Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 Custom Cafe Racer Build - Overview And Ride
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- In this video our friend Nick Sharp gives us a full overview and ride on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 custom cafe racer build.
This is a detailed video on his build, please use chapters below to skip to the chapter that interests you.
This is not a cafe racer restoration, it's is fully custom cafe racer build which Nick has done from the ground up. This motorcycle has been featured in magazines, been on display at various events within the UK and is a thing of absolute beauty.
Nick takes us through his entire build and breaks down each process in detail. Here's a list of chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Build summary
3:38 Engine
05:13 Performance
05:54 Wheels and brakes
6:27 Electrics
8:14 Brands Hatch performance summary
9:59 Frame modifications
13:30 Ergonomics of a cafe racer
16:20 Controls
18:36 Realities of a cafe racer
19:42 Tyres
22:10 Maintaining the finish over a long term build
24:22 Planning the build, choosing and matching components
25:44 Issues, challenges and simplicity
27:26 Advice to those thinking about building a cafe racer
30:41 Advice on costs
32:21 Final summary and outro
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- The Guzzi's exhaust was ceramic coated by Performance 1 Coatings.
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Half an hour of my life well spent. A beautiful creation Nick, you have a real head turner there.
Thank you for your nice comments :)
Thanks Phil, much appreciated 😉
Sounds awesome,powerful punchy motor.looks as fast as anything nowadays.clubman class.
Beautiful bike, and I could listen to this guy talk about bikes all day. Well done.
Thank you for your nice comments!
Thanks Steve, much appreciate the kind comments 😉
That's a very intelligent build there - well done
Cracking looking bike. Takes me back 40 odd years to my build days.
Stil a biker at 73 ,got a thunderbird.
Keep going john 😉
I have been a biker for most of my life (have owned two Moto Guzzi le Mans in the distant past) and just wanted to say that I identify with your outlook (as a newly-qualified 74-year-old).
Only problem is that I would feel very guilty to my two talented hip replacement surgeons if I fell off and messed up their craftmanship!
Every second of this movie makes me love Guzzis more and more. Sheer beauty. One of the sexiest machines I have ever seen.
Cheers Hans 😉
AN AMAZING BIKE , The attention to detail taken is a credit to you . A long time a go a chap I knew ,said he use to Jenolite all metal cycle parts a good coat of red oxide and 3 coats of Valspar enamel paint or Humbrol and then polish it with Braso metal polish and wax polish . When it must been 30 years later I saw him at a small classic show with 2 of his bikes and I asked and how many times have to painted those , he replied never . Keep in up and enjoy your ride .
Absolutely love it, you've made it look fantastic!! I went to Doncaster Cushworth's in the early 80's to buy a Le Mans and came away and bought a Reliant Robin instead Hahahahaha! What a fool............
Thanks.. 😅
Thank you so much for explaining all this. Busy building a Guzzi and I will follow your advise!
Happy to help if you need a chat 😉
One of the best sounding engines ever
What a cool bloke Nick is he really should have his own motorcycle show on the telly and I'm absolutely sure everyone will agree with me . Most enjoyable video about bikes I have seen bar none . The fact that I love Guzzi and cafe racers don't matter . It's the passion the dream realized the attention to detail and the sound advice given to anyone thinking of starting a project themselves .
very kind thanks 👍
Always open to offers to front a TV show 😅
Brilliant video,, I'm the owner of a 2008 speed triple and I've changed loads of stuff and never will ever get the money back from it but I won't be selling it,,, like you I just enjoy modding,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Right on Cecil, thanks for checking in and your interesting comments :)
I've started doing a similar thing with my 1980 Benelli 900 Sei, I installed a bank of six 22mm Dellorto carbs and a modified six into six Silentium exhaust, Tomaselli clip on bars and Tomaselli q/a throttle. I fitted a Telefix fork brace and modified a pair of Tarozzi rearsets to fit the Benelli that were made for a Guzzi Le Mans Mk II.
Outstanding video! Shot well, informative without being boring, and fantastic owner who is passionate about his Guzzi
Hey Deetroiter, thank you for your lovely compliments on the video, yes, Nick does love that Guzzi doesn't he!
Fantastic! - just started the rebuild on my 1973 Guzzi cafe racer - this is full of inspiration!
Love the bike, Guzzi's sound like no other. I have a modern one but it still harks back to the era of yours.
Excellent example of a Cafe racer great look and great sound congratulations
Glad you enjoyed it William :)
Great job, tastefully done and expertly presented by your relaxed delivery. Very enjoyable and worthwhile. Congratulations.
Thank you Jonathan for your lovely comments!
Thanks Jonathan, especially considering it was all done first take, I was wondering what people would think of the video. It helps that it was edited so well by the classic motorcycle channel 😉
What a beauty! I once had a ride to a 80s guzzi le mans, unique character and feel,I can see why they have a keen following 🙂
Hey Johnny boy, thanks for watching!
My favourite big bore Italian Bike. Job well done. I met a fella at the 1975 Daytona 200 who had a stock 1974 LeMans and I was fortunate to take it for a good run ; was quite a thrill for a 20 year old. Even Honda was inspired to built a similar design in 1978 called the CX 500 which they eventually turbocharged.
The CX is no comparison to the equivalent Guzzi - I have a 1982 V50 Mk3 which is a much better bike in every way!!!
Notice how big looks the engine in comparasion to the chasis it is awesome
I just love them big heads , remember pulling up next to one at lights, little exhaust out back big pots sticking out past riders legs heaven
Well articulated build of his stunning Moto Cuzzi racer - great advice. Thank you Nick Sharp.
Thanks Casimir 😉👍
Great bike Nick, I have never owned a Moto Guzzi............now lots older would love one , thank you Sir for the inspiration
Very nice bike with a beautiful sound. Well done Nick.
Beautiful example, super clean build, wish I saw this before I did mine. Converted a G5 into full cafe, suspended motor, you'll need the 1100 sport front cover, still available. 07' GSXR USD front set up, not too difficult to make work, some machining involved on the stem and a spacer, only problem with that setup is a front fender, stock fender is for a 16" front, braking is out of this world now. You can run 1100 sport down tubes and aftermarket under gearbox X pipe. Suggest a EME charging system, helps clean up the charging clutter. Be wary of the Tab classics LeMans tank, they require a hell of a lot of playing with to get to seat right, think I used KTM tank bungs that was the answer, stock MG tank rubber bungs are too small. And they attach with a bungie cord at the back, yeah a bungie cord. Used aircraft cable and couplers and a clear fuel line to line the cable. Mike Rich heads, 1100 sport cam 36mm carbs, Dyna coils. Super fun canyon carver.
Love these break down builds. Gives insight on suddle mods, that would otherwise be overlooked.
Stunningly clean build. Attention to detail is exquisite. Sound is symphonic. Your presentation is engaging and interesting. Your Guzzi is 100%. -- Bravo!
Thanks for the great feedback Edwin! Nick’s builds are top notch aren’t they! Glad you like the video :)
Thanks Edwin, much appreciate the kind comments, glad you enjoyed it 😉
The gold wheels really set it off great compared to the black ones. Love this bike. Love the story. Great guy!
hi, thanks, still undecided about the wheel colour ?? the gold wheels and red tank are a throw back to my first mk1 le mans that was that colour, so its a bit of nostalgia for me , to make this bike like my old mk1 from years back. but i think the black wheels do look good to (ive still got them, they are a spare set !)
@@caferacer850 The gold wheels makes the wheels contrast instead of blending in. That does a lot to the perception of the proportions of the bike. With the black wheels, it was just a lot of blackness, and the tank (and that beautiful shiny tail) Anyway, that's just my opinion. I enjoyed the video, and the detail of which this is built to!
High quality build and narration rolled into one, Bravo Sir!
Great video! Excellent straight forward advice that he passes on. There is nothing like building your own bike the way you want to do it and then enjoy riding it. That's what it's all about.
fell in love from the first few seconds of sound and again as soon as i saw it. currently 40 seconds in and i want one just like it
Haha! Thanks for watching!
Inspirational. Lovely bike built in a shed by an enthusiast.
I love this channel as it features proper bikers and their bikes. Who doesn't love a Moto Guzzi Le Mans cafe racer. Thanks Nick for showing us your gorgeous Le Mans and sharing lots of useful info. I've adored that shape of tank since the NCR race bikes in the 70's.
Thanks Stephanie, much appreciated comments, 😉
Such a quality build. Congratulations!
What a fantastic guzzi! That sounds and looks the business!!
The Le Mans has always been my dream cafe racer. This one is very well sorted. Nice bike.
Beautiful custom and nice attention to detail!
On another note I counted eight commercial breaks in 35 min. Video, Seriously UA-cam?!
Beautifully built bike and a very informative and interesting presentation...Thanks.
A really nice build. Also a great presentation. Thank You.
Great choice on using paint on the frame instead of powder coating, what folks don’t realise is when you damage/chip powder coat the moisture travels under the coating and rusts the whole lot, also if you ever have to remove powder coat shot blasters hate the stuff, it’s really difficult to remove and you can cause excess damage to the joints etc.
wonderful machine, I loved the tires I could see why Nick liked them, look at the way they were beaded, the man can ride
Admire your presentation and dedication to care, candor and respect for design.
I’m also a Moto Guzzi owner however your bike is a work of art!
Brilliant build. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely bike.
I really enjoyed the logical and comon sense approach to this build.
Great investment for putting a huge grin on your face.
Well done.
Nick Australia
Onya Nick, thanks for your nice comments and for watching :)
Wonderful build Nick. Great attention to detail, resulting in a fabulous looking and sounding bike.
Well done The Classic Motorcycle Channel too. So nice to see an "interview" done so well, just allowing Nick to talk naturally about his passion, without interruption. 10/10.
Hi Dom, what a nice comment, thanks so much for watching and saying that :)
Thankyou very much for your kind comments, much appreciated. Iam glad you like the content, to be honest, there's loads more detail I left out, but happy you like it, thankyou 😉
Beautiful build, very well explained
Love it - super job Nick 👍
Thanks Eric, we'll pass that onto Nick! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
Thanks Eric, very kind comments, thankyou 😉
Great viewing. Wonderful machine and credit to the builder/presenter. Loved it 👍👍
Thanks for watching Speir Mor! Glad you enjoyed the videos!
That’s a great bike. I think we are about the same age so the Guzzi Le Mans and Laverda Jota and Mirage were the grail Italian bikes when we were young. The round barrel Guzzi engine has a presence, beauty and sound that is unique, nice job mate.
Cheers 👍
Nice Cafe racer project with special tech work, and my tyres are Bridgestone Batlax
Hey man!! This ist a really beautiful looking Guzzi! I ride a Le Mans 2 since 37 years and I was never a friend of too extreme customized Guzzis. But after looking to your piece of sugar, i'm beginning to change my mind.......!!🤔
Greetings from Germany!
Hi, thanks, Iam a fan of Std guzzis too, my first guzzi was a red mk1 le man's in 1983. But because they are so expensive now, I couldn't afford to buy one like my old bike I loved. So I built this as a kind of replacement for my old mk1. Thanks for the lovely comments 😉
Wow. Gorgeous! Exudes craftsmanship. Well done sir!
I'm in love, great informative video
Hi Nick, Loved watching your video. The Guzzi is a beautiful thing and it was interesting to hear your views on finishes and parts amalgamation. I’m currently rebuilding my 1978 Ducati SD900 Darmah. I’ve had the bike more than 40 years and this is its 4th major rebuild. I do everything myself, except the valve shimming. Early on I made my own wiring loom from scratch and it’s been joyful, very reliable. This will be my last rebuild because at almost 70 years of age, I don’t ride as much as I used to. Also I have a 2013 Harley Davison Heritage Softail Classic 103. I’ve had bikes all my life and I’ve been thinking long and hard about finishes, so your comments were quite helpful. I live in Norther Victoria, Australia, so we have great weather and some long rides available.. Thank you for sharing your story Nick, I’ve always adored Guzzi’s but never quite managed to have one. Might need to work on that one. Cheers, Col.
Hey, cheers Colin, I used to have a black and gold darmah in the 80s, great bike 😊👍
@@caferacer850 That’s great Nick, yes they were a wonderful bike. In the 80’s I used to knock off work in Warragul Victoria and ride my Darmah to Bathurst NSW for the weekend racing on Mt Panorama. I remember it was a hell of a ride and I couldn’t do it now. I loved the induction noise when you backed off the throttle at 5,000 rpm. Bliss ! Are you still a rider Nick ?
What a fantastic video, I couldn't look away and wanted more.
Very well explained , great picture and sound quality.
Absolutely amazing bike and fills me with motivation.
10/10
Thanks for the kind comments Shane, good luck with your build 😉
My knee jerk reaction at first was that I hope you didn't destroy a perfectly good 850 Le Mans for this project.
After watching the video I will say that you sir have built perhaps the most beautiful and likely best engineered "cafe" Moto Guzzi front to back in existence!
Your very kind to say that, thankyou 😊
I can see the passion on both, the motorcycle and the video, beautiful machine very well presented!!👍🏻✊🏻
Thank you for your kind words Carlos!
The Classic Motorcycle Channel , very well deserved!!
I have had 4 guzzis..1979 SP1000-1980 V50 ll-2004 V11 sport-2007 RED Norge GT 1200, which I currently own ...I have 40 years behind bars on guzzis
One little thing:: GUZZI pronounced the way you would say PUT-SEA,, like you would say pizza. It’s like saying two separate words.When there are 2 “Zs”,There is a chop in the middle of the word just like in the word pizza..It’s not pisa as in the leaning Tower of Pisa, it is peat-zzaah! like saying two separate words..GOUT. ZEE...
now that I have condescendingly overstated my point.
I love your bike..Do you have any issues with the rear tire gripping the leading edge of your license plate as your suspension bottoms out?
you mentioned the large gap between the rear tire and the frame on newer bikes because of the single shock, I used to road race motorcycles ,eight years, TZ 250, RDs,ect..One of my fellow competitors got into a tank slapper on his TZ 250, His leg somehow got pulled in by the rear tire into that gap below the seat, and broke his leg in eight places. Miraculously, he coasted to a stop in that contorted predicament without falling. To this day, those gaps still make me nervous.
I put a proximately 160,000 to180,000 miles combined on my 4 Guzzis over the last 4 decades...they all had a common fault, that oil pressure sensor that screws in to the block between the cylinders. I’ve had to replace them on every one of my guzzis.. my 1979SP 1000, the lifters were all heavily pitted where they meet the camshaft, I was changing my oil pretty much every 1000 - 1500 miles with 20/50 Castrol..That machine did not idle much either. I didn’t use it as a commuter, that was my Saturday/Sunday / long distance long weekend go out and get lost machine..100 miles was a short ride, 250 miles was about average, I did do a 740 mile day once.. that’s the day I learned the hard way how critical it is to drink a lot of water on a long day...so I would change the oil sometimes every two weeks/1000 - 1500 miles, so I was surprised to see the hard-facing wearing off of the lifters at 35k miles...
I have had many motorcycles since 1968, dirt, Street, touring,road racing, trials, trail bikes, dual sports. The most uncomfortable motorcycle in the history of the universe is the GUZZI V11 sport..I tried everything to civilize that machine enough to be able to ride it at least 100 miles. I drilled the upper triple clamp and mounted perches for Honda CB 400 F bars, I installed Buell Ulysses foot pegs which are 1 1/2 inches lower, they slip right on with no mods,I bought a Corbin seat which put my balls to sleep within five minutes due to the hump structure built into that seat right behind the gas tank , I tried foam grips.... That machine had me limping after just a half an hour. It seriously injured my knees. I never had trouble with my knees in my life, until I rode a V11 sport.., after two years, I finally realized that it was not a grand Turismo machine or a touring machine..I gave up, sold it, and bought my Norge which is one of the most comfortable motorcycles I ever owned next to my Goldwing.. my knees recovered...
I know any Japanese 600 sport bike would have my V 11 sport and my Norge for lunch. But I don’t care. I’ve had jap sport bikes, they have personality, they work perfectly..they are entertaining, ..But -they are detached,impersonal.... they have no soul. guzzi’s are a living thing...Not only are they some of the most beautiful things...they are alive....
One tip I pass on to fellow moto junkies that I learned when I was a Honda mechanic. A bulletin came straight from Honda to all service departments..about using dry gaskets during engine assembly. Honda said to get a can of silver / aluminum paint. I use rustoleum aluminum paint, I have been using the same quart can since 1973.Do not stir the Paint. Use a screwdriver to dig the thick paste from the bottom of the can of paint.. apply that thick paint to any dry gasket such as a base gasket, head gasket, valve cover gasket, side case gasket ect.. any gasket that is supposed to be oil tight. ....work that paste by hand into the gasket both sides, and install the gasket still wet on the engine. Not only should it never leak, but when you need to take the engine apart, it will come right apart..I have been using that silver aluminum paint on my valve cover gaskets and any other gasket that is not specialized / different..I have been doing this since 1979 starting with my SP 1000. I have never had to buy another valve cover gasket since..They don’t stick to either surface when you take things back apart, which is the major cause of gaskets ripping. no more scraping off the old baked on gaskets , or having some of the tailings from the scraping ending up inside the engine...
Die Guzzis gehören zu den schönsten Motorrädern.
Such a COOL Guzzi! Very good video as well.
Very good video on the Guzzi. The level of detail was really good regarding the modifications. Thanks Nick for letting us see your bike and explain them. Well done.
Thanks Todd, much appreciated 👍
A lot of thought, experience, and hard work went into this gorgeous motorcycle.
Right on Jeffrey, thanks for your nice words, Nick has quite an eye for a good build eh!
Thanks jef, yes it took a bit of thought! I took what I had learned from previous builds and it helps with the next build because you know what works and how to overcome problems more easily. What you dont see is that nearly every moving part in the engine, is new. And that it what I was trying to achieve, to restore and modify the bike to make a reliable, rideable bike.
It really is great fun to ride 😉
I like the black wheels too...what a cutie..
What a pleasure to see this video. A nice chap, easy to listen to and good at continuity of speech. After my life on Velo's I had a Lemans Mk II also, I had to sell it eventually to get on the family wagon. I used to wring its neck at times, which is one of the reasons I decided to make major changes and sell it, I'm 74 now, seeing and hearing this tasty Guzzi has been a pleasure.
Thanks for your nice comments Victor :)
Thanks Victor, Iam happy it brought back some nice memories for you, its a great sound hey 😉
@@caferacer850 Acknowledged Nick, I’m a painter Nick, I painted Alan Cathcart aboard Dr. John Wittner’s racing 999cc Guzzi when he was creating a report on it for ‘Motor Cycle International’ twenty odd years ago. I had to wait a few weeks for the Japanese to return the transparency to the UK before I could start on the painting.
I was really pleased with the result, even though I say so myself.
@@victorwilliamson9761 hey, I would like to see a copy of that painting 😉 any chance you have any copies?
@@caferacer850 Well, I didn’t take steps to have it high grade photographed (I do these days with anything that I create of a large format). And although I have a photo of my own of it I’m not sure if I have a spare one.
But the actual original oil on canvas resides in the home of one of my long standing friends in Lincoln City, where I live. It may be a bit of a search task to find the negative or slide that I first took. Never mind because my friend will easily allow me to take a photo of it anyway if need be. And being as my phone is an iPhone the picture image should probably be better than my camera was all those years ago. Also it will be simple to send it direct to you.
Quite apart from that, it may well be that I have an image of it somewhere on an old computer hard drive, it just means plugging the docking station in and searching through the hard drives. So one way or another I’m sure that I can pass an image of it to you.
In the meantime I want to send a picture of something else I painted. Through my paintings it came to pass that I had to spend time at the Haslam’s place of residence, I painted several pictures of Ronny and one of Leon as a schoolboy racer.
But the image I want to send you is a little unique in respect of that I faked the name of the bike on the tank. However I cannot find any method of sending it on my phone keyboard on this site. Are you on ‘Facebook’? I can send it by messenger on there or maybe even by the simple mobile phone ‘text’ system, in which case I’d need to know your mobile phone number.
Beautiful guzzi. Always had a thing for these bikes.
Steve O put it very well indeed here below! Many thanks for making and sharing this vid!
Thanks guys, much appreciated 😉
Love the bike! Awesome build!
great job on the bike and really good video. congrats
Great and beautiful job, big Nick.
Very nice! And nice clear explanations of the work involved, too.
Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m making multiple comments as I’ve gone through your vid. I’m at the end. I absolutely love this bike and everything about the way it was made and put together.
Hi Stu, thanks for the nice comments, really appreciate it, thankyou 😉
Love your bike - very well done.
That is a lovely bike you have there Nick.
Thanks David, much appreciated, 😉
Excellent film, CMC, beautifully put together; Nick's delivery and info was superb and a mouth-watering bike that he's built there - no wonder it puts a smile on his face.
Fairly soon after I got my '82 Guzzi SP/LM2 about 26 years ago - a friend handed me a Raceco catalogue, saying, "Treat this with care, it's 24 carat porn for Guzzis!"
Still LOVE my old Guzzi - something very special about them.
Cracking job, Nick - and CMC - thanks, a really good half hour - it flew by
Hey, thanks for your really nice comments. We're a small channel and they mean a lot to us, so glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the nice comments, yes it does put a smile on my face everytime I ride it.. 😊
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely beautiful job you should be very proud
Great work and great Guzzi
Very nice vid with a really good based comment - so take my compliment from Cologne, Germany...GREAT !!!
Stunning!
What a beauty. Took me back to the early 90's in Western Australia when I built up a LM1 (really a 2) with a race prepped engine by the legendary Mario at Stolarski's (of Magni Australia fame). I rode the crap out of it for 5 great years but unfortunately had to sell it to head overseas and I never went back.
What a brilliant bike. Love it
Beautiful bike and brilliant job you’ve done👍😊
Bravo! Well done, and explained beautifully. I'm starting on a second Guzzi from a pile of bits and I definitely took some inspiration from this! See you at the CAFE ol Chap!
Nice one Kyle, good luck with the project!
Fabulous bike. Wonderfully soothing video. I do love a Guzzi.
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for letting us know!
Totally awesome CAFE RACER
Thats a beautiful machine. Love your work to make it 'yours'.
Great explanations coupled with good advice; not to mention a gorgeous machine. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it The East Man! Thanks for saying :)
*** for this beauty Moto Guzzi project !
Amazing looking bike.Well done.
Beautiful bike Nick ,love it, well done
Thankyou 😉
What a beautiful machine.
Excellent work, beautiful machine very well done
Hey Richard, thanks for the feedback, we'll pass it onto Nick!
Thanks for sharing your bike build. Wow, what a beautiful bike. Must turn some heads when you pull up to the petrol pump or the coffee shop.
Hi Cathoop85, thanks for the kind comments, yes it does turn some heads, but its more fun to ride !
what a stunning machine, love it...
Wow, looks a beast
Nice work man! A credit to your finely honed skills and taste.
Thanks for your kind words. Yes, Nick is a master cafe racer builder and has a very keen eye for looks and feels right on on a build.
Fantastic looking bike Nick. Great job mate.
Cheers John, much appreciated comments 😉
Masterpiece!!!!!! Questa Guzzi è bellissima
It looks absolutely stunning. No question about it. I'm very fond of spoke wheels instead of mags but then again this is personal taste. I'd probably had fitted a set of Kineo wheels.
Yea I would fit a set of kineo wheels too if I had a spare £2000 😅
@@caferacer850 I know....they are a lot of money. They cost me $3,000, I fitted them on my Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Are they worth the money? yes, considering a nice set of wheels will cost a bit under that plus the benefit of true tubeless tires. However, it all boils down to money or lack of. Trust me I wrestled with the decision to buy them for a long time and had to wait for them to be made for more than 5 months.
Well Done and Happy New Year from Long Island, New York, USA!
Thanks and happy new year from the UK! 😉