V11crazed

welcome to Guzzi ownership! Previous owner said it ran fine.....why is it that when you buy a used bike and you finally get it home...not a day later something goes wrong? Ah well, nothing that about $1,000.00 can't fix...... You'll get it sorted and all will be fine.....

I bought the bike back in December...I'm the 3rd owner and it's the original battery from the factory!......Runs fine!....

Hi Shaun, I was in your shoes back in Dec. I went for it, and despite some initial investment in sorting some things out, I would still do it again. I paid $4,800 for mine. Immediately, it needed new tires....then the speedo went, engine needed some fine tuning, then the speedo cable went.....about $1,000 dollars later of which I anticipated, the bike runs beautifully...I love it more and more every day. You will too.... Mine is a V11sport, naked '01, had 14,400 miles on it when I bought it. You can use the serial number on the bike to check if the recall was done. The local Guzzi dealer checked it out for me. It was done on mine. Harper's would probably also check for you. Be safe, make it back in one piece and buy the bike...you won't regret it. Nancy

My paper bag is blown....no more glue for me tonight.... And yes, thank you.....I have read some past posts and plan on taking this up with my mechanic. For what it's worth, I did jiggle the fuel line, but for me, that's akin to kicking the tires and raising the hood on my car if it won't start....yeah, I'm so not mechanically inclined.... But, I'm learning.....

one that I was hoping I didn't belong to. The world of vapor lock on a hot day.... To enlighten those that are unaware of the extreme temps. in the Sonoran desert.....last Tuesday was overcast and windy...one single day and it got no higher than 70 degrees. Less than a week later finds Monday arriving with 100 degree afternoon. Damn, bad day to wear the black leather jacket.... And I can tell you, after 14 years here, the first blast of May heat is still a shock. On my way home from work, I decide to swing by the grocery store and treat myself to a bottle of cold, California, chardonnay. I pictured myself gazing at my backyard (from indoors)...lounging and listening to some chill tunes. NICE, I say. I stop, get my goods, saunter out to the Guzzi. No deal, no start. From all the threads I've read recently, I figured I too, was a victim. Since I knew it required some waiting.....I waited. With sweat pouring down my back and yes, down the butt crack...uggg, none to sexy.... Even my eyeballs were sweating. I only unzipped the jacket, as trying to wriggle out of a snug, wet jacket and soaked helmet, just didn't sound appealing. The chard was warming up and I was getting antsy. FINALLY, after some chugging and huffing, she started and I zoomed home. It took a few long minutes to peel out of my gear and catch my breathe. As I did, and....I kid you not, the ice cream truck came cruising down the street...blasting the tune of..."It's a small world" (every night, like clockwork, he does this)........ I dashed inside, tossed the chard in the freezer, waited about 20 minutes and am now, thankfully, enjoying some liquid vine and telling my tale of life on my beloved belle verde.... Cheers to all....and to hoping we all soon get our vapor lock issues sorted out. Nancy ps. what's worse, that @#$% song keeps repeating in my heat-addled brain..

Hey there, I was at the rally...the chick with the OTHER green meanie v11 sport (not in the competition). Don't know if we chatted, but for the time that I spent at the camp, I have to say, I met some great folks and had fun! I know the ride you speak of. On Saturday, I headed out by myself...was going to hit Wickenburg, but at the last second, I swerved towards Skull Valley, which eventually took me to Bagdad....Add this road to your list of amazing rides! Please, do yourself a favor and check it out. I think I saw 4 cars all day. Awesome twisties, views...WOW. Took 89 back into Prescott and nearly grinned myself to death. So glad to hear a fellow Guzzi rider enjoyed the ride! Nancy

wow...cool bike...reminds me of mad max...if only it were black with some side-mounted death rays.... Love that you shave yer legs...I think cyclists have some of the best looking legs as far as sports goes. I've been cycling just about my whole life..used to race triathlons in college and after...got turned on to mountain biking in 1987 (yeah, way back then)....that's really my other 2-wheel obsession..... The road riding in Canada must be wonderful!

Hey Stu, Glad you are lovin your new bike...what other bikes are collecting dust in your garage..? Here's an official warm welcome to V11lemans...a great site for sure, learned a lot and can be entertaining at times. And yeah, you could pose as a shemale for awhile..that might get their attention...

Yeah, I will probably keep her...she is purty and incredibly reliable... My Guzzi came with hardbags and the brackets..all attached. I removed everything as I wanted the bike "clean" for awhile. Don't know if I will end up putting them back on? For both bikes, I have found the Cortech system to work flawlessly and perfectly. Once I figured out where to strap them down on the VFR, they didn't move. I wrap soft cloths around any exposed tiedown that sits on a surface...no scratches yet on either bike. Not into paying over $1,000 bucks for hardbags!

I'll loan you a couple months....hmmm.....I would be loved and adored if I could rid Tucson of say....July and August. Oh wait, we do have the monsoon season in July...so how about August and September... 110 gets old real quick! Love yer backyard though...I've always wanted to ride in your area of the country....a fall trip to Vermont for the leaves...New England quaintness....regional food and beverages. What months will you trade ME for? And yeah, many of the roads here are real sweepers...big fun. Since we all love photos so much, here's an incredible view of Northern AZ, near Springerville. Usually at that time of year (early fall) the meadows and hills are dried grasses....so much rain brought an incredible New Zealandesque appeal to the landscape. BTW, have you ridden "the dragon" on the Guzzi?

appears that I am a space hog....here is the espresso stand, shop, booth, building...outhouse...whatever....love da color!

Lucky you....I'm hoping for a similar type of trip down the road...(literally..... ) And yes, AZ is blessed with incredible roads and diverse scenery. Here are a couple pics of a ride I did in the fall in Northern AZ...went to the petrified forest and painted desert. Not a single highway....stayed in a yurt in Lyman Lake State park...one of my most memorable getaways....finding the espresso stand along the way and meeting the owner (quite a character), was fun....far beyond anything Starbucks brews... Always liked the VFR in red...what year?

ok, and one more....Bagdad in a day.... incredible backroad outta Prescott, windy, curvy, great views, virtually no traffic. A good great day.

I am totally CRAZY about the "Bella Verde"... I took a 3-day trip to a small rally in Prescott, AZ. Backroads all the way, simply amazing...handles the curves so well. In addition, I have a daily commute through the Sonoran desert, so I'm truly experiencing so many different levels of enjoyment with the bike. Wherever I arrive, I'm always grinning from ear to ear.... I have to admit that the VFR is collecting dust, although I do start her up once a week. I'm keeping her for now, unsure about the future with her though??? And yes, she is a 2001 V11 Sport....here's a photo...