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Uneasy Rider
This is an absolutely beautiful 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello, #49 of a worldwide numbered limited edition run of 300. The bike is a bit of a time capsule, with some tasteful, “period correct” mods and a ton of very cool original parts and other bits and bobs, including the tank off another one of the 300 Rosso Mandellos.
The bike has about 25,000 miles on it, but the odometer reads lower, in the high 13k range. Like many V11s, the speed failed and was replaced under warranty (at 4,234 miles). I have extensive documentation of service and other details from the first/previous owner, and paperwork for the minimal stuff that I did to the bike while under my care, which wasn’t much. I bought the bike from a friend of a friend (the original owner) in Texas and it arrived at my place in Oakland in December 2017.
A few months later, I was hit by a car and after a bunch of surgeries, a total of fourteen days in the hospital and months of not riding, I’m left with a right leg and foot that don’t work well in sportier riding positions. I’ve always wanted one of these, and this bike is something of a quintessential representation of both the V11 and “modern” Guzzis, so it pains me to do this, but I also hate to have it just sitting here collecting dust. I’m a rider, not a collector. I showed the bike at this year’s Quail Motorcycle Gathering, but even riding it on to the green—hardly a Saddle Sore 1000—it was clear that my leg won’t work with the riding position, and I really don’t want to drop this wonderful example.
The bike is in very, very good shape, rides well and sounds very amazing. These are tough to price, so I'll say I'm looking for $8,000. I may consider selling some things separately, but would rather sell the whole pile of stuff to someone who wants a Rosso Mandello with a bunch of good stuff.
Mods:
• Airbox replaced with K&N filters (RU-0630) on stock velocity stacks.
• PowerCommander.
• Penske shock.
• Carbon fiber side panels (from Scura?). These are on the bike partly to accommodate the Penske shock's reservoir placement without cutting the original side covers (also included). The original owner added a lot of carbon fiber, Scura-esque accents.
• Carbon fiber tank pad (from Scura?).
• Braking Wave Rotors (STX01D).
• Rizoma bar-end mirrors.
• Ghezzi-Brian carbon fiber chin spoiler.
• Black “GUZZI” valve covers.
• Carbon fiber generator cover.
• Carbon fiber rear hugger fender.
• Stucchi crossover.
• Magni exhaust (http://www.magni.it/v11_exhaust.htm) - sounds AMAZING.
In this video, you can hear the startup sequence and the sound of the Stucchi crossover + Magni exhaust.
youtu.be/j6IpN6gwqX8
Spares:
• Original red valve covers, mint condition.
• Used Rosso Mandello fuel tank with original paint, in very good shape (this is functionally unobtainium).
• Original numbered Rosso Mandello side covers (very good condition).
• Original tank pad.
• Stock airbox (removed at 3,000 miles).
• Original charcoal canisters and hoses.
• Hepco & Becker racks for hard luggage.
• Stock rear wheel hugger fender.
• Original generator cover.
• Tekno semi-rigid luggage with frames.
• OEM mirrors.
• OEM crossover.
• Good-sized pile of gaskets and seals.
Miscellany:
• Numbered limited edition certificate that came with the bike.
• Workshop manual.
• Parts book.
• Extensive maintenance documentation.
• Moto Guzzi fashion accessories: red leather gloves and what looks like a bandana(?).
• New Pilot Road 3 tires in early 2018, probably 250 miles on them, tops.
• New battery (Odyssey PC545).
• Recently serviced and generator replaced.
• There are a couple funny/cool stickers on the bike: Michelin men with knives on the fork legs, and a classical pinup+tiger sticker on the tail. I like them and think they’re part of the story of the bike, but they could be removed if the new owner is a stickler for such things.
I have certainly forgotten some other bits and bobs. As you can see in the photos, there’s a LOT of stuff with the bike. If you have questions, shoot me a message with your email or phone number and I can fill you in, as well as send maintenance records, high-res versions and/or additional photos as needed, and so on. Thank you.
Update: I have gotten a lot of questions about potential trades. I’d originally intended to sell the bike outright, but I’m also a believer in exploring interesting situations as they arise, so here are some bikes I might consider in trade. In general, these are “plus cash” options. I’m not looking for something that’s been beat on or has tons of miles.
• Light-ish, late model-ish dual-sport. One person has suggested I take his 2014 KTM 690R, and that’s mighty compelling. I might be interested in a nicely set up—or stock but nice and clean—DR650 or something similar, but I have zero interest in a KLR. Both of these stated options are not perfect for my leg situation, but can be made to work.
• Honda Grom or Kawasaki Z215, or—ideally—a Honda Monkey (the new one, not the ancient ones). Obviously plus quite a bit of cash. This is kind of a dumb idea, honestly, but I love these little bikes.
• Honda NC700X DCT, preferably 2017 or later. Yeah, long shot, I know.
• ‘83 or later, ideally ‘85-’86 Honda ATC250R or maybe a late Honda Odyssey or Pilot. Another long shot, and would have to be exceptionally clean.
If you’ve got something you think is interesting, hit me up. Worst thing I can do is say no, maybe laugh a little.
The bike has about 25,000 miles on it, but the odometer reads lower, in the high 13k range. Like many V11s, the speed failed and was replaced under warranty (at 4,234 miles). I have extensive documentation of service and other details from the first/previous owner, and paperwork for the minimal stuff that I did to the bike while under my care, which wasn’t much. I bought the bike from a friend of a friend (the original owner) in Texas and it arrived at my place in Oakland in December 2017.
A few months later, I was hit by a car and after a bunch of surgeries, a total of fourteen days in the hospital and months of not riding, I’m left with a right leg and foot that don’t work well in sportier riding positions. I’ve always wanted one of these, and this bike is something of a quintessential representation of both the V11 and “modern” Guzzis, so it pains me to do this, but I also hate to have it just sitting here collecting dust. I’m a rider, not a collector. I showed the bike at this year’s Quail Motorcycle Gathering, but even riding it on to the green—hardly a Saddle Sore 1000—it was clear that my leg won’t work with the riding position, and I really don’t want to drop this wonderful example.
The bike is in very, very good shape, rides well and sounds very amazing. These are tough to price, so I'll say I'm looking for $8,000. I may consider selling some things separately, but would rather sell the whole pile of stuff to someone who wants a Rosso Mandello with a bunch of good stuff.
Mods:
• Airbox replaced with K&N filters (RU-0630) on stock velocity stacks.
• PowerCommander.
• Penske shock.
• Carbon fiber side panels (from Scura?). These are on the bike partly to accommodate the Penske shock's reservoir placement without cutting the original side covers (also included). The original owner added a lot of carbon fiber, Scura-esque accents.
• Carbon fiber tank pad (from Scura?).
• Braking Wave Rotors (STX01D).
• Rizoma bar-end mirrors.
• Ghezzi-Brian carbon fiber chin spoiler.
• Black “GUZZI” valve covers.
• Carbon fiber generator cover.
• Carbon fiber rear hugger fender.
• Stucchi crossover.
• Magni exhaust (http://www.magni.it/v11_exhaust.htm) - sounds AMAZING.
In this video, you can hear the startup sequence and the sound of the Stucchi crossover + Magni exhaust.
youtu.be/j6IpN6gwqX8
Spares:
• Original red valve covers, mint condition.
• Used Rosso Mandello fuel tank with original paint, in very good shape (this is functionally unobtainium).
• Original numbered Rosso Mandello side covers (very good condition).
• Original tank pad.
• Stock airbox (removed at 3,000 miles).
• Original charcoal canisters and hoses.
• Hepco & Becker racks for hard luggage.
• Stock rear wheel hugger fender.
• Original generator cover.
• Tekno semi-rigid luggage with frames.
• OEM mirrors.
• OEM crossover.
• Good-sized pile of gaskets and seals.
Miscellany:
• Numbered limited edition certificate that came with the bike.
• Workshop manual.
• Parts book.
• Extensive maintenance documentation.
• Moto Guzzi fashion accessories: red leather gloves and what looks like a bandana(?).
• New Pilot Road 3 tires in early 2018, probably 250 miles on them, tops.
• New battery (Odyssey PC545).
• Recently serviced and generator replaced.
• There are a couple funny/cool stickers on the bike: Michelin men with knives on the fork legs, and a classical pinup+tiger sticker on the tail. I like them and think they’re part of the story of the bike, but they could be removed if the new owner is a stickler for such things.
I have certainly forgotten some other bits and bobs. As you can see in the photos, there’s a LOT of stuff with the bike. If you have questions, shoot me a message with your email or phone number and I can fill you in, as well as send maintenance records, high-res versions and/or additional photos as needed, and so on. Thank you.
Update: I have gotten a lot of questions about potential trades. I’d originally intended to sell the bike outright, but I’m also a believer in exploring interesting situations as they arise, so here are some bikes I might consider in trade. In general, these are “plus cash” options. I’m not looking for something that’s been beat on or has tons of miles.
• Light-ish, late model-ish dual-sport. One person has suggested I take his 2014 KTM 690R, and that’s mighty compelling. I might be interested in a nicely set up—or stock but nice and clean—DR650 or something similar, but I have zero interest in a KLR. Both of these stated options are not perfect for my leg situation, but can be made to work.
• Honda Grom or Kawasaki Z215, or—ideally—a Honda Monkey (the new one, not the ancient ones). Obviously plus quite a bit of cash. This is kind of a dumb idea, honestly, but I love these little bikes.
• Honda NC700X DCT, preferably 2017 or later. Yeah, long shot, I know.
• ‘83 or later, ideally ‘85-’86 Honda ATC250R or maybe a late Honda Odyssey or Pilot. Another long shot, and would have to be exceptionally clean.
If you’ve got something you think is interesting, hit me up. Worst thing I can do is say no, maybe laugh a little.
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