Pandamonium Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm thinking of changing the V11, fancy something a bit more modern, the alternative is to go all out and cafe racer it. My V11 is the sport, 2001 in black with silver engine and red frame, about 17000miles, Its standard except for some optinal guzzi carbon fiber extras (front mudgaurd, dash mount and starter motor cover)and a small Givi screen. Its in good condition for its age, few marks on the tank and tail (black polish and you cant see them), paint on the frame under the seat is flaking and the angle drive for the speedo from the gearbox is starting to go as the needle does tend to vibrate, tyres have lots of life in them. Thinking about £3250. Whats peoples thoughts? Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luhbo Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 ...Whats peoples thoughts? ... Heck, it's in Scotland, and it's winter. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamonium Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Yeah i know its the wrong time of year to sell. Should have mentioned I havent taken it out in the cold/ice/grit, been in the house for about a month now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Big demand for used V11s so be brave in your asking price! But then again if you dont need the cash dont rush into it or you may regret it! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamonium Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks for the reply Guy. The only one I can find for sale is in moto corsa for 3999 but is a year or two younger and less miles. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino Rondelli Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Its still almost summer like here in Scotland!! Had a great weekend in the sun, still very little salt on the road. Don't sell it, you'll regret it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamonium Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 It was a great day today, car was reading 13c outside temp which was good. I may well regret it but the problem is im only 25 and the power head is starting to grow, never done the sports bike thing yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnR Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 rbt1548 is in scotland and on the look out for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevini Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 If you sell it, you'll probably regret it and they're getting more rare so it seems. Better to buy a second bike and supplement the V11 with something more sporty. For road use, though, I doubt you'll find a sporty bike THAT much quicker from A to B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Leeds Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I may well regret it but the problem is im only 25 and the power head is starting to grow, never done the sports bike thing yet At 25 you've got to go through a feast of other bikes before you settle down with one (or 2 or) Try everything you can but you can always return if you really want to Have a ball mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I had a 1000S for 5 years in my twenties and sold it after riding a Ducati. Should have kept it but I had a similar lust for speed. Yes I regret it now but I enjoyed the Ducati for another five years then went back to Guzzi again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamonium Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Cheers for the replies chaps. @HaydnR yeah he knows about it but is holding off for a 1000s i think @Trevini, I would love a second bike to keep the guzzi but the funds arent there unfortunately, heck if something goes on the guzzi the funds arent there to sort it haha @John, thanks mate, Ive only had 2 bikes in the past, a moto morini 350 dart for about a month and moto morini 9 1/2 for nearly 2 yrs. Kept telling myself I dont have aneed for speed and sports bikes arent for me but now I want to know, had a go on my dads K1200r when he had it and enjoyed the in-line four and now he has a Buell 1125cr along side the 1000s, its an animal too. @Guy, yeah hindsight is a wonderful thing, sometimes I wish I hadnt sold the 9 1/2, went from a 3/4 yr old bike to a 10/11 yr old bike Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraeV11 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm thinking of changing the V11, fancy something a bit more modern, the alternative is to go all out and cafe racer it. My V11 is the sport, 2001 in black with silver engine and red frame, about 17000miles, Its standard except for some optinal guzzi carbon fiber extras (front mudgaurd, dash mount and starter motor cover)and a small Givi screen. Its in good condition for its age, few marks on the tank and tail (black polish and you cant see them), paint on the frame under the seat is flaking and the angle drive for the speedo from the gearbox is starting to go as the needle does tend to vibrate, tyres have lots of life in them. Thinking about £3250. Whats peoples thoughts? Cheers Mark Keep the V11 and sell me the 1000s. That's what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamonium Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 The 1000s belongs to my dad mate unfortunately and its in very good condition, more of an ornament haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.) Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'm thinking of changing the V11, fancy something a bit more modern, the alternative is to go all out and cafe racer it. My V11 is the sport, 2001 in black with silver engine and red frame, about 17000miles, Its standard except for some optinal guzzi carbon fiber extras (front mudgaurd, dash mount and starter motor cover)and a small Givi screen. Its in good condition for its age, few marks on the tank and tail (black polish and you cant see them), paint on the frame under the seat is flaking and the angle drive for the speedo from the gearbox is starting to go as the needle does tend to vibrate, tyres have lots of life in them. Thinking about £3250. Whats peoples thoughts? Cheers Mark Keep the V11 and sell me the 1000s. That's what I would do. Yes, keep the V11 and sell the 1000S.... to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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