Until now, Moto Guzzi is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer and the oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production. Moto Guzzi is sense of art. A similar thing is disclosed, Marco says this is a pride in riding a beautiful machine. You definitely know where some motorcycle-art was born here, from Italy.
Everything old is cool again and today! We will discuss a classic scrambler. Here is 1985 V 35 TT, a Moto Guzzi V-Twin Off Roaders. Honestly, every time I discuss a scrambler it would make me more excited. Scrambler is unique, she’s able to take you to places where a Cafe Racer won’t be able to reach out.
Everything old is cool again and today! We will discuss a classic scrambler. Here is 1985 V 35 TT, a Moto Guzzi V-Twin Off Roaders. Honestly, every time I discuss a scrambler it would make me more excited. Scrambler is unique, she’s able to take you to places where a Cafe Racer won’t be able to reach out.
Furthermore, let Marco as the owner of Matteucci Garage perform an intermezzo and tells us more about his Guzzi. The summer of 2013, is where I begin. What a wonderful thing to be used in the summer? A classic two-wheeled, maybe it was the right choice. At that time, seriously I really don’t know about the engine of a motorcycle, like a simple tips for: how often to change the transmission fluid? Have much to learn, till today.
Who else worked with you? I’m working alone and all the build process are made in my garage. For this Guzzi, I bought it for myself. What was your vision/plan? I wanted to create a small and manageable bike, which gives pleasure to look at and fun to ride, light and airy painted, like a summer day by the clear sky.
What did you do to the bike? Tell us all the cool stuff, clever ideas or upgrades? The frame has been cut almost in half, leaving the back completely naked and suspended in space. The whole new part was rebuilt by hand. All handmade parts is fenders, handlebars, the rear shock arm, fender rail, also for the aluminum air filters.
All the wiring was redone, bringing everything under the seat, bicolor vintage handcrafted gastank, while the battery is housed under the engine. Saddle in fine leather with LED brake light drowned in it while the rear indicators. For the leds, you can find a hidden space inside the frame cut.
New exhaust system and new front braking system with replacement disc 320mm and 4 piston caliper. The engine remained in his original 349cc, small two-cylinder but brilliant short ratios, ideal for driving also outside the asphalt. The main interesting challenge is change the rear monoshock with cantilever system.
Tell us about the finish/logos/design? A bike that once soared you let the desire not to go down, like nice nature, essential as oxygen. This is my Guzzi O2. Any unique features? This is the first time (to my knowledge) that changes the classic Guzzi frame Tonti derived but with cradle applying a single shock rear cantilever.
How does the bike ride? stable, comfortable, safety etc. The bike is very light and easy to handle, maintains a high driving position, comfortable in off-road driving but also goes well on asphalt. What will you do next? Is there a new project? For the next, I’m working on a HD 1200 Forty-eight. But this is still keep as a secret.
Still have any questions about this bike? Please contact Marco Matteucci via Facebook or if you are now in Italy and intends to build your motorcycle into a custom motorcycle, feel free to ask and please contact them directly to inquire about shipping and the specific build requirements of your country
