V9 GANNET Racer / Gannet Design - Fuhrer Moto
"Moto Guzzi V9 GANNET Racer
Displacement: 853 cc Model: V9 - 2016.
Custom conversion of a Moto Guzzi V9 into a pure Cafe Racer.
A
reduced bike with classic design elements on a modern V9 base, the Moto
Guzzi was transformed into a timeless and purist racer.
Although
the bike is from 2016, we went "back to the roots" and provided it with
artificial respiration with the help of two Keihin carburetors. These
will give the bike the necessary boost for the sprint races and give the
conversion a flair of nostalgia.
Finest
artisan work with hand made tail section out of aluminum and partially
adapted frame construction gives this conversion a pure racer look.
To
top up the racing configuration, the bike is seasoned with the finest
herbs from racing components such as CNC Racing footpegs, Jetprime
racing buttons and IMA triple clamp, as well as various custom-made
elements.
The paint is a rare mixture of "scrubbed", high gloss shine, and strong blue - Rhapsody in Blue.
The custom build was made in collaboration with racing mechanic Stefan Fuhrer and his team Fuhrer Moto.
Stefan
Fuhrer is former racing mechanic of Dominique Aegerter (now Moto2) and
Tom Lüthi (now MotoGP), with the latter he became the world champion in
2005 in 125cc class. Now Stefan is the "brother in crime" for the Gannet
custom builds.
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Detailed Text:
This V9 Gannet Moto Guzzi is a pure racer with tight stance and proportions.
It
is a radical transformation from a relaxed cruiser configuration of the
Moto Guzzi V9 "Roamer" donor bike, which got designed into a pure
racer, reduced to the essentials with some retro elements and spiced up
with the finest herbs of racing parts.
The Team:
The bike is designed and built by Ulfert Janssen - Gannet Design and Stefan Fuhrer - Fuhrer Moto.
Gannet
Design's partner is Stefan Fuhrer (Fuhrer Moto), former racing mechanic
of Dominique Aegerter (now Moto2) and Tom Lüthi (now MotoGP), with the
latter he became the world champion in 2005 in 125cc class. Now Stefan
is the "brother in crime" for the Gannet custom builds. His racing
know-how, precise engineering skills and his team of artisans are the
perfect partner for the Gannet shenanigans.
Ulfert´s design studio and Stefan´s workshop are just 100m apart, so it is a perfect set up for smooth and quick interaction.
By
putting heads together and great teamwork between Ulfert and Stefan
made this build a precise translation of the initial design concept.
Design:
The
project started with some loose sketches by Ulfert to find the good way
for morphing the Roamer proportions into a forward leaning racer look.
Ulfert:
"First I worked on the stance and changed the frame angle from slanted
backward into a forward leaning angle. I cleaned up the architecture and
made a major diet of all the unnecessary parts.
I
designed a new strong retro racing tail section and new exhaust system
as a signature which sweeps along the bike like a swoosh.
Once the overall direction was settled, I made detailed design renderings which we used as the base for the building process.
I
first modeled the racer’s new tail section out of hard foam to find the
good proportions and it was then used as a template for the metal
work."
Building Process and Parts:
The
entire tail section is out of aluminum and it is shaped and hammered
purely by hand very precisely by artisan Bruno Bertschy.
A
new rear sub-frame supports the seat and cowl in the elevated position
for a more racing height seat configuration and fitted with a thin brown
kilted seat which matches the Biltwell grips on the handle bar.
Stefan: "Our goal was to integrate the technical requirements and engineering goals without affecting the design concept.
The
fabrications of all hardware parts are sometimes complex, but always
tangible, such as the frame construction, adjustment of the footrest
system and preparation of various special parts.
The
conversion of fuel injection back to the carburetor was a challenge,
where in addition to the adjustment of the transmitter wheel, also the
electronics, ignition and especially the sensor had to be worked on and
fitted."
The
fine paint work, by Walter Oberli, is a rare mixture of "scrubbed" and
high gloss shine with a thick layer of clear coat, which blurs the
perception and gives the rugged and scruffy design a very smooth
appearance.
The
tail section and details are painted in a soft gradation of blue and
the cylinder heads were also given the same touch of blue in combination
with an aluminum protection bracket - Rhapsody in Blue.
The
lower part of the main frame was newly made, cleaned up and adapted
with the new racer ergonomics position of the footrest by CNC Racing
(Pramac MotoGP racing supplier). The gear shifter got modified and
adapted to fit the Moto Guzzi gearing setup.
The front fender got shortened and equipped with a new anchoring to fit the Öhlins forks.
A new racing triple clamp by IMA with a custom made steering stem to fit the V9.
For
the clip-on's we got sponsored by ABM Fahrzeugtechnik who equipped us
with their multi clip and some fine Synto Evo brake/clutch levers in
silver/blue/black to fit the color scheme of the bike.
The all black racing control buttons from Jetprime give a menacing detail and a reference to the fast forward theme.
For
the lighting system we got sponsored by Highsider and the speed gauges
are by Daytona (Paaschburg&Wunderlich) which were fitted into a
custom made bracket.
Electrical
components are by motogadget, such as m-lock for keyless starting, bar
end blinkers, m-blaze and m-unit for the control box.
The
18" front spoke wheel is specially made by Kineo to fit the new fork
distance of 210mm. The rear is also a 18" Kineo spoke wheel which got
special aluminum cover plates.
The wheel is supported by two Öhlins Blackline rear shocks.
Although
the bike is from 2016, we went "back to the roots" and provided it with
artificial respiration help by two Keihin carburetors. These will give
the bike the necessary boost for the sprint races and give the
conversion a flair of nostalgia.
The
transmitter wheel was adapted with the according different gearing. The
flanges were specially made as well as the racing inspired air intake
tubes.
The
pronounced round sweep of the exhaust pipe design gives a strong visual
impact and enhances the fast forward dynamic of the bike even at a
stand still. The twin pipes were bent and welded and smoothly blend into
two Leo Vince GP Pro trumpets, which make already clear from a distance
that there is a two cylinder approaching.
Stefan:
"What I like best about this custom build is the coherence of the whole
bike, where from the front wheel to the rear wheel the smooth
transition from one component to the next passes through.
It
was important for me and Ulfert that we solve and adapt the individual
components in such a way that they give a coherent overall picture."
Ulfert:
"What's special about this conversion is that it's a reduced and
minimalist design at first glance, but at a second glance you can see
many custom parts and special details. These remain discreetly in the
background to give a pure and strong first impression. However, if you
dive into the bike, you can discover the sophistication in detail.
Special thanks as well to Bruno Bertschy (metal work) and Walter Oberli (paint) for their contribution and fine work."
This bike will be at The Reunion in Monza, Wheels&Waves and Glemseck 101 among others."
Photo credit: Arnaud Mouriamé and Gannet/Fuhrer
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