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Key information
  • Year1987
  • PlateD reg
  • Engine CC844 cc
  • Mileage161 miles
  • TransmissionManual
  • Fuel
  • ColourWhite
  • Owners7

More information on this Used Moto Guzzi 850 T5

Discover what Moore Speed Racing has to say about this Used Moto Guzzi 850 T5, currently listed on Bikes in Stock and available to buy now from their motorcycle dealership in Poole.

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Moto Guzzi
  • Model: 850 T5
  • Bike Type: Classic
  • Dealer: Moore Speed Racing
  • Location: Poole, Dorset
  • Ad Ref: #316914-DWBIS26
Here we have for sale this stunning custom 1987 Moto Guzzi 850 T5 restomod by Side Rock Cycles!

Having recently owned a Moto Guzzi V85TT adventure bike in the same colour scheme and needing a second bike to exhibit at the 2025 London Bike Shed Show, Side Rock Cycles decided to build this special on-off, mimicking the V85 colour scheme using a Guzzi 850 T5 donor bike. The result was this "V85 T5".

Here are the full build details...

CHASSIS:
- Rear of frame looped to create a higher mounting point and more clearance for the new alloy mudguard.
- Main frame blasted and powder coated in Ferrari Red.
- Lower frame rails and swinging arm blasted and powder coated in satin black.
- New taper roller headstock and swinging arm bearings.
- New shaft support bearing.
- Le Mans tank modified to fit.
- New alloy triangular side panels and brackets fabricated.
- Under seat electronics tray fabricated which houses the Motogadget M Unit and Sasche ignition module.
- New alloy seat base fabricated and finished in black leather (made to be comfortable and be pillion-friendly).
- Top yoke modified to take the new LSL Fat bars.
- New headlamp mounting bracket fabricated.
- New alloy mudguards front and rear.
- Wheels painted black with polished alloy detailing and Tricolor flag.
- New Avon Roadrider tyres.
- New bearings.

SUSPENSION:
- Forks stripped, cleaned, new gaiters, seals, oil and painted black.
- New YSS fully adjustable piggy back rear shocks with springs powder coated Ferrari Red.

BRAKES:
- New EBC stainless floating discs front and rear.
- New EBC pads.
- New black Venhill brake lines with stainless fittings.
- Linked brakes delete.
- New Brembo master cylinders front and rear.

MOTOR:
- Cleaned, stripped and inspected.
- Cylinder heads refreshed with new valves, guides and re cut seats.
- New piston rings.
- New timing chain and tensioner.
- Points and distributer delete.
- RAM single plate clutch with lightened and balanced flywheel, new pushrod.
- Custom alternator cover.
- Braided stainless oil lines.
- Cases finished in satin black, rocker covers in crinkle black.
- Fresh filter and oil.

TRANSMISSION:
- Stripped and inspected.
- New bearings, seals and re-shimmed.
- Finished in satin black.
- Fresh oil.
- Shaft U.J. inspected.
- Support bearing replaced.
- Diff inspected.
- New stainless level/filler bolts.
- Fresh oil.

ELECTRICS:
- New Sachse digital, programmable alternator mounted electronic ignition.
- New Dyna Coils and leads.
- New plugs and plug caps.
- Motogadget M Unit
- Motone push button switches
- LED headlamp
- LED tail light
- Motogadget M Blaze Pin LED indicators
- Ricks Regulator/Rectifier compatible with Lithium Ion batteries.
- New Antigravity Lithium Ion battery.
- New Acewell white faced speedo.

CARBURATION:
- Refreshed Dellorto carbs, re-jetted.
- Airbox deleted.
- New alloy velocity stacks.
- New cables.

EXHAUST:
- Full stainless OS Pipes system (lovely deep note).

PAINTWORK:
- Custom by Wicked Coatings in Poole.

The bike has covered 161 miles since its build (shakedown / test mileage).
The current MOT runs until 18/06/2027.
40 Years old next year so eligible for historic status.

Also included with the bike are its original owner's manual, workshop manual, and some receipts for parts / servicing.

As you can see from the photos, this motorcycle is in excellent condition.
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- Part-exchanges welcome.
- Nationwide delivery available with our highly-rated, professional and fully-insured motorcycle couriers.

About us:
Moore Speed Racing is a family-run business, established in 2003.
We have built our reputation on service and pride ourselves on going above and beyond to help our customers.
Come on down to our showroom in Poole and check out our large range of motorcycles, parts, accessories, and clothing.
We are happy to assist with all areas of your bike, from the smallest nut and bolt to a full custom build.

White, 844 cc, Manual, 1987 D Reg, 161 miles, MOT until Friday 18th June 2027, £11,495.00.

Is this the Moto Guzzi 850 T5 for you?

Don't miss out - it may sell fast. Get in touch with Moore Speed Racing in Poole to get this Moto Guzzi 850 T5 today!