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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bpreynolds on December 21, 2017, 01:59:47 PM
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Well ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas to me. Traded in the Roamer today and got back on a V7 which I�ve always said is/was my favorite Guzzi ever. Not much time to ride today and only now have 7 miles on the thing but it�s very, very nice. Another photo here of me demonstrating how happy me and the mutts are about it. Mad props to Enzo and the gang at Cadre who were super through the whole process. The guy even called me the day afterwards to see how it was going with the bike. First time that�s ever happened after I purchased a new motorcycle.
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Congrats!
I like the yellow!
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Congrats!
I like the yellow!
Thank you. I like the yellow dog too. She�s the sweetest. Flopsy. Walked into the library I managed some 8 years ago, collarless and covered in fleas and dirt. Had been on the streets for days it seems. Wouldn�t let me get near her. Growled at me the whole time she was circling the interior foyer area. I finally just sat down on the steps near her, and a minute later I guess she figured I was okay and hopped up right beside me and then I knew it was over. She spent what seems like the next 4 days sleeping in my wife’s arms indicative of the rest she needed :cry: All turned out for the best though :thumb:
And the bike�s not bad either.
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Congrats!! Beautiful bike. Not sure but, that building looks familiar.. did you purchase that at Cadre Cycle?.. If so..they have been busy this week... :wink: ( thats where my Anniversario came from)
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:1: Merry Christmas to you!
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Congrats!! Beautiful bike. Not sure but, that building looks familiar.. did you purchase that at Cadre Cycle?.. If so..they have been busy this week... :wink: ( thats where my Anniversario came from)
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Sweet!!!
Ho, ho, ho
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Beautiful! Congrats. Love the yellow!!
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Wait? Who you calling a ho?
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Well ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas to me. Traded in the Roamer today and got back on a V7 which I�ve always said is/was my favorite Guzzi ever. Not much time to ride today and only now have 7 miles on the thing but it�s very, very nice.
Nice bike. I will patiently wait for the ride report. I'm curious as to how the V7 III motor compares to the V9 after it's broken in.
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Flash back to the summer of '17. You were looking for a V7....then bought the V9. Why this sudden change? I own and like a V7 (as you know) but am interested in hearing your thoughts about the two platforms.
Peter Y.
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Flash back to the summer of '17. You were looking for a V7....then bought the V9. Why this sudden change? I own and like a V7 (as you know) but am interested in hearing your thoughts about the two platforms.
Peter Y.
Not nearly enough miles to say anything yet except initial impressions would tell me I maybe like the stock V7 seat better than the stock V9 and especially more so than the stock 2015 V7 seat of the one I used to own. How's that for revelatory? And even that observation might be flawed a bit even to me. The seat is definitely more plush and initially satisfying but I've had seats before that started off like this but got too soft after 50 miles, so I guess more miles and we'll see.
More than this, however, is I can say the V7III, like the V7 I owned before, is definitely more friendly to my bad lower back than the V9 was. That's surely an observation for me and nobody else; yet, in my book it is by far the most important one when comparing the two.
Wait? Who you calling a ho?
:grin: Nobody but me for sure as my ever rotating bike garage - well documented here - would indicate :cheesy: :thumb: :boozing:
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Oh it takes a ho to recognize a ho....
I got your back beeoch [emoji6]
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Good on ya, mate.
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Well, that looks great. You had been talking about this move, so I will look for you on the KY roads.
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Congrats! It looks great!
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Congrats! The V7 III Stone definitely needs the yellow tank!
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Good for you, Brian!
Sarah
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congrats Brian! Cadre is a great shop.
I feel like you documented the V9 experience pretty well, what I'll be really curious to hear about is your comparo between V7's. Get some miles on her! I really like that shade of yellow, almost a marigold. Very nice.
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being a chrome kind of guy it appears the yellow makes the blacked out look tolerable to me. is it the same shiny yellow as the V9 or flatter.
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being a chrome kind of guy it appears the yellow makes the blacked out look tolerable to me. is it the same shiny yellow as the V9 or flatter.
It’s a matte finish.
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congrats Brian! Cadre is a great shop.
I feel like you documented the V9 experience pretty well, what I'll be really curious to hear about is your comparo between V7's. Get some miles on her! I really like that shade of yellow, almost a marigold. Very nice.
Thanks much. I can't really throw any shade on the bike; the V9 is a wonderful motorcycle.
And the color is really interesting. Folks I've sent a pic to keep asking me if it's yellow or orange and even my wife who went out to look at it for the first time last night in the garage said, "Oh it's orange" when she was walking up to it but then more under the light said more "yellow". I think it pops whatever color it is. And the matte finish feels substantial so I hope it won't scratch as easily as some matte finishes I've had in non-Guzzi bikes and especially helmets.
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Congrats!! That's a nice color combo and the seat is indeed comfier (to my tush) than some of the previous offerings. The test ride I had on a black stone was a pleasure; I zipped all over town grinning the whole time. Fun ride. Hope you have a ton of fun on yours.
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Congrats ! :grin:
The Gold blends nice with the Black ! :thumb:
I'm waiting for the "Ride report and Comparison report too
Its not cold up there is it ?
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Sweet! :thumb:
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AWESOME!!!
Look at your grin...heh..sweet yellow!
Merry Xmas to ya!...
Now try to not stay in the garage the whole winter...hmm..tende r to her :P
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What was wrong with Roamer? Seating position? Foot control placement? Just curious.
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What was wrong with Roamer? Seating position? Foot control placement? Just curious.
Nothing at all wrong with the Roamer, rather, just wrong with me. I would just say check my V9 thread for this info but I'll summarize here. I have 2-3 damaged lower discs in my back. Though I could do distance when I tried on the V9, it was never without some degree of distracting discomfort. Things improved significantly when I moved the pegs back, softened the suspension, and a couple other changes; yet, it never got to the point/place where it became a non-issue. The Roamer is NOT the first bike I've had this back problem with and certainly not the worst. Once you move the pegs back on the Roamer then the ergonomic differences between it and the new V7III are not greatly different, but so far they seem different enough to be nicer on my back. And this would make sense as the V7 is much closer to the pain free position of my upright KTM which I can ride in relative comfort for 3-4 hundred mile days. The previous V7 I owned also did not bother my back but I would say my back has probably aged ungracefully since I owned that bike a mere 2 years ago, so I'll be interested to see how I continue to do on the new III.
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As a dedicated small blockien, I'll be watching this thread with interest. Happy with my V9, but curious to see how the V7 III compares.
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Congrats :bike-037:
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Nice!
Ken
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Congratulations on the new ride! I love that color.
I must say, I'm a bit jealous of all of the Guzzis you've tried over the last several years. The fact that you're back on a V7 is cool though, in a circular journey sort of way.
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Congratulations on the new ride! I love that color.
I must say, I'm a bit jealous of all of the Guzzis you've tried over the last several years. The fact that you're back on a V7 is cool though, in a circular journey sort of way.
Thank you but don�t be too jealous. It hasn�t exactly made me a millionaire :laugh: :wink: but I�ve had a ton of fun. :bike-037: I feel blessed and lucky about it.
And a thought just occurred to me as I sit here and type this, something I don�t think I�ve ever realized before or at least thought about so thank you for helping me see this. Of the 9 wonderful Guzzis I�ve had in the last 13 years (6 different models) there never even would have even been a 2nd one in my garage without this board. That�s the absolute truth. The help, comraderie, and support has been invaluable over the years :thumb:
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I vote for calling it orange, it matches the color of the fruit. Looks perfect with the black exhaust.
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Congrats from me, too, Brian. Glad to see you gave Enzo the business. :thumb: The color rocks.
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Congrats from me, too, Brian. Glad to see you gave Enzo the business. :thumb: The color rocks.
Sorry to just now be getting back to the thread here. Thanks for the compliment, Chuck. In the last 2 weeks I�ve been having a great bit of fun pretending I am a rich man :thumb: by dropping coin on a number of additions.
- Replaced headlight bulb and tail light bulb with LED
- Picked up HB soft bag rack and semi-rigid bags - man these things are nice
- Installed Madstad shield
- Ordered some blacked out Agostini pipes from Enzo which I hope to install this weekend
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/39509357631_d92c7609b2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23ciMxe)53A27376-4E03-4095-995F-FDEFED29C8AD (https://flic.kr/p/23ciMxe) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
Still only have about 300 miles on the ODO but very much enjoying it for certain.
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Nice! :thumb:
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Sorry to just now be getting back to the thread here. Thanks for the compliment, Chuck. In the last 2 weeks I�ve been having a great bit of fun pretending I am a rich man :thumb: by dropping coin on a number of additions.
- Replaced headlight bulb and tail light bulb with LED
- Picked up HB soft bag rack and semi-rigid bags - man these things are nice
- Installed Madstad shield
- Ordered some blacked out Agostini pipes from Enzo which I hope to install this weekend
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/39509357631_d92c7609b2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23ciMxe)53A27376-4E03-4095-995F-FDEFED29C8AD (https://flic.kr/p/23ciMxe) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
Still only have about 300 miles on the ODO but very much enjoying it for certain.
Really like the color with the black. Nicest Stone I have seen.
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Good luck with the new ride!
I'm looking at moving to the new V7 III for back reasons as well (coming off a Griso). Your story gives me hope that the V7 will be kinder on my back and extend my riding time.
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Good luck with the new ride!
I'm looking at moving to the new V7 III for back reasons as well (coming off a Griso). Your story gives me hope that the V7 will be kinder on my back and extend my riding time.
So far so good for me as per my back on the V7 but it was a safe bet for me due to the fact I’d owned an older Stone before and had toured with it without issues. I tend to find that back issues even with same discs involved can be incredibly different as per what aggravates one individual versus another, so I’m very hesitant here to say your results should be the same; yet, I certainly hope they are. My former ‘15 Griso was one of the most beautiful bikes I’ve ever owned but due to my back issues and its particular ergos, it was also one of the most painful for me, even more annoying to my back than the V9 or a previous FZ1 I had. Anyhow, I hope it works out for you; I certainly am unfortunately familiar with the challenges persnickety discs present.
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Good luck with the new ride!
I'm looking at moving to the new V7 III for back reasons as well (coming off a Griso). Your story gives me hope that the V7 will be kinder on my back and extend my riding time.
IF you can wait for spring (or at LEAST for all the salt to be washed off the roads around here), you can always come out this way and take an extended ride on my V7 Stone to see how it works for you. It won't be an exact duplicate of the V7 III erogos, but it should give you a starting point and you can ride it all day if you want.
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IF you can wait for spring (or at LEAST for all the salt to be washed off the roads around here), you can always come out this way and take an extended ride on my V7 Stone to see how it works for you. It won't be an exact duplicate of the V7 III erogos, but it should give you a starting point and you can ride it all day if you want.
Thanks for the offer Kev. I did a 'showroom fitting' with the V7 III and it feels pretty natural to me - a good indication that I can make it work.
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I tend to find that back issues even with same discs involved can be incredibly different as per what aggravates one individual versus another, so I’m very hesitant here to say your results should be the same; yet, I certainly hope they are.
I've had disc problems since 5th grade (aggressive goalkeeper, tree climber/faller, horse rider/faller, drunk mum car accidents... :wink: ), and my back hasn't bothered me one bit on the V7 III.
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bpreynolds
Where did the V-9 end up ? Just in case somebody else wanted a turn on it ? :huh:
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bpreynolds
Where did the V-9 end up ? Just in case somebody else wanted a turn on it ? :huh:
I traded it in and I think it’s still there at Cadre in Cincinnati. For some reason the link on the website for pre-owned bikes is not working for me on the iPad but Enzo still has the ad up on local Clist it appears, so I assume it’s still there. Got upgraded LED headlight bulb, factory rearsets, factory fly screen, Givi tail rack and Givi engine guards, and leather saddlebags with some racks I fabricated.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcd/d/2017-moto-guzzi-v9-roamer/6434046198.html
I think Enzo would strike a good deal for someone on it.
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Do you have anymore pics of the windshield?
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That is a nice set-up ! CINCINNATI is a long way from Southern Tn. I have a local dealer who had a yellow one last summer. I was too slow to commit and it got away , but I can't get it out of my head ! Yea , it was that 5.5 gal tank on the V7 that was the problem , still is . :cheesy:
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https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcd/d/2017-moto-guzzi-v9-roamer/6434046198.html
Just to nudge you a little, MMRanch.
Sarah
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Do you have anymore pics of the windshield?
I do but you won't like it :grin: It's my Winter barndoor Madstad. Makes a charm look defective, works so well. Adjustable rake and height. But yeah, Madstads are like Russell saddles - maybe the best in the business but they look like shite. :thumb: I'll try and post more later.
That is a nice set-up ! CINCINNATI is a long way from Southern Tn. I have a local dealer who had a yellow one last summer. I was too slow to commit and it got away , but I can't get it out of my head ! Yea , it was that 5.5 gal tank on the V7 that was the problem , still is . :cheesy:
Let�s talk about that a little bit as I see it listed on here regularly as a reason folks don�t invest in a V9 versus a V7. It�s real for sure, but how real in practice? Yes, you can go further on the V7. The question then becomes how much further and does it matter? Mabye. Maybe not. I keep almost meticulous records in Fuelly so I do think I have not a perfect comparison, but a good one having owned a V7 before, a V9, and now a V7II. Even said, comparing mpg by the seat of your pants memory or even by Fuelly like I almost religiously log, is a gambit somewhat but the fact that I logged about 4 thousand miles on Fuelly with the Roamer and about 5 thousand miles on my previous V7, is a decent comparison. I�ll say that on the same roads the Roamer got considerably better mpg (3-5mpg better) than my former �15 Stone and A LOT better than my first two tanks on the new V7 - new engine and cold weather affecting the latter.
The numbers:
- �15 Stone in 4956 miles of driving averaged 46.1 mpg with a best mpg of 53 and a worst of 40. As per range, that worst tank I filled up at 184 miles with about .9 gallons left in tank, meaning I probably had about 224 to empty on that one. That best tank was filling up at 185 with another 1.5 left in tank, meaning, if that tank remained consistent, I probably had about (woof, woof) 260-270 miles to empty.
- �17 Roamer in 3928 miles of driving averaged 48.6 with a best of 56.4 and worst of 43.1. As per range, worst tank was 112 miles with 1.4 gallons remaining, meaning even on the worst tank I still had probably 180 miles or more left in the tank if I�d wanted. The best tank I filled up at 157 miles with another 1.2 gallons remaining in the tank - meaning I had probably had about 210-225 to empty on that tank.
- �17 V7III First 2 tanks fill up were both 40mpg. This is an incredibly strained comparison given it grossly affected by ridiculously cold weather driving here (15-20F) and also engine break-in, but one �might� could say it is at least going to be consistent with my previous �15 Stone where worst mpg was 40.
So yes, I think you can go further on the V7 big tank, but is it enough more to matter given the V9�s better mpg numbers? That�s up to you. I personally think it comes down more to how �bothered� you are by the little light on the dash. The Roamer�s light would consistently come on early even when I had another 1.2 to 1.5 left in the tank whereas my former V7�s light would come on later and with less petrol remaining in the tank.
The V9's mpg numbers were really surprising given it a decent bit more push than my previous Stone. It will be interesting to see how the new V7, once broken in and weather warms up, how it compares. I am very nearly certain I did not ride the V7 more aggressively though it does kind of encourage it.
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It's the cold killing the 17 mileage. my V7 III is about 3-5 MPG better than the 15 stone I also own. I't more where you live and how you ride that make smaller tanks a pain. try ridding the blue ridge parkway a 140 miles then realising you can't make it to a station. Or running down an interstate out west where it's 40-60 miles between stations at times so again at 120 you have to start thinking about it.
Let's face it you can stop to rest or pee anywhere (well almost) but there aren't any gas pumps under most pine trees.
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for me tanks size is less about range & more about not having to worry about gas. I once used an ST1300 which had a 7.7 gallon tank which translated to a 300 plus mile range, handy in a touring bike but likely more than I needed. Before the V7iii I had an 865 Bonnie which had a range of something like 100-130, depending on speed & conditions. That got to be a bit of pain, particularly when I ran out of gas once on tour. It's too soon to tell on the new iii but I would expect once it settles in it should have a safe range of 200 mile plus. At that point, I sort of need to try to run low on gas, particularly for a bike of this type.
By the way, I like what you've done with the new stone, less show, more go...
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Good comparison bpreynolds
On my LS650 I've put a bigger tank on it and still carry a 1000ml. in each saddle bag for that extra 25 miles to the gas station.
I thought the V-9 might be geared a little taller than the V-7 , so :
I took those shop manuals that Guzzi Gal put up for us --- and found out the rest of the story. Using the primary drive , 6th gear, final drive and tire dia. I found the V-7 turns 3,600-ish at 60mph and the V-9 turns 3,100 ish at 60mph.
Well , putting a 90 series tire on the V-7 will make it about 4% taller geared and should make a 4% increast in mpg also - ish !
I still like the looks of that V-9 , and really like that 16" rear rim that could take a Commander II tire . I've wore-out two of them (18,000 on my Sportster) and (22,000 on my LS650). Some how I keep seeing a V-9 in my future ! :thumb: Just can't add that 4th bike to my parking space ...
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Just to nudge you a little, MMRanch.
Sarah
:grin: I'm working on making room for one now ! :laugh:
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Good comparison bpreynolds
On my LS650 I've put a bigger tank on it and still carry a 1000ml. in each saddle bag for that extra 25 miles to the gas station.
I thought the V-9 might be geared a little taller than the V-7 , so :
I took those shop manuals that Guzzi Gal put up for us --- and found out the rest of the story. Using the primary drive , 6th gear, final drive and tire dia. I found the V-7 turns 3,600-ish at 60mph and the V-9 turns 3,100 ish at 60mph.
Well , putting a 90 series tire on the V-7 will make it about 4% taller geared and should make a 4% increast in mpg also - ish !
Except that mileage is rarely, if ever, such a linear thing when adjusting one variable.
Not to mention even the comparison makes an assumption that forgets differences in cylinder volume and ornis differences in mapping.
I will add anecdotally that being a big guy with an undisciplined right wrist, living in states with ethanol and oxygenated fuel, I often get lower mileage on my rides than others report on the same models.
That said I rarely get anything even as low as 46 mpg on my 13 Stone, and almost always at least break 50. I've seen as much as 56.
Since altering the position of my low fuel sensor (they were a slightly different design and placed too high on the early models) my low fuel light comes on at exactly 4.0 g consumed now and that is almost always at or past 200 miles. I've seen it come in at 220.
This gives me a predictable and comfortable 250+ range. And simply watching the trip meter helps predict this since if comes on early like 180 or 190 I know I'm not quite getting the mileage and have less than 50 miles left to get some fuel, but once I break the 200 mark with no light in certain I have at least 50 left since I'm obviously getting great mileage.
YMMV literally.
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Long rides always help you learn a bit more about a bike and you on it. As stated above, took the new Stone out for its first leg stretching ride of about 120-130 roundtrip miles day before yesterday. I�ve now got about 410 or so miles total on it. Some quick things I learned on the longer ride:
1) I was a little worried the cushy new stock seat would prove too soft over miles in comparison to the firmer seat on my previous �15 Stone but it did a really surprisingly great job. In fact, the stock seat seems to have the potential of being the best stock seat I�ve ever owned on a bike and that�s saying something. A testament to it, I didn�t even think to think of it until after the ride. So in those 120 miles it was a non-issue for me which is a little intriguing and making me wonder if in fact I would even need my always required Airwawk for touring on any bike I�ve owned.
2) Even in the super cold temps of the ride (between 15-23F) with cold tires, super cold road, and salt dust in tons of curves, I still felt slightly more confident in the twisties than I did on my previous Roamer which I never thought was a poor handling bike at all. I note this merely as my personal experience. The ergos on the Stone feels more natural to me than the V9 when spirited riding whereas I�m sure the opposite is true for some other folks.
3) As I suspected it would, my bad back did better on the V7 than it did on the V9 and that�s a big plus for me. The day following the ride it did bark at me a little but not in the way my back would bark when just riding the Roamer. I plan on playing with the suspension a bit and see if that also helps.
4) I much, MUCH prefer the switchgear conrols on the V7 line than on the V9. Again, that�s a personal thing but even when I had the Roamer I often commented that I felt the turns signals and controls were one of the more cheapy feeling aspects of an otherwise top notch finished machine. The V7 just has a wonderful, simple look and feel.
That big ol� barndoor Madstad did it�s trick like Madstads do and blocked the majority of ultra cold wind off me. The thing looks like shite but sure does work well.
All in all, a very pleasing initial long ride.
Gonna install the Agos today :afro: :grin: :boozing:
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Admittedly, this is a very small sample in the scheme of things (don't judge :tongue: ), but when added to other's observations a trend will start to show.
Since my Anni arrived (9/22/17), I've topped off the tank 2 times before a "long" ride, and given her a fill-up at the warning light 3 times. Of the three fills, the first was at a dismal 143 miles, but the last two were at around 197 miles with city riding (surface streets, short freeway jaunts). Those last two netted me about 43.87 mpg, which I hope will improve as my riding does, and Anni matures.
Fuel tank (reserve included)
21 l (4.62 UK gal; 5.55 US gal)
Fuel tank reserve
4 l (0.88 UK gal; 1.06 US gal)
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I hope will improve as my riding does, and Anni matures.
It will improve over time as per the engine breaking in. Oddly, nearly every Goose I’ve owned that crossed this line began to first show pretty significant gains with regard to mpg between 14k-18k. I’m sure it’s different for other folks but I have noticed this with mine.
But :grin: what you also “may” find is that as you gain miles, experience, and confidence on the bike you will begin to use more throttle without even noticing it :laugh:
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But :grin: what you also "may" find is that as you gain miles, experience, and confidence on the bike you will begin to use more throttle without even noticing it :laugh:
HA! Funny, because I was separated from the group when the ride first began, by a string of lights and had to play catch-up once I hit the freeway. So I'm moving at a good clip, not looking at my speed but rather reading traffic, and I notice a lot of helmet buffeting. Hmmm, better check my speed, as my new Dart classic usually takes care of the wind better than this. I was doing 95! After I slowed down, I wished I'd rolled on the extra 5 for the "ton". :evil:
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I'm looking at moving to the new V7 III for back reasons as well (coming off a Griso). Your story gives me hope that the V7 will be kinder on my back and extend my riding time.
Just listed my Griso in the Swap section of the forum. Will toss in a bottle of my favorite bourbon if that motivates anyone...
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cWkFrb/tail_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cWkFrb)
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Just listed my Griso in the Swap section of the forum. Will toss in a bottle of my favorite bourbon if that motivates anyone...
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cWkFrb/tail_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cWkFrb)
Depends on the bourbon. :wink: :grin:
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Congrats, I replaced my Bobber with a Griso, your right about suspension and riding position on V7III being more back friendly. My wife loves hers(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180107/b86c5d9c90f2f2e7807d79f7dd964ba6.jpg)
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Yes very NICE Bike! I have a V7 and V9 and I love ridding the V7 for long rides, very comfortable...
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Depends on the bourbon. :wink: :grin:
Hudson Baby Bourbon..
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Hudson Baby Bourbon..
Uhhhh. HBB is likely delish but if it�s not KY then well, I dunno... :grin:
Kidding. Somebody will buy that thing quick. One look at that Tenni Green G of yours had me almost melting and totally forgetting my own back issues with regard to the bike :thumb:
So another note, an audio one, I installed the Agos yesterday. Let me first say of all the motorcycles I�ve owned and loved, I�ve never purchased an after market exhaust ever; yet, there have been at least five bikes I owned that had them when I purchased those motorcycles. Suffice to say I�ve not been greatly keen on them. The only ones I enjoyed, not surprisingly, were ones that had some degree of mods on the bike to suit such as the Fatduc mod for the Termis on a former GT1000 or the carb rejet on the FMF muffs on my KTM 950 Supermoto. Those were superb. All the other ones I�ve owned with slip-ons and no mods (Griso, Norge, FZ1) ran like crap and were just too loud with oddball idles, backfires, throttle miscues, lean/rich issues, etc. that viola, all disappeared once I put the stock mufflers back on the bikes.
Having said all of this above, these Agos might have me believing. I left and will be leaving the db killers in. They probably sound fantastic without them but input from several sources say for best running leave them in and the sound they are making now is just rock and roll to my ears. I dunno if I�d even say they sound like slip-ons; rather, what they most sound like to me is merely the wonderful stock exhaust on my former 1100 Calis: deep, nice, low with a little bit of snarl, and not remotely �loud� at all. Just what I like. I slipped them on yesterday and took about a 20 mile spin. I am fantastically pleased. Not a single weird idle, not a single backfire or even popping even on decel, nothing except smooth running. Took a couple of really bad, quick vids yesterday of stock and Agos. Obviously, I ain�t no deeerector cause these vids and the audio is terrible with white noise from the garage heater interfering and making the stock exhaust sound almost electric (it�s not). I do think they kind of give you a nice idea, however.
Stock
https://youtu.be/p3fEpqt_OPM
Agostini
https://youtu.be/NSJL3srWJKg
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Having said all of this above, these Agos might have me believing.
Those Agostini's sound amazing. What specific Agos are these?
Thanks
Maya
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Those Agostini's sound amazing. What specific Agos are these?
Thanks
Maya
I bought mine from Enzo at Cadre Cycle for a nice price as compared here but these are the ones I purchased.
https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=88857
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:thumb: Those are yummy!
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I bought mine from Enzo at Cadre Cycle for a nice price as compared here but these are the ones I purchased.
https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=88857
Thanks, appreciate it, they look great and WOW yours sound awesome.
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..... I was doing 95! After I slowed down, I wished I'd rolled on the extra 5 for the "ton". :evil:
Sounds like you're getting a lot more confidence in you riding. :thumb:
I'm glad that you're enjoying Anni. I'll just have to live vicariously through you, as winter in the Northeast has really only just begun, and we've got 8-11 more weeks of this shit. The roads are so salt covered that it's going to take a heavy rain on an above freezing day or three to clean the crap off.
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I'll just have to live vicariously through you, as winter in the Northeast has really only just begun, and we've got 8-11 more weeks of this shit.
Ha! Fair enough as when it’s 110+ here, we can swap. That said, I’ve only put 740 miles on Anni since September, so living through me won’t be very satisfying.
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Ha! Fair enough as when it�s 110+ here, we can swap. That said, I�ve only put 740 miles on Anni since September, so living through me won�t be very satisfying.
When you're getting 110, we may be getting 90 with high humidity, which feels like 110, but yeah, 110 sucks.
Right now, I'd probably enjoy 110 for a short while I think. It was 60 degrees at midnight (thought wet and rainy), and 24 when I woke up this morning.
Please post more pics of Anni out and about over in the Show us your best Guzzi photo and remind us of warm riding weather again! (http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=93957.0) thread. :thumb:
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When you're getting 110, we may be getting 90 with high humidity, which feels like 110, but yeah, 110 sucks.
Right now, I'd probably enjoy 110 for a short while I think. It was 60 degrees at midnight (thought wet and rainy), and 24 when I woke up this morning.
Please post more pics of Anni out and about over in the Show us your best Guzzi photo and remind us of warm riding weather again! (http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=93957.0) thread. :thumb:
I posted one just a few days ago there (page 4, post 196), and one today of my scooter (hope no one minds). We're expecting a high of 77F today, so I went on a ride with a bunch of scooter folk to enjoy the nice weather.
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Temps warmed up here yesterday and I got Goldie out for about a 100 mile roundtrip. I softened the shocks in the rear a good bit and I think that felt nicer on my back. This also helped my back to a degree with the Roamer as well. Because everything was melting off and such, bike got covered in mud, water, and salt. Came home and washed it up; bike cleans up nicely. Those black pipes are sooooooooo easy to clean.
Btw, it’s also hard to capture that tank paint quality in pictures. It’s really gorgeous. Guzzi did a great job with it.
Sarah had asked me to post a couple more pics of the Hepco bags so here go.
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4627/39791188462_8775967e1f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23Cdf2u)E7F1CC33-D969-4A93-90FA-4CDF774F6CC8 (https://flic.kr/p/23Cdf2u) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4747/39791185872_140661a2f7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23CdefQ)EF684CBA-1D18-4185-BF1B-12DBC7D0F474 (https://flic.kr/p/23CdefQ) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
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I'm now running similar Ago's on the V7C - picked them up secondhand for another project, but when I swapped out the corroded chrome headers for the Agositini stainless versions, the Staintunes wouldn't fit, but the Ago's slipped on with no problem.
Tried them without the dB killers, a stunningly impressive deep rumble at idle,but even so, too loud for me in flight. As you mention, not recommended for long term use, but worth removing the dB killers temporarily, just for the sound experience. And no performance issues on the V7C either.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/dYpNtb/image.jpg) (http://ibb.co/dYpNtb)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4747/39791185872_140661a2f7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23CdefQ)EF684CBA-1D18-4185-BF1B-12DBC7D0F474 (https://flic.kr/p/23CdefQ) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
You've got a great looking bike. :thumb:
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He sure does. Thanks for the pictures, Brian. That luggage looks to be top-shelf, and just perfect on the bike.
Sarah
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Thanks for the compliments all! :grin: I seriously wish I could get that paint quality in the pic. I personally think one of the things Harley nails is paint; their bikes just drip with gorgeous paint - or at least I think so. It’s a compliment to the Goose that the only thing I can compare that matte to in look and expecially feel is the matte paint I saw on this new Harley (generic photo but same bike and color).
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cn2tGw/DDF1_F62_B_A506_4625_99_CB_E3069_A6_AF448.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cn2tGw)
Sounds super weird :grin: but you kinda just wanna rub on it, paint feels so dense, nice, and unique. Okay, enough of that. I’m gonna go get a room now :thumb:
Anyhow, similar to what Malik said earlier, I forgot to mention I too pulled the db killers for my 100 mile ride day before yesterday. It’s a matter of personal taste and, to me at least, some small measure of practicality that I put them back in as soon as I got back home.
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A couple (well a few) questions from a probable V7 III buyer:
1) how did you do your break in (esp. since the Stone doesn't have a tach)?
2) are you using the MG Android app and if so, is it usable and/or useful?
3) who did your first service and how did it go? any problems uncovered?
4) with the new mufflers, have or are you going to do any re-mapping? If so, won't that affect the warranty?
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A couple (well a few) questions from a probable V7 III buyer:
1) how did you do your break in (esp. since the Stone doesn't have a tach)?
Like I said on the NJ forum.... looks like the answer is the shift light.
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A couple (well a few) questions from a probable V7 III buyer:
1) how did you do your break in (esp. since the Stone doesn't have a tach)?
2) are you using the MG Android app and if so, is it usable and/or useful?
3) who did your first service and how did it go? any problems uncovered?
4) with the new mufflers, have or are you going to do any re-mapping? If so, won't that affect the warranty?
1) As Kev said, shift light.
2) Nope. My understanding is you must also buy the Multimedia thing to do this. But I could be wrong. Except for the tach option, none of the stuff it offers seems valuable enough for me to invest in it. And besides, I look at the dash too much as it is now :thumb: Don't need any further reasons to be looking down while I'm driving.
3) I only have about 650 miles on mine and have not done the first service yet. On my V9 I did the first service myself but because I'm super lazy, I will likely have the dealer do it with the new Stone.
4) If you keep the db killers in on the Agos no mapping at all is required and I've been ridiculously pleased with how well the bike runs with the Agos on - far better than any aftermarket pipes I've had on other bikes. With the db killers out and no remapping, I experienced all those things I had with other aftermarket pipes on different bikes: poor low speed throttle response, lots of popping on decel, more vibration at highway speed, and oddly, seemingly less roll-on oomph. And it's a matter of taste, but I just didn't like the sound of the bike without the db killers in; I thought it sounded nice at idle but bloated on throttle. I've never heard of a set of mufflers affecting a warranty claim but who knows.
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Like I said on the NJ forum.... looks like the answer is the shift light.
Yeah, I asked these questions before I took a look lunchtime. When given enough time I can usually answer my own questions but asking others is so much more engaging and fun!
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I ride through the whole of Winter and I noticed early on that even with heated gear my hands were not staying nearly as warm as on my KTM with handguards. Not greatly fond of the looks of the V7 with guards and, thus, not wanting to spend much cash on a set, found a pair of far east specials for $20 and said well why not. I fully expected them to be pieces of total shite that didn�t even fit on the bike. I was pleasantly surprised and duly impressed. Even got ones that had a couple nice reflective strips on front and side that just so happen to almost match the tank. They�ll come off in Spring but for now they are serving the purpose. Rear of the bike was sticking out of the garage when it started to rain earlier :grin: hence the back being wet in these pics.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4755/25060530687_a84ca35108_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EbvLFi)EBD4F7E4-C9F0-4F58-BF15-66D61352705E (https://flic.kr/p/EbvLFi) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/39899431762_49f40f1f3b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23MM1Zh)F95E58D1-41E7-4515-9379-9CE19C3FCC24 (https://flic.kr/p/23MM1Zh) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
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I ride through the whole of Winter and I noticed early on that even with heated gear my hands were not staying nearly as warm as on my KTM with handguards. Not greatly fond of the looks of the V7 with guards and, thus, not wanting to spend much cash on a set, found a pair of far east specials for $20 and said well why not. I fully expected them to be pieces of total shite that didn�t even fit on the bike. I was pleasantly surprised and duly impressed. Even got ones that had a couple nice reflective strips on front and side that just so happen to almost match the tank. They�ll come off in Spring but for now they are serving the purpose. Rear of the bike was sticking out of the garage when it started to rain earlier :grin: hence the back being wet in these pics.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4755/25060530687_a84ca35108_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EbvLFi)EBD4F7E4-C9F0-4F58-BF15-66D61352705E (https://flic.kr/p/EbvLFi) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4675/25060530957_5ff817274b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EbvLKX)DC6D50C5-EE33-43EB-B9B6-4FF048E47759 (https://flic.kr/p/EbvLKX) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/39899431762_49f40f1f3b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23MM1Zh)F95E58D1-41E7-4515-9379-9CE19C3FCC24 (https://flic.kr/p/23MM1Zh) by Brian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/flickr_bri/), on Flickr
LOL!!!!!
I have exactly the same pair for the exactly the same reason!!!
Not as bad looking as you would expect to be honest lol
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Love the looks of the yellow V7III Stone! Also like the primer green version, though the yellow version would brighten up even the most drab day!
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I just completed my purchase of the same model and color. Anyone know where to find the yellow paint? I've searched but the 2017 V7 colors aren't listed anywhere. Saw a couple customs and am thinking that fenders painted to match the tank would work really well to alleviate some of bike's darkness.
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Bpr- how Far East did you have to go for the handguards — I am in jersey😂
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I just completed my purchase of the same model and color. Anyone know where to find the yellow paint? I've searched but the 2017 V7 colors aren't listed anywhere. Saw a couple customs and am thinking that fenders painted to match the tank would work really well to alleviate some of bike's darkness.
An option to match the paint is to locate a shop that can scan your paint and match it. They can then mix up an exact match.
John Henry
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Bpr- how Far East did you have to go for the handguards � I am in jersey😂
A little further. :thumb:
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Bpr- how Far East did you have to go for the handguards � I am in jersey😂
So far east it's faster to go west :wink: (Have a set on my son's Versys)
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I guess the only solution is for me to take one of the V7 III for a test ride. The hp rating doesn't bother me, since my current R100GS is rated at 58. The little Kaw W650 I rode for 50,000 miles may have had 50-52hp, and I don't think the 790cc Bonneville had more than 60 or so.
I simply would like to reassure myself before buying that the V7 suspension was considerably better than that on my 2014 CB1100.
I'd like to cut down to two bikes instead of the current three, so something will have to go. Honda first (I think)
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I guess the only solution is for me to take one of the V7 III for a test ride. The hp rating doesn't bother me, since my current R100GS is rated at 58. The little Kaw W650 I rode for 50,000 miles may have had 50-52hp, and I don't think the 790cc Bonneville had more than 60 or so.
With a quick search so I found was a dyno chart for the later W800 and it topped at ~46 rwhp so I'm guessing the W650 had no more at the rear wheel than the MKI V7 (like my Stone).
And that jives with my bud's W650 I spent much of a summer riding a few years back (perhaps Jay can chime in since he now owns it)
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Got in about 200 miles on the bike today, mostly backroads but some highway. The motorcycle did fantastically well, so smooth and easy even at 85 on the highway. Sadly, I know it’s starting to sound like a broken record by now but unfortunately my back didn’t do that great. I’ve backed the shocks off and just like with the Roamer, that did help some but still giving me grief. I guess the next thing to consider is maybe some further adjustable shocks on the rear. Maybe.
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I simply would like to reassure myself before buying that the V7 suspension was considerably better than that on my 2014 CB1100.
Don't count on it. The suspension on the 2015 V7 I owned was just above abysmal. My 2017 V9 is marginally better. Do yourself a favor, budget $1,500 - $2,000 to fix the suspension, Ohlins shocks and a cartridge kit for the forks. This really should be your first upgrade. You will not regret it.
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A $400 rear shock upgrade makes an enormous difference. I found my 13 V7 Stone horrible with stock rear shocks. The AF1 units, or the Konis, made it an utterly different bike.
I am sure the front can be improved too. One day I will do that.
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Change bars to get some more forward lean. Change out at least the rear shocks. Go to the gym and strengthen your core. :evil: :smiley:
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Maybe it's time to address your back?!?
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How difficult would it be for a suspension manufacturer such as Showa or Kayaba and others to provide shocks and forks to the bike manufacturers that would work as most riders would expect? It is disheartening to read so many posts that suggest it is necessary to spend as much as 15 - 20% of the cost of a new bike on new suspension components. Especially disheartening if the bike in question is a relatively inexpensive $7500 machine such as a V7 III Stone (Suspension improvements $1200 / $7500 = 15%.) bringing the price up to $8700.
What I'm finding is that newer smaller bikes come with very stiff suspension. Older rides, like BMWs I've owned or rented, and the little Kaw W650 came with overly soft suspension, but I've always found that an easy fix, if I fixed it at all. I figured out early on how to ride the BMW 'gummikuhs' (rubber cows)
I've already thrown nearly $800 at the suspension on my 500+ pound CB1100, only to find that I'm not close yet to the ride I want. And I see where, apparently, Honda caught enough enough flack over it that their 2017/2018 CB1100 comes with improved Showa Dual Bending Valve forks and improved Kayaba rear shocks. A couple of owners of older CB1100s have replaced the stock forks with the 2017 forks, but at a cost of $400+ per fork leg. Typically, new rear shocks are installed. And still, its a crapshoot.
Much as I'd like a new V7 III, I'm going to control that impulse. I've got older bikes that need a few bucks thrown at them, and that's where the 2018 bike budget will be spent.
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How difficult would it be for a suspension manufacturer such as Showa or Kayaba and others to provide shocks and forks to the bike manufacturers that would work as most riders would expect? It is disheartening to read so many posts that suggest it is necessary to spend as much as 15 - 20% of the cost of a new bike on new suspension components.
Part of the problem is defining "necessary" as it's very subjective.
Another part of the problem is actually what Pete is always grumbling about, chassis design.
The fact of the matter is that I think most people who feel it is "necessary" to throw that much money at the suspension are comparing the performance of these bikes to modern bikes (say something monoshock and higher price from the start).
Let's face it, that's not quite apples and pomegranates, but it's definitely not apples and apples.
Others of us may know the difference but don't care enough to chase it.
I've had a CARC in the fleet, I've had a Paralever/Tele-lever BMW, I've also had Airheads... I'm ok with the latter, even if I know what the former can be like.
But yeah, if you're expecting CARC then it's the wrong bike.
Of course I would point out that IF you bought a CARC new at the MSRP you'd be spending more than V7+suspension.
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Didn't really want to repeat all this stuff as I feel like I covered it in large measure in my V9 thread, but I repeat here because there's always the risk of me whining and someone misinterpreting that complaint as something against the bike. I will emphasize again that my specific issues here are due to a considerable amount of disc damage, sustained and ongoing for about 10 years now, getting progressively worse/better depending on the issue. Worse as far as what aggravates them, or rather, they are more easily aggravated now by a motorcycle than they used to be, but better overall in that since I began working out, I have not had to return to the ER (knock on wood 5 times) with significant strain in over 2 years, and by significant strain I mean injured to the level near immobility and a level of pain that makes my former kidney stones seem like needle prick. But, after many years of re-injuring them I�ve also now figured out physical strategies on how to recover much faster when I do injure them significantly. In fact, last time it happened (2 years ago) I was back at work in two days flat which is pretty amazing compared to previous times. Anyhow, I�m getting tired of hearing mr harp about my back and bike and I�m sure others here are tired of hearing it too. For me, I don�t faul the bike remotely. For what it is I think the V7 does a fantastic job and just speaking as per handling, it�s more fun in the twisty stuff than my former V9.
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BP: Have you tried a kidney belt. Either one designed for weight lifting or, as I have, a fabric one that uses velcro, so it has total adjustability and came from a hospital. Using it forces you to sit in the correct position for your back as well as giving extra support to your core muscles. I don't usually use this for rides under 100 miles, but take it on any trip I take. Being fabric, it rolls up very small.
I rode in Northern KY and Indiana yesterday as far south as the Markland Dam. Great day to be out in our region. Friday was even nicer. Great to feel the big guzz under me again.
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With a quick search so I found was a dyno chart for the later W800 and it topped at ~46 rwhp so I'm guessing the W650 had no more at the rear wheel than the MKI V7 (like my Stone).
And that jives with my bud's W650 I spent much of a summer riding a few years back (perhaps Jay can chime in since he now owns it)
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Along with the W650, I too have a MKI (or is that MK1.5) V7, actually two of them, a '13 Racer, and a '14 Special. They are very comparable bikes in power, handling, and brakes, with the V7 brakes being slightly better, though, I'll be better pads on the W650 would help. I sold my last R100R after getting my V7 Special. The power different really isn't that much, despite the 250cc advantage on the R100R (same as the R100GS motor). The 980cc boxer has a little more low end torque, but, no big deal, I just shift the V7 at a little higher RPM.
I also spent a few hours on a bone stock CB1100 a couple years back while the owner of that bike rode my '14 V7 Special with the $400ish Ikon shocks on it. I'd say that the two were comparable in the comfort dept., though, I can back off on rebound damping one notch from where I normally keep it (V7) to make it more comfortable, though, when the road gets rough, it gets slightly bouncy then.
I've had a Breva 1100; likely the equal of your 1200. I don't think you'll ever get a V7 to ride as nice as your 1200. Same for your R100GS. I've had two R100R's, and had a YSS shock on the second one. Both were superior to the V7, and to the CB1100 in the suspension dept.
Maybe higher end shocks on the Ikons that I bought for my Special would make it better. The stock Bi-tubos on my Racer are no better than the Ikons.
All that said, I've not ridden a V7-III, so, I don't know if they ride better or not.
A $400 rear shock upgrade makes an enormous difference. I found my 13 V7 Stone horrible with stock rear shocks. The AF1 units, or the Konis, made it an utterly different bike.
I am sure the front can be improved too. One day I will do that.
Agreed, the $400 I spent on the Ikons for my '14 Special was well worth it, it is definitely a huge improvement. BUT, still not as good as a modern mono shock.
Change bars to get some more forward lean. Change out at least the rear shocks. Go to the gym and strengthen your core. :evil: :smiley:
@bpreynolds, Depending on your back problem, that can help quite a bit, though too much forward lean can close the hip angle, making sciatica problem worse. Lower or more rear set foot pegs may be needed withe more forward lean, or might even help w/o changing the bars.
Is your back problem sciatica? I've got a lot of experience with that. Core strength does go along way towards helping.
I the end though, because of a pars fracture on L5, I needed fusion to keep my spinal alignment from continuing to worsen.
Discuss the ergonomics of your bike(s) with your doctor, they might be able to make suggestions in adjusting the rider triangle to help.
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Along with the W650, I too have a MKI (or is that MK1.5) V7, actually two of them, a '13 Racer, and a '14 Special.
@bpreynolds, Depending on your back problem, that can help quite a bit,
I would say the 15 with the wet alternator would be the Mk 1.5
And you've been busy I guess but Bpr gave up and sold it a few weeks back.
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And you've been busy I guess but Bpr gave up and sold it a few weeks back.
Well, haven�t sold it just yet :wink: but a fellow wg board member is coming down from NY tomorrow to possibly buy the whole kit and caboodle.
@bpreynolds, Depending on your back problem, that can help quite a bit, though too much forward lean can close the hip angle, making sciatica problem worse. Lower or more rear set foot pegs may be needed withe more forward lean, or might even help w/o changing the bars.
Is your back problem sciatica? I've got a lot of experience with that. Core strength does go along way towards helping.
I the end though, because of a pars fracture on L5, I needed fusion to keep my spinal alignment from continuing to worsen.
Discuss the ergonomics of your bike(s) with your doctor, they might be able to make suggestions in adjusting the rider triangle to help.
Closing the hip angle definitely is an aggravator for my back. On Cycle-ergos I�ve been able to see the bikes that best suit me have me with a very wide hip angle.
As per sciatic stuff, my 2-3 bad discs, when they�ve been injured or just barking terribly at me - similar to what they did on my last 150 mile on the albeit wonderful V7III - will also cause a lot of sciatic pain down both legs. Brief whoa is me story, one time when I still owned my Pop�s (rest his soul) farm in southeastern KY I was there working, using a sledge to bust up an aged and already broken concrete outdoor table. Told myself not to try to lift that one big block and, of course, I did. Struggling to make it to the porch I called for my family to hurry and get me back to my mom�s house because I knew I only had about 15 minutes before the back would lock up entirely as it does following injury. I spent a couple days getting mobile again and when I had enough strength I drove the 250 miles back to home in Louisville. That was the absolute worst sciatic pain I�ve probably ever had in my life. The position of driving a car seems to do a special thing to them. Man oh man was that a rough 250 miles. Coulda been worse though so not greatly complaining. And too, that was before I knew what to do after injuring them.
Years later after many trips to the ER and many doctor visits, a worker�s comp physician was the only doc among many to say to me - then practically immobile at the comp clinic - �Okay, later tonight I want you to get up every 30 minutes and go to the bathroom, kitchen, whatever. You�re going to do this every 30 minutes no matter how bad it hurts.� I thought she was crazy and spent a better part of the evening cursing her every single time I got up and totally believing I was doing something permanently damaging to my back, so painful. Much to my suprise, however, I spent the next day being incredibly surprised by how much faster I seemed to be healing. Since then, on those rare occasions when I have injured the discs - rarer these days since I started lifting weights and strengthening my core - I know better what to do and how to reocover a tremendous amount faster. I am very thankful and blessed for having met that doctor, and blessed even more my troubles have not been as severe as others.
As I stated in a kind of so long thread a week or two back, I don�t see me on a Goose again anytime soon, but I�m okay with that for now. I�ve been so lucky to have owned so many wonderful Guzzis over the years. :thumb:
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We'll, THAT totally sucks.
Prayers for you. Getting along day in and out is larger than any motorcycle.
Hope you can find continued quality time with your Katoom!
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bpreynolds......I hope you have a miraculous turnaround with your back and you manage to hang on to your V7. I just bought one from Enzo on Friday and would enjoy riding with you. Best of luck.
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Well, haven�t sold it just yet :wink: but a fellow wg board member is coming down from NY tomorrow to possibly buy the whole kit and caboodle.
I'll be going to bed in about an hour so I can get up early (0230 or so) so I can find my way to Louisville to buy me some new "Kit and Caboodle!"
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Good for you Joe!
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Good for you Joe!
thanks Jim. Decided to keep the Breva also. The two of them combined give me a large bike!
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I kinda figured when I saw you sold the Beemer. Nothing like a Guzzi, eh?
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Truth be told, I loved that BMW, but I'm a tad too short for it's top heaviness. I have reached the chapter where I am now small bike guy!
Except for a bit of a blow to my ego, I'm okay with that. :laugh:
But you are right, there is nothing like a Guzzi. the only knock on the Beemer is that it's a souless bastid!
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I have reached the chapter where I am now small bike guy!
Except for a bit of a blow to my ego, I'm okay with that. [emoji23]
Meh,
Sometimes I laugh at the fact that the fastest bike in my garage is:
* The smallest
* Belongs to my wife and not me.
And when I say the smallest I mean it's < 1/2 of the biggest. [emoji23]
I mean it's 696cc and not 1690cc (that's what 2.4x bigger)
It's ~400#, not 800#.
11.23 1/4 mile
vs
low 13's 1/4 mile
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I would say the 15 with the wet alternator would be the Mk 1.5
I would think that the 2009-2012 2TB V7's were the Mk1, and 2013-2015 Mk1.5.
I honestly forgot that they had a wet alternator version prior to the MkII. Maybe call that Mk 1.75 :rolleyes:
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I'll be going to bed in about an hour so I can get up early (0230 or so) so I can find my way to Louisville to buy me some new "Kit and Caboodle!"
Good you chimed in, Joe. I didn’t want to say who cause I thought well, maybe he won’t like it :laugh: So glad to potentially be selling it to a WG guy. I hope you take it home and many miles and smiles follow.
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I would think that the 2009-2012 2TB V7's were the Mk1, and 2013-2015 Mk1.5.
I honestly forgot that they had a wet alternator version prior to the MkII. Maybe call that Mk 1.75 :rolleyes:
Harrumph, the count obviously starts with the 1TBs!