V9 is the “Goldiblocks" of Guzzi imho

[inditx]

I can hear ya now but just check this out.
I’ve had the big blocks, just got another EV, and the small blocks, but for my money all around, this V9 is “just right”!
Hence, I’m calling it Goldiblocks!
You may adopt it or not.....  
Now if I could only find a windscreen..... I know, search the forum, which I have but I just haven’t found THE one...yet. BTW, I had a Roamer OEM shield and holy buffeting batman!
inditx
p.s. No I haven’t ridden a V85

[Cam3512]

Don't listen to these ol' farts when they tell you to slap a Vetter on that thing!

[inditx]

Don't listen to these ol' farts when they tell you to slap a Vetter on that thing!

Hah, I won’t Cam3512.
Just want some of the chest blast reduced when at highway speed.
Thanks

[Cam3512]

DART Marlin.

[inditx]

DART Marlin.

I’ve seen that one and I'll check it out more closely.
Do you remember if it was handlebar, headlight or fork tube mount?
inditx

[kidsmoke]

I can hear ya now but just check this out.
I’ve had the big blocks, just got another EV, and the small blocks, but for my money all around, this V9 is “just right”!
Hence, I’m calling it Goldiblocks!
You may adopt it or not.....  
Now if I could only find a windscreen..... I know, search the forum, which I have but I just haven’t found THE one...yet. BTW, I had a Roamer OEM shield and holy buffeting batman!
inditx
p.s. No I haven’t ridden a V85

I don't recall, which variant are you on? Roaming or Bobbing?

[vstevens]

DART Marlin.

'Had a Dart Marlin on a V7 and it worked quite well lifting air off my chest.  I don't recall any buffeting up to 75ish or so, but I didn't enjoy riding much faster than that anyway other than quick squirts up to 85 or so on the highway.  The Marlin made for a pleasant riding experience (for me).   And it wasn't bad looking, either.

Vince

[Kev m]

I can hear ya now but just check this out.
I’ve had the big blocks, just got another EV, and the small blocks, but for my money all around, this V9 is “just right”!
Hence, I’m calling it Goldiblocks!
You may adopt it or not.....  
Now if I could only find a windscreen..... I know, search the forum, which I have but I just haven’t found THE one...yet. BTW, I had a Roamer OEM shield and holy buffeting batman!
inditx
p.s. No I haven’t ridden a V85

I think you're right...I came to that surprise realization last year after riding a V9 back to back with a V85.

[inditx]

I’m Roaming on a Roamer.
Hey Kev m I didn’t realize that you had ridden back to back with a V85, good to know.

[Kev m]

I’m Roaming on a Roamer.
Hey Kev m I didn’t realize that you had ridden back to back with a V85, good to know.

 

I rode a BS (Bobber Sport) on a whim not expecting anything.

I loved it. The V85 is a great bike, but not for me, it felt too much like our Duc in the way it made power.

But the V9 had the nimbleness of the smallblock with more of a torque feel like a big block.

A perfect balance!

[inditx]

It’s a beautiful thing, that V9 motor!
I will have to do shocks at some point but for now I’m riding’ her!
inditx

[Caffeineo]

I’m Roaming on a Roamer.
Hey Kev m I didn’t realize that you had ridden back to back with a V85, good to know.

Well I guess I am Bobbin (Bobbing?) on a Bobber. Gotta say I really like the size and puts out more than enough power to get performance awards. The power delivery is so smooth and linear I go through a couple of gears and find I need to slow down a bit. 

[Huzo]

I’ve never ridden a V9, but some informed opinion says they are a much maligned and underrated piece of kit.
Given that they pull really well and have no inherent issues, one wonders if the V85 could have simply inherited the V9 donk...
By all accounts, the more linear torque output would have been just as good a fit for semi off road applications. I’m happy with the power of my V85, but wouldn’t have busted out bawling if it had a LITTLE bit less..
The reduced development costs and the apparent plethora of unsold units, would suggest that the ‘85 would have hit the showroom floor at quite a bit less $$$ than the current offering in the V85.
If my V85 exploded in a shower of mechanical shrapnel for some reason and I had to meet the costs myself, knowing that a V9 donk would fit straight in....?
I’d be sorely tempted to slide the ‘9 in for the reduced cost benefit if I got one from a crashed unit.
I would certainly have a ride on one if it was offered, even though I don’t want one.

[inditx]

Good points Huzo. I wonder what/if anything they will do with the V85 for different platforms.

[MMRanch]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-motorcycle-windshield-for-Harley-Honda-Suzuki-Yamaha-Cruiser-18x16/172039722869?fits=Make%3ASuzuki&epid=1739952419&hash=item280e5dd775:g:vX8AAOSwpDdVfmlK
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I put one of these on my Roamer with the handle-bar mount , but also with a aluminum "L" bracket  going to the headlight bolts to stabilize the bottom of it.   Now it ya shake the shield the whole bike shakes with it.   
And !
Best of All !!
No , Buffing !!!   I'm 5'11" , 200 lbs , Works for me 
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I named mine "Pearl"  cause its so pretty and Sweet to look at  but its got just enough Sassy-ness to make it fun to play with ! 

[inditx]

Thanks MMranch!

[Mr Pootle]

Nice legs, shame about the face.

[Cam3512]

I’ve seen that one and I'll check it out more closely.
Do you remember if it was handlebar, headlight or fork tube mount?
inditx

Not sure about the V9, but it mounts to the headlight on the V7.

[Vagrant]

this # says it won't fit a V7III special. do u have a # that does?

[Idontwantapickle]

I can hear ya now but just check this out.
I’ve had the big blocks, just got another EV, and the small blocks, but for my money all around, this V9 is “just right”!
Hence, I’m calling it Goldiblocks!
inditx
p.s. No I haven’t ridden a V85

LOL! You've decoded the secret that Loopframe and T owners have always known. A bike with enough power and weight but not too much. IMHO the only thing wrong with the Norge is too much power, the 850 would have been fine but didn't come to America.
Enjoy your V9! You've hit the jackpot!!

Hunter

[inditx]

Nice legs, shame about the face.

Hah!

[inditx]

LOL! You've decoded the secret that Loopframe and T owners have always known. A bike with enough power and weight but not too much. IMHO the only thing wrong with the Norge is too much power, the 850 would have been fine but didn't come to America.
Enjoy your V9! You've hit the jackpot!!

Hunter

Well said Hunter, great analogy!

[TalbotMatra]

I’ve had the big blocks, just got another EV, and the small blocks, but for my money all around, this V9 is “just right”!
Hence, I’m calling it Goldiblocks!

Agree! 

Ciao
Lars

[bobbyfromnc]

I put a National Cycle Street Shield on my 97 1100. I am pleased with it.

[inditx]

Agree! 

Ciao
Lars

Thanks Lars!

[inditx]

I put a National Cycle Street Shield on my 97 1100. I am pleased with it.

Looks good!

[Huzo]

Good points Huzo. I wonder what/if anything they will do with the V85 for different platforms.

Dunno mate..
But I guess they have to try to wring some power out of the thing so as not to look too piss weak in the company of their competitors..
They still look piss weak up against a similar Ducati or KTM, but I choose not to care.
I don’t know if it flies in the face of good business practice but for old farts like us, a V9 TT priced significantly lower than the ‘85, may very well bring it into the grasp of those that fall a few grand short of the required purchase price.
I would still have bought the ‘85 but only because I have small man’s syndrome and my mate said he’d be prepared to bet I wouldn’t..
Let’s face it, unless you’re Toby Price or that Yank that he GIFTED last year’s Dakar to, none of us would know the damn difference..(we’ll I wouldn’t anyway..)

[greer]

Inditx,

We bought the Givi 140S Smoked Screen from MMRanch and Doug says it works well, he does wear it with a full face helmet, though.  MM posted good pictures of it here:

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=105328.0

Sarah

[inditx]

Inditx,

We bought the Givi 140S Smoked Screen from MMRanch and Doug says it works well, he does wear it with a full face helmet, though.  MM posted good pictures of it here:

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=105328.0

Sarah

Great, thanks!

[fossil]

I have the OEM windshield on my 2013 Stone. I mounted it as upright as possible. The buffeting was bad. Then I tilted it back as far as possible. Now it takes the wind off my chest, the helmet is in clear air.