Potential buy for me--2007 MOTOGUZZI CALIFORNIA VINTAGE

[Perazzimx14]

90's and 2000's Guzzi cruisers in my area sell for $3,500 or usually way less. $6,000 is a pipe dream.

[Cam3512]

90's and 2000's Guzzi cruisers in my area sell for $3,500 or usually way less. $6,000 is a pipe dream.

True.  But not the Calvin's.

[El Pescador]

I am by no means a Guzzi expert, but I do watch prices.  I saw a CalVin go on ebay and sell on CL for that price.  I think it's fair. 

[jackson]

There's a 2007 CalVin listed in the "for sale" section of this forum for $6k: 
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=79232.0

*Disclaimer: I am not the seller nor do I know him or the bike.

[K250]

a few years ago I let go of my 99 Bassa for about $3500.. had to drop the price just to find a buyer.. MAN that was a fabulous bike, in many ways better than the later Vintage..had Staintune exhaust (WOW)  adjustable suspension/tubeless rims/full HB luggage etc..

Foto you sold that for $3500 that is a nice setup.  I almost bought one similar to that at Moon motors in Minnesota but Stormtruck2 hooked me up with one closer to Kansas. 

[U4EA]

90's and 2000's Guzzi cruisers in my area sell for $3,500 or usually way less. $6,000 is a pipe dream.

I am getting a vibe here that year of manufacture is only marginally relevant?

[Cam3512]

I am getting a vibe here that year of manufacture is only marginally relevant?

U4EA,

Sent you a PM...

[fotoguzzi]

Foto you sold that for $3500 that is a nice setup.  I almost bought one similar to that at Moon motors in Minnesota but Stormtruck2 hooked me up with one closer to Kansas.

I'd buy it back for that right now..

[wavedog]

The Cal-vin is on my dream bike list. If I could get my Jackal and V-strom sold at close to the same time (for a decent price-not likely but that's life) I would be all over a black Cal-vin.

[Sheepdog]

The Vintage is really a pretty special California. The engine seems to work better at lower revs than most Guzzis (once you work out the fueling) and there are a number of premium options included. Looks are subjective, but I find the Vintage to be the most beautiful of all the Californias. I've always figured that Guzzi knew that the 8-valve models were on the way, but wanted to offer a memorable swan-song for their super successful run of Tonti 1100s. It was a machine that I knew I had to have the moment I saw the promotional photos in '06. I bought the first one available in Knoxville after the US introduction in 2007. Below is a photo of when I first saw a Vintage "in the flesh" at the 2007 International Motorcycle Show in Atlanta:



...and this is how mine looks now:



I paid a thousand under retail when I bought mine, but looking back I think I would have paid full price. I just love this bike.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I am getting a vibe here that year of manufacture is only marginally relevant?

Basically, here's what happens. Guzzi's depreciate *very* rapidly from new. Then they reach a lower plateau. After that, they stay in that area for a few years, then start appreciating. Condition means considerably more than actual year of birth..
Right now, the average $2500 bike of several years ago is $3500-$4500, in nice shape. The bike you are talking about is still slowly depreciating. Looking in my crystal ball, I'd say it will eventually bottom out in the 3500-4K range. You won't get hurt at 6 large. If it's as nice as you say, pay the man. 

[Steph]

re The breaking taillight bracket. The new design has a wider base. The original
Lasted 3000 miles on my California Stone (direct replacement). That was repaired with some welded support and broke again (maybe after20k). The new design (below left) has been ok for the last 25k.

[geoff in almonte]

That is about what I paid for my 2008 Vintage which had several 'upgrades' - tubeless wheels, Harper's Outsider, Matris front suspension, Gazi rear shocks.  Being a forum member does not ensure total honesty or guarantee professional installation of upgrades.  I am still sorting the suspension.  And the fueling.  The bike had 16,000 km (10K miles) on it when I purchased it.

I dont mean to jack the thread but I will be looking for a FI map soon - I need to know the version of ECU that is on my machine - I'm guessing from reading this thread that it is the 15RC?  Can I tell definitively from a simple inspection?

The ethanol sensitive fuel line is the one that runs between the in-tank fuel pump and filter.  MGCycle sell a replacement kit.  Simple enough to install, but a bit of a PITA to get the assembly in and out of the tank.

Cheers!

G

[George_S]

It's fair for you to offer whatever you want. It's fair for the owner to ask what he wants.

Don't beat the guy up. Offer him what you're willing to pay and see how it goes.

Exactly. Don't beat him up. And don't insult him (by insulting his bike).
You could point out negative things on every used bike for sale everywhere.
Unless it's a glaring, huge negative item, just file it in your head without pointing it out first thing.

Very few sellers post a price and expect to get exactly that number. If the bike looks good to you, you could avoid being perceived as insulting by simply saying that your budget is say, $5300, because you have to allot for tax, titling, registration and insurance.  He'll either accept that or come back with a counter offer.
In the end, it's what you are willing to spend and what he's willing to take.

[Sheepdog]

I have nearly 30K on my '07 Vintage and the taillight bracket is doing okay. I had a few of the small Allen head screws back out from places like the turn signal mounts, but the taillight mount is going strong...

[JediMasterII]

A well sorted out CalVin will not need a power commander.

Jim B at Rosefarm put the proper map in and it runs very strong, really flawlessly.

I followed Sheepdog's lead and put narrower bars on it, added 2 inches to the windshield, put in pop vents on the windshield and increased the seat height by 1.5 inches to improve the ergonomics for me (I am 6'2"). I also added a tail trunk.

Corbin also makes a seat for it now and can add or subtract height to it. The original seat was too soft and low for me.

I can comfortably ride 500 miles a day on it with a s_it eating grin and I typically ride sport bikes or sport touring models.


Don

[jim_W]

I've put 20,000 plus miles on my 2009 since I revived it after an accident. The H&H fairing from Harper's and some additional fuel capacity make it an awesome touring machine. If you want one just pay the man. you will forget about the price after few miles.

[U4EA]

Bike is as follows....

Tail-light, some half ass fix on it.  Looked like JB plastic weld or something.
Fuel hose - replaced.
Front tire has about 30 percent left.
Rear tire virtually new.
Sounds good

Did not ride - a bit too much ice around.

They say they did an oil change.  They did not know anything about the hose clamp mod.  Said they never heard of a filter spinning off.

Side stand replaced a few years ago.  Not sure if it was a recall or broke or what.
Top Trunk is factory MG

[mtiberio]

I just sold my '09 with about 6000 miles for $5500. It had new tires.

FWIW, I still have a tubeless wire rear wheel to sell that fits this bike.

[U4EA]

I just sold my '09 with about 6000 miles for $5500. It had new tires.

FWIW, I still have a tubeless wire rear wheel to sell that fits this bike.

If I can cut a deal on the bike I may be interested.  I get the feeling the guy is a weiner.  I run about 90 percent success on my weiner predictions but I could be wrong.   

[Cam3512]

How about posting the info and some photos here.  Chances are somebody knows the bike and weiner.