Carb'd Sport 1100 on Asheville Craigslist merged threadfest

[Tom]

Yeah...not sure.  The same trans. is in the Centauro and Daytona RS.  AFAIK.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Alan was in the tasting room last Saturday, I asked if he sold the Sporty... He says no it is still available... and admitted he's probably asking on the high side...  I think he NEEDS to sell it but doesn't WANT to sell it.  Still floating around out there. I can't believe MedicAndy hasn't added it to his harem er stable yet...

[Nic in Western NYS]

Hey Chad, what's Alan asking?  The original cl ad expired.  Also, no fair taunting MedicAndy, we know he can't resist the Spot's allure!

[Huzo]

Why would you think a university professor is special? They are usually cheap with no common sense and only knowledgeable about what they teach.

Jeez, I admit I live in an isolated country, but that's the worst tyre I've ever seen in use. Judging by that example, I should be able to go out and get my knee on the deck with one year old Pilot 4's. BTW, does anyone (other than me), think 17,500 km on a set of Pilot 4's is unusually good ? I swear they've got 1500 good k's left. 'Best I've seen personally.

[MedicAndy]

Alan was in the tasting room last Saturday, I asked if he sold the Sporty... He says no it is still available... and admitted he's probably asking on the high side...  I think he NEEDS to sell it but doesn't WANT to sell it.  Still floating around out there. I can't believe MedicAndy hasn't added it to his harem er stable yet...

I also thought that he was asking a little much for his bike, since I believe that the miles were in the mid 30k miles, if I remember correctly...

However, I am still looking for two more 97 or newer 1100 Sporti's. I'm looking for a lower milage black and another one in silver, which will complete my collection. So please keep me in mind if you see or hear of one for sale!

Andy

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Hey Chad, what's Alan asking?  The original cl ad expired.  Also, no fair taunting MedicAndy, we know he can't resist the Spot's allure!

I think it was priced at $5600, with the Marvic wheels and the full termignoni treatment. it's a rider, bout 30kmi but very well maintained and beautiful... I've seen it 3-4x at Wedge

[tazio]

Not all the '97's have helical gears. After a certain serial number on the gearbox they are, before that number they are not. Can`t remember that number but a little research will find it. Most have the later gearbox serial number.

 
This.

[Murray]

Jeez, I admit I live in an isolated country, but that's the worst tyre I've ever seen in use. Judging by that example, I should be able to go out and get my knee on the deck with one year old Pilot 4's. BTW, does anyone (other than me), think 17,500 km on a set of Pilot 4's is unusually good ? I swear they've got 1500 good k's left. 'Best I've seen personally.

Havn't kept exact track but about 16 000kms out of the current sport touring bridgestones seems to be about right I piss them off as soon as they hit the tread limiters.

[Bulldog9]

Sad Piaggio moved Guzzi away from this style and moved it to the Aprilia.

[Murray]

5th gear is a non-issue for 1997 bikes.  They have helical gears.

The Sport 1100 5th gear problem is on the 1994-1996 bikes, which have straight-cut gears.

Some folks have had the 5th gear fail. 

My 1996 Sport 1100 with 35000 miles has not had this problem.

My 1994 with 110 000 miles has not had this problem, and I don't use wonder snot gearbox oil. I do change it regularly though.

[Chuck in Indiana]

My 1994 with 110 000 miles has not had this problem, and I don't use wonder snot gearbox oil. I do change it regularly though.

And.. I assume you cane the tits off it regularly? I understand that riding one like an (ahem) old lady is really hard on the straight cut gears.

[LowRyter]

I don't thinking riding a motorcycle like "a little old lady" is prudent unless it's assembled in the USA (unless it says Buell on the tank) makes any sense to me.

[Murray]

And.. I assume you cane the tits off it regularly? I understand that riding one like an (ahem) old lady is really hard on the straight cut gears.

Redline in fourth is about the correct time to hook fifth. Not as much as i used to current bikes are better it gets a good run when I run it.