MOTO GUZZI LEMANS 1100cc
MOTO GUZZI LEMANS 1
1100SPORT CUSTOM
THIS MOTORCYCLE'S STORY
—By Chris Lesser
Lets start with the incredible custom paint-job comes courtesy of Cycle Garden. The tank has original style lettering and logo plus the matching personalized fairing.
The motor was changed out to a 1995 1100 sport motor, fitted to the lemans 1, 5 speed gearbox, in building the wiring harness the original Marelli ignition module was used, timed off of the flywheel. The stock airbox was replaced with K&N pod filters and some serious re-jetting. LaFranconi pipes complete the package.
The frame and wheels were treated with the highest quality powder-coating and all new bearings before reassembly. Side covers were left off and the bike was fitted with a handmade custom battery box and reinforced battery tray.
Minimalist switchgear with dual Motogadget momentary switches control all electronics. The upper-right switch is wired through a double-throw relay for high-/low-beam operation; the lower-right switch activates the starter. The upper-left switch flashes the headlights; the lower-left button works the twin high-decibel horns. Tomaselli natural black rubber grips complete the cockpit.
The front fender comes from a stock V7 Sport and is fitted with a custom handmade brackets; stock V7 Sport fender in the rear. Bike is finished with a classic Moto Guzzi S-3 seat with stock standard flip-up feature, and shod with Avon RoadRider tires.
Finishing touches include a custom fish-net safety wire wrap on headers and a Clearwater asymmetrical LED driving light.
Braking duties are handled by new Brembo calipers all around. Floating 300mm dual rotors up front with stainless Spiegler brake lines actuated by a Brembo RCS radial master cylinder. The matching custom clutch perch with matching breakaway clutch lever has been adapted to work with an original Moto Guzzi clutch cable.
MOTO GUZZI LEMANS 1 DETAILS
Cycle Garden custom paint job
1995 1100 sport motor
K&N Pod filters
5 Speed gearbox
Marelli ignition
LaFranconi exhaust
Bermuda brakes
Floating 300mm front rotors
Spiegler brake lines
Brembo RCS master cylinder
Moto Guzzi S-3 seat
Motogadget momentary switches
Custom battery box
Reinforced battery tray
V7 Sport fenders
Avon RoadRider tires
Tomaselli natural black rubber grips
Custom fish-net safety wire wrap on headers
Clearwater asymmetrical LED driving light
NOT PICTURED
41mm Keihan flat slide carbs
40mm Conti exhaust
PHOTOS BY: RYAN HANDT
DISCLAIMER
Every single bike I buy and sell, I personally go through—not someone else. I am the owner operator of my small business, and I take what I do very seriously. I work on the bikes, I ride the bikes.
If you are serious about buying a true collector piece from someone who not only has a passion for these bikes, but works on them, rides them, and collects them then call me. Jokingly people say to me, “these bikes don’t seem so rare as there are so many in your shop” well... I consider myself a custodian for these machines, they should go to people who will love, and appreciate them.