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Six months for what?

But...sometimes you come across a bike, in this case also a Griso, with a higher price tag. It was advertised here a few months ago as highly upgraded, and it was. This bike sold very quickly and was a perfect example of price vs value.

The fact that one has a K&N on it would steer me away from it no matter what the price. I have heard Mr. Roper's thoughts on those with the Griso and Stelvio throttle bodies. I won't take the risk when there is always another one that will come up. I think 6k or so is a fair price for both of them. I would bet that nobody greased the swing arm bushings, so that needs to be done at the very least. I know I almost had mine for $5500 when someone came a long at the 11th hour and offered 6k. I matched the offer and got it. 5500 miles, all new oils and tires, stock exhaust, well taken care of. I was happy with the deal. One thing I know now is that they start out pretty red, but UV rays definitely orange them up a bit. I saw some at the rally that you could tell were sitting outside.

Not so sure I agree with the "tremendous value" part.

I sell a lot of stuff...cars, trucks, tools, furniture, etc. And I follow a lot of stuff for sale, especially Moto Guzzis. One thing in common with all things that sell, they are priced right, which means fairly for both buyer and seller. I see so many motorcycles that are priced 2k over what they should be. Those are the bikes that sit. 5k seems like a good starting point, $4900 sounds better. Be prepared to go down a bit. But it needs to stay advertised...summer, fall, winter. You never know when someone will fall for it.

As with any sale, it only takes one. @Rox Lemans, any ideas about the custom? They have some pretty rad looking machines.

II usually show up on Saturdays to PDX C&C on one of my bikes. It's under two miles from me, no brainer. Bunch of regulars always there and some interesting bikes. And the cars...so many of everything. You think us Guzzi guys are nuts? It would be great to get a bunch of V11's there on Italian day, Aug 24. Or even a bunch of Guzzis. It would be nice to see the Guzzis outnumber the Ducatis for once. Check out this Brough Superior a guy rode down from Camas. Over an hour away on a 1938 model. He had his Indian at the Vintage MC Show last Sunday. From what I hear he is quite the collector.

@audiomick, those oil drain valves look interesting also.

Administrator, we need a Holy Mother of God emoji...

A coupling bolt for 5/8" all-thread makes a more usable alternative, but the right tool fits perfectly.

Thanks @PhillipLarsen

I would be leary of the check valve not being up to snuff or as instantaneous as it needs to be. I never had a problem bleeding brakes by myself.

I have the same rack bag you have in the video, @PhillipLarsen. It came with my used V11...any idea of the year of yours? Idk if they are vintage or not.

I feel the need for speed...

What should it be at increased rpm?

Update on my friends search... After him reading, looking and listening to my suggestions, he settled on a new Ducati Monster Plus. He got it for a great price and it was delivered last week. He had to attend a MSF course to get his license endorsement. I went to his place yesterday to give it its initial break-in run since he is too green to do it at this stage. I think the bike is perfect for him. About 400 lbs wet, it is very flickable. Not sure I like the throttle by wire...it had a different feel to it, but could be the mode I was in. Lesson learned...when someone wants a red Ducati they will not be swayed. And yes, @p6x, sitting next to a red Ducati my Griso looks more orange than red.

It was filled and started earlier today. The red oil light would have stayed on if there was no pressure I assume. Warmed it up and upped the rpm a bit, shut it down and turned ignition immediately back on. Oil pressure holds for 3 to 4 seconds, then light pops on again. Seems all is well. Won't do it that way again though. I thought I had the oil but I was wrong. Thanks for the tip.

12 hours with oiled non-moving metals? What would be the problem?

Took advantage of the hot weather and put on new tires, dropped oil and installed new filter. Now I have to decide on what oil to use. That's for tomorrow.

Not sure if that was a lesson or judgment day. I attend Portland Cars and Coffee here in my town regularly. There are usually about 20 bikes, sometimes more, that come park under the big overhang in front of the building. All types, all years, just like the cars in the lot. One regular there has a beautiful CBX. The vehicles are different, the passions are the same. I am always amazed at the abilities of all these owners to keep their stuff in tip top shape, no matter the year. Except for me though. I was there with my bug splattered Stelvio after 12 hours riding to and from the rally. It was a mess. Better on the bike than on me.