Jump to content

V11 for sale online/ Craigslist and all others


chamberlin

Recommended Posts

It seems that virtually all for sale have mods. Nothing new there. Q: How do you explain a 15+ year old unmodified Guzzi? Garage candy? Collector? Unknowing, uncaring owner? Impulse buy that subsequently sat unused? Probably all of the above and more. 

As to pricing, I paid the asking price of $4,950 for my '04 Ballabio, due to very low mileage, condition, mods and accessories included. For that price, one option I had in a new bike was a 300 Ninja. AYKM? 

Buying a Guzzi is akin to a marriage. Some guys love the old lump, warts and all, through thick and thin (docc? :D), while others bail and look for something younger and faster. What I do know is that a Guzzi is the 'road less traveled', and that has always been my path.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

23 hours ago, footgoose said:

Exhaust, tail rack, and head guards are all that I can see non original. Rare model, low miles and 2 - 3 k below market. Granted, I have not seen her up close 

I think I see a Roper line:

https://photohosting.azureedge.net/vmp/Dealers/71033/135817207/Photo/ZGUKTC029M111161-17.jpg

Would be interesting if closer, but then I guess one temperamental Italian hottie is enough for me to handle.  ;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 11/28/2019 at 12:55 PM, footgoose said:

Exhaust, tail rack, and head guards are all that I can see non original. Rare model, low miles and 2 - 3 k below market. Granted, I have not seen her up close 

Notice how she is flawless, except for a few flaws? :rolleyes: To my eyes (recently restored), not much to dislike. The suspension alone is worth half the asking price and $4150 is clearly negotiable.

6 hours ago, LowRyter said:

Anyone know what headlight is on that Cafe Sport?

Looks like a cheapo eBay ABS plastic integrated signal/running light unit. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-7-Motorcycle-Headlight-Amber-LED-Turn-Signal-Indicators-Bracket-US/174028145959?hash=item2884e2c527:g:EFcAAOSwlvtdeboZ

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I love singles, too. The first "real" motorcycle I ever rode was a friend's Harley Sprint. It probably kindled my life long love of Italian machinery..

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Brother's high school friend had a Benelli 250. For a project, bro had fabbed up a copy of the Ducati "Corse" open megaphone in high school shop class. It really woke that Benelli (and our neighbors) up! Ah, but my brother's other friend went crazy and bought a 1965 Ducati Diana MK III. Now, with 5 speeds and 10K on tap, that was some ride for a goofy kid in the 60s. The most difficult mechanical project I ever helped with was getting all of those bevel gear timing marks lined up. They call those the 'ice cream cone' singles, but the cam drive was more like a Rubik's cube. 

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Quote

1965 Ducati Diana MK III.

I lusted for one that was in a "dealer's" at the time. Had a megaphone exhaust with it from the factory. Fortunately, I couldn't afford it..:rasta:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:

Forget pull the front wheel, it would pull the girls. 

Ciao 

Oh, so that's where "Lucky" came from, eh? :rolleyes:

  • Haha 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...