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Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 30 2011, 09:45 PM

Hello Homies,

I am looking to acquire another project (gasp). A basket case 75 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 in Bethesda, MD. I can handle getting the $$ to the guy, but I was wondering if one of my friends out that way could pick up and maybe store until I can get out there in about 2-3 weeks?

So many of you in that area are friends of mine, it is easier to ask you here (as I forget who lives where).

Thanks in advance!

Your humble master,

Dr. Evil

Posted by: type47 May 1 2011, 02:57 AM

Yea, I/we got ya covered...

Posted by: Dr Evil May 1 2011, 05:45 AM

Stay tuned.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi May 1 2011, 08:14 AM

Glad to help anyway I can. Bethesda is ...... I don't know .... 5 min from my house . Jim let's see what we can do or anyone else that wants to chime in. I believe I have space in the garage.

Posted by: type47 May 1 2011, 10:32 AM

I'm sure Rod "the mad X-biker" would help ... Bethesda is right across the "crik" but Spraggi is closer.

Posted by: zymurgist May 1 2011, 01:00 PM

I can help load, but i don't have indoor storage at the moment.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 1 2011, 05:36 PM

It's on! Who can get there first? Spraggi, maybe I can have you pay him for me tomorrow. I don't want some one else swooping in.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2011, 11:52 AM

OK, here is the scoop: He is near Bethesda, I can get a better location when I get someone available on Thurs night for pay and pickup. I will forward that person the $$ for the bike, they will pay for and pick up the bike, and then I will come out and get it when I get back to town after the PNW event. (sounds almost like a Nigerian scam ).

So, who is available on Thurs night????

Posted by: zymurgist May 2 2011, 12:28 PM

I'm available to help load the bike Thursday, but I do not own a pickup truck to move it, and I have no indoor storage for it.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2011, 12:32 PM

I am not worried about indoor storage, just safe storage. If you are close enough and available, I can kick down $$ for a Home Depot truck rental or something similar.

Posted by: type47 May 2 2011, 12:44 PM

Cinco de Mayo? OK if it's way after rush hour, like 9pm. Is it dismantled? Will it fit in a Vanagon? PM root to see if he can help, he also has a pick'em up truck and storage space at his company although Kyle might put the engine in his ride.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2011, 05:22 PM

This is what needs to be picked up:


Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: budk May 2 2011, 05:54 PM

How the hell do you find these? I'd kill for that bike!

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2011, 06:38 PM

Luck. The guy was just about to list it for sale on Craigslist and his mechanic saw me asking about one on a moto Guzzi forum and connected us He even told me of the low ball price that it was offered to him for so I knew what to offer

Posted by: type47 May 2 2011, 07:57 PM

OK, it should fit in a Caravan with the seats removed. I am available (actually, I am available during the day too)

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2011, 08:02 PM

I can forward the phone # to you if you wish to try and organize this.

I will, of course, owe you

Posted by: Dr Evil May 3 2011, 05:37 PM

MO in the mail, scheduled pickup on Thurs night! Now, to figure out when/how to get it here.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 3 2011, 07:17 PM

I can bring ot on my way to Hershey next year.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi May 3 2011, 07:28 PM

I was off for a couple of days. Looks like you got it worked out. I'm still available if needed.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 3 2011, 08:45 PM

Thanks, Homie

Posted by: Dr Evil May 5 2011, 07:55 PM

I just received confirmation that the bike is in Spraggi's garage. I asked if he would post pics here.

Its gonna be a long week in PNW, then a long work week, then a long return trip to get it if I can get it in 2 weeks

Posted by: MikeSpraggi May 5 2011, 08:08 PM

The Dr.'s new toy ........

Posted by: type47 May 5 2011, 08:20 PM

You should have seen the restored bike the previous owner has! Moto Guzzi also, immaculate.... and Mike, you were supposed to say "What bike?"

Posted by: MikeSpraggi May 5 2011, 08:25 PM

Oh yea, what bike ...?

Posted by: Dr Evil May 5 2011, 08:30 PM

Thanks fellas! I particularly like the pic of the rats nest

That is a PERFECT resto candidate. I cant wait to start throwing $$ at it like a drunken John in a strip club (oooo yeeeaaaaah).

Posted by: Dr Evil May 5 2011, 08:31 PM

There was a box of brake parts and other stuff, too, right?

Posted by: scotty b May 5 2011, 08:31 PM

oh my

Posted by: type47 May 5 2011, 08:37 PM

Spoken like a man with experience. Boxes under the seat and tank.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi May 5 2011, 08:39 PM

What boxes? What seat, what tank?