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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.

With the hundreds of thousands of Guzzis and BMW air-head twins manufactured in the past 5+ decades, I really don't think you need to lose any sleep over the 0.5% that are customized. Really. I'd suggest the people to direct your anger towards is the far bigger group of morons who, over the decades, have let their bikes sit and rot for years without basic maintenance, and are now beyond reasonable repair. If it weren't for these types, 90% of your original air-heads would still be on the road.

Pete, as far as the Kaffemaschine bikes go, I invite you to check out their website and see that they are anything but "built from a catalogue". https://www.kaffee-maschine.net/philosophie_en They design and machine countless custom parts, frequently one-offs for a particular projects, including engine parts. If you know of a higher quality custom motorcycle shop (other than perhaps Walt Siegel), I'd love to know about it!

...i don't know, I tend to come across some nice Guzzi customs with some frequency. And everything that comes out of Kaffemaschine's shop in Germany is fabulous.

Bore & stroke of 95x66, that's getting close to Ducati over-square ratio territory.

"bellagio" appears within the blue link script, that was my only clue. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

This is quite the project with an impressive long list of work. At $51k, it's also the most expensive Guzzi I've ever seen. Displacement is listed at 1105cc, which made me wonder if it started out as a V11, and he bored the cylinders to bump it up from the stock 1064cc. Then I realized Bellagio is mentioned in the link (I'm not familiar with that model). https://shop.bikeexif.com/products/2020-moto-guzzi-bellagio-by-dreamermotorcycle?omhide=true

Had mine for years. The only problem is you can't lower the shifter and brake pedal low enough to match the lower height. The offset toe pedal available for the brake pedal does help thought

The profile of the V11 Le Mans is truly beautiful. Seems perfectly proportioned, and such lovely lines.

Sure - here is the description:

Saw this and felt it was too good to keep to myself. It's in Lancaster, PA. Despite the comedy attempts in the description, it appears to be legitimate, but i don't know for sure. I do not know the seller, and am not associated with this listing in any way: https://www.facebook.com/share/15Qc7164g4/

Got her back yesterday - definitely feels more compliant and supple with the Belray 5w High Performance fork oil. Adjusted the compression and rebound a just half-turn stiffer to compensate for the new oil, and seems very good for now. Kept the stock Marzocchi springs, and still seems fine for my 190lbs. I set up the sag and pre-load 5 years ago when i got the bike and have not changed it. Thanks for all the help and input everyone. Incidentally, had a great time talking with Roland at The Spare Parts Co in Philly about everything Guzzi. They've been open since '81, and knew Dr. John Wittner well.

Lol - I was hoping you'd take the hint and supply your weight and save me the awkward task of asking 😅. Thanks for all the info, docc!

Out of curiosity, did you go with firmer or softer springs?

When you refer to "fork specialist (Ohlins) would you per chance be speaking of Markbilt near NJMP? If so, he is the GOAT, and top Ohlins service center in the northeast. He prepped all my track bike suspensions, and upgraded the valves / cartridges on most. The improvement was always very significant. If you're planning to keep your bike for a while, its worth going to an Ohlins service center, and yes, they typically work on non-Ohlins suspension. Only issue may be that they are very busy this time of year prepping race bikes for the season.