Moto Guzzi LeMans MK1- How to strip a vintage motorcycle Part2.

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Welcome to the channel which shares quality motorcycle restoration tips and tricks.
In todays video I get stuck into this iconic Italian bike. At first it was easy then I found some horrors so keep watching! You can learn lessons for any bike which has not been well looked after and neglected. The challenge is damage limitation.
Thanks for tuning in!

[@michaeltruscott9443]

I absolutely enjoy your show I am 62 and am learning a lot from you

[@MyRestoration1]

Very nice comment thank you 🙏

[@mrbxv]

Amazing attention to detail. Literally every nut and bolt is looked at.

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

I have fond memories of the original sport Guzzi, the V7 Sport. When they were first introduced I was part of a motorcycle club and one of the other members worked for the then Dutch Guzzi importer. One evening he showed up on a brand new V7 Sport on trade plates and all. This was a very early model with the red frame. Back then (and still true for now) I could not afford such a stunning bike, yet one can dream.

[@terryanderson8354]

Keen to hear what the customer decided on the cooling fins, and to see how the loom is restored!! Beautiful work on the oil pan weld - the plastic tube plot thickens...

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi Terry, the plastic tube came off an oil pourer which fell in apparently. The weather is so poor and work is busy which is halted work for the moment but look out for an interesting video coming soon on the restoration of 2 vintage motorcycle clocks! Thanks for chipping in 👍

[@Filipediasalmeida]

what a great restoration job. Congratulations. Attention to detail is perfect. That welding job it's not for everyone :) . Keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to film these videos and share with all of us.

[@MyRestoration1]

My pleasure when I get comments like this 👍

[@ianl4518]

Fascinating. I'm impressed how calm you are, even when presented with a big problem.

[@clausentumsoton]

Really useful and interesting video and very well presented by you, thank you. I last did a rebuild on a Le Mans Mk 1.. that was about 40 years ago but I can still remember some of the tricky parts to this day after your video reminded me. On that rebuild I made a completely new main loom which looked really good and even worked I'm glad to say. It's especially interesting to see your approach to the challenges that you come across. Good work!

[@williamsyme6625]

Hi,.thanks for your amazing video and superb attention to detail, I have a Mk1 Lemons and an 850T both have lay a while so will need some TLC, thanks for the inspiration 🙏👌

[@MyRestoration1]

Absolute pleasure William! 👍

[@stewartellinson8846]

the mystery of the plastic pipe is that it comes off the nozzle of an old gear oil bottle that's been used to top up the oil and has fallen into the sump. The crankcase oil filler is hard to get to as it's got the cylinder above it, so in ye olde days, we'd either decant oil from a 5L container into a 1 / 0.5L bottle or use an old bottle with the bottom cut off as a funnel. i still have one I used.....

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi Stewart. That sounds very plausible indeed! The good news is I never put it back in! Thank you 🙏

[@paterpoppers]

That's what came to my mind ar first sight too... I own a LeMans3 and without a funnel you wont get any oil in the sump. Previous owner dropped it in and didn't get it out cause of the epoxied pan... A classic tragedy ;) Keep up the good work, mate. Greetings from germany.

[@passmoppel6986]

Very often you will find dipsticks in the pan too which are came off from the nut. Don’t matter….. regard’s from Germany, top video👍

[@FJRDavid]

You doing an excellent job and your videos are very nice to watch, thank you very much for this:) David

[@mancavecustoms13]

Excellent stuff! Great content, enjoyable to watch, good information as well! Thank you!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Mancave. I’ll check your channel out tonight 👌

[@mancavecustoms13]

@@MyRestoration1 Thanks, not the same level of detail at all, but we all do our best! Keep it up!

[@ROLYAN850]

It's great watching your videos, i have a 75 California that i'm getting into shape to put it on the road so i eagerly await each instalment! The way you present your content is spot on, very helpful and to the point. Well done, keep up the good work. 👏👏

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Anthony. I think sometimes YT can be a bit misdirected for the sake of popularity. I always look for real help videos which are harder to find I think. Thanks for your input!

[@andrewsutton1532]

Stumbled upon your channel a few nights ago. It’s great well done 👍

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks for writing in Andrew. Hope you get something out of them 👍 cheers!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Good video, nice to see in those old Guzzis

[@MyRestoration1]

Appreciated thank you chaps. I also look forward to sharing the restoration of the oldest Commando found. Stay tuned and keep up your fantastic channel 👍

[@marco-58]

Great vid. I'm doing exact same on a LM2 project. Only drained 1 L of thick black engine oil, and sump full of magnetic swarf. Happy days. Looking forward to progress. Just subbed.

[@MyRestoration1]

Good luck with it Marco 58. I’ll do my best!

[@warrencapon6442]

The tube in the sump doesn't belong, and the leaking oil under the main could be from the the bottom 2 bolts from the rear main not being glued, yes those 2 at the bottom must be glued and torqued with the other 6 bolts ( 8 all up ), and the oil filter must be screwed on tight as if it were an external mount.

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks for the heads up Warren!

[@mikedavies5084]

Hi I love watching your videos,you actually seem to enjoy the challenge of sieved/snapped bolts ,I love the methodical approach of starting with a nice clean tidy work area ,I wish I could be so organised

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Mike. Very kind. I’m not sure ‘enjoy’ is the right phrase. More like joy when they come out! Yes an organised space is my thing but I do sometimes slack off..

[@TimH123]

That was ace but I totally got the fear when you were taking the gearbox apart!

[@MyRestoration1]

Dead right Tim 😂 I had to think very carefully as I pieced it back together. I think I’ve got it now. Imagine not checking it and restoring the bike…not good 😌

[@norbertpecheq3427]

I love Italian bikes...! Had many years ago Moto Morini 350 Standard,but love all bikes like Benelli or Guzzi(or MV!),so I am really happy that this girl will be on the road again in pristine condition! I would to repair those ribs even for free,because of my perfectionalism...Would shame to do some job like this ,even if customer wants it to do it so..Keep up your great work,lookin for next episode and for finishing this Commando!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Norbert. That’s very kind and nice to meet a kindred spirit who is particular about restoration. I hope I do it justice! 👍

[@EvanRubenstein]

I’m an aspiring Guzzi restorer, so super relevant to me Rob. Love your setup and approach. Any chance you can organise a tripod or some other sort of mount to capture those crucial operations that need both your hands that you are unable to capture?.This content is so unique and valuable, it seems a real shame to have to leave it out for want of some pretty basic video gear.

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi Evan, it’s something I’m learning to live with is a camera on my restoration work. I’m sorry some of it is not up to speck I agree. It’s something I’m going to ponder on as I hope to deliver better videos going forward. Many thanks for your honest and gentle advise😂🙏

[@davidellis7144]

Just found the channel, a great watch and like that you tackle any make of bike in any state of repair. Loved the VFR 800 resto as I have one myself and would never consider getting rid of it, great all round bikes and still look as amazing now as when they were first launched 25 years ago. Just a shame the electrics don't last as long as the rest of the bike but I have a plan to fix those.

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi David, thank you. It’s growing slowly but I’m learning how to share my work so delighted you found me. I’ve yet to take any of the VFRs out for a ride. I’ve heard much about how fantastic they are. I can’t wait!

[@davidgibbings6085]

Great I really hope the guy you’re doing the job for desires to get a new head or barrel as those broke fins would need to be sorted. 😔

[@MyRestoration1]

He has asked me to leave as is. Budget and availability of the head is an issue. Not to worry though. Keep watching…😉

[@saqlainhussain007]

I just bought a brand new Royal Enfield Hunter 350. I just hope to learn as much as possible about my new bike, just in case....

[@MyRestoration1]

That’s always good advice Saqlian. You should know your bike + it’s rewarding to know 👍

[@daveco1270]

It's always a pleasure watching you do your thing. Doing detective work on an old motorcycle can be scary... you never know what a previous owner has done. Do you have to pull the engine out to put new clutch plates in that bike, or can access it from the front of the engine?

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Dave. Appreciate your comments. I’m not sure but I would suspect that you could get at it by removing the bottom half of the chassis but maybe someone here can confirm?

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes you got that right

[@cryptophil6743]

Cool, I am a big old Guzzi fan! What are you useing to film? bodycam?

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi CryptoPhil. Just an iPhone. For now it does ok. Can always improve as the channel grows 👍

[@renoreno2701]

You were honing the cyllinders. Does it mean they are not nikasil on this model of Moto Guzzi?

[@MyRestoration1]

Hi Reno, you got me worried for a minute there! Moto Guzzi used Nikasil-plated cylinders incorporated from engine number VE80390 onwards. I have one of the early engines. Phew!

[@amamet]

I was curious if you were going to try to source a new head for the client. Those heads are like hens teeth

[@MyRestoration1]

As you say, it was not possible to find one. I had little choice in the end. It runs very well and looks ok compared to what it was before.

[@davidtiddy6881]

I may have got this wrong, but are you restoring this for a customer, or for yourself?

[@MyRestoration1]

I’m doing this one for a ‘customer’ as a part trade for Ducati 916 I was going to buy off him anyway. It was a good deal for both of us.

[@paoloconsoni5242]

Per le moto italiane devi usare utensili made italy Beta

[@nappyheadedhoe]

wouldnt the damaged head fins effect cooling in certain conditions?.Just a thought?.Love your approach to Motorcycle restoration.Ive got 6 Guzzi's here in Connecticut USA

[@MyRestoration1]

I don’t think so..if anything the added fin should cool better than nothing. Besides we could not find a replacement.

[@benjaminterblanche4860]

Baie mooi gedoen geniet dit voorspoed

[@MyRestoration1]

Baie dankie 😉

[@lobo-cd4jk]

Good videos, sometime the ton ist very bad because the background is to loud. Greeting from germany

[@bielbills]

You need a vapour blaster my friend! Awesome job!

[@MyRestoration1]

Not tried one. I’ve heard good and bad things..my media blaster uses a plastic bead. No damage. I’m happy with it. Easy to blow off. The castings are mixed quality. They will never look 100%. Thanks for chiming in

[@stephencook4577]

Great to watch

[@lesleysmith5623]

Whew ... the wiring looms look quite a mess. Although originality is important, so is reliability. Must be tempting to source ‘new’ looms. Hope there’s no thrust washers on crank that can dislodge, after flywheel removal,like on BMWs. Great video.

[@MyRestoration1]

They would look like a mess after so many years Lesley I agree. The challenge is to see how they clean up. If the plastic coatings are healthy and the ends are retinned, continuity etc all will be as good as a new one. Keep watching! Thanks for chipping in. Much appreciated 👍

[@JukeboxGothic]

I just did the wiring on my Guzzi LeMans 2 and I got a loom from Greg Bender in the states. His web site is called This old tractor and has very good wiring diagrams that proved invaluable. His looms are a lot better than anything MG ever made but look original.