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11 minutes ago, Kane said:
Is the V7 you are referring to an earlier 1970’s 5 speed bikes or one of the later 6 speed small block bikes?
It was a brand new 17-19? V7. Didn't even get past 4th gear. The motorcycle wasn't fun or engaging in any way. Might have been built on a Monday or Friday for all I know. It was gutless and hard to shift. Clutch cable? I don't know, but that machine was horrible to ride.
It had 6 miles on it or something around that. Horrible experience. Might have been poor/no dealer prep prior to my demo ride.
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12 minutes ago, Kane said:
The six speeds are pretty good. Occasionally a false neutral, but if one pays attention and even preloads his/her shifts a bit, it’s all good. I go up and down like a yo-yo with mine on the terrible L.A. freeways and she’s solid and true. The five speeds are geared nicely and feel natural and satisfying, but it’s a different timing and cadence. The six speed is like cueing up and striking the stick. The five speed is like waltzing, “one and two and three and…..”. There’s a beat between the gears.
Thank you, Kane. That is an excellent explanation. All I know is that the gearbox on the V7 was easily the worst motorcycle gearbox I have ever used. Want to avoid that as the feel and function of the gearbox is very important to my riding experience.
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23 minutes ago, pete roper said:
All of the Cali 1100's wear the famous 'Flaccid Whale Penis' petrol tank which, in my view, detracts from their appearance.
Can we get this quote on a V11 LeMans.com shirt? 😆
I'd buy one, and I know I'm not alone.
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7 minutes ago, docc said:
Just a follow-on post for the OP @VtwinStorm to clarify the frame references. Your Ducati have "trellis" frames, if I have that right? Moto Guzzi V-twins before the "Spine Frame" had variations of tubular "cradle" frames referred to as "Loop Frames" and "Tonti Frames" until the very sporting Moto Guzzi Daytona was introduced in 1992. The "Tonti" cradle frame remained for the "V11 cruiser" models along with the 5 speed gearbox.
From 1992 through 1998 sporting "SpineFrames" used the 5 speed gearbox. As Lucky Phil stated, when the 1999 V11 Sport was introduced, the first Guzzi 6speeder was born and used throughout the range. Yes, they can be set up very sweetly and suit the aggressive gearing of the V11sport/LeMans models nicely.
For reference, @VtwinStorm, here is the exposed frame of an early (1999-2001) "short"/RedFrame. V11 LeMans/Sport/etc spine frames from 2002-2005 are longer/differ slightly.
Like my Ducati 900SSes, she looks great unclothed.
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2 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
It has to be simple docc cause I don't do complicated anymore:)
Ciao
After reading your OHC 4v 1000cc conversion, I can understand why! What a build! Looks factory, my man.
Thank you all for your answers.
Can't wait to get a V11! They are pure class.
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I've been on several sites and I'm getting conflicting info. Some claim a 5 speed, others a 6 speed.
Was there a transition year/model? I also understand that the 6 speed is the one to have: smoother shifts, more robust, just a better experience overall?
Forgive any errors or assumptions on my part please. My area of expertise is Desmodue Ducatis. I'm learning about Guzzi v twins, and the more I read, hear (YouTube videos with exhaust notes), the more I'm falling in love. I'm so seduced by the V11 Sport and LeMans. I have to get one! I just want to avoid the most problems that I can (speedo/do/tach cables failing, black engine paint flaking, other things).
Thank you all. I'm really learning to understand why Guzzis are so special.
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11 minutes ago, paulnaz said:
This one is over at wild goose chase, no relation disclaimer, Happy Hunting! https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=111794.0
Paul B
Not a member. Signed up, awaiting admin approval. Pics/screenshots in the meantime?
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2 hours ago, Twin AH said:
What model are you looking for exactly?
Ciao
If I have a choice, a V11 LeMans. It already includes a fairing.
My maximum budget is 6k USD for a low mileage minter.
If not, a V11 Sport/Naked/Cafe would be great too. I'd just have to find a color matched Magni fairing to complete the look. Like the V11 below:
Grazie.
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33 minutes ago, docc said:
The OHC 4V Guzzi VTwin. The holy grail of production Guzzi engines...drips with "exotic" since I saw them mounted in the old Guzzi Daytonas...just delicious.
I'm quite jealous.
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On 8/10/2021 at 7:17 PM, docc said:
I'm not sure if this motor is actually black, but shows if your donk is big enough it's gonna draw the eye . . .
(Another absolutely great image of a (very special) "V11": LuckyPhil's V10 Sport)
I'm in love with this Guzzi. Everything is soooo right about it.
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3 hours ago, swooshdave said:
You’re right about the V11 Sport except the gearbox. You’re thinking about the five speed. The six is way different.
Glad to hear that! The V7 had 6 miles on it at the dealership and I was unimpressed.
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38 minutes ago, p6x said:
@Vtwinstorim
Look at this beauty!!! this will go hand to hand with your 900SS!!! and it is for sale.... although, 15k EUR.
It is a showroom bike, 4 km on the odometer...
Why didn't Guzzi build something like this from new? Wow!
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6 hours ago, p6x said:
I would say, a 900SS is quite a challenger to the V11.
I am sold on the Le Mans, it is really an incredible, exceptional dream on wheels. And.... you can go everywhere with it, it will never let you down, at the side of an empty road.
You know what they say about Porsche? this is also valid for a V11. Nothing runs like one...
They also sound like a small block V8 on full chat. Very menacing sound when flying by.
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38 minutes ago, p6x said:
When I got my "Motorbike" frenetic obsession, I was about 12 if I remember. I had to wait until 14 to get a mopped, then 16 to get my motobike's license.
These were the early 70's, and Moto Guzzi was not even on the map as far as my entourage was concerned.
The only bikes to be discussed were either British, German, and of course Japanese.
But I read a novel written by a French journalist, who in 1972 did the Orion Raid onboard a Moto Guzzi. The Orion Raid took you from France to Iran. She went on to ride in Afghanistan.
The book is interesting in that the Moto Guzzi never failed her. She had some falls, and got local "street shops" to fix her bike with makeshift parts.
After that, I always associated Moto Guzzi with "reliable". Not 100% correct, but close enough.
Later, during my professional ventures, I worked in Italy for 10 years, and explored all what Italian motorbikes had to offer. Starting with Ducati.
I met some very passionate Italian people, and Moto Guzzi started to spike a genuine interest.
But it took me a long time to capitalize on my intrigue, since I only purchased the Le Mans last year in 2020.
One of the best acquisition I have ever made in the course of my life...
every time I ride on it, I forget about all what is not pure joy of going somewhere, nowhere in particular. Just the feeling, the particular engine voice.
I don't think I would get that from anything else, but a V11.
I rode one of my 900SS today, and I have no doubt the V11 is awesome, but against an air-cooled Ducati 900SS, the V11 has tough competition. Never rode a V11, so I have no baseline. All I can infer is it is heavier, wider, and probably has instant torque and an agricultural gearbox.
The only Guzzi I have ever gotten to ride was an '18 V7, and I was not at all impressed. Handling, braked, gearbox, the engine, none of it felt good. The engine was torquey but weak. Perhaps it was a bad example.
Unlike that anemic V7, I think a V11 LeMans would just make my day. What a sexy beast of a machine!
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I'm willing to pay my dues by waiting. More than one person I have overheard saying that the V11 is almost too new to be a "classic", but too old to really be "new".
It's kind of in the middle. Some of the last old school Guzzis, apart from the EFI. Not that Guzzis have been known as "bleeding edge" for the past 40-50 years. I think we all love Guzzi for being Guzzi. It's why I have a V11 on my immediate radar.
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2 hours ago, paulnaz said:
You have done well grasshopper. Stick to your plan and it will happen. All the Italian's complement each other
No Laverda? No MV Agusta? 😆
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56 minutes ago, paulnaz said:Remember how much your paying for this opinion
I own it's twin sister, 2000 model. Overall looks to be a very nice example of the rarest and fastest color V11 Sport.
In looking at their other bikes in their ads, I would say they are on the high side of pricing but that just gives them room to negotiate. The ad does say Make Offer. The missing cowl can be had on Ebay, the exhaust not stock but fit the bike well. The other farkles are to personal taste and don't really matter. Any service records? Can you talk to the previous owner? Shipping is a concern, but also the price of doing business from faraway. Good to very good condition, low miles I would say $4800 to $5100 if you sharpen your negotiation tactics. Good Luck!
Paul B
Lowest that I can get from them is 54xx.xx with doc fees. A bit expensive for a leap of faith.
The bike looks great, but adding $700-$1k for shipping... I'm better off waiting for one more local to me.
Yes, I know that I'll be waiting a while. I'd love a green or silver V11 Sport or a champagne V11 LeMans.
These bikes are just so sexy. A big block Guzzi would really compliment my 900SS Ducatis, I think.
My max budget is $6k, and for that, I'd better be talking to the original owner, in his Guzzi altar themed garage with a stack of service history from new.
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2 hours ago, docc said:
Pretty sure we have critiqued this offering before. Yet, I am sure we won't mind doing it again. This way, @VtwinStorm, you can learn about the differences in the models and the year ranges. First, this is an early (1999-2001) RedFrame (short frame) Sport. Not "Café", per se, which could imply a later LongFrame Café Sport with handlebars instead of clip-ons and other differences.
Have a look at the Model Year Breakdown thread in FAQ:
Thank you, Doc!
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Hello, I'm talking to the seller about this V11 Cafe. I know I'm going to need to eat $700-$1k US for shipping to me.
Under 13k miles. What is reasonable for a bike I can't see or ride in person? Kind of up in the air.
Thank you for your feedback and opinions in advance.
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Hello all. I don't yet own a V11, but I'm a longtime Ducati rider. Really wanting to find a clean low mile V11 Sport/Cafe/LeMans.
A pleasure to meet you all.
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Under 15k miles, loved by a mature owner...I live in NH, USA.
Thank you.
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What a machine!
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Red frame, $6k
in 24/7 V11
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I'd buy the hell out of that V11...for $5k.
Where is it if it's still available? I'd prefer a "Greene", but... This is a nice machine.