1974 Benelli Tornado 650S- restored trophy winner- guzzi ducati laverda

Up for auction is this beautiful Benelli Tornado 650S. The frame has been powdercoated. the bearings in the wheels. steering tube and swingarm have all been replaced. The cables are all new as is the wiring harness. Take a look at all of the chrome work and polishing. Anything that was chromed originally has been re-chromed and polished to perfection. Those are new exhaust pipes and mufflers. The Ceriani shocks were restored. new seat cover. new chain and sprockets. Note the polished aluminum turn signal housings - no plastic there! The side covers. tail light. head light were repainted. but the tank has the original paint since it was deemed good enough to be left alone. As was the engine and transmission. These motors are very durable. Over the years I have ridden Joel Samick's 650S on two Retro Tours (highly recommended!). I enjoyed it so much that I bought this one. His has triple the mileage of this one and it is still running as strong as ever.  It starts right up with a mighty roar and takes off smoothly. shifting well through all five gears. The engine has a short stroke and revs very quickly. If you are accustomed to a British 650. this will surprise you - in a good way!The front brake is a gorgeous double-sided affair that looks fantastic even if it doesn't work as well as a modern disc. If you attended the 2013 Barber Vintage Festival you may have seen this bike in the Motorcycle Classics show. It was awarded the Best European trophy. I have ridden it sparingly since then. Everything works as it should including the clutch which was just replaced. While replacing the clutch I fixed an oil leak from the engine side cover. I bought the clutch kit and gaskets from benelliparts. de which has always had the parts I have needed for my Benellis. Their prices are very reasonable too. These bikes have always been rare and one in this condition is rarer still. Buyer is responsible for all shipping fees. Payment by cash in person or cleared check before bike is released.

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