Thinking about selling the 1200 Sport - Thoughts?

[sono]

With all due respect, good luck on finding someone paying 7.5k for a1200 guzzi.
Not saying it doesn't worth it but finding a buyer is a whole different thing.

and i don't get why would u sell your bike for a breva, aren't they pretty similar?

Well if someone is interested, they have every right to bargain. It is CL after all. Starting point.

In another post I also noted that it doesn't necessarily fit my changing riding style - and that I can get the 1100 for a good price. I just am leaning towards a more mello style vs. midlife hooligan.

Anyway, I just listed it. It doesn't mean I sold it. I'm actually getting ready to go on a ride right now.

[pedorro]

Whoa, gorgeous bike!   ;-T

If money and space aren't an issue, I'd suggest picking up the B11 and to live with both for a while -- then make your Sophie's choice.

I'm always willing to meet you half way up the coast for a straight swap with my '07 black/red B11....   ;D

[Semper-guzzi]

Better yet, I'll trade you a gorgeous red jackal.

[jas67]

I'm thinking of selling the Sport and trading down for the 1100. I'm sure I'm going to hear it, so go for it...

I'll trade you my 2006 Breva 1100 for your Sport 1200.   ;D

[andrewdonald1]

I saw your add on there (I am in Seattle area).
If I was looking for a Sport 1200, I'd consider it. 
Its a really nice bike. 
I typically pay top dollar on used cars/motorcycles as it always ends up cheaper in the long run - but not everyone has that experience. 

You might find a buyer.. you might not at that price. 
I suspect you'll be down in the $5k range to sell it in a reasonable amount of time.

[AH Fan]

I have a red 08 Sport with just over 8K miles on her. She's mint and has color matched Norge hard bags, Mistral CF pipe, Mana bars, adjustable pegs, bar end weights/helmet locks, CG rear tire hugger, new battery and new Michelin Road 4 tires. I really only put on about 5K miles a year as I have another bike. I just got her fully serviced as well. Is $7500 out of the question?

I have the opportunity to buy a black 06 1100 Breva with the reddish brown seat. This one has color matched hard bags (the smaller ones), MG tank bra/bag and MG clear tall windshield. The story goes that he bought it brand new, rode the long way home, dumped it in his driveway, and then it's been sitting in his heated garage ever since. The damage is: scratches on the right side - windshield, lower windshield bolt, bar end, mirror, silver tank trim, engine case cover, brake pedal bent in and scratched frame, passenger peg mount. Otherwise, nothing else. Has 50 miles on the clock.

I'm thinking of selling the Sport and trading down for the 1100. I'm sure I'm going to hear it, so go for it...

http://s610.photobucket.com/user/stevenono/slideshow/2008%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Breva%201200%20Sport


Don't do it brother ............ speaking from experience ... you will regret it, that's probably M/Gs best BB 2 valver.

Ciao   ;-T

[toma nova]

I absolutely loved my 1200 Sport - everything except the tight quarters.  I lowered the footpegs and bought it with a higher Renthal bar - next would have been seat mods but then I was changing the riding position too much.  I listed mine for $7200 (with matching Norge bags, heated grips, new PR3s, new brake pads, complete maintenance, no scratches, and 9500 miles).  Lots of online interest but only one serious buyer.  Sold it last September for $6500 after six weeks.

No way would I downgrade to a B11 - if the 1200 Sport fit me better, I'd be paying a premium to try to get a 8V Rossa in from Oz or the UK.  Keep the 1200 Sport!

[montelatici]

I don't know why you would be happier with an 1100, but I own a 1200S, so I may be biased.

[AH Fan]

I absolutely loved my 1200 Sport - everything except the tight quarters.  I lowered the footpegs and bought it with a higher Renthal bar - next would have been seat mods but then I was changing the riding position too much.  I listed mine for $7200 (with matching Norge bags, heated grips, new PR3s, new brake pads, complete maintenance, no scratches, and 9500 miles).  Lots of online interest but only one serious buyer.  Sold it last September for $6500 after six weeks.

No way would I downgrade to a B11 - if the 1200 Sport fit me better, I'd be paying a premium to try to get a 8V Rossa in from Oz or the UK.  Keep the 1200 Sport!

Sooo........... Hypothetically speaking how would some one over here manage to get the 8V Sport for from Europe?

PM me if necessary. 

Ciao

[molly]

Be careful what you wish for the 8V Sport eats it's cams worse than other models. An immediate roller cam conversion is required. My local dealer offered to sell me a new one on the basis a warranty claim was made even before I rode the bike.
The factory has only two left which are still on flat tappets and are effectively unsold old stock no more are being produced.

Buying used can be tricky. Any warranty work is honoured only with a full service history . Some of these bikes may have had more than one cam failure so the engine would needed to have been throughly cleaned each time. Dealers are still asking good prices hoping punters are not switched on to the cam issues.

[Vasco DG]

Be careful what you wish for the 8V Sport eats it's cams worse than other models. An immediate roller cam conversion is required. My local dealer offered to sell me a new one on the basis a warranty claim was made even before I rode the bike.
The factory has only two left which are still on flat tappets and are effectively unsold old stock no more are being produced.

Buying used can be tricky. Any warranty work is honoured only with a full service history . Some of these bikes may have had more than one cam failure so the engine would needed to have been throughly cleaned each time. Dealers are still asking good prices hoping punters are not switched on to the cam issues.

Sorry, that's rubbish. They are no more or less failure prone than other models.

FWIW you can buy a 1200 Sport 8V here at the moment for 18K, yes, I know you US marketers will scream but it's a real bargain over here. A mate of mine is currently tossing up between a V7-II and a 1200 Sport 8V. Since he will be predominantly riding *Locally* he'll most likely go for the V7 but reliability concerns aren't really on the radar with the Sport.

Pete

[biking sailor]

Might need to duck for cover, but here goes...   ~;

Having had both a 2V in a 1200 Sport and a roller cam 8V in a Stelvio, I wouldn't do anything special to get a 8V over a 2V.  Sure the 8V has better top end rush, but the 2V gets better fuel economy, has plenty of power down low and pulls well in the 6K to 7K RPM range when running  the twisty roads.  I never felt like the sport was lacking power and the feel from riding it was as good as any bike I have ever been on, period, a true riders motorbike.  And only two valves per side to adjust, just mildly easier so a not a big deal.

The 2V actually fit my riding needs as good or better than the 8V.  YMMV, as always.   ;D

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

Question for Steve Ono who started this thread.  The photos (using the photobucket link) the first pic looks like carbon fiber replacement (or cover?) over the horizontal chrome (plastic) strips on both sides of the front lower section of fuel tank just above the cylinder heads.  The Breva styling part that I personally have always found annoying. I believe I've read where some owners have painted them black, but the carbon fiber looks great. Are they on the bike now? In the other photos the same part looks like the stock pieces again.  So, please tell us more?

[Bisbonian]

Question for Steve Ono who started this thread.  The photos (using the photobucket link) the first pic looks like carbon fiber replacement (or cover?) over the horizontal chrome (plastic) strips on both sides of the front lower section of fuel tank just above the cylinder heads.  The Breva styling part that I personally have always found annoying. I believe I've read where some owners have painted them black, but the carbon fiber looks great. Are they on the bike now? In the other photos the same part looks like the stock pieces again.  So, please tell us more?

I believe that was a vinyl wrap.

[molly]

I'm sure that's carbon vinyl wrap. Looks good and can be removed with a little heat when ready to sell the bike.
There is now a water transfer method for a even more realistic look but it is permanent.

[SemperVee]

 

    Love the RED sport and your upgrades...  But*   There is a perfect condition BLACK 08 Sport, 8k miles sitting here at Empire motors in Spokane that has been sitting for 2 years priced @ asking 6999.  I offered $4500 last year.  I was about to sit down and hammer out a deal close to $5K when the " instrument pod" problem came up and they had no good answers for a replacement.  That issue still persists today to my knowledge.  "Startus interuptus"  I am familiar with and came be overcome as I had an 07 Norge (Sold) and have been breathing heavy when I see a sport for sale..  I miss the old red Goose but not the fairing on the Norge. There still may be a Sport in my future... :^)

http://spokane.craigslist.org/mcd/4848582673.html

[sono]

Yes to the vinyl wrap. I got the 4D to cover the chrome and it looks great. There's even raised patterns on it so it looks as real as you're gonna get. You can just peel it off, nothing else needed.

Again, price seems to be a big deal for a lot of you. Sure you can buy that black one, but most of you here aren't buyers. The black one also doesn't include any of the extras I have on my bike and I have less miles. Even if you buy it for $4500, you'll spend more to get all the stuff I have on mine. Plus you won't have to pay any dealer fees. Anyway, I'm after the Duc/Japanese/Older rider who has been wanting a Guzzi (like I was). That, and I don't really need to sell and you've already done a great job at convincing me not to downsize to a B11. I'm looking at lots of other bikes.... Guzzi and the like.