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Go for it. Even if you pay a little too much, the stupid grin will wipe away all the memory of the cost.

Risers and Knight Design pegs, and maybe a seat of your favorite flavor.

or a tiny flyscreen, Ace bars and a 1958 ton-up grimace

the oyster is your world (I think thats what they say??)

^^ C'mon know, keep hope alive, there's gotta still be some pearls out there, somewhere!

Look him square in the eye and say, 4800 out the door cash, today.

It is a little pricey and you can find other similar bikes for less. But then you will have to wait, so I guess just go for it. 16k miles is good.

For what it's worth, NADA be damned. It's amazing to me that you can find a low mileage GRiSO 1100 with some seemingly tasty mods for a mere $5k!

Count yourself lucky that the market, in general, doesn't appreciate how great these motorbikes are.

After you've found yourself owning/riding that GRiSO, you'll realize that it is worth every penny of that $5k.

^ Don`t disagree Mr. Steak, esp with the small # of units produced and an even smaller # of units changing hands, the numbers can be skewed with just a few outliers .
That said, being unfamiliar with the brand, I had to start somewhere , my 2nd step was coming here.

Anybody have an idea of how many 1100`s were produced `05-`09 ?

I don't know the answer to that production question.

Additionally, Guzzi people, by and large, tend to be on the frugal side for whatever reason.  Also, the general nature of Guzzis along with a sparse dealer/service network makes for a broadly DIY ownership corps.

Can you find a decent GRiSO 1100 for $4000 or less in the US?  Probably, if you are patient and diligent enough.  Not everyone is suited for DIY maintenance and end up cutting them loose, but what condition might that 15 year old bike be in.

I think a well sorted 1100 is certainly worth $5k.

Edit to add: I'd LIKE TO think a well sorted 1100 is certainly worth $5k.

eighteight wrote:

Here`s the skinny
`07 16K miles/ black / new Pirelli`s / new Yuasa /up grade LED hdlmp with built in "halo" turn signals (stock signals still there) All lights working
 Arrow slip on silencer / Started right up in a 41 degree garage / test ride displayed no obvious problems or snotty throttle response . Needs pegs & risers to "fit" better
Maybe a small fly screen ?
Seller is Indy type dealer in bikes and ATV`s  Nice guy
He took it in on trade last summer.
Asking 5200 , I offered 4500 , he countered 5000
NADA shows avg retail @ 3600
 What say the cognoscenti ?

Bought it at 48.
pick up this week
Thanks gentlemen

Good deal! I bought my '07 a week ago for just over $5k. One to two years ago, I would've paid about $4k probably. In the last year, used GRiSO's for sale really dried up. I was satisfied I had found a good example, and it was only 2.5 hours away from me, so I pulled the trigger.

Eighteight,

Congratulations on finding a GRiSO. I’m not sure where in Ohio you are but Cadre Cycles in Cincinnati are a shop full of enthusiasts that know their machines & highly recommended.

If you are unfamiliar with the bike & would like someone to have an initial look over your new purchase, they might be worth a visit.

Otherwise there are a few GRiSO owners around Ohio

Nobleswood wrote:

Eighteight,

Congratulations on finding a GRiSO. I’m not sure where in Ohio you are but Cadre Cycles in Cincinnati are a shop full of enthusiasts that know their machines & highly recommended.

As mentioned on page one, I`m in 44720 so that puts me 4 hours out from Cadre, ( 2hrs from you ) did have some conversations with Mr. Miller prior to purchase, seems like a good guy.
I hope to make that drive only only for any electronic issues !
Figure this forum will keep me straight on "nuts & bolts"
I printed the owners / shop / parts manuals awhile back and have been studying [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Thanks !

And I replied to you !

I can only excuse myself with; it was late at night & the wife was talking at me about something not very interesting

Nobleswood wrote:

 And I replied to you !

I can only excuse myself with; it was late at night & the wife was talking at me about something not very interesting

Ummm, I'll bet it was interesting to her. Just wait, it gets worse, what with grandkids and such.

Back to the subject at hand, if you are heading to Cadre, give me a shout and we can meet there and perhaps find lunch. I'm always up for a visit to Cadre. I'm about 40 minutes away, barely into Indiana on the west side of Cincinnati.

Mr Pope ^ given your location and diverse collection of bikes, one wonders if you attend the AMCA meet in Wauseon OH ?

I have. However, that date usually conflicts with other events, like our wedding anniversary. Most of our bikes are eligible to attend those events.

Well should you or anyone else here attend , our group has occupied spots 484 through 487 since 1994
Can`t miss the 40' Bluebird "Prison Bus"  We have seats, shade & suds

Would that be a black school bus with the Ohio license plate "PRZN BUS"?

BTW, I just checked the dates for Wauseon 2022, and we;ll be in Colorado for a birthday party then. Taking the GRiSO and the wife's Spyder, of course.

rick pope wrote:

Would that be a black school bus with the Ohio license plate "PRZN BUS"?

BTW, I just checked the dates for Wauseon 2022, and we;ll be in Colorado for a birthday party then.  Taking the GRiSO and the wife's Spyder, of course.

Different crew. ours is prison gray

Picked up today
Took a trailer
Poured rain

eighteight wrote:

Picked up today
Took a trailer
Poured rain

Fortunately Summit Racing has a good selection of 10W-60 , so I popped over at lunch for a 4 pack
Amazon is sending oil filters (b/o @ S.R.) and front wheel bearings ( just to have on the shelf )
K-D pegs on the way
Think I have enough "Ride-on" to treat the tires
The tender plug on bike is different from my chargers , so I`ll have to revise