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http://www.motociclismo.it/moto-guzzi-v7-ii-arrivano-l-abs-e-il-controllo-di-trazione-moto-59770
This is good news.Good news for me as the used price in old V7's will drop as people sell them to get the newfangled V7's. I have lust for an older V7 to convert to a ScramblerStill I wonder if the "traction control" is not just one more thing to go wrong? As in water in a sensor wire connection - sound familiar?
Gearbox comparison. Above the old one, in the middle the new one, below that of the California 1400.
the value of my 13 V7 special just went up as folks will now want one of the older, simpler and therefore more reliable models
Uh, both the V7 ones look the same to me.
the new one is more extended in height. Above, you can see the old one is as high than the solenoid. The new one is higher. Below, the new one goes much further down in respect than the starter engine.
I think that difference is due to the parallax error from different camera heights.
Can someone explain the "engine rotated forward" thing, I'm not getting it??? Paul
From the same angle, the gearbox still seems higher.
All the electrical gim crackery is just something to go wrong that I can't fix. <snapping suspenders> And.. unless you have a very good Guzzi dealer, he won't be able to fix it either. The only problems I had with the Norge were the stupid ABS brakes and computerized dash. No thanks. <tamping corncob pipe>
Assuming the angles of the photos are about the same, the rotation of the engine jumps out at me.
So I love the V7s, okay? Have almost purchased one on many occasions. It's a great ride and I personally don't necessarily feel like it needs more power :beat_horse and such. But. I just dunno what to think about this. Solve or amend the idle issue, yes please. But traction control and abs in THIS bike is needed or desired? In a market segment where 2 of the biggest complaints/gripes, valid or not, seem to be "down on power" and price versus the Bonnie? I mean, I assume these new gadgets are gonna drive the price up, right? Help me out here, I think it's just my own personal preferences talking maybe.
Lowered swingarm pivot position?
Dude, even the Sportster offers ABS now.ABS was obviously added because it is soon REQUIRED... and the TC could just go along with the tech. As long as you already have something to monitor wheel speed/slippage, you can easily add that too. Especially if you have a RBW or modified RBW system.
Semi-kinda-sorta-maybe drive-ride by wire, control this and anti that...Guess that locks up the period of nuevo V-7s in my future:Single throttle, tanks sorted, no skill crutches installed.
Semi-kinda-sorta-maybe drive-ride by wire, control this and anti that...Guess that locks up the period of nuevo V-7s in my future:Single throttle, tanks sorted, no skill crutches installed.Not for me, I and those like me fear that which is new and unusual. It's all a conspiracy so that the TSA, DHS or FEMA can control my movements.I'd like to get more into it but I have a dermatologist appointment to address the irritations from the ti-foil between my scalp and helmet liners.
Take a look at the photos above ;D
I'm interested in what the weight will be. The ABS/TC will probably add very little weight, but the beefier wet alternator and especially the 6 speed tranny could add significantly.