V7 II Stone Colors Inadequate

[Jim C]

Well, it looks like I'm done with MG for a while. After putting down
a deposit on a 2016 V7 II in red I find out that red is not available
this year for the V7 II's. I personally have no desire for a black or gray
motorcycle. I sold my V7 Classic in the hopes of getting this in red, but
I guess it isn't going to happen.

I have been watching this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhlA4LV8WDs
2 or 3 times a week just to keep me motivated — feeling pretty deflated right now.

Time to cut my losses and take a look at Triumph, but honestly, that doesn't look very
promising, either.

Later, gentlemen...maybe I'll see you back here next year.


Jim

[Vasco DG]

Oh for crying out loud! If the factory can't pander to your every wish? Do it yourself! Paint isn't that expensive.

Pete

[beetle]

::)

[Canada72]

I agree about the colour offering.  The red tank with white stripes looks awesome on the V7 II Special.  Just one opinion though.

[rocker59]

Only the tank is red for crying out loud.. The fenders and side covers are black on all of them. Buy a V 7 and either paint the tank or order a red tank and swap with your with or gray tank

[tiger_one]

2015 is red, find someone willing to trade bits?  But, then it wouldn't be factory.  I like red also, not so much the matt colors.

[Kev m]

+1 to EVERYONE...  ;-T

[Vasco DG]

Whilst I will probably be tarred and feathered for even suggesting it I have to say that that this is possibly the 'Gayest' post I've ever seen on WG! Brilliant! If I wasn't doing it a bit tough at the moment I'd offer to paint yer tank for you!  ;D

Pete

[fotoguzzi]

Honda makes red bikes.

[jas67]

+1 to EVERYONE...  ;-T

 :+1 :+1 :+1

Today, I'm liking the idea of black with green stripes like the green 1000S.   Of course, to really do it right, you'd want to pull it apart and paint the frame green too.   I think I'd settle for just the tank and side covers being done.

When the 65 HP V7III comes out, I'm going to buy a V7III Stone.   If I don't like the colors being offered, I'll get the paint done.   Hopefully, everyone will be over the matte colors, and it'll at least be available in gloss black, then I'll do my green 1000S tribute, or maybe buy a white one and do an Italian tricolor job.

Honda makes red bikes.

Point?

[fotoguzzi]

Point?

If your buying for color there's plenty of them in red.

[Kev m]

this is possibly the 'Gayest' post I've ever seen on WG! Brilliant!

 :o :o :o


Isn't Gay the new black?  ???


No wait, isn't it "Ghey" when being PC (cause I know you're always PC)?    :BEER: ~; :BEER:

[sib]

I'm holding out for purple polka dots on a lime green and orange striped background.  Nothing less will do.

More seriously, I ordered a red '16 Stone, my dealer was told by MG that only black and gray were available now, so I switched my order to black.  If I really really needed a red one, I could repaint the fuel tank, it's the only red part in the red bike.

OTOH, the missus, who I think is a closet goth, prefers the black one.

[Bill Hagan]

Whilst I will probably be tarred and feathered for even suggesting it I have to say that that this is possibly the 'Gayest' post I've ever seen on WG! Brilliant! If I wasn't doing it a bit tough at the moment I'd offer to paint yer tank for you!  ;D

Pete

From a man who painted his Griso bilious green.   ;D

Actually, I'm with the OP.  Guzzi has lost its way when it doesn't have a red V7II.  Bet they do by time I've convinced Kathi the time is right.   ;) :wife:

Gotta go ... NJ Nick is pulling into the driveway.  :bike

Bill

[Cam3512]

Gotta go ... NJ Nick is pulling into the driveway.  :bike

Bill

Already?  What, did he leave NJ at 0300?

[Chuck in Indiana]

I have a red small block..  ~; :BEER:

[rocker59]

Actually, I'm with the OP.  Guzzi has lost its way when it doesn't have a red V7II. 

It should be a rule:  Every Guzzi model should be available in Italian Racing Red.

[Cam3512]

Come on, we're not talking Ferraris here. The V7 Stone only has a red TANK. Most of the bike is black.

Get over it.

[Loftness]

I have a red V65 SP I'll sell you.   ;D

...for crying out loud.  Paint the friggin tank if you want a certain color so badly.  It's the only part you'd have to paint! 

[Travman]

Well, it looks like I'm done with MG for a while. After putting down
a deposit on a 2016 V7 II in red I find out that red is not available
this year for the V7 II's.

I would wait and confirm that with another dealer. Perhaps this dealer has wrong information. Maybe the red isn't coming with the first shipment, but will come a little later. I remember there was a red V7 Classic around 2010 that came out later in the model year.

Don't forget the V7II Special will be available in red also. IMO it is a slightly better looking bike than the red V7II Stone.

[Cam3512]

I would wait and confirm that with another dealer. Perhaps this dealer has wrong information. Maybe the red isn't coming with the first shipment, but will come a little later. I remember there was a red V7 Classic around 2010 that came out later in the model year.

Don't forget the V7II Special will be available in red also. IMO it is a better looking bike than the red V7II Stone.

True. I had dealers tell me the '14 Specials with the stripes would never be imported to the US.  Few months later there was one in my garage.  I was ready to buy a Stone and have it custom painted.  Never considered crying and giving up on Guzzi.

[Travman]

Sometimes dealers know less about the incoming models than the average person on this board. They only know what is given to them from the occasional email from Guzzi North America. Which they may not even read.

[skromfols]

:+1 :+1 :+1



When the 65 HP V7III comes out, I'm going to buy a V7III Stone.   

When the 65 HP V7III come out I'll be racing you to the dealer to buy one.            (65 RWHP of course !).

[redrider90]

My Red Italian Stallion with me and the spouse on the Goose.  No Guzzi before or since has been redder.
Oh by the way this bike has a hint of "gay" to it with the gay pride emblem on the license plate in honor of my wife's daughter who is a lesbian. I guess you would call my Red Italian Stallion a PC bike. Not a police bike but a PC bike.  :D  (not to mention that my wife thinks it's way cool the gold & red on the "pride" rainbow match the Guzzi's red with gold trim.   ;D )

[blackcat]

It should be a rule:  Every Guzzi model should be available in Italian Racing Red.

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[Kev m]

My Red Italian Stallion with me and the spouse on the Goose.  No Guzzi before or since has been redder.
Oh by the way this bike has a hint of "gay" to it with the gay pride emblem on the license plate in honor of my wife's daughter who is a lesbian. I guess you would call my Red Italian Stallion a PC bike. Not a police bike but a PC bike.  :D  (not to mention that my wife thinks it's way cool the gold & red on the "pride" rainbow match the Guzzi's red with gold trim.   ;D )

Hmm I never thought of adding a rainbow sticker to my plate in honor of my eldest daughter...but that's a good idea.

Of course, considering I own nothing but "girl's" bikes that will make it even funnier.

One of these days I'm going to go ahead and get that pink bunny skull my buddy drew made into a magnet so I can pop it on the V7 or Sporty at will.

 ;-T

[rocker59]

It should be a rule:  Every Guzzi model should be available in Italian Racing Red.

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all the bodywork.  not just the fenders.

the black fenders on everything is getting pretty old, if you ask me.

it's like they bought a shite-load of black paint a few years ago and can't use it all up! 

[blackcat]

Personally, I prefer the silver engines over the black but I'm guessing that isn't going to change for the same reason as above.

[redrider90]

all the bodywork.  not just the fenders.

the black fenders on everything is getting pretty old, if you ask me.

it's like they bought a shite-load of black paint a few years ago and can't use it all up! 

I look at that youtube video and thought shit red tank and fenders against the backdrop of the engine would be stunning.

[not-fishing]

Well, it looks like I'm done with MG for a while. After putting down
a deposit on a 2016 V7 II in red I find out that red is not available
this year for the V7 II's.

Jim

You know you could visit the MG Garage and customize the V7 a little.



Then again I do like olive.