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Title: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: Nolan on September 05, 2023, 08:35:14 PM

Found in an old (paper) file, circa late 1990s (?) at the West Virginia National. As I recall it, Curtis Harper rolled this stunning V7S onto this cement dock...presumably for people walking by to admire. They did, me included, and this shot came from my trusty twin-lens Minolta. Not sure if I'm remembering all the details correctly, but I especially admire the Bol-style 'Zort' exhaust - so popular on mid-to-late 1970s race Guzzis. Many came from Stucchi but not this one I'd bet.


(https://i.ibb.co/ctKPWm8/Curtis-Harper-V7-S-crop-and-edit.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ctKPWm8)


Good times!

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: Turin on September 05, 2023, 10:21:31 PM

Look at those brakes! Wicked!

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: Scout63 on September 06, 2023, 05:38:48 AM

There are so many interesting touches. It’s a wonder the alternator cover didn’t melt.

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: blu guzz on September 06, 2023, 11:50:13 AM

I love that perky little exhaust tip.

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: JJ on September 06, 2023, 01:07:21 PM

I like the fork brace and those discs and that slick fork protector / fender set up!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:


(https://i.ibb.co/M6NwwXC/Screenshot-2023-09-06-at-11-06-24-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/M6NwwXC)

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: jrt on September 06, 2023, 04:45:16 PM

Neat looking bike.  Thanks for sharing, Nolan!

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: czakky82 on September 06, 2023, 06:11:57 PM

I can’t make out what is going on with the rearsets. RH brake? Looks like a lot of chassis/control mods with a somewhat stock motor judging by the carbs.

It’d be cool if Curtis chimed in….

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: spmoto on September 06, 2023, 06:41:11 PM

What a time capsule, pin striping and all. Thanks Nolan!!
Steve M

Title: Re: Back in the day - Harper's V7 Sport mod
Post by: Nolan on September 06, 2023, 06:50:57 PM

Not certain on any of it, but yes - RH brake. Pretty sure the entire front end has been replaced - fork, fender, wheel and brake components. Was tempted to say Lockheed on the calipers, but do not believe those located the inlet on the front, like these.