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Hi John, I also bought a ’04 Ballabio from Wagner this year and they have been very good about fixing the minor issues I had. On my bike the odometer and tripmeter didn’t work from day 1 and they replaced the whole unit without any questions. I have an intermittent starting issue which I can’t exactly explain, but I think there may be a corroded connection somewhere under the tank near the front of the frame. Whenever it doesn’t start, I just turn the bars full lock left and presto the bike starts, it’s like magic… Other than a few minor problems this has been a fantastic bike and Wagner seems to be one of the better dealerships that I have encountered. Good Luck and enjoy!!! Cheers, Chris

Hi Lee, I picked up my bike from Wagner on Saturday the 10th. I also noticed that the “new” Ballabio was sold. Fortunately I was able to take it for a quick spin last Tuesday to get the inspection taken care of before winter returned. So far, I love it!!! I miss my 850T, but the Ballabio is going to make a great replacement. I am from Granby (01033), which is right around the corner from Mt Holyoke College. I spend a lot time in the Berkshires for my job and fortunately I can ride the bike, so I am really looking forward to spring!!! Coincidentally, I will be working in Great Barrington quite a bit over the next two months, we should hook up for lunch.

That’s funny, I emailed the sales dept. about that bike last week and they replied (very nicely) that it was sold pending payment. It looks like a great bike and it has heated grips!!! The bike I bought has a new set of Michelin Pilot Roads, I had them on my Triumph 955i Daytona and they weren’t too bad. The Pilot Roads are kind of hard and have a more rounded profile, but I couldn’t break them loose with the Triumph and they wear really well. I just put a set of the Pilot Powers on my Supermoto bike, if they work out as well as I am expecting I will probably buy a set for the Guzzi when it is time for new tires. When the weather gets a little warmer and the roads clear up we should meet somewhere in the middle of the state and head North, or South, or wherever…

Hi Doug, I am also a new Ballabio owner from MA, I am picking my bike up from Wagner Motorsports in Worcester next Saturday. I can’t wait to take it for a ride, I have had an 850T in the garage for a few years, but it spent most of it’s time in the garage for one reason or another instead of on the road. Now I will have something that I can put some miles on. Where did you purchase your Ballabio from? Regards, Chris

Hello all, I have been lurking here for a few weeks while I finalized the sale of my 850T and the purchase of a newer V11. I ended up with a 2004 red Ballabio, now we just need the snow to melt in New England. This forum has been a great source of information and I look forward to seeing some of you on the road!!!