V7III Carbon in production right now!

[pete roper]

Uh, so you don't like draft beer?

You do remember that kegs are metal right?!?


On the rest I agree... Vehemently!

You're an idiot! draught beer is a completely different animal!

[pete roper]

Are they #4?  A cursory part number search yielded the name "buffer damper" with no mention as to what they (or the gasket) is made of. 

If I don't ask, I can't learn. 

:1: Thank you, Pete, for humoring me.

I can't quite make out the number but the forth part down the list looks like it sez 'Damper Drift' which is what the tampons used on the 8V's are sometimes called so yes, I reckon they're the same parts.

I'll have a search around, AF1 probably have the parts diagrams on line and see if they are the same part # as the later 8V's? My guess is they will be. It would be daft not to use the same parts.

Asking questions and researching is how we learn. Never be afraid to ask questions. No point in having large supra-orbital lobes and opposable thumbs if they are never used!

Pete

[Kev m]

Yes, I love a draft beer in a suitable glass... Generally a pint or Pilsner glass for me.

As for pretense, that's a funny term for bikes.

I mean what's more pretentious a "racer" that makes HP more at the level of bikes from 50 years ago or an off-road styled bike that weighs 600+#?

I mean at the end of the day people can't really run much faster than they could 50 years ago but 600# is still much, much harder to pick up than 300-400#. So who is pretending?

Ok maybe it's a matter of degree, but still even if we accept there are extremes that approach ridiculous isn't there a whole range of "it's fun" in the middle? Wouldn't it be boring if we all wanted the exact same thing.

So WTF are we so pretentious about things we don't want. Maybe we just don't understand.

[Kev m]

You're an idiot! draught beer is a completely different animal!

As someone who has brewed hundreds of gallons of beer ... And consumed exponentially more, I must say your frame of reference on beer is older than the chassis of a smallblock!!!

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[pete roper]

As someone who has brewed hundreds of gallons of beer ... And consumed exponentially more, I must say your frame of reference on beer is older than the chassis of a smallblock!!!

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Well, in an attempt to improve my 'Frame of refference' I will abandon the delicious, air conditioned comfort of my living room and wander down through the 41*C heat to the Royal where the adorable Stacey will, I'm sure, we only too willing to help me establish a better 'Frame of Reference' by emptying some of a keg into me!

[Guzzi Gal]

I can't quite make out the number but the forth part down the list looks like it sez 'Damper Drift' which is what the tampons used on the 8V's are sometimes called so yes, I reckon they're the same parts.

I'll have a search around, AF1 probably have the parts diagrams on line and see if they are the same part # as the later 8V's? My guess is they will be. It would be daft not to use the same parts.

Asking questions and researching is how we learn. Never be afraid to ask questions. No point in having large supra-orbital lobes and opposable thumbs if they are never used!

Pete

The part # is 1A006716.

Trust me, I'm always curious but sometimes I have to see it to understand, hence the pictures.  Today I received (and installed, what a B!+$#!) an H&B luggage rack from AF1 and they have a guy in parts that is fabulous at answering my ignorant inquiries.  If I really get a bee up me bonnet about knowing, I'll bug him.

     

[Kev m]

Well, in an attempt to improve my 'Frame of refference' I will abandon the delicious, air conditioned comfort of my living room and wander down through the 41*C heat to the Royal where the adorable Stacey will, I'm sure, we only too willing to help me establish a better 'Frame of Reference' by emptying some of a keg into me!

Enjoy one for me my friend!!!

Enjoy one for me!

[Kev m]

I should go to bed, I'm scheduled for about 3+ hours of training tomorrow morning!

[pete roper]

1A006716 is the same part# as the later 8V tampons so I'm guessing that the rocker cover gasket is nitrile as well on the V9/V7-III.

If you want to have a peek under the rocker covers it's worth having a pair of rocker cover gaskets and however many tampons are needed, (Six?) on hand. They are almost certainly re-usable but of course if you don't have spares on hand they are bound to leak!

Pete

[pete roper]

I should go to bed, I'm scheduled for about 3+ hours of training tomorrow morning!

Nom-Nom!



 

[Vagrant]

Back on topic, sort of.
at 1921 units limited production means they will be new ones in the showroom for 3-4 years. Stonello anyone!

[Guzzi Gal]

1A006716 is the same part# as the later 8V tampons so I'm guessing that the rocker cover gasket is nitrile as well on the V9/V7-III.

If you want to have a peek under the rocker covers it's worth having a pair of rocker cover gaskets and however many tampons are needed, (Six?) on hand. They are almost certainly re-usable but of course if you don't have spares on hand they are bound to leak!

Pete

Thanks for the tip! 

[Huzo]

Hahaha...Perfect!

I don't know what company was first to sell a finished vehicle in what is basically primer, but I'm guessing they had a good laugh. Sorry, but I can make any bike look like that with two rattle cans and a couple of beers. It doesn't look "custom" , it looks cheap.
" Hey... I just refinished the BBQ, and have some extra rustoleum... Roll the bike over here! "
Don't be offended if your motorcycle gets pelted with hot dogs.

Agreed Turin.
Looks like the new owner picked it up at Aldi, Walmart or Tesco.
And Supermarket chain got them cheap from The Shim Jung Win company in Shanghai produced under licence for Guzzi.
AND...
Please GG, don't go red on Anni's rocker covers, IMO it screams "look at me" when all the attention in the room is on you anyway.
It looks elegantly understated in a timeless way now.
Next time you're going out to dinner looking just lovely, try applying some dayglo lipstick to"enhance the look" and see what you reckon.

[Guzzi Gal]

Please GG, don't go red on Anni's sidecovers, IMO it screams "look at me" when all the attention in the room is on you anyway.
It looks elegantly understated in a timeless way now.
Next time you're going out to dinner looking just lovely, try applying some dayglo lipstick to"enhance the look" and see what you reckon.

No worries Huzo, she gets enough attention without looking like a baboon in heat. 

[Huzo]

No worries Huzo, she gets enough attention without looking like a baboon in heat.

Of that I've no doubt !

[Muzz]

I like the overall lines. Fender too small. Red rocker covers OTT. May look better with a red frame? NO REV COUNTER!!!!

I ride the Breva by the revo; I like to know what it is doing sometimes, especially when passing a Triffid. The bike whips up too easily in to the red zone and I do like to know when this is about to happen.

Draught beer please. From glass. If it has to come out of a can, then put it in a glass.

[pete roper]

I like the overall lines. Fender too small. Red rocker covers OTT. May look better with a red frame? NO REV COUNTER!!!!

I ride the Breva by the revo; I like to know what it is doing sometimes, especially when passing a Triffid. The bike whips up too easily in to the red zone and I do like to know when this is about to happen.

Draught beer please. From glass. If it has to come out of a can, then put it in a glass.

Well, I may be over your way tomorrow Muzz. Michael's in Nelson, supposedly to rollerise a Griso but the owner screwed up the info on the bike and needs a 'C' kit rather than the 'A' kit we ordered. Since I can't get hold of a courier company on a Sunday it looks like I may have to fly over with the 'C' kit. Grrrrrr!

Pete

[Chuck in Indiana]

baboon in heat.

Attagirl..
Make mine draft. Hoppy is good, I've been a hophead since before it was popular. Oh.. I've seen Pete in action. Do *not* try to keep up..  you'll wake up in the morning thinking you might have the flu while he's bouncing around.. "ready to ride?" 

[Muzz]

it looks like I may have to fly over with the 'C' kit. Grrrrrr!

Pete

C'mon Pete, I know ya love it over here and the beer's great!

[pete roper]

Actually Monteiths American Pale Ale is one of my favourite beers, especially on draught. Problem is it's something like 28 trillion % ABV! Drink three and you drool a lot!

Pete

[Muzz]

If the trip is on, where are you flying in to?

[Kev m]

I've seen Pete in action. Do *not* try to keep up..  you'll wake up in the morning thinking you might have the flu while he's bouncing around.. "ready to ride?" 

Guess he wasn't himself the times he visited and drank like a nun. [emoji848] [emoji48]

[pete roper]

If the trip is on, where are you flying in to?

Christchurch. The bike's in Nelson.

[DaSwami]

Pricing announced, $9690, $1700 more than the Stone, $1200 more than the Special, $300 less then the Anniversario

http://www.motoguzzi.com/us_EN/moto/standard/V7-III/V7-III-Carbon/

[keener]

No word on price though?

http://www.motoguzzi.com/en_EN/news/Moto-Guzzi-V7-III-Carbon-start-of-production/

nice  like to see it with a 1000cc  engine

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Its always funny when someone who is a verifiable expert in one thing, thinks they are an expert and the final authority in all things.

[Roebling3]

A better use for carbon fiber? 
www.cyclenews.com/2017/12/article/250cc-two-stroke-streetbike-back-baby/ 

AND, BTW: Who really needs a big block, anyway. Some day the rest of you (if lucky), will be as old and wizened as I.
Or, IOW: If you can get a leg over it, ride it like you stole it.  R3~ 

[Devildog]

Does anyone know why, with 4 variations of the V7 (and now the 'Rough' model) they did not produce a V9 Carbon instead? I really thought when the Roamer & Bobber were introduced that more models would be coming based on that platform. The sporty look of the Carbon would have been a nice complement to the other V9's.

[Beau1k]

Can anybody provide links to companies that make aftermarket carbon fiber bits for the V7 III's? The MG OEM CF is expensive AF!

[kingoffleece]

...............all  because a guy said he liked a motorcycle.  Amazing.