Moto Guzzi 750s (new review)(second video added)

[nick949]

This is the fourth in my video review series 'ANY OLD BIKE'

The 750s was a single year model: basically a V7Sport in a new set of pyjamas.

I like mine. I haven't been riding it anywhere near enough. That's going to change!

Here's the review:  https://youtu.be/jv1DYs7vTG4

Stay well everybody

Nick

[MikeW]

Nice review Nick   

I owned a 750 S3 in the Seventies and I remember it fondly. It was one of the sweetest Guzzis I've ever owned.

Cheers!
Mike

[Canuck750]

Great video Nick, I felt like I was riding along with you. You are fortunate to have such nice quiet and interesting roads so well suited for a motorcycle.

Out west here on the bald prairie most all of the roads are flat, straight and the only turns are 90 degrees at a cross road intersection.

Maybe we can meet up next summer half way and I will bring my Laverda SF1 to compare rides.

[nick949]

Great video Nick, I felt like I was riding along with you. You are fortunate to have such nice quiet and interesting roads so well suited for a motorcycle.

Out west here on the bald prairie most all of the roads are flat, straight and the only turns are 90 degrees at a cross road intersection.

Maybe we can meet up next summer half way and I will bring my Laverda SF1 to compare rides.

I would love that Jim but I'm not going to race you just to see if Ian Falloon and Superbike were telling the truth. 
And if you're over this way, there's always space.

As for the prairie.........you're five days closer to the mountains and the far north than I am to my great regret.

Stay well

Nick

[oldbike54]

 

 Dusty

[JJ]

"I don't want a pickle...I just want to ride on my $18,000 Moto-Sickle!!"   

[nick949]

"I don't want a pickle...I just want to ride on my $18,000 Moto-Sickle!!"   

Further to JJ's comment above, a new little video from today:

https://youtu.be/ClRUMdEIYFY

Nick

[mr_pacman]

thanks for posting that video Nick.

I see your have Ontario plates on the bike.  I grew up in Burlington in the 80's and used to see one of these riding around occasionally with the same color scheme. It could easily have been an S3 as I was too young to know the difference.

How are the ergonomics on this bike? The handlebars appear to be clip ons and a bit low?  Wonder if it's similar to a modern day v7 racer for riding position........

[nick949]

thanks for posting that video Nick.

I see your have Ontario plates on the bike.  I grew up in Burlington in the 80's and used to see one of these riding around occasionally with the same color scheme. It could easily have been an S3 as I was too young to know the difference.

How are the ergonomics on this bike? The handlebars appear to be clip ons and a bit low?  Wonder if it's similar to a modern day v7 racer for riding position........

It's torture mr pacman. 

The pegs are too high. My knees are up into my armpits, I can barely reach the bars no matter what position I put them in and the seat was designed by the Marquis de Sade. I'm folded in half. Yet, I persevere.
Seriously though, it's not too bad as long as you're limber and don't have a colossal beer belly (although I suppose one could rest it on the tank).  I'm really too big for the bike and after about 100 miles the muscles in my backside are singing songs to me.

I haven't tried a modern V7racer.  I suspect it may be a little less aggressive.

Is it worth it?  Yes!!

Nick

[Turin]

I have a pretty thich seat on my 850T hot rod. Helps my 6'4 frame fit.

[Kiwi_Roy]

I enjoyed that ride, thanks for posting it, now I have yet another Guzzi to look out for.

[grebmrof]

Nick,
Thanks for the ride alongs...
Regards,
Tom

[twowheeladdict]

It's torture mr pacman. 

The pegs are too high. My knees are up into my armpits, I can barely reach the bars no matter what position I put them in and the seat was designed by the Marquis de Sade. I'm folded in half. Yet, I persevere.
Seriously though, it's not too bad as long as you're limber and don't have a colossal beer belly (although I suppose one could rest it on the tank).  I'm really too big for the bike and after about 100 miles the muscles in my backside are singing songs to me.

I haven't tried a modern V7racer.  I suspect it may be a little less aggressive.

Is it worth it?  Yes!!

Nick

Sounds like rear sets might increase your comfort.  I set my V7III up with 6 inch rear sets and LSL Clubman bars.  I find it more comfortable than the stock riding position.  Interesting video.