoever wins the bid will be a happy rider. Before reaching out and learning about it, I was blown away by the bike's absolute tidiness and detailing - all the same touches I would do as a long time owner. The seller is a known Le Mans aficionado, and his effort are on display here. Nice pics too. \r\n\r\nPlainly one of the nicest Guzzis I've seen lately. Fantastic vintage rider. NW", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715396827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14416039, "authorName": "Omen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the reasoning behind using the V7 frame? Thanks in advance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715450572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14417702, "authorName": "BobM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two quick notes: I've known the seller for at least six years and am confident that his honesty and integrity are impeccable. Also, I've owned 10 different Guzzis over the last 45 years, 2 of which were '76 or '77 850 LeManses, and this bike is nicer than any of them. I've ridden it around a parking lot at our local cars & coffee, and a very nice thing about it is that it has what we used to call a \"butter clutch\": easy to pull, with nicely progressive and consistent engagement. I really wish I had space for this bike! I would highly recommend it as a beautful driver which should give the new owner many thousands of miles of trouble-free enjoyment.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715456164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14421244, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1, Seller, you state that the only cosmetic blemishes are a dent in the fuel tank and split in the seat. Just to confirm: I\u2019m seeing what looks like a quarter-sized dent on the left side of the tank just rear of the \u201cI\u201d in \u201cGuzzi\u201d? Is that what you\u2019re referring to? I can\u2019t seem to find any evidence of a split in the seat from the photos. Can you clarify or post a closeup pic?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715505252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14421252, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1, could you clarify your comment about your removing the cylinder heads to inspect the cylinders. I\u2019m not clear what you checked for and what you found. Did you measure the bores to confirm they are 88mm? Were oversized iron sleeves installed? Or are the cylinders nikasil plated Gilardoni big bore kit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715505679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14421462, "authorName": "TGD1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to know about the frame swap. The LeMans and V7 Sport frames, while dimensionally the same, don't share mounting tabs for ignition coils, diode board and rear master cylinder.\nWhy was it changed and how were the differences addressed? Also, the brakes are 2 piston not one as described in the writeup.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715516502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14422532, "authorName": "CornelliusVS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornelliusvs/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by CornelliusVS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715528434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14424694, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Omen & TGD1. regards the frame. I purchased this bike as a project in 2016 from a well know purveyor of vintage motorcycles and parts in Ohio and was listed as a vintage AHRMA bike. It came with this frame, a modified strengthened swing arm and different forks. (also factory racing exhaust and some other fun stuff!) Interestingly the frame has no stampings on it but I could see that it was from a V7 sport from the tabs. I can only speculate as to why it used this frame ws used but we did notice it was slightly lighter than the other Toni frames I have when it was repainted. I also wonder if the headstock tab was used for a fairing? I've added a of couple pictures re. the mountings. Correct on the brakes 2 piston one bleed valve calipers. Sorry BAT writes the copy not the seller and I may have missed other point in my review before it went live. Happy to answer any more questions! Thx.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715539010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14425325, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ oak radical. I am adding some old pictures from when we first started building the bike and doing the inspection. It struck us as all looking good with little wear so did not rebuild anything. Just put back together with new seals & gaskets etc. When we changed the rear seal and clutch it was encouraging to see the original (?) machining marks on the flywheel and little wear on the teeth. I'll keep looking for anymore old relevant pictures.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715541052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14425538, "authorName": "saxindigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saxindigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this bike originally sold by Moto Guzzi as a Le Mans? That is, if I were to contact the factory with the VIN, would their records show this as a Le Mans?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715541841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14425723, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oakradical re. the blemishes. Here are some photos to show the cosmetic flaws including one I omitted as it's tough to see on the underside of the right side cover where some errant brake fluid did its dirty work!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715542541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14425844, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@saxindigo re. I would say absolutely yes as all Le Mans sold had the VE *070000* series engines. That said this is not the original bike that was sold in 1976, it has been modified. I would highly recommend contacting the factory for your peace of mind but I'd also be very interested in it's history. Please keep us posted! thx.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715543017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14426395, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, thanks for the detailed photos. Those cylinders have clearly been sleeved and some type of aftermarket pistons fitted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715545148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14426566, "authorName": "TGD1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 and @oakradical The 850 LeMans came from the factory with cast iron sleeves. The pistons appear to be stock LM. The heads however, have smaller valves than original, most likely 850t or T3 heads. As far as the frame, a V7 Sport frame will have the factory homologation number,DGM-9104, stamped in the steering head. The early 850t had an identical frame without homologation designation. The difference is the the tubing on the Sport is, .5mm thinner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715545879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14426862, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGD1, so you believe this frame to be from an 850T? I find it interesting that anyone can buy a reproduction data tag and stamp it with \u201cthe frame number that would have accompanied the engine when new\u201d. If true, the frame that came from the factory married to this engine could still be out there in the wild with its original data tag and a different engine\u2026\u2026.? No disrespect to the seller, as he did a nice job putting this together, but it appears to stretch the limits of what a \u201cLeMans\u201d really is. It seems this bike was assembled from an old race bike with an 850T frame, LeMans bottom end with 850T heads and other incorrect bits that appealed to the builder. Perhaps a better description would be \u201cLeMans Tribute\u201d? Credit to the seller for being transparent and having the balls to list NR. Still a desirable build, however not necessarily a collectible. Will be interesting to see where this ends up\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715548014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14427058, "authorName": "TGD1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oakradical Moto Guzzi motorcycles are only numbers matching in the USA. Starting in about 1969, the USDOT decided that the numbers should match. So, the engine number was used for both. And stamped into an alloy plate riveted to the frame. All other markets had factory non matching numbers stamped into the steering head. On some early bikes, the actual frame number is under the ID plate. Before too long, Guzzi stopped stamping the frame number on bikes destined to the US.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715550168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14427336, "authorName": "sfmonster23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmonster23/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by sfmonster23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715553654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14427401, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGD1. After Mother's Day celebrations I sneak out to the shop and pull one of the heads to confirm it's LM. If not I'll pull the listing with BAT's approval as I have no intention of presenting a \"gussied up\" T3 as a true Le Mans. I sincerely hope that I am not misrepresenting or misleading anyone. Stay tuned!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1715554531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14427470, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ran down and quickly measured the intake manifold bolts and they are the correct 6mm (caliper is reading ~5.79mm inside the bolt threads), whew! Will pull a head later tonight. Thx.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715555422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14427549, "authorName": "AMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noted that in the running videos the generator light never goes out no matter what the rpm. Now I know that they can come on at idle, but they should go out as the engine speed passes 1500 rpm. Can you elaborate on the condition \r\n of the charging system please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715556607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14428290, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMD. The bike was wired with a digital Moto Gadget as the controller and \"fuse box\". This unit indicates a positive charge in the circuit with the red dash light. If insufficient charge is present the ignition light will extinguish. I am happy to provide a video with a voltmeter if needed. Thx.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715568364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14428460, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oakradical I got a start on the head removal and inspection but will have to wait until tomorrow to finish and examine. Appreciate your patience.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715573143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14428640, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If my memory serves me right, only the V7 sport frames had a fairing tab on the headstock. At least both my sports have this tab while my LM and other Tontis do not.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715581959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14429538, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Walton77, yes that matches my observations and knowledge as well. Thanks for the comment.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715608985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14429579, "authorName": "mcb2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stepping back for a minute here. If this were a Triumph TR6 (car, not motorcycle) and the frame was replaced by a brand new RAT-CO frame, I don't think anyone would question whether it is a TR6. In fact, many might bid more knowing about the updated frame. I'm not sure how this should be viewed any differently? The seller was not hiding this fact. Now if the engine was from an 850, that would be a different story and maybe you'd have to call it a \"tribute,\" but to be clear that does not appear to be the case.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715609270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14429776, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcb2015 it wasn't an issue until another member suggested it could be from a lowly T.\r\n\r\nInterestingly enough I also have a V7 sport with a race 850 LM motor in it. Difference is that it still has the original sport tins.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715610740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14430301, "authorName": "Guzzipiloto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzzipiloto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TGD1`s comments on the Sport and T frames are spot on. The 850 T frame also had the fairing bracket as standard. The homologation number should be visible from the right side next to the tag, if a Sport frame. Some early T frames reputedly also had chromo frames, best verified by measuring the thickness of the rear frame ears where the seat bracket pivots.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715614853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14430618, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Guzzipiloto interesting. After some digging I found that all V7 sport frame have the tab while the occasional (not all) early t frame has one as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715617210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14433011, "authorName": "XR750", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xr750/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've worked in the motorcycle industry for 30 years. One thing I have learned via osmosis is to not ever publicly state anything about a Moto Guzzi that you do not know FOR A FACT. Guzzi enthusiasts are zealots and if you suggest something that's incorrect, you will be descended upon. It will be Biblical.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715625165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14433804, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As promised I have taken the right side head off to confirm my original statement that this is indeed an early Le Mans 1 despite the many \"expert\" comments that have unfortunately tainted what I believe to be an accurate listing and representation. The erudite Le Mans 1 enthusiast will notice the 6mm intake bolts and \"big valve\" 44mm intake and 37mm exhaust valve (and high compression domed combustion chamber). The racing enthusiast will notice the additional flat coil valve springs (3 total per valve) to dampen the harmonics to avoid float at high rpm. This also reconfirms why this is the strongest running Le Mans I've ever ridden or owned. I appreciate those with your useful and supportive comments and knowledge less so the others! Now to put it all back together and clean. Onward!", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1715627581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14434988, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1: If there\u2019s a BaT award for \u201cengaged seller\u201d, you sir, are the undisputed champion!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1715631028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14435033, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Oakradical", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715631186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14435071, "authorName": "Velofelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velofelo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oakradical Amen to that. Most excellent. AndI wish I had room for this gem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715631329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14435151, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@velofelo, there always room for one more motorcycle. Especially with the ex-wife\u2019s stuff no longer cluttering up the house! \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715631625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14435229, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For fans of irony reference the 850 T3 dressed up like a LeMans currently up for bid here on BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715631895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14435335, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oakradical, thank you sir most appreciated, both for your comments and bid. Two thumbs up!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715632234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14436351, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She's all back together and I received some additional verification on the heads and motor from a Moto Guzzi engine builder and racer. He also reminded me of the back story on this bike which I'd totally forgotten. I had owned Le Mans's before but not a blue one and many years ago I found a very original very low # (single digit) blue Le Mans. When I received the bike, though lovely I had every intention of doing a full restoration. With disassembly commenced my friend and Le Mans guru correctly advised me in no uncertain terms to not touch the bike especially not the paint! So heeding his good council I went on the hunt for a bike that I could create as the sister to the original blue one but set up as a European bike with performance upgrades and importantly to me shiny blue & black paintwork. Hence the bike presented here. You'll also notice that I am seriously in need of more garage space!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1715639756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14436521, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Despite the high lift cam and super strong valve springs the rocker arm tips and shafts look great. Note the addition of port and starboard color coded marks on the flywheel that make valve adjustments a bit easier on the old eyes. Of course in tricolore, red, white and green!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715641579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14438772, "authorName": "SZack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/szack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is an absolutely gorgeous Lemans and you are one excellent honest owner. If I had the cash she would be mine. My dream motorcycle when they were new and I graduated from automotive college. However retirement controls my budget. I have read all of the MG book out there and one thing is for sure you have represented the Lemans properly. All those with over the counter comments rest assure this bike will be of great value. You over the counter people should be ashamed of your attack and maybe you should run for political office, god knows you all fit the current group of politician. Once again I would buy it if it were in my budget. I currently ride a baby lemans the Monza, a survivor with 7700 miles, when people comment I always tell them it is mine to do with. And again this bike is beautiful and has a minor issue so the value is much higher than the current bid. You honesty is the real value of this Lemans and your representation is the proof of its value. Good Luck, wish it could be mine. Thank you Steve", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715693375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14439390, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SZack this is a great one. A real LM in my book with just the right mods to make it a really fun rider while looking like a show bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715698639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14439994, "authorName": "JackPlant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackplant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For me, this is the one that got away. Came within an inch of ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715702841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14441523, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SZack. Thank you for your kind and supportive comments. I have always wanted a Monza and hope that one day I'll have room for one. As I get older I am really enjoying my smaller bikes so much more. Cheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715708873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14441563, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Walton77. Thank you as well for your words, and I could not agree more! I just wish more bidders did! : )", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715709025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14441584, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jackplant, it's not gone yet! (thumbs up emoji)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715709122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14444104, "authorName": "jjwithers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjwithers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 did you say Monza?? I have a Monza in the same blue color as yours and would trade in a heartbeat. I need something bigger. I love the Monza but it is too small. I am keeping a close eye on your LeMans and should one like yours fall into my lap, I'd sell the Monza.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715717411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14444752, "authorName": "sfmonster23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmonster23/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by sfmonster23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715719371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14445635, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jjwithers. Well then we'd better chat after this auction! Or better yet buy mine and then I'll buy yours! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715723580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14446397, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715731689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14447250, "authorName": "jjwithers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjwithers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 I'm worried this one will jump up beyond my motorcycle fund piggy bank. Can I put up my Monza as collateral? haha. If there was a way to make a trade on BAT, I'd do it! Mine is in really great shape, runs great. And I'm about 45 miles from you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715741445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14447407, "authorName": "SZack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/szack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I said in my comments, my dream has always been a Lemans. Short legs, small stature and retirement budget pushed me into the Monza. My Monza is a\r\n1981 with 7800 miles, an all original survivor in Red. The Monza is a premier handing motorcycle, just small, it is perfect for the tight twisty New England roads. All Lemans models from Mark 1 to Mark V from 1976 to 1992 are on my want list. Moto Guzzi Lemans are true Italian works of art, exotic engineering sculpted with a go fast look, unbelievably fun to ride and they handle like they are on rails. \r\n\r\nDoes anyone know production numbers of the Monza 1 and are the frame and engine serial numbers matching?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715744074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14447631, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JJwithers and Zack, well I'd better chat with both of you!! They really are lovely bikes. Sadly the goal is to try to reduce the number of bikes but I'm sure that we have all said that before a few times! Let's see where this nets out soon. Thanks again", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715749508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14448182, "authorName": "Mgmark9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgmark9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SZack you\u2019re going to need the 350 Imola to add to your collection. I wish Moto Guzzi would do a Monza styled bike on the new V7 platform. After all, they are all still small block based bikes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715776524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14449259, "authorName": "saxindigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saxindigo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: Mgmark9 - This is the third post you made, yakking it up about your Monza. At this point, it appears that you're hijacking the auction. This is uncool and, frankly, a bit creepy. Do you know that you can start your own auction?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715786244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14450874, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by Oakradical", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715795311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14456277, "authorName": "guzzigray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzzigray/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by guzzigray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715825107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14456574, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, Might you clarify the description of the frame coming from a V7 Sport. Would it be correct that, for provenance sake, that this could not be submitted in shows as an authentic Series 1 Le Mans? Beautiful presentation, nonetheless.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715829836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14456798, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Captain Obvious for beating a dead horse back to life to beat it to death again.\r\nGrotto", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715834492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14456863, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwlca. Thanks for the inquiry. Yes as stated the frame is from a V7 Sport (as far as I can tell). Regarding it's provenance and its ability to be show at events I believe that would be up to the venue and presenters. I do not think that this is considered a \"show\" bike. All of the elements are correct as a period accurate bike, a race bike in this case, that I have refinished and repurposed to be a dynamic and beautiful street bike and one that I feel is even nicer than the original. I've not seen a nicer Le Mans than this but understand that we all own bike for different personal reasons. I hope this helps.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1715836423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14457883, "authorName": "V7sport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v7sport/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by V7sport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715867813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14458493, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, sir. I appreciate the detailed response. I'd also, on behalf of the dignified members of this site, like to apologize for the juvenile comment of Motogrotto.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715872776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14459465, "authorName": "BobM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobm3/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by BobM3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715879113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14459638, "authorName": "911r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the tires fresh? I see they look great, just looking for date code.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715879762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14459758, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tires are probably ~3 years old. I'll run out and take a look. Hang tight!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715880235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14459925, "authorName": "reduc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reduc/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by reduc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715880680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460009, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this is indeed the date then I stand corrected! Front has an 0815 stamp, rear 1216. No cracks, negligible tire wear and still soft with a thumb nail test. Thx.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715880934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460131, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a longtime motorcycle rider and collector with a background in industrial and automotive design, I must say that this particular machine has superb lines and proportions (with the slight upward tilt of the taillight the only \"clanger\" in the design), and the pleasing and captivating mix of the hard-edged and the soft curves working in overall harmony. \r\n\r\nFor me, a motorcycle has to not only run and perform right, it must look right. And this one checks all the boxes. If I didn't already have around 30 box-checking bikes in my herd, I'd be adding this one!\r\n\r\nGood luck to the capable and enthusiastic seller and fortunate new custodian in the next 20 minutes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715881265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460132, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@reduc. Thank you sir! \r\nI'd say this is the first reasonable and appropriate bid we've had so far! I very much appreciate your acknowledgement of this super bike! Cheers", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715881267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460202, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD. Thank you! As an industrial designer with a major in Automotive design as well we share the same vernacular! Would love to one day see those bikes of yours!\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715881461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460262, "authorName": "911r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Guzzi, thanks for the tire dates.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715881620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460383, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 ~ Pasadena ain't all that far from the West Valley! We've probably met at the Rock Store at some point!\r\n\r\nIs that a Grimeca 4LS barely peeking out from the background of your Garage Eye Candy photo, on a freshly-painted frame?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715881967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460430, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD, yes indeed and we may well have. Good eye! Front end on a 1976 Morini 3 1/2 of which I have 4 (too many)!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715882098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460460, "authorName": "SPIKE38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spike38/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by SPIKE38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460504, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460523, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460540, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460547, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460563, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460570, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460590, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882574, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460596, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460607, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460613, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460619, "authorName": "bimotaboy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimotaboy1/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by bimotaboy1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460622, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460625, "authorName": "BobM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woohoo!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460633, "authorName": "mcb2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is more like it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715882707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460636, "authorName": "bimotaboy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimotaboy1/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by bimotaboy1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460658, "authorName": "mwlaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwlaca/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by mwlaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460683, "authorName": "bimotaboy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimotaboy1/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by bimotaboy1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460711, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460726, "authorName": "mgmoreau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgmoreau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Useless comment to push the count to 100 Comments", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715882991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460736, "authorName": "reduc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reduc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 Happy to get the party started!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715883019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460747, "authorName": "bimotaboy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimotaboy1/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by bimotaboy1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460756, "authorName": "BobM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attaboy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460788, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460830, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/16/24 for $15,750 to Z-Texas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883297, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14460834, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huge thanks you everyone that has stayed with this auction and supported me and this bike's sale. Massive thanks to the final bidders for a wonderful run up and big, big congratulations to Z-texas, they certainly do it BIG there!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715883304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460841, "authorName": "BobM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715883325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460851, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both! The \"final 2 minutes\" lasted 15 minutes! A seller's dream!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715883356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460856, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks again everyone this was a gripper!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460865, "authorName": "sfmonster23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmonster23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78mglm1 Can you make another one?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715883388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460886, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely what color!! \ud83d\ude1b", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715883447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460890, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to the seller and I did get a bit carried away there, but what the heck; you only live once!!!! I now own 12 bikes that I need to ride and keep running!!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715883472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460919, "authorName": "sfmonster23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmonster23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Z-Texas - This one will be worth it. I think we need instruction from @DaveD on how to best manage a herd.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715883583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460924, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Z-Texas ~ Congrats! I wish I owned 12 bikes! I own 30! Or...do they own me? LOL", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715883588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460922, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much Z-man!! I love that you got carried away and we'll add some bonuses if your like them! I hear you and look forward to chatting soon! Have a wonderful rest of the day.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715883588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460935, "authorName": "BobM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Z-Texas - I don't think you overpaid at all. The red LeMans that sold last week for almost the same amount was not as nice as this bike. And I'm sure you'll love riding this bike.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715883633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460960, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The quality remains long after the price is forgotten.\"\r\n--- Sir Henry Royce", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715883699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460965, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hear hear!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715883716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461221, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Priced just right.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715884496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461262, "authorName": "autoautoauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoautoauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sfmonster23 Well said! Beautiful bike but if the seller happened across a Porsche 911s motor in one corner of a shop and a 912 chassis in the other corner and some restamping equipment he would be dangerous!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715884680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461552, "authorName": "Z-Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-texas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys for the encouraging words!!. I agree that\u2019s it\u2019s not overpriced, as it\u2019s all about what you want / like. I tend to not buy true collectibles as I like to ride the bikes, so for me it\u2019s about a super clean bike that needs minimal work, but not a show piece, although this one is pretty close!!!! See everyone at the next auction!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715885707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461953, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Z-Texas,\r\nDon\u2019t think you have too much to worry about, as far as paying a high price. Remember, this is a BLUE chip motorbike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715887032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14464599, "authorName": "NCR600TT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncr600tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a Grada A collectable, but definitely a Grade A rideable. \r\nIf it were mine I'd either modify the original tank and make it longer, or have an alloy unit made longer and wider with twin filler caps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715896976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14464976, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was a spectacular build and the cool kids knew it and went for it! All the right custom touches in my book while retaining the original aesthitics of the ultra desirable 1st gen Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Original bikes are great but a custom one with a few unseen modifications is always a welcome treat at The Grotto. You earned a nice reward @78mglm1 for building the bike the way you thought it should be done. Thanks for bringing this machine to @BaT and showing the world how it's done.\r\nGrotto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715900934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465375, "authorName": "78mglm1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78mglm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks Motogrotto and to all that followed and contributed to this auction. It\u2019s going to a great new home and I will surely miss it! Cheers to everyone.\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715905478, "type": "comment"}]