Mountain pass in early autumn - 1984 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III

[@oinot]

Dear Guzzi Fan, thanks a lot. With this informations about this special handlebar You made my day. Greetz Toni

[@vankoul]

Dear friend I have the same white Leman 850 III and I would love to know which high Rise clip ons handlebars you are using which I love very much. Thanks in advance Vangelis Koulouris

[@classicmotorcycleriding3101]

Thank you for your inquiry. The handlebars on my Le Mans 3 are the Adjustable clip-on handlebar set "Verlicchi Touring" 35mm forks. This is the "touring" height bar, with about a 4 inch rise possible. These handlebars are from Guzzi Laden in Germany. They are listed on the websites of shops such as MG CYCLE. With handlebars of this height, you can use the original wiring to the front brake switch as is, but with handlebars that are higher than that, there may be interference with the meter panel or the wiring may need to be changed. For a while after I got this Le Mans 3, I rode it with the original crop-on handlebars, but now that I'm in my late 60s, my hips start to sag when I ride long distances in a forward-leaning position. So I changed it to this handlebar, and since it now makes it easier to ride on long-distance touring and unpaved roads such as gravel roads, I think I'll be able to keep riding my Le Mans 3 even after I'm over 70.

[@vankoul]

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 My dear friend All your information was like gold 🥇for me. I'm also 61 and i have the same problems with you, so this handlebars can bring my Le Mans back to me after 20 years. Is your middle positioned side stand another extra accessory that you chose to place in your Le Man? And is this very helpful for old mens like as? Many thanks for your help I wish you to keep driving your bike mutch beyond your 70 years old

[@classicmotorcycleriding3101]

Thank you for your comment. As you know, the original side stand was attached to the front right side of the frame. However, I am short at 170cm and it was difficult for me to reach it with my feet, so I replaced it with a side stand that can be attached just below the footstep. It is very helpful because I can quickly put out the side stand when I stop the LM3. This was installed by a Moto Guzzi specialty shop using a side stand from a Le Mans 1000. In Japan, there are also riders who make their own by reusing the side stand attached to a Honda Postman Cub, and there are also shops that sell similar products.

[@vankoul]

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Hello again You are so kind and helpful brother I'm also short 170 and the easy middle side stand is going to be ideal for me. Iwill try to find something in the market because in the Greek island where i live (Corfu) there is not exist special Guzzi shop. I want to thank you very much for the valuable information you shared with me about our Le Man Keep riding Vangelis

[@classicmotorcycleriding3101]

Hello, below is the URL of a Japanese Moto Guzzi shop that sells the improved side stands. It is only in Japanese, but I hope you can see the pictures. guzzino.raku-uru.jp/item-detail/302472