badge502 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 on the '04 Ballabio... awesome condition, a little high in the price department ($4700ish) , starts great runs good, BUT, owner says that his neutral light doesn't work most of the time, and there's that false neutral between 3 and 4...Im a little concerned that it could be the start of an issue... What do you guys think? Ive had other Guzzi's and they (along with a bunch of BMW's) have had false neutrals, and it hasn't really concerned me all that much... Maybe Im just getting jittery with a new purchase... Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 False neutrals are caused by pussyfooting around. Shift like a proper Guzzi owner, firm and decisive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landfellow Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would say it depends on the overall condition,mileage and service history. Some of the V11 seem harder to come by lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 on the '04 Ballabio... awesome condition, a little high in the price department ($4700ish) , starts great runs good, BUT, owner says that his neutral light doesn't work most of the time, and there's that false neutral between 3 and 4...Im a little concerned that it could be the start of an issue... What do you guys think? Ive had other Guzzi's and they (along with a bunch of BMW's) have had false neutrals, and it hasn't really concerned me all that much... Maybe Im just getting jittery with a new purchase... Thanks, Jeff Sounds like changing the gearbox oil and fettling the foot shifter is in order (easy). At most, performing LuckyPhil's Shift Improvement and installing the Chuck-made super spring from Scud (not hard, really). If necessary, add a LuckyPhil/Chuck-made shift extender: https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19580 Just kicking the shifter harder? Dear, me . . . Red Suspender territory . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badge502 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Mileage? 14 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Not high mileage. In fact, she will likely respond to some some simple care and maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Has the gearbox oil ever been changed? Or the foot shift lever been seen to? Super-simple/ easy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badge502 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Has the gearbox oil ever been changed? Or the foot shift lever been seen to? Super-simple/ easy stuff. The owner said that he had just changed the oil, both engine and gear box... My guess is he hasn't ridden it much since he did his oil change. He seems to be one of those guys that really knows his way around a bike... Been riding a long time. Im thinking Im going to jump on this... Its just too nice to pass up, and the repairs don't seem to be that bad. Thank you all for your help... Im sure Ill be coming back soon! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Good on ya, Jeff! Probably some simple and easy fettling. Great to see you back around "these parts!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Mileage? 14 K I ask because mine from new was a bit sticky between 1 and 2. Until the mileage got up to around 8k. I also "learned" how she liked to be shifted. Positively, and with the rpm's a bit higher than with my other bikes. (other advantages associated with high rpm shifts) She's around 14k now and very happy. I've done all the stuff Docc has suggested, and use Red Line Shock Proof heavy as lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I wouldn’t say $4700 is too high for a 2004 Ballabio. Go for it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Not kicking it harder just being more positive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 owner says that his neutral light doesn't work most of the time, It's either a corroded/loose connector at the neutral switch.. or the switch itself is flaky. Easy peasey to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Buy it, buy it, buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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