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but the Norge was a better mile eater, as was every other big block I've had. Of course, I'm Italian sized, 5'8" and if you are much bigger than me, it might not be doable.So.Yes, you can do it, but it's not the best tool for the job, IMHO.
I have often done 400 mile days on my 2004 Breva 750. OK, so I'm an iron-arse fool but I've even done a 2300 mile trip on a 400cc scooter (but that's a whole 'nother story).'Geezer
...Finally, I might be looking to tour the country on a motorcycle that will make people look and say "That there man is CRAZY!" In this case, a V7 would be an overdone, luxurious, heavy bike, and a Simplex, or VeloSolex, or a BSA Beagle, or a 1918 Indian Powerplus would be just the thing......Based on your final comment about "one bike", I'd say the answer is that the V7 is 10 times as competent a tourer as the bikes I used to tour on, that it will take you coast to coast on any US highway with zero trouble, and is eminently suited to your one-bike needs ...Lannis
Sportster, what's the windscreen on your Vii? Happy with it?
Thanks guys. Wittangamo: was that stock?
I'm about 5'8 and 180#. I can flat foot something like the wee strom (820 cm? Something like that) so bike height isn't a terrible concern but leg comfort is. I prefer lighter bikes for day to day riding. It's been useful to read that weight can be helpful at times....
The V7 is quite competent. My cousin & I rode around Australia on my two V7s last year. 30,000 km & 105 days. Both performed marvellously. Both the V7 Classic & the Special have rear sets, drop bars & the solo seat. Comfortable for me, but perhaps my cousin (shorter, heavier & wider) should have opted for the standard footpegs & bars - I think he would have been more comfortable on a Breva 750. Soft luggage - tankbag, Ortlieb waterproof saddlebags, Andy Strapz A bag on the rear of the seat, and Ortlieb rack pack with wok on the rear rack of the Classic. On the Special was a Bagster tank bra & bag, the Wolfman Beta on the rear of the seat & an Ortlieb rack pack on the rack. Andy Strapz piggyback strapz holding the stuff on the racks.We carried about 30 - 40kg each, including camping & cooking gear, tools, spares, electronics, coffee pot & grinder, a kilo of beans, and one wok and clothing for all weathers. We ended up camping half the time (both have hammocks - Warbonnet Blackbirds) - hotel/motel a quarter of the time & friends the other quarter.The only thing I'd change was the tank on the Classic - it now has a 21L steel tank & a 450km range, like the Special. We both had a flat rear tyre on the trip, both had new rear tyres en route, several services, (carried spare filters, tubes, & a little oil (500ml) & lube for the sidestand. There may have been more, but the only real mechanical problem was a collapsed wheel bearing on the Special - and 80km truck ride (subscription service) & $27 for new SKF bearings & right to go. Would I do it again? Definitely. I'd say the V7 is perfect for it - shines in the hills & twists, handles the towns, cities & gravel roads, easy on the long straights & light enough to not be a problem almost anywhere. We found that when you have no schedule to keep, there is no rush & it's easy to enjoy it more. I had done the trip before - shorter & faster - on the 1000 V-Twin Enfield, (also a easy tourer), but this time I knew the way & we had more time to smell as many roses as we could. So we did so.
I just returned home from a 2500 buy/fly/ride on a new V7 III Special. I'm amazed at how well it tours on the back roads and the interstate at 80 mph( GPS)on the flat roads and up and down the appalachans. Ergos were good for me the the seat was very comfy for my 190 lbs-5'11-32 inseam old body. It has heated grips, a Dart Manta screen, H-B 30 l. panniers, and a Minstrals exhaust can. Nope, I don't camp. My only disappointment is there was not enough juice to run my heated jacket liner and the heated grips and I ran battery down..... uggg. Avgerage mpg/tank ranged from 54-62.Paul
Would I do it again? Definitely. I'd say the V7 is perfect for it - shines in the hills & twists, handles the towns, cities & gravel roads, easy on the long straights & light enough to not be a problem almost anywhere. We found that when you have no schedule to keep, there is no rush & it's easy to enjoy it more.