I've always wanted one of these, (I am a confirmed and
unrepentant right side shift guy) and finally got one. I've had
the motorcycle about two years and found it had a few problems,
mostly smoking from the front cylinder and I didn't feel like
carrying around extra spark plugs as a guaranteed necessity,
although it's always good to have them as a back up.
The bike now has a very professional "stock" burgundy and black
paint job, new metal tank badges and new perfect reproduction
side cover badges. The striping is all done by hand and is an
off white toward ivory, per original. All the dimensions for
paint locations are as per noted expert, bevel barbarian and
well known belt buckle maker.
This is a 3rd production series 1974 model titled as
a 1975. 23,197 miles. All the top end work was done by Hanson
Racing Technology in Chico California.
Engine:
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All new matching guides (they were all different before)
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Proper valve job, all ports and manifolds matched (they
weren't even close)
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New liners (the standard bore pistons were fine)
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New stainless oil filter (much finer mesh with internal
magnet) and magnetic dipstick
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Rockers shimmed without springs (quieter)
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Rockers properly centered on valves, slightly off center
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All top end bevel shimming exactly correct
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Cylinders trimmed so the squish band is the same on both
cylinders
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Custom off set keys for the cams 8 and 10 degrees
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Intake stubs were welded where cracked. The rear is now
slightly rotated so the adjustment screw is not behind a
frame member
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This is an unusually quiet motor
Carburetors:
Chassis:
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New Works Performance springs and Race Tech Gold Valve
emulators in the front forks. These modifications transform
the forks!
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Recovered seat (Phil from Road and Race in Australia's
cover)
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New rebuilt dash from Bevel Rubber. Everything is new
including the dash lights. Note: it has the correct 5 light
dash for this model which includes a neutral light; however
no round case motor has a neutral switch. 860 parts can
correct this if you like
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Borrani alloy rims, steel Raedelli rims were considered
stock
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New engine sprocket, rear wheel sprocket and Regina chain
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New rear wheel bearings
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Koni 13" # 7610-1418 rear shocks. 13" shocks are considered
to improve handling and the rebuildable Konis are better
than the stock Marzocchis
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New tachometer cable
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New gasket lining for side covers, new side cover grommets
Electrical:
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New 916 Corsa alternator (180 watts) and a new two wire
voltage regulator
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New Sachse ignition with new Dyna coils
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New Battery
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Cibie H4 Concave Lens head light
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No turn signals, and the wiring for the left switches is not
run through the new handlebars. The left side CEV switch is
present. The right side has a replacement dual cable
throttle and no switches. The turn signal wiring is present
in the headlight shell along with the relays.
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Uprated blade type fuse block
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New Voxbell horn (Loud!)
Exhaust:
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Good Conti mufflers with no rash. There are a couple of
small dents.
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Exhaust headers just replated by Walker's Custom Chrome in
Shasta Lake. The Ferrari restoration guys around here all
use Walker. Contis are not considered stock on this model
and are quite desirable.
It's been suggested I reroute the clutch cable, which will be
done, even though it functions fine as is.
While the bike does not have certain original pieces making it
more suitable for a museum/investment vehicle, the very sensible
upgrades to the electrics and the suspension make it an
excellent rider. The
deviations from stock are subtle, yet serious upgrades.
More pictures available on request. Reluctant sale. Any
questions, please ask If you want to know more about the level
that I approach details, please look at this article I wrote in
1998:
http://www.vintagenet.us/phantom/wsc.html
The motorcycle has a clear California title and is currently
non-op. That may change soon. You can probably find a less
expensive GT but it won't be as good as this one. The above
upgrades to the suspension and electrical system are significant
improvements, not to mention the gorgeous paint. A great deal of
detailed and meticulous assembly went in to the top end. This is
a very good motorcycle.
Bike is located in the San
Francisco area of California.
Asking $24K
SOLD SOLD SOLD
Shipping available through Bevel Heaven
anywhere in the lower 48 states for ~ $653
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