Very nice Centauro for sale in Minneapolis

[Travlr]

Marty at GoMoto in Mpls has a very nice Centauro for sale

.  12K miles and looks very clean.  He is asking $4495 but I suspect winter pricing is less.  (FWIW Marty is a good guy and a straight shooter.  A former Guzzi dealer.)

Mike

[fotoguzzi]

Marty is one of the GOOD guys! he will treat you more than fair..

[PJPR01]

Such a good looking bike!!  The temptation is too strong!

[Chuck in Indiana]

Such a good looking bike!!  The temptation is too strong!

Yeah, that's my favorite color combination. Must.....keep.....w allet.....closed..

[PJPR01]

:)  No kidding!  It's like candy!

I wonder if anyone has ever re-routed the oil cooler from down low to up high like other bikes.  Seems like a particularly vulnerable position for that piece of machinery.

That color combo is killer!

[sdcr]

 

I wonder if anyone has ever re-routed the oil cooler from down low to up high like other bikes.  Seems like a particularly vulnerable position for that piece of machinery.

The oiler cooler set up is very similar to the 97 Sport1100. There is a protective screen to keep stuff out. Never had a problem on 45000 miles on my black sport.

Btw, These Centauro's are very rare. IIRC, only about 180 were imported.

[LowRyter]

Yeah, that's my favorite color combination. Must.....keep.....w allet.....closed..

Probably smart.  I hear they are high maintenance machines.

I'd hate to see you get in over your head with one of those.

 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Probably smart.  I hear they are high maintenance machines.

I'd hate to see you get in over your head with one of those.

 

Yeah, good point. 

[janusz]

Such a good looking bike!!  The temptation is too strong!

Hey Paul, this is gorgeous bike, I really like the paint job. The fact that only 180 were imported (Shaun, how you know all these details ) it makes it very, very special. If I would be allowed to look for another bike I wouldn't hesitate a second.

[PJPR01]

You're right Janusz...it's a beauty!  I was tempted a while back with another Centauro...but with the recently acquired new Scura in the garage, I'll have to let this one go to someone else!  One of the guys here in town with whom we have ridden has this exact bike and it's a beast!  Same color combo...seeing it in person is quite stunning.

Having fun with the Calvin these days I hope?  Hopefully riding season is still in effect!

[Joliet Jim]

Probably smart.  I hear they are high maintenance machines.

I'd hate to see you get in over your head with one of those.

 

Yeah I had to change my oil this year and drain the forks last year.

[fotoguzzi]

I once lusted for one of those.. then Guzzi put a 6 speed in the spine frame.. smooth and silky.. not clunky like the 5 speed..
If I had extra cash I would go look at it.. then get a V11..


about the same price..less miles, less maintenance too..

https://rmn.craigslist.org/mcy/5791179089.html

[janusz]

You're right Janusz...it's a beauty!  I was tempted a while back with another Centauro...but with the recently acquired new Scura in the garage, I'll have to let this one go to someone else!  One of the guys here in town with whom we have ridden has this exact bike and it's a beast!  Same color combo...seeing it in person is quite stunning.

Having fun with the Calvin these days I hope?  Hopefully riding season is still in effect!

Paul, I'm so sorry but I missed your post about the Scura (http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=86545.0), trying to cut down on time I spend on internet reading about MG and put more time into my work :( I have to say you got a great bike and looks like you are very happy, in my books this is most important thing.

The riding season in Ontario is slowly coming to the end. Great day today, but next couple days will rain plus low temperatures. The weekend is going to be dry but only +/- 10 C, hope to do some riding but mostly local / short rides, still a lot of work I need to catch up after being occupied / fascinated with owning CalVin and neglecting my job :( 

[PJPR01]

    Work keeps getting in the way of motorcycling...it's a terrible thing Janusz! 

75F here this weekend, time to take the Scura out for another long run...

Riding the Calvin in the Snow should be fun...may have to put some reflective Orange stripes on it to see it though!  Enjoy!!

[sliphorn]

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That is a beautiful motorcycle and I am very tempted. So.....Please educate me fellas! I've been a long time lurker at this site and admirer of Guzzi's for as long as I can remember. I have never owned a Guzzi, but always wanted one and this is in my price range. Is it worth it?

I live near Rosefarm, so Jim Barron would be my guy for maintenance and such.

Thanks

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[fotoguzzi]

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I live near Rosefarm, so Jim Barron would be my guy for maintenance and such.

Thanks

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in that case you should get it!  I'm willing to go to GoMoto and get you more pics if needed..

[sliphorn]

in that case you should get it!  I'm willing to go to GoMoto and get you more pics if needed..

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Please do, I would really appreciate that. I'll send you a PM with my email. And any thing else you can find out about it would be greatly appreciated.

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[Chuck in Indiana]

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That is a beautiful motorcycle and I am very tempted. So.....Please educate me fellas! I've been a long time lurker at this site and admirer of Guzzi's for as long as I can remember. I have never owned a Guzzi, but always wanted one and this is in my price range. Is it worth it?

I live near Rosefarm, so Jim Barron would be my guy for maintenance and such.

Thanks

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Jim is very good.. and expensive. Be prepared to pay Ducati maintenance costs if you can't do it yourself. It'll need belts to start with. Maybe a look see at the oil pump, depending on how things feel. Since it is this old, I'd say it wouldn't hurt to service the forks. That involves removing and disassembling them.
The Centauro is a very high maintenance bike.. and worth it. That one's a beauty..

[sliphorn]

Jim is very good.. and expensive. Be prepared to pay Ducati maintenance costs if you can't do it yourself. It'll need belts to start with. Maybe a look see at the oil pump, depending on how things feel. Since it is this old, I'd say it wouldn't hurt to service the forks. That involves removing and disassembling them.
The Centauro is a very high maintenance bike.. and worth it. That one's a beauty..

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Thanks

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[sliphorn]

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Ok, not being a Guzzi guy, what makes the Centauro more maintenance intensive than, say, the V11 listed above? 8V vs 4V? What else?

Thanks.

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[fotoguzzi]

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Ok, not being a Guzzi guy, what makes the Centauro more maintenance intensive than, say, the V11 listed above? 8V vs 4V? What else?

Thanks.

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timing belts (2) instead of chain.

[LowRyter]

Yeah, good point. 

<shrug>

[Travlr]

Marty's shop rates are very reasonable.  You might have him check the belts and replace if necessary before delivery.  But he may have already done it.  Then it should not need service for some time.

FYI: the price is cheap for such a nice Centauro.  I'd expect to pay $6K for one that nice.

Mike 

[Travlr]

fyi: you might also check to see if it has an aftermarket chip in it.  Smooths out the FI.

Mike

[sliphorn]

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Will do......

Thanks Travlr

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[blackcat]

I once lusted for one of those.. then Guzzi put a 6 speed in the spine frame.. smooth and silky.. not clunky like the 5 speed..

I understand what you are saying, but I prefer the 5 speed in my Daytona.

[JJ]

Marty's shop rates are very reasonable.  You might have him check the belts and replace if necessary before delivery.  But he may have already done it.  Then it should not need service for some time.

FYI: the price is cheap for such a nice Centauro.  I'd expect to pay $6K for one that nice.

Mike

Mike is right...that is a very nice example...and $1000 BELOW CMV (Current Market Value) for a Centauro.
Yes, the Will Creedon chip will smooth the motor dramatically...and yes, they are rare, and only made about 1,918 Centauro's worldwide...during their production run. :1:

[Chuck in Indiana]

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Ok, not being a Guzzi guy, what makes the Centauro more maintenance intensive than, say, the V11 listed above? 8V vs 4V? What else?

Thanks.

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The Centauro was very much a "kit" bike when new. They barely ran. Naturally, they were sorted by the Guzzi community. 
Look here for info on them.
http://www.centauro-owners.com/index2.html

[dsrdave]

Got my centauro a year ago.  Probably one of my favorite bikes.  Beautiful looking bike, always draws a crowd.  The best part is the ride !!!!

[Joliet Jim]

timing belts (2) instead of chain.

It's not like you have to change them every year Brad