svmagoo

May I ask why you would want to run the engine with the headlight off ??

Just the answers I was hoping for. I certainly will buy this bike if I can sell my SV. Pete I'll be in the market for one of your Roper Sloppers too. Also, does anyone know if the custom crossover pipes that are on another thread hereabouts are still available ? They sound like a good investment. Last thing, if anyone knows someone in Oz looking for a great low-mileage SV650 with K&N filter, stainless exhaust and custom stainless ventura-type rack please ask them to check out my bike or email me at svmagoo hotmail com Thanks again to all for your advice - hope to on a V11 soon

Hi all, new forum member here. I do not yet own a Guzzi but have wanted one for many years. I find myself in the happy position of being able to purchase an '04 Ballabio with factory soft panniers and Staintune pipes at a great price from a friend who has decided that he doesn't love it and wants to return to a Harley (strange but true). It only has 8000 km (5000 miles) on it and has been thoroughly looked after. My dilemna is this - having spent many hours perusing this site and many others I'm a bit concerned with the number of technical problems associated with the V11s. I'm no mechanic myself and will have to have most servicing except oil & filter changes, and plug changes done by the local Guzzi shop (Newell's) I'm very interested to hear whether most of the issues with this model have been sorted by the '04 build date or if they are quite a reliable bike ?? I currently ride an absolutely reliable, thoroughly enjoyable but slightly bland SV650 Suzuki with a few custom alterations. I've test ridden a Breva 1100, a Griso, and have spent time on a Cali special and I know I just love the marque but would like all of your opinions on the reliability of the '04 V11. Thank you all in advance for your advice. Some of you may have seen this post on the MG-Griso site a month ago as I was having problems posting here until Jaap fixed my access.