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« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on September 23, 2026, 11:48:29 AM »
He isn’t sure if the fuel filter has been changed yet. ..
With just 6000 miles, new Michelin tires, what would be a fair price?
Fuel filter is an easy enough item to change, if somewhat time consuming. Consider budgeting for new submersible fuel hose and up to four pinch/single-ear clamps. You'll likely get away with the original fuel pump plate gasket, as I did on my 2008 Breva. The fuel hose ups the budget a good bit and certainly in the U.K. costs as much as/more than the filter itself! Assuming it looks as good in the flesh, I'd be "happy as Larry" if purchased for circa $2500  (There's a dstealer in the UK looking for £4000 for one!) [Edit] I have a vacuum gauge so don't mind the dual body injection, though admittedly it does add to the maintenance side of things.
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« Last post by Kev m on September 23, 2026, 11:40:19 AM »
I shyte you not, but $2k.
I don't think I'd go $3k.
And I vehemently disagree, I would rather pay double for a MkI single throttle body than half for a 2TB.
BUT that's why there are different flavors I guess.
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« Last post by egschade on September 23, 2026, 11:35:55 AM »
Sold the Stornello today - end of an era. Will put my riding gear in storage for now in case the itch returns. 
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« Last post by sdcr on September 23, 2026, 11:20:28 AM »
Looks a beauty - pristine condition from the photos - not really run in yet (my 2010 loosened up at 15,000km, then again at 30 000) - the twin throttle body engine is sweet, idles at 1100rpm ( the 1TB is busier at 1340rpm), has a well developed, stable & flexible ECU.
With only 6,000 miles on the clock, there should be no wear to speak of - later in life the chrome on the rims can show early rust in the valleys so needs early care. The only known model-specific problems were the rare disappearing oil for no known reason, and the burning out of the connector for the 2 yellow wires from the alternator to the reg/rec (this connector lives under the front of the tank on the RHS of the headstock & if by chance is does occur, it's an easy fix).
The breather hoses are a type of rubber & do perish in time - the ones that seem to go first are the 2 from the rear of the rocker covers to the breather box, & usually first at the hose clamp under the rocker cover. About the same time the fuel overflow drain tube splits where it joins the fuel tank underneath.
The fuel filter is likely to be the half plastic/half metal affair inside the fuel tank which can separate - some do, some don't - but best to have a spare in stock, just in case.
IMPORTANT - check that the sacred screw on the throttle body on the LHS still has its yellow paint on it. It should never be messed with.
If the valve cover gaskets are the green cardboard affair, they will likely need replacing with the newer black springy ones the first time you check the tappets.
No matter was the manual says, the tyre pressures should be set at 36 & 36psi & 38/38 with pillion &/or luggage. (Note: for me, Avon Roadrider AM26 are the superior tyre on this bike).
The bluing on the header pipes is normal- they are twin-walled & it has been known that the spot welds at the muffler end can fail, resulting in a knocking/tapping noise.
Check to see if the toolbag under the seat has a short section of 14mm hex rod, which with the 14mm spanner you will need to undo the front axle. This did not come in the toolbag on my 2014 V7. Awkward. The rear axle nut is 24mm, which is much more common.
I noticed the rear indicators are the round chrome-like versions on hard grey plastic stalks. The front ones are usually the same. It doesn't take much to break them. The bike in the photo looks to have the Breva indicators on the front. A better substitute are those from the later 1TB V7 with bendy rubber stalks.
The sidecover grommets get hard (from the factory) and fall out when pushed with the prongs when you're putting the cover back on. Keep any eye on that & substitute with new afternarket ones (from just about anywhere).
If you're likely to hold onto this bike for the long term, keep in mind that the engine, gearbox, final drive, swingarm, headlight & more are shared with the Breva 750 & the Nevada, so there are more sources of second hand spare parts. This has proven to come in handy along the way.
That's about all I can think of at the moment, though I will say that I prefer the twin throttle body Classic to the first of the 1TB bikes, and I have test ridden the V7 850 - assessed that, for me at least, it wasn't so significantly better to be worth the cost of changing over.
Best of luck - I hope you grab it.
Thanks for this info. I think it looks very good in pics too. The owner, who bought it from the original owner, has been candid about the bike. He isn’t sure if the fuel filter has been changed yet. He did put new tires recently. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see it until early next week, as I am out of state now. With just 6000 miles, new Michelin tires, what would be a fair price?
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« Last post by RinkRat II on September 23, 2026, 10:42:20 AM »
 These are available at the hardware store with the bin called lamp parts. I've used them on a couple bikes and as long as you re-tap them to LHT bob's your uncle. My $.02 Also Michaell32's solution is doable too. Paul B 
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« Last post by nwguy on September 23, 2026, 10:09:17 AM »
What I recall is that the reset inside is a stud and the knob is the female. Since your gauge is on the left side it's left hand thread, get a piece of 1/4" aluminum rod, drill a 2.05mm hole (or use a #46 drill bit), then use a 2.5mm left hand tap and you're there.
Yeah, that would be the right way to do it. I haven't been able to find 2.5mm left hand thread standoffs, but I have been able to find the tap: https://www.ebay.com/itm/278373923803
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« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on September 23, 2026, 10:04:39 AM »
I thought the headers on Heron head small blocks were single-walled.
..and that's why they blue.
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« Last post by guzzi4me on September 23, 2026, 09:52:24 AM »
Come on Dusty! Get well soon...you have a lot more hushpuppies to make!!
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« Last post by TN Mark on September 23, 2026, 09:35:02 AM »
Road & Track magazine used to have a writer named Satch Carlson. Loved reading everything he wrote.
But, that was several decades ago.
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So it used to be said that none ever threw National Geographical magazine away and the entire weight had sunk the USA into the ground by an inch.
On those grounds most of us have a stash of motorcycle mags.
Maybe dig into them and reread the good stuff, Jennings Cameron, Gary Inman etc
Tear them out bin the rest.
Before I binned my Bike mag collection, I removed Ogri and anything Guzzi related.
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