$3,500
Jacksonville, Florida
Category
Classic Motorcycles
Engine
1,100 cc
Posted Over 1 Month
1999 Moto Guzzi Bassa V11 Twin For Sale only 7,434 ORIGINAL miles on its 1,100 cc engine and 5 speed transmission. (COPY & PASTE "1999 Moto Guzzi Bassa V11, 1999 Moto Guzzi Bassa V11 Twin For Sale" in YouTube search box) Up for sale is a relatively rare motorcycle, a 1999 Moto Guzzi, and an even more rare model, the California Bassa V11, which was only offered in 1999 and 2000. The bike sat in storage most of its life. I purchased it in December 2012 knowing that the engine had not run since 2006. I parked it in my garage for another year. One year later I finally moved it unto the motorcycle lift and started working on it. It fired right up for the 1st time in 8 years after, > cleaning out and sealing the fuel tank, > replacing the fuel lines, > filters, > pump, > injectors, > engine oil, > all air & oil filters > and the spark plugs. Then I proceeded to restore and upgrade as the weeks and months went by, like > replaced upper & lower forks with V1100 Jackal, > replaced shocks with adjustable 1500 Kawasaki Nomad, > replaced front blinkers with 1500 Kawasaki Nomad, > replaced rear directional with 750 Kawasaki Vulcan, > replaced mirrors with 750 Kawasaki Vulcan, > factory exhaust with flow through glass packs, > custom paint here and there like on the valve covers, etc. Also during that time my health changed to where I cannot ride a motorcycle any longer. So reluctantly I am looking for a new owner for the Bassa. Hopefully someone who knows what a great motorcycle that those Italians at the Moto Guzzi plant know how to manufacture! The few times I did get to drive it, people would go out of their way to tell me what a very nice motorcycle that I had because it looks aharp and its not just another Harley or Honda! It's truly different! Everything works as it should but there are several things still lacking that I just cannot get around to finish on the bike: > The fuel tank needs finishing touches of paint up underneth at the edges - nothing major. > It needs a new rectifier, which is mounted onto the frame and easy to get to - eBay has them for $80. > I have a few spokes I ordered for the wheels where they broke in a couple of places (wheels do not have to be removed to install the spokes). > The clutch slips under very hard acceleration, but is fine otherwise. But that would need to be fixed before any serious riding. > Has a very small oil leak noticable after a ride - not enough to worry about damaging the engine, but annoying because it leaves a small oil spot where it is parked. Sorta lost track of the time and money which I have put into it, but I am guestimating around $6,500. With its first exposure to the public, I am asking only $3,500. Contact Dennis @ 904-469-1221 $3,500.00 9044691221
