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...I should add to my post above that the front u-joint nipple is only accessible on the longer frame V11s, starting in '01 or '02? I think Docc knows... Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Can't find where my first post is on this 5+ years ago, but here's an update to greasing the front u-joint. This time I used a 90° fitting on my grease gun, which made it slightly easier. I did have to grind a tad off the front of the fitting to allow it to seat down on the zerk. I found it helpful to practice on the rear u-joint and see the slight angle of the nipple on the u-joint. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Another beautifully overdone Guzzi custom cafe racer to raise the ire of Pete R. Incredible build quality and custom machining - including the wheels!

Have done 2/3 the way through WV which was fabulous. Will definitely have to check out Moto Grappa!

I just retired, so should actually be able to make it next year for the first time!

I'm in South Jersey near Philly.

I am in no way related to this seller - just bird-dogging what looks like a good deal for a nice V11 for our group: https://www.facebook.com/share/16n7TPqtUE/

I believe this is what you're looking for. Just have to figure out which is left or right, and will send to you, just let me know your address.

I think I saved mine from when i converted to Knight lowered pegs. Just have to find them. Their yours for $1 million dollars (cue Dr. Evil). Or possibly free + shipping...

...sounds like someone loves his V11. 🙌

So, based on the comments so far, it seems like the range is likely closer to $6k, not likely more. I did, in my haste, forget that the Ballabio did not have the Ohlins (black forks, doh!). But, not likely going to find many more 500 mile V11s out there.

Perhaps if not interested, we could still give an educated idea of what the bike is worth? My opinion based on what i've seen the past couple years is this is a $6k - $7k (max) bike, due to the low mileage and assuming in excellent running condition. But everyone else please chime in.

Sorry, just one more for good measure 😅. In the right hands, they do make beautiful cafe racers.

I have no problem with nicely painted plastics like our V11 tanks which is even difficult to tell apart from painted fiberglass. I should have been more specific - I'm referring to the cheap unpainted abs plastic panels and covers that came with the Aprilia, which have all the beauty and charm of a truck's mud flap.

I generally agree audiomick - for sure taking care of any mechanicals comes before aesthetics. However, seems that every decade that goes by, new bikes have more and more cheap plastic covers and body parts, that look like crap on an otherwise great bike. I understand the reason is to keep the msrp down. Case in point - last year I bought the first brand new bike in my life, an Aprilia Tuono V4 1100. I got a great deal on a leftover 2023 model. I can't begin to tell you how incredible the bike is in every category (the sound alone!), and an absolute ball to ride. And I generally like the styling, as far as modern bikes go. But it has SO much plastic, which cheapens the look of this fine Italian moto. So I am, little by little, upgrading those plastic bits, purely for aesthetic reasons. And its entirely worth it (for me), as the mechanicals are all new and in need of nothing.