Guest SPOFF Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hi all, I’ve got a deposit on a 2000 V11 Silver at a decent price. It has 8,700 miles and the tranny recall has been done. I’ve been lurking for about a year so I’m aware of the charming quirks of that model year and V11s in general. This is going to be a 3rd bike and I’ve done my own wrenching for 35 years, so I’m probably a good candidate for Guzzi ownership. And I've ridden 2 V11s and a LeMans so I have a pretty good feel for the bike. Question for this great group: I’m going to get a 15-20 test ride, unfortunately in an semi-urban environment. What should I be looking for (other than seeing if the tach and speedo work). For example, should I be looking for flat spots at certain rpms? Starting and stopping and listening for clunks in the final drive or tranny? Suspension foibles? Any other suggestions before I buy a bike that I hope will end up in the permanent collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big J Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Just see if you like it. It may have flat spots, a clunky box, vibrate, need the suspension set up. Dont worry about it, they're fairly easy to sort/fix. Just enjoy yourself, if you find your grinning to yourself as you go, its for you. If you dont gell, try another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 All the quarks aside I love my V11, I think I made a great choice and have no regrets its a great bike loads more character than any other for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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