luigi bertolotti Posted May 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Both used by Italian police : Sunbeam in the '10-'20s... Moto Guzzi, with its famous Falcone 500 moncylinder, from the '30s to '70s about... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited May 21, 2011 by luigi bertolotti Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/152282-old-bike-engines/?do=findComment&comment=1678796'>More sharing options...
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robert_parker Posted May 21, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 21, 2011 I particularly like the way the first is lit - just a thought but the images might be a little easier to look at if they were spaced a little wider apart Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 21, 2011 Thanks... done Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 22, 2011 Lovely, especailly #1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted May 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 22, 2011 Luigi, An excellent pair with the composition, colors, lighting, details and sharpness. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxBob Posted May 22, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 22, 2011 I guess when you own one of these one of the nicest appreciations is when people want to take such beautiful pictures. I am reminded though of my own days of working on engines. - the drip tray collecting oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted May 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Luigi, I loved the polished exposed flywheel on the left-side of the Guzzi! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted May 23, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 23, 2011 Love the look of photo #1, and the machine itself it gorgeous. Love the drip pan ! Is that a horizontal cylinder on the MottoGuzzi ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted May 23, 2011 Love the look of photo #1, and the machine itself it gorgeous.Love the drip pan ! Is that a horizontal cylinder on the MottoGuzzi ?? Yes : it's the distinctive element of all the many versions of Falcone... it was built till 1976 , and the first Guzzi with single-horizontal cylinder of 500 cubic cms (88 x 82)appeared in 1921 (even if the name "Falcone" entered later) ... my father had 3 of them before-during-after WWII. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benqui Posted May 27, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 27, 2011 Luigi, this Guzzi is one of my favourite vintage bikes. Thanks for showing! Regards Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted May 28, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 28, 2011 Both very good images, especially #1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted May 30, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 30, 2011 Luigi, Old bikes…. I used to build the best running Vincents : period. And, that’s not my opinion. But, I had a special fondness for Italian Machine as my Laverda shows! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/152282-old-bike-engines/?do=findComment&comment=1686650'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted May 31, 2011 You like "1000s" I see... ... the 3-cyl Laverda was a a sort of "unrecognized masterpiece", imho, whilst the Vincent HRD is definitely one of the best-looking engines ever made... I discovered time ago that someone makes them in sectioned version for display use... if I had a proper place in my house I'd even think of... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benqui Posted May 31, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 31, 2011 Luigi, if you wanna have tears in your eyes, just go to: The official Mike Hailwood web site There you will see the beautiful HMR Vincent Egli. It's a dream on two wheels. Regards Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 1, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 1, 2011 Luigi, I’m not bragging at all: but the Egli I built for myself was FANTASTIC!!! Highly modified such as dual-plug heads, custom primary case with alternator, modified forks, and an engine completely re-mechined for strength and accuracy. Too much to list. Deadly fast machine! I could bury the needle of that 150 m.p.h. Smith Black Lightning speedometer in 3rd gear! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/152282-old-bike-engines/?do=findComment&comment=1688899'>More sharing options...
Guest Benqui Posted June 1, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 1, 2011 Luigi, I’m not bragging at all: but the Egli I built for myself was FANTASTIC!!! Highly modified such as dual-plug heads, custom primary case with alternator, modified forks, and an engine completely re-mechined for strength and accuracy. Too much to list. Deadly fast machine! I could bury the needle of that 150 m.p.h. Smith Black Lightning speedometer in 3rd gear! What a perfect cafe racer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT_NEY Posted June 1, 2011 Share #17 Posted June 1, 2011 I like the chrome muffler bearings in shot #1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 1, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 1, 2011 Sorry, I do not understand the reference to’’chrome muffler bearings’’as this machine is fitted with custom bent 1-5/8’’ straight pipes….. no mufflers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 2, 2011 Share #19 Posted June 2, 2011 Oh, perhaps muffler bearings is a gag like replacing the ‘’finnagin pin’’ or adjusting your wheel-base. ( which you actually do on a motorcycle to adjust the chain…. but this is an auto gag). Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 2, 2011 Share #20 Posted June 2, 2011 Luigi, The Laverda Jota was the ‘’bad ass’’ bike made faster by the English Slater brothers… so, due to it’s go-fast reputation was and is the most desirable Laverda….. but hardly the best for real long distance riding…. it shook due to the unusual almost unbalanceable crank throw of 180 degrees…. meaning two pistons at t.d.c. and one at b.d.c.! The RGS was developed with a 120 degree crank and was smooth as silk and very fast… deceivingly so…. you’d be doing 90 m.p.h. with felt like 60. It was an amazingly sophisticated machine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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