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Here in the US Moto Guzzi eventually offered a kit to change the 16" wheel to an 18".

16" wheels hold the road wonderfully. They are awfully quick though and if you are used to a large front tire and jump on a Guzzi with a 16", you WILL get surprised.

I bought an '87 SP new with the 16" wheel and ...

Thanks for the suggestions. However, I LOVE the 16" wheels on the Le Mans (and my SP II as well), and the ducktail as well.

I had an email exchange with Bob and this is what he wrote me.

Yes we have stripped and re plated many mufflers.

There are a few tricks that can make this difficult.
The exhaust gas has a corrosive effect on the interior of the pipe and
sometimes the removal of the plating exposes severe pitting ...

Thanks for the encouragement, Nick! I think I've found another RT frame, but will over time fix mine.

The Mick Walker book is still in print? Nice, I'll pick it up. I guess that book describes the head mods I need?

Denis

Terrific! Thanks, Steve, I will check out their website and give them a call. Fortunately, the area around the part numbers and the name Conti aren't the problem areas.

When I get it done, I will post a report.

Denis

Does anyone have any idea how many 450 R/Ts Ducati built in '71 and '72? Did they come with lights for the street or were they all offroad only?

Denis

I'm looking for the same. If you find anyone, please repost! Maybe someone will give us a bulk discount!

Denis

Can anyone recommend a good shop for rechroming a Conti? My left one is okay, but the right one needs to be rechromed.

Thanks!

Denis

Nice! Is the cradle frame on this bike for rigidity?

Can you send me a pic, please?
Thanks!

This thing is really faster than it should be. It sounds like a stock car.

Hello all,
I've been browsing around Bevel Heaven for a long time but had no reason to join until now. Last year a friend called me up and said he needed room for the old Kawasaki 2 stroke he'd bought and if I wanted it, I could come get the 450 RT pile he had.

I was over like a shot and picked up ...