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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iansoady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 17:09
That looks good - amazing it didn't sustain more damage!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cyclobutch Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 17:40
I might have a NOS rear light unit that will replace that, I'd need to see some more pics to be sure it is a match.

If you PM me your email address I'll send you some pics direct and you can see what you think (I can't be bothered with all the wretched resizing that these boards require).  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote George S Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 19:01
Smart looking bike, lucky you didn't have more damage looking at so called packaging. I am beginning to feel the need to own a t3. Look forward forward to following restoration 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 19:36
Good grief! Shocked

Notwithstanding, looks great. Thumbs Up


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cugsy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2018 at 19:40
I like those 850's. Maybe someday...like the Trident, Commando, Jota etc...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimble Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 2018 at 16:59
Had to have my T3 tank and side panels resprayed about 5 years ago. 
Went to my local garage/body shop for the spraying (black) and got the pinstripes made up as transfers by The Image Works at 4 Merlin Way, Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston DE7 4RA. 
Took the tank and side panels over there and they spec'd it up from there. Cost me about £30 at the time.
I was very happy with the results, but I'm not looking for absolute originality.
Hope this may help and good luck with the recommissioning.

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For all your engineering- ultrasonic and aquablasting needs see WWW.bike-aquablasting.co.uk
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Fugly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 May 2018 at 11:32
Originally posted by exsmokingbiker exsmokingbiker wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/BikeAquaBlasting/photos/a.1003011439720629.1073741875.607969655891478/1003211869700586/?type=3&theater


Thanks for this.  I'm liking your work LOL, will hopefully start pulling her apart at the end of the month and will then be in contact.

I am thinking of leaving the engine and gearbox till last after getting the rolling chassis back together due to lack of space to work so trying to do it in sections.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Fugly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 May 2018 at 11:44
Hi all,

Will be sending the tank and side panels off for painting soon and am wondering what other colour options were available for an 850T in 1974 (my 75 T was made in 74).

The original is brown and whilst sense would be to keep it in brown I have to say it's not a great colour so got thinking about other colours it was sold in that would be age correct.

I have seen pictures of a metallic blue and red but don't know if they are genuine and period correct.

If anyone has any advice on where to find out I would be most grateful.

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http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_850t%2073.htm

Mine was GREEN

Edited by Dave P. - 08 May 2018 at 15:51
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote doug123 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 May 2018 at 21:49
I might have an indicator lens. Pm me an email address and I will send a pic of what I have to see if it's the same.

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Originally posted by doug123 doug123 wrote:

I might have an indicator lens. Pm me an email address and I will send a pic of what I have to see if it's the same.


Hi Doug,

I've found one in Italy which has now arrived, but thanks a lot.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Fugly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 May 2018 at 09:17
Originally posted by Dave P. Dave P. wrote:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_850t%2073.htm

Mine was GREEN

Hi Dave,

Thank for this, the green looks good as does the red, just need to find the paint codes for these colours.

Any ideas where I can fine them?

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Originally posted by Fugly Fugly wrote:

paint codes for these colours.

Any ideas where I can fine them?



You could search a well-known, popular and informative Guzzi owner/rider forum for the information...

http://www.guzziriders.org/paint-codes_topic989.html

Going to edit the title for this thread? It's a 'T', right?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SurreyFan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 May 2018 at 11:48
They called that packing ???!! Still bike looks marvellous. I need me one of them.
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