Rocker59's Carb Sport 1100 in the Swapmeet

[rocker59]

get it while it's hot:

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=101364.0

[LowRyter]

Sorry to see it go, Michael.  Are you leaving the motorcycle/Guzzi hobby or taking a break from it?

[Chuck in Indiana]

Good price for that if someone is willing to do some work and have a nice fairly rare Guzzzi.

Last year, the OEM fuel line came apart on a ride.  It's the kind with the metal "X" in the middle.

I've railed about this for years. It's what caused our spectacular crash and burn on the V700.
Don't use them..
A better option is the dual banjo fuel shut off valve.

[rocker59]

Sorry to see it go, Michael.  Are you leaving the motorcycle/Guzzi hobby or taking a break from it?

Not going anywhere, but I'm getting old and creaky.  Want something like a California 1400 or Indian Chief.

I've been keeping my eye out for Cal1400s in my region, but there are none.  As you know, no dealer either.

So, Indian may win out since I can pick up a used one nearby and have the support of a cool local dealership.

We'll see. 

[LowRyter]

Not going anywhere, but I'm getting old and creaky.  Want something like a California 1400 or Indian Chief.

I've been keeping my eye out for Cal1400s in my region, but there are none.  As you know, no dealer either.

So, Indian may win out since I can pick up a used one nearby and have the support of a cool local dealership.

We'll see.

wait. You're the guy that thought his LeMans and Sport were more comfy than a Cali?  OK.

Having ridden both the big Indian and the Cal14, there is no comparison in the riding experience.  The Cal is way sporty IMO.  Reliability and maintainability aside. 

[rocker59]

Good price for that if someone is willing to do some work and have a nice fairly rare Guzzzi.I've railed about this for years. It's what caused our spectacular crash and burn on the V700.
Don't use them..

Yeah. 

I was riding to meet Dusty for lunch.  My low fuel light came on and I thought "that's strange, I have plenty of fuel".  Then the bike sort of hesitated.  I looked down and fuel was pouring onto my left leg and the left side of the bike as the engine died.  "Great!", I thought.  I missed the lunch meetup, but some passerby stopped and loaned me some tools to work on it while he went for fuel.  Nice folks here in The Hills. 

Glad there were no flames involved.  That would've really ruined the day!

[Rough Edge racing]

Not going anywhere, but I'm getting old and creaky.  Want something like a California 1400 or Indian Chief.

 I'm gonna be 72 and I keep trying to make my bikes go faster....   Hint.....park it in the garage....you will want it a year from now...Good luck no matter what you do...

[rocker59]

wait. You're the guy that thought his LeMans and Sport were more comfy than a Cali?  OK.
 

Unfortunately, I've had some injuries and some arthritis that have been putting the hurt on me the past couple years.

45,000 miles on the V11 LeMans and 32,000 on the Sport 1100.  77,000 enjoyable miles on spine-frame Guzzis.  They were much more enjoyable for me than the California Bassa.  I won't be buying another Bassa/Special.

The Nero Corsa was impressive on the 2009 Colorado Classic 1000.  Comfortable.  Great wind protection.  Good fuel economy at elevation.  The Sport 1100 was equally impressive on the 2015 Colorado Classic 1000.  I was tired, but the riding position was fine.  Lots of 2-up miles on both bikes, too.  No complaints from the pillion.  We've enjoyed them.

[rocker59]

I'm gonna be 72 and I keep trying to make my bikes go faster....   Hint.....park it in the garage....you will want it a year from now...Good luck no matter what you do...

If no serious inquiries, that's exactly what I'll do.  It's practically art, so I don't mind it sitting there.

[Old Jock]

If I wasn't on the wrong siide of the pond I'd be loooking at that seriously, really nice scoot.

Sorry to hear you're selling but glad you're staying around

John

[jwinwi]

Yeah. 

I was riding to meet Dusty for lunch.  My low fuel light came on and I thought "that's strange, I have plenty of fuel".  Then the bike sort of hesitated.  I looked down and fuel was pouring onto my left leg and the left side of the bike as the engine died.  "Great!", I thought.  I missed the lunch meetup, but some passerby stopped and loaned me some tools to work on it while he went for fuel.  Nice folks here in The Hills. 

Glad there were no flames involved.  That would've really ruined the day!

Another hazard to fuel line health on most Spine Frames is the bracket that joins the transmission to the frame. The edge of the bracket is quite sharp and it will rub through braided cloth-covered fuel line. I ended up covering that section of fuel line with a larger diameter section of hose to keep the fuel line safe.

[Groover]

Very sharp looking, looks like you had some good fun with it. Best of luck on the sale.

[malik]

If I wasn't on the wrong siide of the pond I'd be loooking at that seriously, really nice scoot.

Sorry to hear you're selling but glad you're staying around

John

What he said!

[Aaron D.]

Wow-didn't expect that!

But finding the bike that fits who you are as your times and tastes change will make you a happy person.

[rocker59]

Sale Pending.     

[Idontwantapickle]

I love the photo in the swap meet of your Sport on the track. I'm sure that was fun!

Hunter

[rocker59]

I love the photo in the swap meet of your Sport on the track. I'm sure that was fun!

Hunter

That was at Barber's in Birmingham.  Yes.  It was a blast!  Wonderful track. 

[Groover]

And that is how you photograph a Moto Guzzi to show its true lines. Don't see many of these bikes from those angles, typically all of our bike pics are on a kickstand, or disassembled to pieces in bins