Author Topic: Good thing it's not black -- Rosso Corsa for sale - Berkeley (Read 3834 times)

not-fishing · « **on:** January 20, 2018, 05:05:43 AM »

Just a local Craig's listing that came up

2003 Moto Guzzi v11 LeMans Rosso Corso - $2800 (berkeley north / hills)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/d/2003-moto-guzzi-v11-lemans/6465851628.html

Good thing it's not Black as I would be sorely tempted......

and to think I drove 4,000 miles to pick up my Rosso Corsa! Well, it was an interesting 4 day trip.

blackcat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2018, 09:39:05 AM »

Had one, and I'd consider buying this one if it was closer. Can't imagine it will last long at that price, even with some wear

CPRMan · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2018, 09:41:44 AM »

Looks nice, especially at that price. I'd not noticed the two-tone red paintwork before, must open my eyes a little more often,

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2018, 11:22:04 AM »

Wow, thats "Guzzisti cheap!" Just the Ohlins suspension is worth that much!
Rick.

arveno · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2018, 11:55:36 AM »

I smell fish

No phone #

2800 obo ? Seriously?

Not possible....

vintage53 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2018, 12:14:24 PM »

I agree with Arveno. The Fairing and mirrors , with hardware are worth 2k.

guzzista · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2018, 12:33:14 PM »

Sent off an enquiry email. I live across the Bay and can go have a look. we'll find out if the posting is kosher if I get a non phishing response . Most likely Arveno is right...

Huzo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2018, 01:30:51 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on January 20, 2018, 09:39:05 AM

Had one, and I'd consider buying this one if it was closer. Can't imagine it will last long at that price, even with some wear

Mate if you like it, why not just fly over and ride it home ?
Seriously, how long can it take?
I just don't get it..
But as a footnote, it sounds dodgy.
But it might be in his wife's name, and she's found out he's been having an affair with her best "mate".
Don't die wondering, (he obviously didn't) if my postulation is correct.

guzzista · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2018, 02:21:09 PM »

And another one bites the dust. Posting has vanished from CL

Huzo · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2018, 10:41:40 PM »

Quote from: guzzista on January 20, 2018, 02:21:09 PM

And another one bites the dust. Posting has vanished from CL

What is the motivation behind bogus postings such as that one.
What is there to gain ?
Serious question..

ITSec · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2018, 02:10:37 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 20, 2018, 10:41:40 PM

What is the motivation behind bogus postings such as that one.
What is there to gain ?
Serious question..

Trick people into giving you a deposit (and they'll never see the bike).
Convince them to meet you to inspect the bike - and then mug them (often with accomplices).
Various other connivances.

It only has to work on a very small percentage of those who view the ad to be worth the cost (free) and the effort (minimal in most cases).

Experienced and/or cynical people won't get taken in, but that doesn't really matter.

Tom · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2018, 02:29:26 PM »

Send a Craigslist response. Ask for a phone number and email address. If you don't get one then more than likely a phishing scheme.

Huzo · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2018, 09:00:03 PM »

Quote from: ITSec on January 21, 2018, 02:10:37 AM

Trick people into giving you a deposit (and they'll never see the bike).
Convince them to meet you to inspect the bike - and then mug them (often with accomplices).
Various other connivances.

It only has to work on a very small percentage of those who view the ad to be worth the cost (free) and the effort (minimal in most cases).

Experienced and/or cynical people won't get taken in, but that doesn't really matter.

Oh dear...
Thanks.

Lannis · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2018, 09:04:52 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 21, 2018, 09:00:03 PM

Oh dear...
Thanks.

You're not taking notes, are you?

ITSec · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2018, 09:43:31 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on January 21, 2018, 09:04:52 PM

You're not taking notes, are you?

Out in the colonies, things are much more peaceful...

Huzo · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2018, 01:14:03 AM »

Quote from: Lannis on January 21, 2018, 09:04:52 PM

You're not taking notes, are you?

I'd love to Lannis, but I can't write..
And what would I possibly want with a Red V11, I've already got something better.

Lannis · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2018, 08:30:56 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on January 22, 2018, 01:14:03 AM

I'd love to Lannis, but I can't write..
And what would I possibly want with a Red V11, I've already got something better.

I was thinking of notes like "Make list of potential accomplices ... " "Bone up on effective mugging techniques ...."

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2018, 09:45:33 AM »

As always..."CAVEAT EMPTOR!!"

normzone · « **Reply #18 on:** January 24, 2018, 02:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on January 22, 2018, 08:30:56 AM

I was thinking of notes like "Make list of potential accomplices ... " "

Yeah, I'm picturing about half a dozen of us with our assorted limps, braces, hearing aids, et al ganging up on somebody to relieve them of their cash - which, being Guzzistas, they probably brought in five gallon buckets of loose change.

Lannis · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2018, 04:22:52 PM »

Quote from: normzone on January 24, 2018, 02:01:13 PM

Yeah, I'm picturing about half a dozen of us with our assorted limps, braces, hearing aids, et al ganging up on somebody to relieve them of their cash - which, being Guzzistas, they probably brought in five gallon buckets of loose change.

Good one! It'd be even funnier if a significant number of our WG thread topics aren't things like

"Colonoscopies ... How Much Should I Pay?"
"Who has the best A1C Readings on the Highway?"
"Which are Best for Touring - Knee or Hip Replacements?"

Lannis

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Author Topic: Good thing it's not black -- Rosso Corsa for sale - Berkeley (Read 3834 times)