Steve54296 Posted June 20 Author Posted June 20 20 minutes ago, docc said: Wow, @Steve54296, I saw one of the comments on BaT suggesting you should be commended as the most engaging and patient seller there, ever (I paraphrase, but must agree). Glad to see the bidding progressing and narrowing the commentary to those committed to the purchase. Best of luck with the sale and thanks for keeping us in the loop. No one cares more about the V11 SpineFrame than this community! I appreciate it! After just dipping my toes in the V11 and Guzzi community, I almost regret selling it! Lots of friendly help and support, for a very cool and sweet looking bike! Like I mentioned, I’d have to do so much screwing around with it, just for it to be compatible with my poor back, I might as well just start looking for cruisers, at that point. It’s too bad, because I love the bike! 1
Scud Posted June 20 Posted June 20 40 minutes ago, Steve54296 said: Like I mentioned, I’d have to do so much screwing around with it, just for it to be compatible with my poor back, I might as well just start looking for cruisers, at that point. It’s too bad, because I love the bike! Sounds like you need a Moto Guzzi Griso. Almost as much fun as a V11 sport, but lower, more upright seating, and dare I say, marginally less needy. Or if you really need to sit up perfectly straight take a look at a Moto Guzzi adventure bikes, the V85 or Stelvio. 4 1
activpop Posted June 20 Posted June 20 Only a few hours to go for the Ballabio and the Schwinn. Right now the bike with the chain is outbidding the Guzzi. I read all the comments on the Schwinn. That bike has stirred up some memories for a lot of people our age. I found it an interesting read. I never had one, I had a proper bike with rear baskets because I had a paper route. That bike sure was lusted over by many a youth in the day. It was mentioned by someone in the comments that their Dad paid $40 for his. 1 1
Steve54296 Posted June 20 Author Posted June 20 13 hours ago, Scud said: Sounds like you need a Moto Guzzi Griso. Almost as much fun as a V11 sport, but lower, more upright seating, and dare I say, marginally less needy. Or if you really need to sit up perfectly straight take a look at a Moto Guzzi adventure bikes, the V85 or Stelvio. I will certainly check them out! The only thing that makes me a little hesitant about Guzzi, the brand, is they do tend to be a little needy, from what I gather. Which, that’s the nature of the beast, and the Italian way! Like with cars, sometimes they just require a little more time investment, with the payoff being an unmatched character! Similar to cars, if you just want to start it up and go, get a Corolla. If you want something a helluva lot more fun, with some character, but is going to require a little more attention, get a C8, Porsche, Ferrari, 1969 Boss 302, etc. It is what it is. 2
Steve54296 Posted June 20 Author Posted June 20 1 hour ago, activpop said: The calm before the storm... $5,500! You guys were right in the ballpark of value! I did offer to give the new owner $200 back for new tires, so I guess $5,300, but still happy with the result! 4
audiomick Posted June 20 Posted June 20 5 minutes ago, Steve54296 said: ... the new owner... Anybody we know? 1
activpop Posted June 20 Posted June 20 Congrats on the sale @Steve54296! Looks like BaT did you solid. Your Dad would be proud of having it go to someone that really wanted it. Good for you and your Mom! 2
docc Posted June 20 Posted June 20 45 minutes ago, activpop said: Congrats on the sale @Steve54296! Looks like BaT did you solid. Your Dad would be proud of having it go to someone that really wanted it. Good for you and your Mom! +1 ! Looks like "R Trower" registered with BaT solely to bid on this Sport Ballabio. I hope he finds us!
Steve54296 Posted June 21 Author Posted June 21 40 minutes ago, activpop said: Good chance @Steve54296 can make that happen. Yep, I did refer him to you guys, and texted him the link to the site, telling him how helpful you guys have been! He lives in Des Moines, and I live in MN, so it should work well for him to hop up here, and get it! 3
Steve54296 Posted June 21 Author Posted June 21 2 hours ago, activpop said: Congrats on the sale @Steve54296! Looks like BaT did you solid. Your Dad would be proud of having it go to someone that really wanted it. Good for you and your Mom! I agree! I think $5.5K is very fair, and I’m happy with that! Although, I’m going to give him $200 off the price for new tires, so $5.3K, which is still what I was expecting for value. I’m not sure why the Falcone auction went so poorly, and this one went so well?! I might just eBay the Falcone, so I have more control over the wording of the listing, because, even though I wouldn’t add BS and fluff, BaT really hammers down on the wording, to where they made the Falcone sound like scrap metal. Plus, BaT only gives you one shot at selling a specific item, anyways. 2
Steve54296 Posted June 21 Author Posted June 21 I really appreciate all your guy’s help! Thank you! 3
Scud Posted June 21 Posted June 21 21 hours ago, Steve54296 said: I will certainly check them out! The only thing that makes me a little hesitant about Guzzi, the brand, is they do tend to be a little needy, from what I gather. Which, that’s the nature of the beast, and the Italian way! Like with cars, sometimes they just require a little more time investment, with the payoff being an unmatched character! Similar to cars, if you just want to start it up and go, get a Corolla. If you want something a helluva lot more fun, with some character, but is going to require a little more attention, get a C8, Porsche, Ferrari, 1969 Boss 302, etc. It is what it is. My V11s have required a fair bit of attention, but reliable once sorted. I think I should retract my statement about the Griso being marginally less needy. Both my CARC series Moto Guzzis (the Griso and Stelvio NTX) have been as predictable and reliable as a Honda. I hear the new ones are too. 2
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