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« Last post by Mayor_of_BBQ on November 07, 2025, 12:34:08 PM »
I have a 1979 CX 100 with a '07 GSXR fork on it.
Wen the former owner did the fork swap, he switched the factory mag wheel for a set of Borrani spoke wheels.
I want the stock wheels back on the bike, preserving the Gixxer front end. (I have the stock wheels)
So I need a set of disc adapters for the big floating discs to the CX100 mag wheels
Im sure I'll also need to space it correctly, so axle spacers as well
I have had TERRIBLE luck trying to get one-off projects made by machine shops or fabricators for bikes and motorcycles and trailers going back years and years. I know so many people, but have beat the bushes of my network and can't find a fabricator or mechanic or builder willing to look at it.(or even a referral to someone else!)
I can take measurements, but I don't CAD
Is there service who can provide these pieces made to spec, but can also take the order, request the measurements, and do it remotely with any hope of my parts showing up and working? I just forsee carefully providing all the info, then the pieces show up and I realize I've got some nice expensive paperweights.
seems like there was a guy on eBay building these to spec, but I can't seem to find him now (perhaps I imagined that)- I thought it was one of the guys who make head guards and such.
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« Last post by Mayor_of_BBQ on November 07, 2025, 12:19:40 PM »
Just really fugly colors:
https://www.motoguzzi.com/en_EN/landing-page/news/
This is incredibly ridiculous and sad.
The green Stelvio looks great, and the Blue V85 as well. The V7 sport just looks slightly 'off' to me, I dunno- not muscular enough. The stone looks fine but I hate khaki/sand/brown/tan/dune or whatever all these 'tacticool' or trendy 'rugged overlanding' color schemes. I do love that stopped putting thos horrible graphics stickers under the clear coat of V7 tanks! I could do without the 'Stelvio' on the tank of that one as well
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« Last post by Kev m on November 07, 2025, 11:27:21 AM »
^ Will ya just check out those 'bikes in the luxury suite - better than my house!
 Like me, they do lead a pampered life... 
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« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on November 07, 2025, 11:26:22 AM »
^ Will ya just check out those 'bikes in the luxury suite - better than my house!
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« Last post by GMC28 on November 07, 2025, 10:57:44 AM »
Ah yes, I should just do that, though I'm curious to see inside anyway. Will start easy/quick for now with the magnet.
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« Last post by Rons on November 07, 2025, 10:35:19 AM »
I think I've told this story before, but in case those in the back missed it ...
One day some years ago I hopped off my Road King and hopped on one of my V7's almost throwing it to the ground on the other side by the way I took it off the side stand.
I had gotten used to kinda throwing my weight against the Road King using my left thigh as I pulled the bike off the stand.
The V7 being literally 1/2 the weight of the King and trying the same method with the same, uh zest, wasn't needed or recommended.
I can't think of any bike in my garage right now at in any way shape or form "heavy" and the V7 Sport I failed to purchase today was the same.
It’s all what you’re used to. My Ducati and my air cooled Bonneville were both lighter than the ST and the V7Sport. Obviously, my Trail125 is almost bicycle weight…LOL
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« Last post by Kev m on November 07, 2025, 10:15:43 AM »
The Carbon is borderline "garage handling" for me but it's more to do with relative bulk and the previously mentioned footpeg arrangement. Why do I keep viewing ads for V7 (I) bikes? Would still be interested in weighbridge measurements comparing the two. (If I could finally sell the Breva and the V50II,then I might stretch to a V7I - hmm.) Much as I'd like the V7 Sport, especially for the extra horses, I gotta be realistic.
It's a little far to go for a test ride, but if you're ever in the area and still thinking about that question you could satisfy your curiosity in an afternoon.  Yes my Carbon is the "heaviest" bike there on paper. But again, "It ain't nothun' but a thang'!"
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« Last post by toomanybikes on November 07, 2025, 10:08:15 AM »
UPDATE - Someone else may have snagged it. Not sure since the ad on FB marketplace is being flaky. I suspected the "seized" engine wasn't as bad as the seller assumed, but it was too far away (suburban Atlanta) for me to check out easily. Congrats to whomever got it, maybe someone on here? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1475885013387321?ref=saved&referral_code=null
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« Last post by Kev m on November 07, 2025, 10:06:05 AM »
My casual anecdotal observations suggest that a lot of new(er) vehicles using HIDs or LEDs or the like are just plain too bright from the factory and, like Wayne was saying, if they hit a bump the blind you. Or if there's too much in the trunk, they blind you. Or they are coming uphill (or downhill) at a certain point in the road relative to you, they blind you.
And it's the frequency I want to flash someone to suggest their brights are on and, whether I do or not, I later realize THEY ARE NOT (like say when they get closer the fog lights are still on etc.) tells me it's a design issue and not a maintenance issue.
Also, with bikes, keep in mind how many people don't bother setting sag, and then sit on the bike or load it up and the bike is leaning back. Such a short wheelbase as a bike means it's even more sensitive to chassis tilt or lean and you can wind up blinding people that way too.
All of this is to say that I guess I'm lucky that I don't really have any reason to RIDE at night anymore. But if I do I'm extra cautious and I'm the same even when driving at night.
Or maybe I'm just finally starting to get old...
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« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on November 07, 2025, 10:00:54 AM »
I can't think of any bike in my garage right now at in any way shape or form "heavy" and the V7 Sport I failed to purchase today was the same.
The Carbon is borderline "garage handling" for me but it's more to do with relative bulk and the previously mentioned footpeg arrangement. Why do I keep viewing ads for V7 (I) bikes? Would still be interested in weighbridge measurements comparing the two. (If I could finally sell the Breva and the V50II,then I might stretch to a V7I - hmm.) Much as I'd like the V7 Sport, especially for the extra horses, I gotta be realistic.
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