Coburn & Hughes Black and Gold MK2's
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Topic: Coburn & Hughes Black and Gold MK2's
Posted By: Lemon 2
Subject: Coburn & Hughes Black and Gold MK2's
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 13:07
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Just wondering how many are still about ? Believe 200 found themselves in the famous Black and Gold livery. Any early photos would be nice, here's mine some 20 odd years ago. http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/portboy29/media/Le%20mans2%20%20%201_NEW_zpsxz6uzvn5.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
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Posted By: Ken-Guzzibear
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 14:23
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Yep seen them Ray Bought a Black and Gold le mans got it Mot'd and re commissioned and found it was a bit too big for him so it got sold on I believe ------------- The Older i Get, The Better I Was |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 15:40
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Yep, I've got one (W reg). I may have a photo of it when my mate bought it 30 years ago but think I'll settle with posting one when I get it back on the road next week. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: handyandy1
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 15:44
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This was mine in the 80's, dunno if it was a C&H model, but you can see the similarities..... I got it from a shop down a back street in Brighton, who's name escapes me, but they always had one or two Guzzis in their showroom. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/LM2_zpsp8mcxdou.png.html" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: alatamost
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 17:41
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Probably Wesson's... before they moved to Hiram. Al |
Posted By: alatamost
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 17:50
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Blurry spell check again..." Horam" Al |
Posted By: Ianboydsnr
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 21:27
| I think I have one that's been repainted red,! |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 21:31
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I bought Ray's black n gold. Lovely it is too. Although it still needs a little TLC though. ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Lemon 2
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2015 at 21:36
That's a possible 5 so far. Keep em coming if we can. ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
Posted By: s_ellinson
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2015 at 16:09
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I own the remnants of UNM197W, which had 186,000 miles on the clock when someone kindly set fire to it back in 1997. I'm assembling the bits for a rebuild. it started life as a black and gold bike, although it was white after it's early nineties rebuild. We CAN rebuild it! |
Posted By: motivlack
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2015 at 18:34
I have one that has been repainted red also..It was red when I bought it a few years ago(down as black in the log book) 1981 and frame number is last of the mk2's. Since then I repainted it as a MK1 
http://pix.ie/motivlack/3446654" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Guz Ryder
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2015 at 18:53
| I have one but it's now red and black and with a bikini fairing. |
Posted By: italianmotor
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 11:30
I have a Mk2 currently in boxes, reg number UNM something from 1981, think it was black and
gold one as remember seeing black under the red had been painted, can't
check now as sold off tank and sidepanels years ago. My mate has one,
on the right in not very good pic here.. ------------- Guzzi lover doing my own thing: http://www.italianmotormagazine.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.italianmotormagazine.com |
Posted By: Lemon 2
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 18:45
WTF is going on in this photo ? Degreasing a pot via removed carb ? Love it ... ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 17:21
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Igor, it lives . . . https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=897911380271860&set=gm.828124020608958&type=1" rel="nofollow -  Obviously there's a yard of slack in the (heavy) throttle & clutch, no brakes and the fuel pipe kinked so I got home on one cylinder but I'm sure these are just teething troubles! Good job I'm not off to Le Mans on Tuesday. Oh, hang on . . . ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 17:59
Nice but doesn't look like a:Coburn & Hughes Black and Gold MK2Ooopss saw the red un above got carried away, so took it down sorry ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: Lemon 2
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 08:46
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I would say that looks about right Stephen. nice. http://s1129.photobucket.com/user/portboy29/media/Guzzi%2025_zpsksq5x6pi.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Not mine, but i think this also a genuine C&H mk2. ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
Posted By: italianmotor
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 09:05
Yeah, we were sorting out the heads and gaskets on his bike so used available fuel for cleaning. More here about his crappy Le Mans 2 http://italianmotor.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/maybe-italian-motorcycle-electrics-are.html" rel="nofollow - http://italianmotor.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/maybe-italian-motorcycle-electrics-are.html
------------- Guzzi lover doing my own thing: http://www.italianmotormagazine.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.italianmotormagazine.com |
Lemon 2 wrote:Posted By: alatamost
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 09:06
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Er, in those days I eas a penniless civil servant and couldnt stretch to the C&H Guzzi....recall being in the Harringay shop to pick up my new XS650 and looking enviously at the unattainable Guzzis in stock. Al |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 10:00
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Cheers Lemon - I was actually referring to the picture of a V11 Sport that someone had put in for no apparent reason but has now removed!
It were me cos I saw the red n Black Le mans and got carried away, Guzzi fever twas Oh yeah and it's me age tha' knows I had cleaned it after MOT so was full of chuftness.... AND the sun was shining, and ...erm tryin' to think of another "and" oh yeah I had a beer ....------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: Mike H
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 18:50
Spookily identical to my situation at that time! If I'd tried asking for a loan for one my bank manager would've needed a week to stop laughing ------------- "Chicken nuggets don't dance on a Tuesday." |
Posted By: red leader one
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 00:03
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I only asked a Bank Manager for a loan once. He had known me and my family from the day I was born Birmingham Municipal Bank it was. He said no as I was a bad risk cause I was single. Wanted £275 to buy an Austin 1100. I was 17. Never liked Banks since. Never again gave them the chance to make money out of me. |
Posted By: Jerry atric
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 06:57
| I borrowed £500 towards my T3. The bank manager was always very friendly and he gave me some very strong advice which I always remember: "you should go to Africa, young man. There's nothing left in this country. Rhodesia is the land of opportunity." He was probably only about 40 but seemed ancient. A year later Rhodesia was Zimbabwe. Good advice? Hmm. |
Posted By: Mike H
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 12:18
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Nothing is without change. ------------- "Chicken nuggets don't dance on a Tuesday." |
Posted By: vmaxer
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 17:28
Blimey yes, I remember them. Going back to the early 80's Funny little place. They were a Honda main dealer. I remember being there as an 18 year old newbie, and gawping at the newly released Honda CB900F2 in red and white. |
Posted By: vmaxer
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 17:34
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There's a nice looking one for sale at the moment http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C602349" rel="nofollow - http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C602349
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Posted By: Mopar Pete
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 19:52
| Yep, I've got a black and gold one as well; a "work in Progress"..... |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 15:40
| I just bough one!,,, |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 15:48
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Welcome onboard fella Looks like a nice bike. I'd have bought that myself...except I've already got one. ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Ianboydsnr
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 15:50
| I suspect my LM2 project is one, no reason other than its a late registered one! |
Posted By: johnno
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 19:22
 ------------- 1100 sport corsa , Yam R1, guzzi 650tt rider |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 08:14
 Anyone got this poster!??? |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 08:20
| If you have can I have it?. |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 09:45
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1. Yes. 2. No Bought off flea bay a while back. Can do a black and white copy at work if it's a one off, but that is miissing the point a bit. ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 14:37
| Ho....you lucky thing......a decent colour photo would be great.....iphone 4 or above would do... |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 14:38
| Must look great on the wall next to your own black and gold!!! |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 14:41
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Have you seen : BIKE (MAGAZINE) OCTOBER 1981 ROAD TESTS:, BMW R100CS, DUCATI 900SS., MOTO GUZZI LE MANS |
Posted By: Mike H
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 17:54
I remember it being a full page magazine advert. ------------- "Chicken nuggets don't dance on a Tuesday." |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 18:05
| I wonder which magazine? |
Posted By: Mike H
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 18:26
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Almost certainly saw it in Superbike, Bike problee ran it too. ------------- "Chicken nuggets don't dance on a Tuesday." |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 19:16
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Wow....you've got a memory....what's bike problee? And....go on....what issue of superbike can you narrow it down? Late 1981 at a guess or early 1982? |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 20:22
[IMG] http://s811.photobucket.com/user/oldratspics/media/image.jpg2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> [/IMG][IMG] http://s811.photobucket.com/user/oldratspics/media/image.jpg1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]Advert pictures hopefully ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Mike H
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 22:14
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'Bike' magazine. Just called 'Bike'. Would be 81 - 82 if that's when the bikes came out. ------------- "Chicken nuggets don't dance on a Tuesday." |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 22:46
Sorry can photograph it any better  ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Bushymusic
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 00:07
| Great stuff.....it's certainly going to get the smell of moth balls out of my leathers... |
Posted By: Ado
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 20:37
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Brilliant Old Rat . ------------- "BEST YEARS OF OUR LIFE" |
Posted By: Brown57
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 23:12
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Just come across this forum. I have a Black & Gold Lemans 2, I've owned it since new. Bought it from Coburn and Hughes in April 1982 and I think it was the last one sold. Only done about 19k and it only comes out when the weather is good. |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 23:25
That sounds lovely, I`d love one!! 
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Posted By: Lemon 2
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 17:03
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check out mine its for sale in the bikes for sale section. ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 17:57
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Hi and welcome onboard. Whereabouts are you it'd be great to see one in original condition, is yours?? ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Brown57
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 23:03
| I'm in South Northants / north Milton Keynes area. I'll post a photo but I can't see how to. |
Posted By: Barry
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2015 at 08:51
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Welcome! Instructions on how to post a picture here: http://guzziriders.org/how-to-post-an-image_topic876.html And if that doesn't work, use prose. (o; |
Posted By: Brown57
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2015 at 21:58
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Pictures of my bike taken today (19th September)   |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2015 at 22:23
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Lovely !!!
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Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2015 at 23:12
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That's in great nick, lovely machine. ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Brown57
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2015 at 23:36
| I've owned it since new (April 82), I believe it to be the last one sold by C&H. It's only done 19k miles. I've changed a few bits but tried to keep it sympathetic to the original. I have changed the 'silencers' , replaced the brake hoses with goodridge ones, put in Lucas ignition, changed to stainless bolts, added head protectors, got a Corbin seat last year which is more comfortable and the original is preserved - I still have all the original stuff. I did strip it down in about '85 and had the frame powder coated because when I was cleaning it the paint was so thin that it wore down to the metal! If I hadn't done this I doubt it would be around still. Still have the original number plate fitted with the 'I choose to use Coburn and Hughes' slogan on the bottom of the plate. |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2015 at 08:42
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Hi Browny Re the rear plate, is it a pressed aluminium one? I say that because I've tried to have one like that made up, but failed miserably because I wanted the C&H banner printed across the bottom. Anyone know where I can get a pressed plate and printing done? The nearest I was able to get was a perspex plate with the C&H banner. My black and gold runs well but is looking a bit tired and in need of a refresh but I'm not staritng on it until I get another project finished, I don't want two Guzzis sitting in bits at the same time! Meanwhile I'll carry on collecting original bits, like a round key which I recently found. I'll ride and MOT it until I'm ready to start on it. Sounds like you are really enjoying yours.  ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: Brown57
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2015 at 09:06
| The plate is a composite of Perspex but with a flat aluminium backing. |
Posted By: Barry
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 09:18
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One for sale here - pretty good price for an LM2, I think? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Le-Mans-II-LM2-1981-original-UK-registered-classic-super-bike-/272016562445?hash=item3f5573590d |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 16:10
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I think that's a really good price, especially from a pukka dealer. I paid £4k last year for one (at mate's rates) with 3 x the miles. I'm more than happy but this is a better bike. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 16:58
I clocked this myself on ebay the other night, thought it was a good price, I`d like one myself but have the Ambo
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Posted By: Brown57
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 19:16
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Looks like it has been sold. |
Posted By: Lemon 2
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 19:33
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Mine is still for sale. Price negotiable. See for sale section. ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
Posted By: dan_s
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2015 at 09:35
As supplied Molested  |
Posted By: NeilD
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 14:42
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spotted this topic whilst lurking and thought I'd better join up and post as I've never seen another C&H bike in flesh since having one here's mine, had it nearly 4 years this time, owned it previously for a couple of years, sold it and then bought it back.. https://flic.kr/p/nFT3cu" rel="nofollow">  https://flic.kr/p/nFT3cu" rel="nofollow - 2014-06-14 005 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/22730494@N06/" rel="nofollow - neil , on Flickr |
Posted By: Jim Mac
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 15:12
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Classy looking bike, dont think my back would allow me to do more than stand beside it and stroke it ------------- Norge 1200 GT 8v T5 Polizia BMW R45 Too old to die young |
Posted By: Lemon 2
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 16:19
Just had an hours foreplay with mine in the shed this morning. ------------- Dazed and Confused Le Mans Mk2 |
Posted By: Jerry atric
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 22:16
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that looks lovely. Welcome
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Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2015 at 07:55
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Posted By: Trev1340
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2015 at 09:38
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Very nice ------------- Keep on keeping on |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2015 at 13:29
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Ooooo don't you just love that bike. Thanks for posting, it gives me something to aspire to.. ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: NeilD
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2015 at 19:36
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cheers all, it does photograph well up close theres a few bits i'd like to tidy up this winter.. |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2015 at 17:16
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Looks good - best I get polishing. Is that sidestand the original one on a Le Mans 1000 bracket? If so did it just bolt on ok? I've got the bits but not done the mod yet. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: NeilD
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2015 at 19:13
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no its all Le Mans 1000 (actually came off the first Muzzi Moto race bike :) ) I think the standard one would be too long in that position... I used a cut down loopframe engine mount bolt as i found the standard gearboxbolt was only just long enough, especially if you want to keep the breather pipe mount in that position http://s10.photobucket.com/user/GUZZINEIL/media/GUZZI/Le%20Mans/WINTER%2008/SIDESTAND/PICT0010.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I tend not to leave it unattended on the sidestand as it is of the suicide variety :) but ok for getting it out of the garage or parked up for photos... |
Posted By: red leader one
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2015 at 21:40
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Does it have a centre stand? |
Posted By: NeilD
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 05:50
| Yes.. |
Posted By: English
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 17:52
| That's the proverbial ol' "Sex on Wheels " . 👍 |
Posted By: NoelC
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2015 at 18:01
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Hi, I have a Black/Gold bought new from Oxford Motorcycle Engineers in Oct '81 (SUD ***X); currently in boxes awaiting the winter rebuild. Will post pictures later. ------------- Rgds. Noel C. Black/Gold MkII LeMans V11Scura #134 |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2015 at 22:26
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Welcome onboard Noel. Looking forward to hearing about your build. You might want to introduce yourself on the http://www.guzziriders.org/introduce-yourself_forum2.html" rel="nofollow - Introduce yourself section , your post here may well get missed. ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 16:02
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OME. MY BnG didn't come from there but many of the bits fitted during the 80s did! Welcome. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: tractorfan
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 17:27
| Hello,just picked up the page about the black and gold le mans,I have one in my garage which I am about to advertise for sale,anybody want to save me the bother and buy it, whats it worth? LET ME NOW HOW MUCH ITS WORTH PLEASE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY INTEREST IN BUYING IT yes its a genuine mk2 LE MANS,TWO ,YES TWO OWNERS me for 33 years,pensioner now so just bought something really fast.pictures available soon |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 20:31
I love the Coburn and Hughes Guzzi`s and would love one. Problem is I`ve just just bought a couple of bike and now`ve got no money  Good luck with your sale, look forward to seeing your pictures.
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Posted By: tractorfan
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 20:46
| manxie, its been over for the TT loads of times,,and parked up in castletown square for the guzzi anniversary,I wil load some new pictures soon |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 20:49
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I`m north of Ramsey and lost my passport, so I can`t venture that far south Look forward to the pickies
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Posted By: tractorfan
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 21:01
| heading over that way for the TT,stay in touch and I will fetch some pictures with me |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 21:06
Spot on!! cheers.
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Posted By: Jerry atric
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 21:21
| Leman 2 prices seem to vary hugely. I might be interested having sold sold my Lemon when times got hard recently. for that reason its not fair for me to offer my idea of a valuation. Whatever happens, good luck with the sale. PM me if you have a price in mind. Chris |
Posted By: tractorfan
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 21:36
| South Wales is not very far from Wiltshire, why not come and have a look, we are only 6 miles from the Severn bridge.tea and coffee and biscuits await,no obligation,no rush to sell it |
Posted By: Jerry atric
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 21:41
| Wait for nice day and some time off work and i'll do that, hopefully. need to MOT the Cali first though. |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 21:49
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Well . . . I bought mine from a mate just over a year ago for a bit under £5k and thought that I done okay but the provenance of a bike I'd known for 30 years maybe clouded my judgement. For a genuine Le Mans I'd say the range is between £3k for a munter to £6k for a really nice one. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: Oldrat
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 22:54
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I'd echo that ------------- 1976 "Zagato" Gootsi cafe racer BMW GSA |
Posted By: tractorfan
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 00:16
| I recall a bond equipe being a car,if that,s right do you have any pictures,Memories of Alex Thom from Vivian road in Newport have been curdled,they were Bond dealers |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 12:29
Indeed, though I have recently sold mine. Do I need to change my "handle"?   ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: tractorfan
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 14:32
| Handles start conversations, so that,s a no,NICE OLD MOTOR |
Posted By: doug123
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 22:52
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Nice one popped up on ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-le-Mans-850-Coburn-and-Hughes-/331821716250?hash=item4d421d931a:g:V5gAAOSwAvJXAXWD |
Posted By: manxie
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 12:08
Yes, very nice. Is this the sort of money they`re going for these days? I DO LIKE the C&H Guzzi`s 
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Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 12:39
I certainly hope so. The reg number is only one digit away from mine!!
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Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 01 May 2016 at 19:06
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I see this one has sold. I did ask the vendor to pass my details on to the new owner (it being only one digit away from mine on the reg number) but nothing heard from either. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |
Posted By: LemansII
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 14:42
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Hi all, I've just today joined the forum because few a weeks ago I bought what I believe to be an original C&H Black and Gold LeMans II. The reg is OPB 2W, registered in 1981, and has about 49k miles on it. As far as I can tell it looks to be original, in terms of paint on the tank, fairing & frame, including original surface rust on the frame !!! It's MOT'd and I've been out for a couple of rides on it. Brings back memories, as I had a black & gold LM2 back in the very early 80's, just after they went on sale. I need to get in it for a service, as there are a few minor issues to get fixed, e.g stuck choke which is making it run a bit rich on 1 cylinder, tachometer not working, some electrical gremlins, and a suspect fluid leak from the foot brake master cylinder. Once that's all sorted there are a couple of minor cosmetic repairs on the lower fairings, then get the lafranconis re-finished. Boy, do they sound good though 😊😊😊😊😊😊 Then I think it will be fully sorted, not restored, but a very good, clean, original example, which I will try to take to some of the Guzzi club meetings this or next year I'll have a look at how to upload photos and then get some uploaded |
Posted By: BondEquipe
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 16:37
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Well LeMansII you'll note from the post above yours that I asked for my details to be passed to you. Clearly they weren't. You see I have OPB3W which I've known for over 30 years and is a n original C&H so I'd say it's a pretty fair bet that yours is too. We'll have to try and get them together sometime for a photo. ------------- Stephen Black & Gold LM2 + Other Bikes & Projects! |