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On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:31:09 PM UTC-7, John H. wrote:
On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:18:44 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: ....then this site would be very appropriate for information: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi.html Greg has put together a lot of information. If Guzzi could put together something like this, you'd think they could make a boat. http://images.hemmings.com/wp-conten...o_resized1.jpg * While not the first Moto Guzzi three-wheeler we’ve seen here, the Mulo Meccanico differs from the Ercole in that it offered three-wheel-drive and the ability to quickly add tracks to the rear wheels for difficult terrain. Looks like three "wheel" drive in that photo. Do you think the front wheel is powered, too? There are small AT mini bikes that are two-wheel drive. I don't think so. Moto Guzzi also made a similar vehicle that had wheels on the rear instead of the tracks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwjJuvFOtp4 I'm sure it was an option, but there was an enclosed cab model too! http://www.bellinaclassicmotors.com/...ole-500cc.html |
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Tim wrote:
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:31:09 PM UTC-7, John H. wrote: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:18:44 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: ....then this site would be very appropriate for information: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi.html Greg has put together a lot of information. If Guzzi could put together something like this, you'd think they could make a boat. http://images.hemmings.com/wp-conten...o_resized1.jpg * While not the first Moto Guzzi three-wheeler weÂ’ve seen here, the Mulo Meccanico differs from the Ercole in that it offered three-wheel-drive and the ability to quickly add tracks to the rear wheels for difficult terrain. Looks like three "wheel" drive in that photo. Do you think the front wheel is powered, too? There are small AT mini bikes that are two-wheel drive. I don't think so. Moto Guzzi also made a similar vehicle that had wheels on the rear instead of the tracks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwjJuvFOtp4 I'm sure it was an option, but there was an enclosed cab model too! http://www.bellinaclassicmotors.com/...ole-500cc.html You see lots and lots of those in rural, areas of Italy. Their delivery van. |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:50:28 -0500, Califbill wrote:
Tim wrote: On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:31:09 PM UTC-7, John H. wrote: On Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:18:44 -0400, Earl wrote: Poquito Loco wrote: ....then this site would be very appropriate for information: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi.html Greg has put together a lot of information. If Guzzi could put together something like this, you'd think they could make a boat. http://images.hemmings.com/wp-conten...o_resized1.jpg * While not the first Moto Guzzi three-wheeler we?ve seen here, the Mulo Meccanico differs from the Ercole in that it offered three-wheel-drive and the ability to quickly add tracks to the rear wheels for difficult terrain. Looks like three "wheel" drive in that photo. Do you think the front wheel is powered, too? There are small AT mini bikes that are two-wheel drive. I don't think so. Moto Guzzi also made a similar vehicle that had wheels on the rear instead of the tracks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwjJuvFOtp4 I'm sure it was an option, but there was an enclosed cab model too! http://www.bellinaclassicmotors.com/...ole-500cc.html You see lots and lots of those in rural, areas of Italy. Their delivery van. When I visited the Guzzi factory in Mandello there was one being used to ferry parts around to the different factory buildings. Older'n hell, but it still ran well. |
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On Thursday, March 27, 2014 3:10:36 PM UTC-7, John H. wrote:
When I visited the Guzzi factory in Mandello there was one being used to ferry parts around to the different factory buildings. Older'n hell, but it still ran well. it should run well. they'd catch grief if (1)it broke and (2) they couldn't fix it. |
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On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:56:09 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:
On Thursday, March 27, 2014 3:10:36 PM UTC-7, John H. wrote: When I visited the Guzzi factory in Mandello there was one being used to ferry parts around to the different factory buildings. Older'n hell, but it still ran well. it should run well. they'd catch grief if (1)it broke and (2) they couldn't fix it. LOL! No ****! Speaking of running well...mine is running great right now. Got the valves all adjusted, new plug wires, reset the mixture on the carbs, replaced the brake fluid, and put in a new battery (http://tinyurl.com/nagdzvd). Milly, the Goose, just loves the ****ty weather we've been having. Gets me out to the garage. |
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