Goosed Again Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Saw this on Ebay, here in L.A. and since I'm down in L.A. on a job wanted to look at it, the guy is out of town through the weekend though. Price attractive, low miles, what should I be looking for or concerned about? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-Gold-and-Dark-Grey-Carbon-Fiber-Trim-/290841524885?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item43b7817a95#ht_500wt_1182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 The bike looks excellent. The guy on the bike looks like a serious rider, not some poseur. I would say "go for it" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosed Again Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Gonna try to look this weekend. He states that he's only put 100 miles on it, might be true, might not. Duck in the background makes me think he has a preference on what he takes out for a daily rip. This is L.A. and it's all about image. Besides the usual tires, leaks, plugs, etc. what should I look for on THIS bike in particular. PS: Decided against the purple naked, didn't want to be owner 4 in such a short period. But it isn't totally out of the picture yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Isn't that a 2002 color? Could be a "transition model " aka leftover, which would raise concerns for bubbly driveline paint and fragile pawl spring. If the engine paint is smooth and tight, then it made the '03 cut. From his description, looks like you could be owner #4 on this one, too! Interesting windshiel spoiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosed Again Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Isn't that a 2002 color? Could be a "transition model " aka leftover, which would raise concerns for bubbly driveline paint and fragile pawl spring. If the engine paint is smooth and tight, then it made the '03 cut. From his description, looks like you could be owner #4 on this one, too! Interesting windshiel spoiler. Anybody know of or where I can get the cut off numbers of year made? Yea, if it's an '02 I may want to stay away, no offense to owners of earlier models, I just don't want to deal with some of the headaches you've gone through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well..............it will look like an 02 but will be registered as an 03... you will find these bikes are hard to nail down as a specific yr. model , #s produced , etc. If it feels good , buy it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto fugazzi Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 There's another one for sale on ebay, but it's in San Fancisco. Sellers name is Guzzitech, so if it's Todd's, then it's sure to be a good one. I'd spend the extra money for the upgrades he did to it. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosed Again Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 There's another one for sale on ebay, but it's in San Fancisco. Sellers name is Guzzitech, so if it's Todd's, then it's sure to be a good one. I'd spend the extra money for the upgrades he did to it.Ken Not seeing that one, got a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Never seen a 2001/2002 champagne colored LM with smooth engine paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCole Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 There's another one for sale on ebay, but it's in San Fancisco. Sellers name is Guzzitech, so if it's Todd's, then it's sure to be a good one. I'd spend the extra money for the upgrades he did to it.Ken Not seeing that one, got a link? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-2002-V11-Lemans-Sport-Tourer-Ducati-Cagiva-Laverda-ST1300-Monster-ADV-/321033082084?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf1014e4&vxp=mtr It's Ed's bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosed Again Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 There's another one for sale on ebay, but it's in San Fancisco. Sellers name is Guzzitech, so if it's Todd's, then it's sure to be a good one. I'd spend the extra money for the upgrades he did to it.Ken Not seeing that one, got a link? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-2002-V11-Lemans-Sport-Tourer-Ducati-Cagiva-Laverda-ST1300-Monster-ADV-/321033082084?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf1014e4&vxp=mtr It's Ed's bike. I see it now, it's listed under "parts" not motorcycles, that's why it was not visible to me. I'll look into it, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 If it's Ed's it will be well sorted,as he's one of the top Guzzi guys in the country.The MG Ti kit is nearly unobtainable now so a big plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 surely it's an 02.. nothing to be afraid of really but why would you list a sale and leave town? pretty sure the real 03's had black face instruments.. I'm glad my 02 has the Veglia stuff, they still work. the engine paint? it's kinda like Italian patina? I don't see it when riding.. never had the shift spring problem but I carry the fix under the seat. that one looks really nice accept for those ugly stock cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCole Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I asked all the questions and it is well sorted. I was going to buy it but decided I wanted a sport and found one with 2,600 miles. This one is a great bike it seemed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefano Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 don't be overly scared of the '02 bikes. i think they get kind of a bad rap. i've had my '02 for about 4 yrs, it's been very reliable & always a blast to ride, & i ride it a lot. only thing has broken is the odometer, speedo & tripometer still work fine. (white faced veglia) and from what i've read, the shift pawl spring failure is kind of an across the board thing with all of our bikes, not specific to '02 bikes, i haven't had the problem, but i intend to put a new one in soon, kind of a preemtive strike. as far as being the 4th owner....i don't think guzzi's are for everyone, and as neat as having a guzzi sounds, a lot of owners end up selling soon, & buying something more mainstream. anyway, i think the guzzi picks you, not the other way around. good luck with your hunt cheers, s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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