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After many years without a bike, I discovered the gorgeous motoguzzi V7 stone. The local dealer has a couple stones, specials, and racers. A few days later, I went to the dealer to take a look up close. The specials were already sold but a couple stone were available. And an old 09 classic they just in as a trade. So I arranged a test ride of both the 2015 stone and the 09 classic. Of the two, I preferred the classic. With only 2000 or so miles, it has a small windscreen, after market pipes, bar end mirrors, and softer shocks. It felt more stable and planted, made for a more relaxed ride. And the tank was swollen. On deceleration, a lot of popping. And perhaps... Just perhaps the right cylinder seemed to run hotter. The price is less the half the new bike, and the white paint is tastefully retro. I'd read about the plastic tank fiasco but gotta ask.... Does it matter if the tank swells? The dealer said it was under warranty. But I'm not sure that I can trust them. Any thoughts or advice?
The plastic tank is one of the reasons I like my bike. So far so good - no blisters or swelling yet. Mostly local trips and I use the gas stations with ethanol free premium.I like the smooth seamless edges and the lack of any sheet metal that can rust or crack.My 2009 V7 has been modified to my own personal tastes, for comfort, safety and state of tune. I have used this fine forum for guidance and have remapped the fueling to work perfectly! Starts, idles, and runs easily even when cold.I do like the new engine position and 6 speed transmission of the V7II bikes, but my V7c looks good enough to me!
Still have my '09, still love it. Rode it a 100 mi. today. 25K total. Original tank in place, has always had gasahol in it from day 1. I may buy another bike some day, but I'll never sell it. Make sure dealer plugs it in to check what fuel map is installed. There is an update for early '09's. Got mine changed at 600 mi. checkup. My bike starts easily in any condition and fuels perfectly at any RPM. Black and white paint scheme is infitnitely "personalizable" and very attractive. Solo seat from the V7Cafe is much more comfortable. Lots of accesories. Ridiculously easy maintenance. Unlikely you will meet yourself coming down the road. What's not to love?