Newb Coveted V7 III Anniversario & Bought one. Ownership Data Appreciated!

[Dharma Bum]

If your previous mechanical experience is with old VWs, you will have no problems maintaining your V7.
Valve adjustments are almost the same except you have half as many valves to adjust, and you can do it sitting on a stool looking down instead of laying on the floor looking up!

[Guzzi Gal]

...sitting on a stool looking down instead of laying on the floor looking up!

Most excellent!

[jdgretz]

I don't know your local dealer so I can't make any judgement on them, but I purchased my Norge from MI, sight unseen, and have been thrilled with her for over 80,000 miles now ('07 left over purchased new in '09).  My local dealer at the time sucked big time.  About the only person I'd send to him is my ex-wife.

If you have the time to do it, and decide on MI for purchase, do a fly and ride.  MI used to cover some or all of the flight cost.  You get to ride around a bit, maybe hit the 600 mile service while there and then have a nice ride back home, meeting other Guzzi owners on the way.

Again, I don't have a small block (that Anniversary model is stunning! and the V9 is also fun to ride) so I can't speak directly to the heat issue, but the San Fernando Valley normally gets up into the 110+ range for a couple of weeks each year and I have no issue with heat from the Norge.  I also ride full ATGATT - even on the days where I see 115 on the thermometer.  Maybe it's because I grew up here and am used to it.  Heat from the engine appears to be very subjective.  I was in Phoenix and Cottonwood when the temps in Phoenix were in the 115 range and, while not at-the-ocean comfortable, it was not the heat from the engine I worried about.

As others have said, the Guzzi is simple to work on.  The V7s have fewer issues than the big blocks to deal with, and little to no plastic to remove for normal maintenance.  If I was looking for a light weight bike, the V7 or V9 would be high on my list.

Good luck on your quest.  Looking forward to welcoming you to the family.

jdg

[Guzzi Gal]

jdgrejtz,

I would love to do a fly and ride, but being a mom of three, all under the age of 14, it's nigh on impossible.  Besides, the dog, and chickens would miss me.     I think I will be purchasing from Moto International, in Seattle (that would have been a fabulous ride too).  I've been in contact with several of Dave's past customers, and been regaled with tales of legendary service.  I must say, Dave is hell bent on saving me money too.  Every time I ask him about a farkle, or three, he'll explain why they may, or may not be the best way to spend my cash.  So far he's shaved off over $900. in extras I was sure I needed, and probably don't.  Apparently the man doesn't want to make money.  Maybe I should ask him to throw in a personalized copy of Guzziology to seal the deal.   

I only roll in ATGATT, so thanks for the info on the engine heat.  My husband was sure that I'd bake like an egg.   

[lorazepam]

Ride a Buell XB model if you want to experience heat.

[Guzzi Gal]

Ride a Buell XB model if you want to experience heat.

Maybe I will.  When it's 30 out!   

[Vagrant]

First I admit I didn't read all of the posts here. But I did see there was a lot of good advice but much of it applies to the 2016 and older V7's.
Second I might be the only one here with a 2015 V7 stone and now a new blue 17 special that I just finished up the first service on.
my recomendation is buy a 2017 stone. no tube tires to deal with.
you won't find a bike that runs cooler in the Az. heat. My 15 is in Green Valley keeping my 2001 EV company so I know what you're 8 months of summer is like.
the 17 is a radically improved (for Guzzi) bike. valves were almost perfect at the service and the rocker cover now has a rubber gasket. all fasteners including the header nuts were tight. there is a filter in the transmission. plug wires were screwed onto the caps. wiring is done neatly. double wall header pipes might save some scorched skin. there was a lot of small changes made to this year model and it looks like it was put together at a Honda factory. more importantly there is no need for a new map. this bike has NO runnability problems like other years.
I had my 16 shipped right to my front door from Oregon for $600 two years ago. probably cheaper if you can get it at a terminal. make sure you clean the brake rotors before riding it the first time. most dealers are too lazy to and it sets the brake bedding in back a few thousand miles.

[Guzzi Gal]

The 17 is a radically improved (for Guzzi) bike.

Ha-Ha-Ha!  You know you're in love when "for ___", or "for a ___" is used regularly in references regarding the object of your desire, and you don't care.


Thank you for the wonderful info!  Honda was my first choice, for all the obvious reasons.  However, Guzzi won my heart, and I'm 99.9% sure an Anniversario (call her Anni, for short) will be in my garage shortly.  I've found a dealer with stellar reviews from WG members, who will do a thorough set-up, and ship to my door for $650.  I just gotta be brave, and pull the trigger.     

[twowheeladdict]

I am late to the thread but want to throw in my welcome.

I currently have a '10 V7 Café Classic.  It sits on a table to be admired and polished and I take it down once in a while for a 40 mile ride and then back on the table it goes.  It is 7 years old and has 1470 miles on it.  It is just too beautiful to wear out and I have 4 other bikes to ride on the street.  LOL!



I came close to buying an Anniversary V7 last week, but talked myself out of it because it is even more to polish and I don't need two bikes sitting on tables.  I can't imagine riding an anniversary as a daily bike, nor can I imagine dropping it!  The tank alone will cost about $1400 to fix. 

I am now thinking about picking up a Stone with no chrome to polish as a run around bike. 

Good luck with whatever you end up with. 

[elvisboy77]

I am late to the thread but want to throw in my welcome.

I currently have a '10 V7 Café Classic.  It sits on a table to be admired and polished and I take it down once in a while for a 40 mile ride and then back on the table it goes.  It is 7 years old and has 1470 miles on it.  It is just too beautiful to wear out and I have 4 other bikes to ride on the street.  LOL!



I came close to buying an Anniversary V7 last week, but talked myself out of it because it is even more to polish and I don't need two bikes sitting on tables.  I can't imagine riding an anniversary as a daily bike, nor can I imagine dropping it!  The tank alone will cost about $1400 to fix. 

That's a beauty!
I am now thinking about picking up a Stone with no chrome to polish as a run around bike. 

Good luck with whatever you end up with.

[bad Chad]

Hmm, 99.9% sure are you?   Over the years when selling something and the potential buyer said that same number, at least half the time they backed out.   Be sure to let us know when the bike is in your driveway!

[Guzzi Gal]

Hmm, 99.9% sure are you?   Over the years when selling something and the potential buyer said that same number, at least half the time they backed out.   Be sure to let us know when the bike is in your driveway!

She's been paid for, set up, had leavers for a smaller a grip installed.  The engine guards are on backorder, but I've received the OEM leavers, documentation, and key. I'm just waiting on delivery date conformation.  If it weren't 110 today, I would have been making more room in the garage.  She's mine, all mine.   
 
The link below is my Happy-Happy Joy-Joy announcement.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=91973.0

[bad Chad]

Then your all in!!!  Welcome, you made an excellent choice indeed.

[Bonaventure]

If the V7's exhaust note is anything like the stelvio's, and I suspect it is, you are going to love the way it sounds right out of the box.  Pure Italian v-twin nirvana ...

[Guzzi Gal]

bad Chad,

Yup.  All in indeed! 

If the V7's exhaust note is anything like the stelvio's, and I suspect it is, you are going to love the way it sounds right out of the box.  Pure Italian v-twin nirvana ...

I love the way Guzzi's percolate, all bubbly-happy growl!