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General Discussion / Re: V7 850 final drive leak

« Last post by mechanicsavant on Today at 06:45:20 PM »

Oops I almost forgot, A H-B lifting handle also needed . It fits a V7/850 with a bit of trimming ! V7 II without altering it . On the 850 it fouls the rear shock spring .

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General Discussion / Re: Spring in Wisconsin

« Last post by moto on Today at 06:37:37 PM »

I agree about the newest V7 Sport, but the bike at the bar was instead a custom V7 Stone. Side by side there was no question to me: the custom was more beautiful.

I believe worship of the old V7 Sport is simply a cult.

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General Discussion / Re: New V7 Special Owner now...

« Last post by Michael_A on Today at 06:13:45 PM »

imgbb help

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General Discussion / Re: V7 850 final drive leak

« Last post by mechanicsavant on Today at 06:11:25 PM »

Concerning center stand issues. I carry a piece of 5 quarter X 5 inch deck wood . It’s a scrap from an earlier job . I roll the rear wheel onto the wood , stand on the side stand lever & the bike leaps up onto the stand . A few practice try’s help & the wood takes little space in saddle bag !

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General Discussion / Re: New V7 Special Owner now...

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 05:47:58 PM »

Good Deal, welcome to our world. Got my 1st in 76, wrenching on them professionally in 88 cause I needed a job. I am not a hobbyist like most here.
Mostly retired now. Last shop I left was 2016, no retirement $ just SS. Have fun, easy wrenching. Good Luck homebuilder my Dad was EAA #13.

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General Discussion / Re: Spring in Wisconsin

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 05:37:18 PM »

Ok, a little obvious observation here. The newest c7 Sport is a very nice looking bike. But, to my eyes, it’s nowhere as nice as the older V7 Sport.

How about a new V7 Sport Retro: chrome fenders, silver engine/trans etc.

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General Discussion / Re: New V7 Special Owner now...

« Last post by Michael_A on Today at 05:36:33 PM »

I don't recall the "official" name of the color, but it is the darkish-green metalic, which I find particularly handsome against the chrome trimmings.

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General Discussion / Re: New V7 Special Owner now...

« Last post by Dave Swanson on Today at 05:31:24 PM »

That's a fine machine, and I am sure you will enjoy it.  Make sure to keep us updated on all your first impressions, and pictures of course.   

Which color did you go for?

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General Discussion / Re: When did riders stop saying "You can take if for a spin if you want!"

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 04:36:56 PM »

I've always been picky about this...... I will never let one of my long time riding buddies ride any of my bikes. He is a safe/great rider, but prone to drops, especially if nervous. Many of the guys I ride with now (with a few exceptions) I will readily switch off if we have something different or want to compare, but it happens rarely. Used to switch off all the time when I was younger.

Usually when offered on a completely new platform (modern Yamaha, Ducati, Moto Morini, Indian) I will say NO because I want to remain happy in my ignorance and don't need any more temptation than I already have 

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General Discussion / Re: Question for 2024 & later v85 owners

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 04:32:45 PM »

When I got my 22 it made a more harsh noise in that range coming on at 4100 rpms it seemed.  The bike had been tuned.  I came across a video on aprillia about syncing the flywheel to the computer.  I did the sync and the noise was gone. It's super easy enough to try.  with a warm bike, start with key off then proceed to start the bike, don't touch anything and rev it over 6k rpms 3 times letting the rpm's return to idle in between rev's.  that extra noise was gone and it ran a hair better.  Maybe this step was skipped on the setup on your bike after an update when assembling/delivery.

That is interesting........ ....... Will do this after the break in service.