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In the USA, are there any periodical revisions to a vehicle?Here, you must do the first after 5 years of construction, then every 2 years.If there is anything modified (as emissions, tire sizes, signals, exhausts and light system) that is not within original specs, you are passable of a fine if stopped and, more importantly, insurance doesn' cover you or damages done by you.
Wild1_OR, you've come to the right place!!!A V7 III is absolutely a good beginners bike! For my first motorcycle, I gifted myself a 2017 V7 III Aniversario for my 50th birthday, sight unseen. I sat on a Special and a Stone before making my decision to buy but I'd never ridden one. I did a ton of research and decided to purchase one from Moto International in Washington State (now closed) and have 'er shipped. My thinking was that "Ani" would be my one and done forever bike. I've not regretted that decision. My previous experience was limited to an hour learning to ride my high school BFs Honda on an old runway back in the mid-80s and tooling around on my aunts 60s Lambretta scooter. I didn't really get around to properly learning until after a 35-year hiatus when my husband surprised me with a matching set of little Honda Metropolitans for our 30th anniversary. We signed up for the MSF course bought all the ATGATT and the rest is history.My ergo's are as follows:5'5"135 lbs31" inseamOld lady strength (none)I can pretty much put my bare feet flat, and if I wear a boot with a 1" heel, all is well. Weight is something to consider if you're on the smaller side, as once they start to tip, there's no stopping them if they outweigh you by several hundred pounds. That said, If I can pick mine, you should be able to pick up yours.
Wild1_OR -- I'll be at GPM tomorrow for 900 mile service on my V7 III if you want more pictures, etc of your excellent choice.
Oh boy, that blue is nice!Sarah
Back from V7 III's 900 mile service. GPM's labor was $110/hour and service took 3 hours. <snip>
Back from V7 III's 900 mile service. GPM's labor was $110/hour and service took 3 hours. I removed the Stucchi engine guards beforehand. I supplied engine, gearbox and final drive lubricants. I was onsite 6 hours. Took some pictures for Wild1_OR. They tried, not very hard, to sell me a V85. They had a V9. And a full range of new Ducatis, Aprillas, KTMs, and Husqvarnas plus one Ural sidecar. Nice range of used including a Triumph Thruxton R. Be still my heart and keep my hand away from my wallet. After seeing this wonderful inventory I knew the V7 III was the perfect urban assault vehicle I needed.When I got home I discovered what I thought was Odometer display mode was actually Trip mode because GPM switched to Odometer mode for in/out miles and gear position was no longer display. Before today I never pushed the Mode button even out of curiosity. Since gear position is not displayed in Odometer mode, I'll go back to running in Trip mode as it came from Cadre.My excitement this afternoon will be setting the tachometer alerts to 6,000 low and 7,000 high and putting the engine guards back on.But this is Wild1_OR's thread not mine.Rafael moved the V7 III so I could examine it and take some pictures. The V7 III is in Almost New condition. No wear on footpeg rubber or other locations. Tires look about the same as mine, ie, no big lean angles or center-only wear. Minor wear on what seems to be faint stress marks on the seat and some scratches on steering head from too much stuff on PO's ignition key ring. All emissions equipment is in place and apparently untouched. Restoring the rear fender and lights will take a day of work because many pieces need to be unscrewed and rescrewed. I didn't take the seat off to see how the PO tapped into the wiring. GPM is including the fender with the motorcycle but I didn't ask to see it. The V7 is ready to go: GPM is waiting for shipper pickup.I forgot to ask Rafael when it was last serviced.Before you put the fender back on take a look at Kev m's Photoshop magic and tell me you don't want some of that: https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=96990.msg1533793#msg1533793I'm looking for a Rosso Rovente painter (drat forgot to ask GPM, I guess I'll call while they remember me).Pictures will be in next post.
Oh Lordy, that "All Blue" Kev M drummed up is it for me. I feel for you on the wait, Wild1. In the meantime, the bits and pieces for the rear fender don't look too numerous:https://cadrecycle.com/v7-iii_stone_750_2017/Just in case you want to swap it back to stock.Sarah
Yeah that Kev m is a magician with Photoshop although his verbal imagery is ... disturbing. I'll start with high resolution pictures of items of interest. BTW I don't know why my camera wasn't focusing as well as it should. I'll have to look into that. Let me know if you want me to go back for more pictures -- GPM is only three miles away and I think they're still hoping to sell me a V85 (but that Thruxton R is so tempting).These pictures of a fender GPM is selling give you some idea what's involved in installing it https://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V7-III-Stone-Racer-2017-19-Stock-OE-Rear-Fender-with-Taillight/184356489566?fits=Model%3AV7+III%7CMake%3AMoto+Guzzi&hash=item2aec80c95e:g:w6oAAOSw2TdfBOZHThe dashboard scratches aren't that noticeable. Many people install a faux-graphite shield. Others like me keep non-motorcycle keys in their pockets.I rubbed the marks on the seat but no change. Tire Black will probably hide them but if they are a concern for you and GPM allows it, we can swap stock seats. I was looking at Cadre's catalog while my credit card was in the other room and ended up buying this extra Alcantara seat I'm now afraid to use. But it was on sale! I'll figure something out.I called the painter yesterday. Stone paint matching is going to be tricky -- might take an hour or eight hours. Apparently the computer vision thing doesn't do that well for this purpose. Rough estimate is $500. So for several reasons I'm thinking of going glossy like this.
I'm intending to trim my fender rather than remove it. Hasn't been a priority as most of it is hidden by my panniers.
Evaporative canister (I don't know why ibb rotated it) and secondary air:
ibb (imgbb.com) is the website where Bert host the pictures. It looks like the EVAP has been modified, so that the gas overflow does not go into the canister. You can read more about that by doing a search or go here (which you are already a member) https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/evap-removal-from-v7iii.17879/ The secondary air supply (SAS) appears to be stock; not modified. This should be fine and you can consider blocking them later if you want to install aftermarket exhaust mufflers.
Wow that is a really nice bike! Looks great and you will really enjoy it! You mentioned that you will be taking the MSF course; if at all possible, if they are available use their bikes. From what I remember from when I took the course the bikes they have are pretty ratty but usable. A few people actually dropped the bikes so just in case use the bikes that belong to the MSF if at all possible. Enjoy the Guzzi
Yes the picture not the canister was rotated. The canister is in the proper position with regard to hoses and orientation. Orientation is important for proper functioning.Wild1_OR -- your evaporative canister installation is original and functional from a visual perspective. It matches mine exactly as well as pages 234-236 of the service manual. Here's the routing per the emissions label on the fender.Ya gotta know what to look for but the breather valve is in there.WRT emissions modifications, don't unless you have fueling problems. MG did a great job tuning the V7 III so stick with it. But if you just gotta fool around, research GuzziDiag and buy the Lonelec adapter. BTW good investment just to understand your ECU better.WRT modifications, Rafael said you would be getting stronger shock springs. I urge you continue to pursue that suspension upgrade path, both front and rear. If you are careful with your research, you should find comfort for about $1,000. LED lighting should come next, for both visibility and illumination reasons. Heated grips (I like Koso) and vest (I'm an Aerostich fan). Grip Puppies and Helmet Hook. For the V7's classic looks I'm not a windscreen fan. I wear earplugs and take the occasional Ibuprofen. Wind noise up to 70mph isn't an issue except when other cars are in front of me and then it's noticeable down to 30mph.I've mentioned my V7 will be my UAV. Therefore I have the Givi tail rack with a Givi E300N2 top case. It holds my C19 PPE while riding and my Bell DLX full face helmet and gloves when parked.And replace the battery every 3 years. Otherwise you'll be here whining about weird engine and electrical problems. BORING.
...Wild1_OR -- your evaporative canister installation is original and functional from a visual perspective...