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To get a well sorted older motorcycle will cost as much or more than a newer used motorcycle.
You live awfully close to Mayor of BBQ, and he has a few Guzzis in his den. You should ask for his thoughts (if he doesn’t see this thread)
...if you just want to ride, a newer FI v7 or v85 may be just the ticket. Best of luck and post pictures. Ben
I have a 2003 Breva 750, had it since new.There is a very good reason why I still have it.
i think you cant go wrong with a current 750 V7 model.you can let your wallet decide what type of V7.
Thanks! I also need to look up Earl Totman, who is another local Guzzi guru. Same guy, maybe?
Not the same, but Mayor spoke to me of a local Guzzi guru. That might be the same gent.
Welcome to WG. If you're down this way, feel welcome to stop by and see my crunchy old stuff.
... I have (and love) an older small block but the newer ones are overall much better motorcycles out-of-the-box. Nothing better than modern suspension and brakes.
I started riding @ 16 , I’m now 70 . I’ve been through quite a few bikes in those years , and some 300k Mi. Lots of Moto camping too . Currently I’ve 2 small blocks a V7II (well sorted ) & a V7/850 . Very happy with both . Oh , I’m vertically challenged @ 5’5” & can flat foot both bikes . So , IMHO + 1 on small blocks .
I think a V7II or V7III If you want a vintage bike, go with a 850-T or T3 over any of the smallblocks.The old smallblocks are cheap, but they arent all that common, and many of them need a fair bit of sorting out to make them sing (rear drive mods, new valves & springs, convert to electronic ignition, etc). I have a v65, but honestly I would have been better off getting a V7 classic.I sent you Earl's # in a PM. He has/had both a T-3 and a v65sp -- both sorted, good running, and for sale last time I saw him.
I am very happy with my 2016 V7 II although after riding my buddy's new V85 adventure bike I was tempted. The temptation will pass and I plan on keeping the 16 V7 for a long time. My riding here in SE Ohio is similar to what you are wanting to do and my V7 just does it well. Maintenance on my bike is a snap. I can do fluid changes, valve check/adjust, and have it buttoned up in a little more than an hour and never remove the fuel tank. I also give an A+ to Cadre, but it helps that I'm less than two hours away from them.
Hi, all:.....My next decision is whether to go with the newest post-2012 (metal tank) V7 .....JeffArden NC
FWIW...I briefly owned a '13 V7 Stone. Never really "clicked" with it, biggest issue was seat comfort and vibration. SNIPI now own an '82 V50 III that I got as part of a package deal. SNIP
I have a 2012 V7 Classic-- with the metal tank. Pretty sure it came that way, so I suspect that the later units off the line got the metal tank. I'm enjoying having fuel injection and shaft drive from a maintenance perspective
An 850 t5 would be ideal if you are not turned off by the look,no issue with chrome cylinder bores like the early ts.Mywife is smaller than you and had no problems with ours.