Big scooter or bike needed for my wife.

[Ducaki]

My mate has a T3 850 rides it every day without using lead substitute or any related work.
An ethonal stabiliser might be a better option if its only being used occasionally.

[awkwardbydesign]

I've been trying to find out if this model has hardened valve seats, and even if it doesn't, whether it needs a lead substitute or not. I'll buy some anyway, but why would I need an ethanol stabiliser? Is it because it would evaporate if the bike isn't used regularly? And would that be a bad thing anyway?
I rode it into town today, and do you know what? Everyone loves an old Guzzi! I was waved to or nodded at by Harley riders, sports bike riders, Chelsea tractor drivers, pedestrians and a pizza delivery scooter rider!

[TLS-Moose]

How old are we talking here? Most bikes built since the late 70's/early 80's will be designed to run on unleaded. I had an early 80's Le Man's II, and can't recall worrying about finding leaded fuel? (Nor did I for my late 70's bevel drive Dukes ..... )

[awkwardbydesign]

Registered March '94. California was unleaded from the '80s, but Italy? And Moto Guzzi couldn't make two bikes the same two days in a row. But this is my fourth Guzzi, so they must have done something right! And my wife agrees, she loves them.

[Ducaki]

The ethonal bonds to water moisture and forms a corrosive gel that sinks to the bottom of the tank. I keep my tank full and with carbs turn the fuel off and let them run dry. Seems to work for me!

[billinom8s]

Any Bike that the Missus likes and therefore allows you more bike time is a good bike.

Mine liked my Duke when we went to see it because it's single seat meaning she wouldn't have to come out on the back anymore.

[awkwardbydesign]

But this is the Guzzi I really wanted. Up on the Hoe this evening.

[Jug]

What the hell is happening there!

Rim mounted front disk, frame doubling as an airbox.. what else?

[TLS-Moose]

But this is the Guzzi I really wanted. Up on the Hoe this evening

The bike Guzzi should have made themselves - a road legal version of the MGS01. I didnt realise any Ghezzi-Brian's were brought into the UK! Looks a little clumsy in comparison to the MGS though......