Author Topic: V11's hard to find (Read 30255 times)

BMWDavid · « **on:** July 19, 2015, 10:29:29 AM »

As a recent inductee into the wonderful world of 2002-2004 V11's with my recent purchase of a nice all around rider of a 2002 LeMans and my perfect one owner, low miles (3175), unmolested 2003 LeMans that I was very fortunate to find. I'm really enjoying these bikes and now I'm wanting to round out my fleet with a 2004 Ballabio or Café Sport.

I found both my V11's via Craigslist. I searched near my home base and also looked outside my State as far as I was willing to go with a truck and trailer. That's how I found my '03 LeMans, had to drive almost 500 miles one way to get it.

These bikes just don't turn up very often on for sale sites. I check eBay, Craigslist, Cycle Trader and the forum classifieds just about everyday. For a motorcycle that when they were new and sat on dealer floors ( my '03 sat on the floor two years according to PO) they sure are rare and hard to find now. Especially nice examples.

I'm guessing the Ballabio's and Café Sport are very low in numbers in the US. Well that's it...I'm off for a ride on a V11 before it gets too hot.

nunzio · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2015, 10:47:03 AM »

Luckily,,Good Guzzi's are always worth the trip!!

1973 Eldo...... 1100 miles one way
1984 1000SP..1000 miles one way
1984 Cali 2.....470 miles one way

But,then I don't need much of an excuse for a ROAD TRIP!!

I can also stop and "test ride" it in an area I've never ridden before.

Alan

blakebird · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:26:41 AM »

Try finding a nice 1100 Sport

Two weeks ago I drove 2,000 miles to fetch and bring back a 5,770 mile, one owner '97.
There was a V11 for sale locally, a Le Mans I believe... don't think it sold.

Back in the day I had trouble finding a buyer for my V11 Rosso Mandello

nunzio · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2015, 12:21:06 PM »

Quote from: blakebird on July 19, 2015, 11:26:41 AM

Try finding a nice 1100 Sport

Two weeks ago I drove 2,000 miles to fetch and bring back a 5,770 mile, one owner '97.
There was a V11 for sale locally, a Le Mans I believe... don't think it sold.

Back in the day I had trouble finding a buyer for my V11 Rosso Mandello

Thanks!!!... Blakebird... for posting this!!!

I'm going to show this post to my wife so she knows there is at least one other "nutcase' out there who is willing to drive a couple thousand miles to get a Moto Guzzi !!!

Alan

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2015, 12:21:06 PM »

LowRyter · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2015, 01:52:06 PM »

several spine frames on MGNOC.

a couple of 1100 Sports, Lemans and a Scura

http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html

dlapierre · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2015, 02:44:22 PM »

Dunno where you live but if you want to save a bundle the way US/Canada exchange rates are these days, I still have an unmolested 04'v11 Sport for sale. 20,000 km. I'm in BC

rocker59 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2015, 03:03:33 PM »

Quote from: BMWDavid on July 19, 2015, 10:29:29 AM

I'm guessing the Ballabio's and Caf� Sport are very low in numbers in the US.

Yes. There are more Ballabios than Cafe Sports. But it's all relative.

About 50 Cafe Sports were brought in in 2003 and again in 2004.

You're looking for needles in haystacks.

They're out there, and periodically they do come up for sale.

Personally, I'd be looking for a Coppa Italia, if I was looking for a nice V11 Sport.

BMWDavid · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2015, 03:46:02 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on July 19, 2015, 03:03:33 PM

Yes. There are more Ballabios than Cafe Sports. But it's all relative.

About 50 Cafe Sports were brought in in 2003 and again in 2004.

You're looking for needles in haystacks.

They're out there, and periodically they do come up for sale.

Personally, I'd be looking for a Coppa Italia, if I was looking for a nice V11 Sport.

I know the Café Sports are really scarce. I'd be happy with a Ballabio. Just would like a handlebar equipped V11 just to round out my fleet. A Coppa Italia would be great! But don't they have the single plate clutch?

rocker59 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2015, 04:14:15 PM »

Quote from: BMWDavid on July 19, 2015, 03:46:02 PM

I know the Caf� Sports are really scarce. I'd be happy with a Ballabio. Just would like a handlebar equipped V11 just to round out my fleet. A Coppa Italia would be great! But don't they have the single plate clutch?

No. The Coppa Italia is the same under the skin as the Cafe Sport, Rosso Corsa, and Nero Corsa.

Coppa Italia was '03 and '04. About 50 each year.

Rosso Mandello had the single plate clutch.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2015, 05:30:34 PM »

If someone would give me the cash I'd run out and get these..

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5130207800.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5128097996.html

just a 1.5 hour drive from me.

they have been for sale about a month.

twhitaker · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2015, 05:52:30 PM »

I need to clean my LeMans up if it's worth 5 grand.

Moto Fugazzi · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2015, 06:45:39 PM »

Quote from: BMWDavid on July 19, 2015, 10:29:29 AM

As a recent inductee into the wonderful world of 2002-2004 V11's with my recent purchase of a nice all around rider of a 2002 LeMans and my perfect one owner, low miles (3175), unmolested 2003 LeMans that I was very fortunate to find. I'm really enjoying these bikes and now I'm wanting to round out my fleet with a 2004 Ballabio or Caf� Sport.

I found both my V11's via Craigslist. I searched near my home base and also looked outside my State as far as I was willing to go with a truck and trailer. That's how I found my '03 LeMans, had to drive almost 500 miles one way to get it.

These bikes just don't turn up very often on for sale sites. I check eBay, Craigslist, Cycle Trader and the forum classifieds just about everyday. For a motorcycle that when they were new and sat on dealer floors ( my '03 sat on the floor two years according to PO) they sure are rare and hard to find now. Especially nice examples.

I'm guessing the Ballabio's and Caf� Sport are very low in numbers in the US. Well that's it...I'm off for a ride on a V11 before it gets too hot.

A red frame V11S would round out your collection quite well. It has more miles than you want, but it's been well sorted...and it has handlebars. I'll give you a good deal on it. http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=77098.0
Ken

rocker59 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2015, 10:31:35 PM »

Quote from: twhitaker on July 19, 2015, 05:52:30 PM

I need to clean my LeMans up if it's worth 5 grand.

"Like New. 4,000 miles".

I could see paying more for that bike than for one like yours with 55,000 miles.

Dimples · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:52:32 PM »

Quote from: blakebird on July 19, 2015, 11:26:41 AM

Try finding a nice 1100 Sport

Two weeks ago I drove 2,000 miles to fetch and bring back a 5,770 mile, one owner '97.
There was a V11 for sale locally, a Le Mans I believe... don't think it sold.

Back in the day I had trouble finding a buyer for my V11 Rosso Mandello

I totally agree.

If you enjoy riding these V11's, then a Sport 1100 is up your alley. I know you are looking for handle bars, but try riding a nice Sport. I think you'll be even more impressed.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:15:31 PM »

Quote from: Dimples on July 20, 2015, 05:52:32 PM

I totally agree.

If you enjoy riding these V11's, then a Sport 1100 is up your alley. I know you are looking for handle bars, but try riding a nice Sport. I think you'll be even more impressed.

but for that clunky 5 speed..

LowRyter · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:35:22 PM »

Crap.

There's a Ballabio over on the V11 Lemans board.

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19126

Zinfan · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2015, 08:01:02 PM »

There appears to be a Cafe Sport in California
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/5127890761.html

smdl · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2015, 09:13:15 PM »

Quote from: Zinfan on July 20, 2015, 08:01:02 PM

There appears to be a Cafe Sport in California
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/5127890761.html

I'd be taking a close look at this one.

Shaun

malik · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2015, 03:42:37 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on July 19, 2015, 05:30:34 PM

If someone would give me the cash I'd run out and get these..

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5130207800.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5128097996.html

just a 1.5 hour drive from me.

they have been for sale about a month.

The man has taste!

Mal

alanp · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:38:28 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on July 19, 2015, 05:30:34 PM

If someone would give me the cash I'd run out and get these..

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5130207800.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5128097996.html

just a 1.5 hour drive from me.

they have been for sale about a month.

Thanks for posting that foto! I am negotiating on that Lemans right now. Totally impulsive. Never owned a spine frame, but have considered several. This one looks fine.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:03:20 PM »

Quote from: alanp on July 21, 2015, 01:38:28 PM

Thanks for posting that foto! I am negotiating on that Lemans right now. Totally impulsive. Never owned a spine frame, but have considered several. This one looks fine.

I had a 2002 for about 20k it was my favorite of any Guzzi but my dog couldn't ride it.. I wish I could get it but have no cash to do the bidding. are you local? I'm near the airport if you fly in I can maybe pick you up.

alanp · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:39:55 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on July 21, 2015, 02:03:20 PM

I had a 2002 for about 20k it was my favorite of any Guzzi but my dog couldn't ride it.. I wish I could get it but have no cash to do the bidding. are you local? I'm near the airport if you fly in I can maybe pick you up.

Thanks for the offer, you may regret it! I am in Colorado and if if I bite on this, I would like to fly and ride. Still counting my pennies....

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:57:12 PM »

I can help you do that depending on the date.. I'm vacationing the next few weeks and will be in and out of town..July 26-29 in Northern Wi then Wednesday/thursday next week I have free then I'm going to the Wisconsin rally if you want to add 600 extra miles to the trip you could come with. week after that I'll be on the North shore but may be home sometime to take care of the compound.
But I might be glad to drive you to Wilmar to get it and see ya later as you mount and head west, what a great trip that will be..

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2015, 07:12:17 PM »

Can't beat a fly and ride to pick up a new guzzi. I rode my EV back to BC from Denver, by the time I got here I pretty much bonded

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2015, 08:49:57 PM »

if you do fly n ride..the only concern I would have is that shifter spring and a copy of the directions for the fix (2002 was the year) I always carried one and never needed it.

alanp · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2015, 09:23:01 PM »

Well, maybe getting ahead of myself but I have sent the seller an email saying I will buy it. Awaiting his reply. The catch might be that he said he had an imminent offer on the Sporti he also had for sale and was only going to sell one. If my (full price) offer is accepted, I have a new Guzzi!

So, the shifter spring. Who has the parts?

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2015, 09:26:36 PM »

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=139

alanp · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2015, 10:04:46 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on July 21, 2015, 09:26:36 PM

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=139

Foto, Thanks for that! You don't happen to have the install instructions too do you?

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:44:25 AM »

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1633

leafman60 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2015, 08:38:43 AM »

Quote from: alanp on July 21, 2015, 09:23:01 PM

Well, maybe getting ahead of myself but I have sent the seller an email saying I will buy it. Awaiting his reply. The catch might be that he said he had an imminent offer on the Sporti he also had for sale and was only going to sell one. If my (full price) offer is accepted, I have a new Guzzi!

So, the shifter spring. Who has the parts?

Long-time WildGuzzi supporters, sponsors, participants and all-around nice guys, Harper's, has the springs and they are genuine Guzzi parts-

http://www.harpermoto.com/

Not all of the V11's have the spring problem. I replaced mine at about 15,000 miles and the original spring looked like new. I still have it somewhere....

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Author Topic: V11's hard to find (Read 30255 times)

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