New 2022 V7 Special

[jackthebiker]

I have a chance to sell my 2021 Heritage Classic, so at 70 years old I am going to a smaller, lighter bike. Top on my list is a new V7 Special. The closest dealer is 200 miles away, and that has kept me away from Guzzi since I sold my 2013 V7 a few years back. I no longer do long bike trips, but need to set it up for overnighters by myself. So any suggestions on a bigger wind screen and paniers? Something that fits the bike, I am willing to pay to get the good stuff. 

[jackthebiker]

My 2013 V7.

[kpmurphy]

Givi A34 screen, Chase Harper tankbag and soft bags and MG rack. If hard bags are desired consider Hepco Becker (rack, side racks and bags)

[Bisbee]

I have 650 miles on my new 2021 V7 Special. I definitely recommend it. Smoothest Guzzi motor and gearbox I’ve ever had.Cortech bags and rear top bag. Guzzi center stand . Guzzi windshield. Looks good and protects the chest from wind but does not shield the head. For around town or 200 mile day trips , it is fine. For 500+ mile day rides, you may want the taller Givi. It is a sweet bike and don’t think you will be disappointed.

[blackbuell]

Jack,

I bought my v7 850 special several months ago for the same reason you are considering buying one. It is light, nimble, and comfortable for my old body. I bought Guzzi center stand and rear rack, H&B side cases, put a givi monolock top case on the rack. I did buy a Guzzi windscreen, but it doesn't protect well at highway speed. I replaced the screen with a Givi A34 screen with an Xcreen on top: much better protection, but still more wind noise than I like.

[jackthebiker]

Jack,

I bought my v7 850 special several months ago for the same reason you are considering buying one. It is light, nimble, and comfortable for my old body. I bought Guzzi center stand and rear rack, H&B side cases, put a givi monolock top case on the rack. I did buy a Guzzi windscreen, but it doesn't protect well at highway speed. I replaced the screen with a Givi A34 screen with an Xcreen on top: much better protection, but still more wind noise than I like.

Got a picture with the bags on?

[jackthebiker]

I have 650 miles on my new 2021 V7 Special. I definitely recommend it. Smoothest Guzzi motor and gearbox I’ve ever had.Cortech bags and rear top bag. Guzzi center stand . Guzzi windshield. Looks good and protects the chest from wind but does not shield the head. For around town or 200 mile day trips , it is fine. For 500+ mile day rides, you may want the taller Givi. It is a sweet bike and don’t think you will be disappointed.

I found the Guzzi Touring Windscreen, I think that is for me. I look over the Heritage windscreen, so it would be the same I think.

[jackthebiker]

Givi A34 screen, Chase Harper tankbag and soft bags and MG rack. If hard bags are desired consider Hepco Becker (rack, side racks and bags)

Nicely set up, thanks.

[blackbuell]

Jack,

At your request, I found one. This pic has the Guzzi windscreen with the Xcreen. I now have almost 3,000 miles on the bike; lots of fun to ride; wise purchase.





Jon

[jackthebiker]

Jack,

At your request, I found one. This pic has the Guzzi windscreen with the Xcreen. I now have almost 3,000 miles on the bike; lots of fun to ride; wise purchase.





Jon

So what kind of rack do you have? Part of the bag mounts or separate?

[blackbuell]

Jack,

The rear rack is Guzzi, separate from the side-case rack. I had already owned a Givi universal mount for top cases and two different Givi monolock topcases.

Jon

[darmahman]

I have H&B's with the C-Bows.. Love em! (Hepco & Becker)

[Huzo]

I’d love to see a photoshop image of that bike with a V85 front end.

[Iron Cross Junction]

I’d love to see a photoshop image of that bike with a V85 front end.

Searching desperately for a hurling emogi.   

Combining those two "looks" seems near hermaphroditic to me.

Then again, my wife thinks I am a Philistine when it comes to style of any kind.  So, maybe I am missing some moto-artistic cues visible only to cognoscenti and not to the likes of a Swabian peasant like me.   

I still need a drink at the the thought of that.  Blech.   

Bill

[Vagrant]

Hey Bill, how do you really feel?

[Kev m]

Searching desperately for a hurling emogi.   

Combining those two "looks" seems near hermaphroditic to me.

Then again, my wife thinks I am a Philistine when it comes to style of any kind.  So, maybe I am missing some moto-artistic cues visible only to cognoscenti and not to the likes of a Swabian peasant like me.   

I still need a drink at the the thought of that.  Blech.   

Bill

I kinda assumed he just meant USD forks and dual discs, not the beak and brackets.

[Huzo]

I kinda assumed he just meant USD forks and dual discs, not the beak and brackets.

Yes Kev.
Maybe though I just have no sense of style, I mean I wrecked the look of mine.


I’ll bet my left one, that if I got one of those and fitted the USD forks and twin discs with the ‘85 m/c and low guard…?
It’d get a great response.

[jackthebiker]

I have H&B's with the C-Bows.. Love em! (Hepco & Becker)

Thanks for the info, I do like those bags.

[Kildareman]

Guzzi screen and Unit Garage racks (side and rear)