Moto Guzzi AIRONE tech info
Moto Guzzi AIRONE description
I've owned this terrific 1945 Airone, and she was was restored in Germany about 15 years ago. I have a large number of photos of the bike in as-found condition, and during the resto process. I also have notes from the seller in Germany, and the history from the factory of the first purchaser in Italy, in 1945, just days after Germany surrendered in WWII.
The bike is a good runner and is a hoot to ride. The engine is so cool to watch with the external valve train and bacon slicer flywheel, it looks alive! Onlookers at shows are fascinated with this bike and she always draws a big crowd. The Airone currently has a Keihin carburetor on it, with the original intake manifold. I have the original Dell’orto and the velocity stack, but I was never able to get the bike to start easily and idle consistently with it. The previous seller indicated the same, and when I bought the bike, a Chinese pit bike carburetor was fitted. Ran fine with it, but parts are non-existent. Anyhow, some fiddling with the original carb may do the trick, and it is included with the bike, of course. It's been about two years since I ran the bike last. She's been stored with no gasoline in a dry, temperature controlled environment, and the inside of the tank is rust-free, as you can see in the photos. There are a couple of check lines in the paint on the rear fender's tip and also at the edge of the left side tank knee pad. Tires are in good shape, are old, and installed when the bike was restored. Here's a YouTube video of when I first ran the bike: CLICK HERE The flywheel could stand to be rechromed - I've never gotten around to it. I have the paint formula and a small bottle of touch-up paint, as well. The Trailtech bike computer that I fitted is yours if you can have if want it. I rode the bike in the Pewter Run here in New Hampshire three years ago, and needed an accurate odometer. Speedometers were optional on these bikes, so I don't know the mileage since the restoration, but it surely isn't much. Reproduction speedometers are readily available from parts suppliers in Italy, if you want fit one. This Airone an uncommon version, as most of the one’s you will see are much newer and have telescopic forks, and enclosed valve train. These pressed steel forks are rare and I know of only one other similar bike here in the states, and it’s not in near the condition of this gem. The exposed hairspring valve train is really fun to watch in action. Any questions, feel free to call me, on +1 603.821.9588. Please leave a message and I will get back with you. Or send me a message here on eBay and I will call you back. This bike is located in Nashua, New Hampshire. I will store the Airone for up to one month while you make shipping or pick-up arrangements, and I will work with your chosen shipper make for a convenient time to pick-up. I will work with you to ship the bike anywhere in the world. A $1000 Paypal deposit is due at auction's conclusion, with final payment by bank wire transfer or in ca$h within five days of the auction's close. The Airone has a clear New Hampshire title in my name. You have a truly uncommon opportunity to add a super nice Airone to your collection. Thanks for looking. |
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