1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850

A short ride on my 1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850

[@christopherspick5111]

I had a le mans 2 back 40 yrs ago , at 65 I'm still riding bikes and this has made me look for another one , thanks.

[@cityzenkano]

How could it not .

[@christopherspick5111]

​@@Oi....I'm now 67, a few months ago I thought I don't want any regrets when I'm old,....so I've just bought another one !

[@gk310]

Had a red Mk1 since 1980, all original except seat, still original exhausts, retirement refurb project

[@brianworth3927]

Thanks for this. I had a 1000 LeMans Mk2 back in 1982, but unfortunately crocked it and myself by throwing it in a ditch one dark night. I loved my bike, did some 30000 km in a year without missing a beat, despite the thrashing I gave it now and then. To this day I mourn that bike. I would have loved to build a 3 wheeler using a Guzzi motor, but age and finances count against me unfortunately.

[@kennethjones4578]

Contrary to BMW opposing twins, it vibrates low down but not up top. It just sings as this video shows admirably.

[@kennethjones4578]

Honda made the CX500 based on the Guzzi’ sta longitudinal inline V twin with shaft drive, they were that impressed with design.

[@1150migrant]

In 1977 I bought a new 850 LeMans from the dealer in San Francisco. Sold it later that year and went to school. One of the few bikes I regret selling, would buy another to join my R90S in the shop.

[@pdm2201]

My goodness. You could have had two 70’s classics!

[@1150migrant]

@@pdm2201 But there's more!....bought a new '74 Ducati 750 Sport, sold it 6 years later. Good taste but not smart enough to keep either one.

[@pdm2201]

@@1150migrant Ouch! Truly coulda been a 70’s dream team trio. My three in the garage are a 1973 Commando Roadster, a 1978 Guzzi Le Mans and a 1982 BMW R100CS. Not quite as cool as your possible trio.

[@1150migrant]

@@pdm2201 that’s a nice trio! My first bike was a ‘73 Norton 850, black, paid $1,751 new. Good memories of all. Enjoy your rides!

[@blakedawson2129]

nice vid man. she sounds great. I've got clean LM IV. she's still my go to Sunday back roader.

[@GULLMARN1907]

Belle photo du réservoir !!! 😄

[@mauivi1113]

I love the sound of old guzzi's. I have the same from 76.

[@marcrobitaille4159]

Great Memories ! 👍🏻 ‘Had One just like It, though I had put an R90 quarter fairing on It. That Bike Was Such a Joy to Ride,,, Very nearly got killed on It as I left a Winnipeg Blue Bomber Game(lost to the Argonauts), ‘Cost me Fortune to Rebuild, Front Wheel/Forks,,, I was a Kid and rather reckless, But, “Fuck ! I Loved That Bike !” I Now Ride a 2003 leMans and am’64. ‘Love Guzzis, “The Way the V was Meant to Be ! 👌🏻🏍️👍🏻 More Power to You ! Pure Beauty in Motion

[@LemonDrizzleGang]

Beautiful

[@o.kirste2893]

Ich bin mitgefahren. Da kommen alte Erinnerungen hoch.

[@cmalc8]

Makes me miss the Spada I had in the 80's. Lusting after an F800GT BM now, but need to stay away from bikes. Coming off at my age, wouldn't do me any good.

[@jaysnyder67]

Buy an airbag vest, it'll protect your vital organs and back. Keep riding, it is good for your mental health, and will actually help keep dementia away, as your brain is VERY engaged when riding.

[@senorboardhead]

Thank you so much... why did I ever sell it ?

[@senorboardhead]

Had one, oh my, camera just a little too low, but the sound - perfection.

[@bradevans7935]

I thought the same thing

[@caribman10]

Where's the fairing? And where's the steering damper? But I like it when it stalls at 6:11. Nice clutch start? Didn't work at 7:04?

[@gwilliamwallace]

Thank you.

[@richardwhitehead4684]

Where is this? Very nice. And so little traffic. Thanks for posting.

[@jaysnyder67]

Central PA, northern Lebanon County.

[@Deetroiter]

Sure goes well for an old tractor!

[@colb9916]

Fastest Tractor Italy made lol. Bloody beautifull.

[@TheKingTravman]

I think your Le Mans may sound even better than your Ducati 750GT.

[@jaysnyder67]

It has Bub mufflers. They do sound good!

[@mattc4166]

quand tu auras réglé ça ça sera le jour et la nuit 😉

[@andynixon2820]

I've noticed that your engine is struggling at low revs - wanting to die at the stop signs .

[@jaysnyder67]

Yeah, it needed the idle turned up a little.

[@philhawley1219]

@@jaysnyder67 The problem is this shitty ethanol fuel.

[@derekambler]

Where's the traffic?

[@Ingisen]

When Moto Guzzi's Le Mans is on the road... THERE IS NO TRAFFIC

[@garypeatling7927]

Jealous

[@mattc4166]

Belle guzzi, mais la moto est mal réglée et ton allumage manque de puissance...

[@johnbiggins4864]

Sometimes you say ..so what ....time for a ride