normzone's '99 Bassa thread

[normzone]

Thanks so much to all of you for your counsel - I just closed auction on Ebay, highest of two bidders at $3741 on a 1999 Bassa with 42K miles. My wife wants to drive us to AZ and follow me back, so my life is changing rapidly.

I'll keep you posted on the saga - Thanks again folks.

Norman   :)

[cloudbase]

Congratulations, and have fun.

[lucydad]

Fabulous!

Pictures or it didn't happen.

Seriously, have fun and ride safe.

[normzone]

I will ride safe. I also imagine that since I haven't done eight hours straight on a bike since the eighties (my first Eldo!) that I'll be cramped and crippled when I get home, but nothing massage and drugs can't deal with.

As for pics, I believe the correct terminology is TOGTFO, or something like that. I'll get some pics of the bike, and then we'll see what mood my woman is in. Is there a section of this forum for such content?

Yeah, I'm stoked. Road trip tomorrow...
Norman

[fotoguzzi]

You are the "MAN" now..
8 hours can be long.. drink water, stop and stretch legs often. be well fed.. got a good quiet helmet? bring ear plugs.. sun block?..

tubeless repair kit in case?

[Bill Havins]

What Fotoguzzi said...and congratulations!  Ride safely amd carefully - a '99 Bassa is a whole  lot more scooter than an 850 Eldo!  8)

[rogeratdserve]

I was bidding against you.  I am in Tucson and looked at the bike.  You are getting a great deal.   Congratulations!

Roger in Tucson

[ritratto]

Yes, drinking a good amount of water is the key to staving off leg cramps. Enjoy your trip!! Will be a fun day.  ;-T

[Triple Jim]

What am I doing wrong?  I checked eBay under "completed listings" and can't find it.  I was just interested in seeing the photos of what you're getting.

[Bill Hagan]

I will ride safe. I also imagine that since I haven't done eight hours straight on a bike since the eighties (my first Eldo!) that I'll be cramped and crippled when I get home, but nothing massage and drugs can't deal with.

As for pics, I believe the correct terminology is TOGTFO, or something like that. I'll get some pics of the bike, and then we'll see what mood my woman is in. Is there a section of this forum for such content?

Yeah, I'm stoked. Road trip tomorrow...
Norman

Yes, but those threads usually get yanked pretty quickly.   ;D

Congrats on that new Guzzi.  Have a safe ride ... when getting it and miles of smiles for years after.

Bill

[rogeratdserve]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Bassa-/131094608209?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=o8BhRCYD6o22I8%252FGs4OQ6WHiWCM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Tobit]

Nice looking bike!.  I like the seat.  If I'd had that on my Cal III I might not have sold it.

Tobit

[Kev m]

YUP nice ride!!!

 ;-T

Many smiles and miles!

[Triple Jim]

Thanks rogeratdserve, I still don't know why it's not showing up for me in a completed listings search.  That's a lot of Guzzi for the money, and it looks like the seller took good care of it.

[SteveRivet]

Congrats Norman. Great machine at a great price!

-Steve

[creaky99]

Great looking Guzzi, congrats.

[Rich A]

Nice accessories on the bike, too. You might want to search the site for some minor issues with the Bassa: trim, throttle body covers, minor stuff like that.

Rich A

[normzone]

Thanks all, for your support and encouragement. We broke the trip up into a couple of legs to make it easy.

Vail to Tucson (in the dark) Tucson to Yuma, Yuma to Escondido.

It was a blast, that's one hell of a machine. Doesn't seem to matter what gear it's in, it does whatever you ask of it.

What should I use on that beautiful pearl white paint? And the fairing plastic? Who likes what kind of tires?

The PO recommended a new battery - it's not due yet but he said when the previous one died on him there were no warning signs.

I'll get you pics...

Norman

[fotoguzzi]

Oddessey battery gets most positive reviews..
you don't lug this motor like a Harley.. It likes to rev, shift over 4k even up to 6500rpm.

on the paint, a tank cover..

Pirelli !

[Guzzistajohn]

Good for you! have fun, when your sore as hell, there's no doubt you're alive-enjoy ;-T

[Offcamber1]

Norm,

Nice catch, that looks well cared for and nicely optioned with all the best goodies. 

Ride safe!

Ciao,

Kip

[normzone]

 :) Norman thanks all of you again for your involvement in my new bike - and now I've another question.

What all does a responsible '99 Bassa rider carry in his saddle bags? Relays, a tube or tubeless patch kit (both? tire irons?) dealer / shop list and numbers?

Do I need a full metric set wrenches and sockets, or does the bike only use a few?

I know I could figure this out on my own over the next couple of years, but I've been reading repair/breakdown threads here, and I wanted to speed the learning curve.

Thanks much -
Norman

[fotoguzzi]

cell phone.
rain gear.
for sure own 10,13,17 and 19mm wrenches and sockets.. other sizes less used 11, 12mm  not sure you have to haul them everywhere, I do..
and a tubeless repair kit with Co2 canisters to pump tire back up. then a CC if you can't patch or inflate the tire..or since you probably don't have a center stand the repair kit might not be needed, a tow truck will be.. think about adding a centerstand from any EV or with a little mod the older Tonti CS can work. if you need tire irons with your tubeless tires you'll probably be needing a new tire so let the shop worry about that.. I don't carry iron accept on a tube tire bike..
bring a full set of hex/allen wrenches, ball tip if your buying new.  don't buy craftsman hex wrenches, they are slightly undersize and can round out the hex hole.

a good book can keep you occupied while waiting for rescue..

[Offcamber1]

Ultra reliable bike.  Just pack this:

[normzone]

Much thanks. I do have a centerstand. So a repair kit with Co2 it is.

That bottle is likely to be one of the more expensive purchases. And I've broken bottles in my luggage before, it smells good but makes you sad anyway.

" rain gear " I'd not planned on riding in it, and in So Cal we don't get much...which makes some kind of single use wet gear a good idea, since I may singlehandedly change the climate if I'm lucky.

"10,13,17 and 19mm wrenches and sockets.. other sizes less used 11, 12mm  not sure you have to haul them everywhere, I do.. " Time to clean the garage (closet on my apartment patio) and see what I have doubles of.

"  hex/allen wrenches, ball tip " Okay, shopping time. I'm going to change out the battery soon, the PO said there were no warning signs before the last one went down.

Thanks again - this is such a gas. It's been somewhat over twenty years since I last Guzzied, this is FUN !

Norman

[Radarcarve]

We were traveling north up the Cassiar Highway along the coast of British Columbia... an alternative to the Alaska Highway, and with long lonely stretches with lots of gravel. While stopped at an overlook a semi pulled up and said "there is a motorcycle broken down with a flat tire about 10 miles up the road". We hurried on, and sure enough, there was a forlorn BMW GS rider along the side of the road. I pulled my bike up to him and without saying anything got the can of fix-a flat out of my bags (Yeah, I know, many people prefer pumps, but it is what I had), walked over to him and said "I hope you appreciate the fact that I have brought this can all the way from New Mexico, especially for you". He was dumbfounded. His wheel had hit a rough rut and knocked the tire loose from the rim, breaking the air seal. But we had a problem... the tire would not seal to the rim. I fashioned a length of 3/8 inch rope with loops at both ends, wrapped it around the circumference of the tire and twisted it with a screwdriver. It pressed the tire to the rim so that the seal would start, and the tire inflated. He was on his way south feeling like the gods had smiled on him. To this day I always carry a length of rope with loops at both ends as part of my tool kit.

[Mark West]

• 12V test light is a big help in troubleshooting electrical stuff.
• MGNOC contact directory (if you're a member)

• A relay is always handy although I never had any problems with mine.
• A few miscellaneous fasteners, tie wraps, wire, tape, and whatever for kluging something together to get you home.
  Credit Card

[Perazzimx14]

The best tool to carry is a credit card. 

[Sportsterleroy]

I always carry my Free harbor freight Voltmeter using the coupon and their cheap test light in my Lunchbox Saddlebags.






I took My newly acquired Convert for shakedown cruise after working on it and was running good so figure Fill up with Gas.
Turn it off fill it up try to start it and yes NO POWER to starter
Yes dumb me LEFT the light and Meter on my tool cart. Now I carry one in each of my bikes. LOL

Progressive roadside service on my bikes too . The tow would have been $65 for a 1.8 mile tow.



Leroy In Cleveland

[normzone]

I love the rope story - I always keep FixAFlat in my car trunk, but didn't even think about for the bike. Duhh....

Has anybody used the gasoline explosion in your tire trick to set the bead?

12V tester is another thing I'd not thought of - my Camry has kind of softened me up for the real world.

My bike came with a MGNOC decal on the front fender - does that mean I need to join, or do I get membership along with getting the decal ;-)

And a friend of mine gave me a coupon a few weeks ago for the Harbor Freight meter - I wonder how he knew.

 You guys rock...