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Moto Guzzi Twins Restoration: All Moto Guzzi V-Twins, 1965-2000 (Motorcycle restoration)

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This book is well done and has useful informantion but covers too many models to be helpful on specific models. It provides a good overview and outline procedure. I bought it to aid in the restoration of a 1973 850 Eldorado but there is little specific data on the early models. Most information seems to be on the T style Guzzis '74 to '85. Good book if you have or like Moto Guzzis but get a shop manual if you plan on doing an serious work. I have also ordered Guzziology which I've heard is excellent.

...unfortunately, I own a small block Lario & there wasn't heaps in this volume for me.
I was rather concerned at the antiquated system described for painting Guzzis. The days of using a brush & enamel are (hopefully) gone. There are suitable colour codes available for the older bikes & any good car painter should be able to match your paint. Also, the method of applying transfers as outlined, scared...me! In fact, it's easy & the newer paints don't hurt them at all.
As the paint job is (arguably) the most important part of a restoration, I think more effort could hve gone into this aspect.

I must admit, colour wiring diagrams would have been useful & worth a few extra sheckels to obtain.
Hard to get it perfect, but still some useful detail between the covers.