[Looking at a 2000 V11 Sport]

One can either call Piaggio on the East coast or go to any MG dealer and they can run the VIN. You can also call Moto International and they can run the VIN, they did for me. The transmission recall is still in effect. It is called "flexible hose" which can be confusing.

Yeah that is a good idea. I sent the owner this site http://static.piaggio.com/recall/form-motoguzzi_en.htmlasking him to look up any pending recalls for his VIN. We'll see what he says.

 

 

Compared to your BMW, I think you find it "livelier" and the motor much more engaging.

 

You should expect some fettling - mostly simple things involving the charging system and relays, and especially suspension set-up. Fun stuff!

 

When you ride it, it should shift positively up and down through all the gears without "false neutrals." I understand Moto Guzzi North America can verify the recall completions. In fact, isn't there a website to logon and verify those actions?

Livelier is something I am hoping for. Both my BMW and Triumph are capable, (relatively) smooth, gentlemanly machines. But sometimes you want something meaner.

 

I'm not averse to some wrenching, in fact I enjoy it. As long as the wrenching to riding ratio is not *too* high. 

[Looking at a 2000 V11 Sport]

Thanks for the replies.

 

 

Relatively few were affected by the rod recall. And the gearbox recall was issued in 2003, so most V11 were still with their first owner and were seen to.

 

Does it run? Have you ridden it?

It does run, and seems to run well, but obviously I am not intimately familiar with any trouble signs/sounds on this bike.

 

I haven't ridden it yet unfortunately. I've test ridden a newer CARC Guzzi and liked it compared to my BMW, but I understand those and the V11s are different machines.

[Looking at a 2000 V11 Sport]

Hey all. New user here, though perhaps some of you might recognize me from AdvRider.

 

Anyway, I have never owned a Guzzi, but I would very much like one to replace my R1100R--a good bike but one I am just tired of.

 

I'm looking at a silver 2000 V11 Sport near me. It has had two prior owners, and has only 8200 miles. The body work seems to be in excellent condition save for a couple scratches. I've asked the owner about the con rod bolts and gearbox shift sleeve recalls, but he doesn't know if they were attended to. The asking price is $4200.

 

 

I am very tempted by the bike but I am worried about the recall and general lack of miles. In 16 years a bike should have more than 8200 miles, it is barely broken in. Would you all be wary of this? Is there any way to verify if the recall work had been done? The recall bulletins are pretty serious.