Help needed moto Guzzi zigolo 1961 (1 Viewer)

[Khizzie]

Hi I have managed to find my actual very first bike I had when I was 16yrs old .so I obviously bought it but it needs a few bits doing such as new front brake and clutch cables and other odds and sods but I cannot find a source . Is there another bike english or itaian or japanes that has similar or adaptable cables . Rgds and thanks Roy

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Nice one

Pictures?

 

[andyman]

Try someone like carrot cycles. Or search ebay, you can buy all sorts of cables and nipples to make your own.

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[Deleted member 29692]

Could be worth a chat with this guy maybe?

http://www.dimarino.co.uk

 

[SandraL]

Or try google " custom bowden cable"

 

[mustaphapint]

JJ Cables 01926 651470
or
carrotcycles.co.uk 01522 595975
It may help if you have your old cables as patterns

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[DP+JAY]

Have you tried here?

http://www.gutsibits.co.uk/pr/Home/index.php

 

[Khizzie]

Thanks all for your helpful answers . I will peruse the leads tomorrow ..Roy in meantime here is a photo.

 

[Popeye]

I have managed to find my actual very first bike I had when I was 16yrs old

So it was a turn of the last century bike then Roy?

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[Khizzie]

So it was a turn of the last century bike then Roy?

If you remember Paul you sold it to me . Lol.

 

[Popeye]

If you remember Paul you sold it to me . Lol.

You must be mistaken Roy I didn't start selling Motor-cycles till I was in my late teens, Just befor the new Millenium.

 

[Khizzie]

You must be mistaken Roy I didn't start selling Motor-cycles till I was in my late teens, Just befor the new Millenium.

Didn't know that. 1901 was classified as the new millennium Paul. .hey you live and learn some great things on this forum .lol.

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[Enword]

Any good bike mechanic should be able to make them up, see if they use venhill cables they are good quality,
http://www.venhill.co.uk/

 

[FJmike]

Thanks all for your helpful answers . I will peruse the leads tomorrow ..Roy in meantime here is a photo.View attachment 161585

Blimey Roy that model was nearly my first bike. But my Dad wouldn't lend me the dosh to buy it, little did I know that I would get a Francis Barnet field bike for Xmas

 

[Khizzie]

Blimey Roy that model was nearly my first bike. But my Dad wouldn't lend me the dosh to buy it, little did I know that I would get a Francis Barnet field bike for Xmas

Got a 1952 Francis Barnett falcon 58 that I restored in garage waiting for a buyer , advertised in Old Bike Mart .magazine this month .need the room to work on the Cossack Ural sidecar out fit and the little Guzzi .lol

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[Badknee]

I've got an all original VFR 750 sat in my garage gathering dust and can't make up my mind what to do with it.

Sat next to this that I don't know what to do with yet.

 

[gus-lopez]

Got a 1952 Francis Barnett falcon 58 that I restored in garage waiting for a buyer , advertised in Old Bike Mart .magazine this month .need the room to work on the Cossack Ural sidecar out fit and the little Guzzi .lol

With shaft drive to sidecar ? Love them they fascinate me. Surprised how many you come across over here .You will normally always see one at a bike show.

 

[benellioldman1]

Yes Remember the Zigollos advertised by Pride and Clarke in the early 60s. Is yours a 98cc I think they made two engine sizes.Looks like it is all together so won't be needing many parts. All the leads given to you regarding cables etc, are good, or for other things DiMarino of West Chiltington (already Mentioned ) is a expert better still go and visit his shop is a Italian bike owners paradise. Have fun with your little Guzzi

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[Popeye]

Does it look like this Roy?

 

[hilldweller]

I wondered how a bike could be named Gigolo but according to Google Translate Zigolo is "Bunting".

Enjoy your ride

 

[hilldweller]

I've got an all original VFR 750 sat in my garage

Is that the first of the gear driven ones ?

I had the last proper one with carbs.

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[Khizzie]

Does it look like this Roy?

That's a 750 version ,Paul mind is the 650 c.c with 2 into one exhaust .that unit is very smart .like it.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Got a 1952 Francis Barnett falcon 58 that I restored in garage waiting for a buyer

That sounds interesting. Have you got a link?

 

[Khizzie]

Photo for you Nick.

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[Khizzie]

That's a 750 version ,Paul mind is the 650 c.c with 2 into one exhaust .that unit is very smart .like it.

This is how mine looks at moment .lol

 

[Khizzie]

Yes Remember the Zigollos advertised by Pride and Clarke in the early 60s. Is yours a 98cc I think they made two engine sizes.Looks like it is all together so won't be needing many parts. All the leads given to you regarding cables etc, are good, or for other things DiMarino of West Chiltington (already Mentioned ) is a expert better still go and visit his shop is a Italian bike owners paradise. Have fun with your little Guzzi

Mines the 110cc so its the posh one. Lol and thanks for tip .have mailed the shop to get some idea of how they can help me .Roy