fotoguzzi Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I know most if not all the positives of a V11 but what are the con's of a 2004 Moto Guzzi Ballabio? I like the bars over clip ons to start, not too jazzed about the fairing way out front but could live with it. this one no where near as pretty as the 2002 red Lemans I had but I could live with it. one negative I've heard of is the ITI(?)gauges.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 fotoguzzi back in the V11 fold? This is a beautiful thing! Sure, the cable drive and the ITI are no more reliable than the earlier angle drives and the Veglia. And if you can live with the frame mounted headlamp and instruments, they are probably more "stable" at speed along with the handlebars. Some find the 5.5" rear rim better suited for a 170 than the 180, but that's easy to change. so . . . is it red or grey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I don't think it would be too hard to fit brackets for a bar-mounted light and flyscreen - a member is parting out a greenie right now, so you might be able to get the whole assembly including the sturdier metal headlight bucket. You'd have the front crossover exhaust pipe as a potential failure, but you can fit headers from earlier bikes without the crossovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 this one looks like the header crossover was eliminated? is that an Ohlins shock? what mufflers are on it? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/mcd/d/2004-moto-guzzi-ballabio-v11/6339035798.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 I better get over to St Paul and look it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Wow, that looks like a great deal for a low-mile, well-equipped bike. Ohlins shock, Mistral Carbon exhaust, older headers (no crossover), bar-end mirrors, wide footpegs, different horn. Downside appears to be: missing the pillion seat cover. Go have a look - but don't let them take your DR650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Well, oval CF canisters, but what are they? Actually Mistral? M4? They don't look like the cf-wrapped stock LaFranconi. Tiny pod air filters, so the stock airbox is gone along with the sidecovers. All of these things can be made right. But, pull the seat and assess: Power Commander? Relays? Stray wiring added? Price is right, so all can be made good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Are they FBF pipes minus badges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostarika Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Are they FBF pipes minus badges? Seems like they are. Looks like some one took care of it. Great deal!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brubache Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Look at picture 8. I dont think I have ever seen anyone put the breather up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreytrevor Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Look at picture 8. I dont think I have ever seen anyone put the breather up there! When I see something like that it makes me wonder what other silly things might have been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Look at picture 8. I dont think I have ever seen anyone put the breather up there! When I see something like that it makes me wonder what other silly things might have been done. I think that round chrome thing might be a horn, not a breather vent. Fotoguzzi can inspect it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoguzzi Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Looked a little ratty in person. and like it was ridden hard.. I don't believe/trust the mileage either, the motor slightly dirty with oil. they should have tried to clean it up. I won't judge if the breather works that way but it sure looks funky. had bar risers that were slightly tweaked, maybe a tip over. rim painted and it's flaking off..duct tape around the headlight ring.. salesman says he's friends with the owner who was not the original owner. so at least 2 owners..again skeptical of the mileage. He doesn't have the airbox or any other pieces. It did have a roper plate ! glad I looked but not for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreytrevor Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Look at picture 8. I dont think I have ever seen anyone put the breather up there! When I see something like that it makes me wonder what other silly things might have been done. I think that round chrome thing might be a horn, not a breather vent. Fotoguzzi can inspect it for us. What I was looking at is right behind the handlebars/clamps. It looks like one of the K&N type breather filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Did you hear it running ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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