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Based on a sit test (I haven't ridden either bike) the V9 seemed to fit like a glove, where the V7 felt really odd somehow, so I might look to a Roamer. Wonder why the V9 is less stable at freeway speeds?Sarah
Sorry for being quiet - I've been reading the replies! So this is what I am very close to buying:But then this came up, �800 cheaper...Heart or head - still haven't decided...
https://www.motomachines.com/V9-Bobber_c_858.htmlLooks like you can get HB C-Bow racks and/or topcase racks, the only thing I don't see are HB Junior side case racks. But that's hardly a deal breaker for most. I mean, there are certainly luggage options available for a V9.
Bp - if my SWAG is correct differences in size/weight/reach to the bars etc. could account for your and Adan's different experiences.
Yeah well a lot of people screw that choice up too...
Decided to go with the heart and a Moto Guzzi.
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Get the V9 up to 70 mph and then do the wiggle test. Wiggle them bars just a little and I think you'll feel that the margin between stability and self-oscillation is less than some other bikes. This is not a surprise, the V9 has a rake designed for urban agility. It stands to reason that it's going to track a little less self-assuredly at highway speeds. And I did hit a bump at 70 and started to feel the wagging that precedes a tank slapper. I was surprised that it happened at that speed over that size bump.Would this put me off a V9? No, because the kind of riding I do doesn't call for doing 70+ over the long haul. If it did, and if I really wanted a Guzzi (which I probably would), then this consideration might give a slight edge to the V7. I'd guess the V7 iii also has a much more comfortable seat than either V9, based on a brief showroom sit.
There's several (stories), but there's 3 Guzzi shops within striking distance. One won't get my business and 2 are very nice, but each 100 or so miles away.Maintenance seems not too involved (and there's what seems like a really good independent shop in Philly for anything beyond routine).Locally, within bicycle riding distance, are a very good Yamaha/Kawasaki, Suzuki/KTM and Harley shop.Nothing against Harley, but can't see that happening. KTM's seem awesome, but maybe not my thing.Which leaves a Yamaha XSR900, Suzuki SV650 or Kawasaki Z900RS (that I think came out today). There's also the Suzuki Bandit, but it didn't jump out, as well as the V-Stroms (but there'll be not one second of off-road). There's also a really good Triumph/BMW shop and another that has most brands, but not bicycle riding distance away.So my head says to keep it local, but the V7 is the only bike I've sat on that says, "Oh yes."
https://youtu.be/YFDnd_oqUKEI'm interested. Wish it had a BIG Tach & small speedo.
IMHO the C Bows are a better choice as they are very unobtrusive when the bags are off the bike.
I missed the tach for a day or two. Then I realized the motor was talking to me and telling me when it was comfortable and when it wanted me to shift.
Yes, you are partially blamed.And it'll be a yellow V7 III Stone.