2 1/2 year old article describing the evolution of the small block Guzzi engine

[ohiorider]

https://www.cycleworld.com/moto-guzzi-v9-motorcycle-engine-history-and-evolution

I'd not read this article when it was first published.  I'd be curious to read the thoughts of how this article compares with the experiences of long time V7/V9 owners.

The small block Guzzis are beginning to interest me, in particular the V7III Stone.  I'm bike poor at the moment, but who knows what the future will bring?

NOTE:  the schematic of the two u joint drive line makes me ask if this was done so that the fatter rear tire could be added to the V9 ..... and if the V7III uses a single U joint drive line that runs in a straighter line to the final drive?

Bob

[Matteo]

Thanks for a good read!
I had money set aside for the Ippogriffo!

[Chuck in Indiana]

This very special edition of the V75 was said to perform fairly well, and was produced and sold in limited numbers to the Israeli Army, who used it to power a surveillance drone. Why it was never adopted on the Moto Guzzi V75 models is still a mystery.

 

[pete roper]

some of it may be accurate, the best part of it is raging nonsense!

[Chuck in Indiana]

some of it may be accurate, the best part of it is raging nonsense!

 Maybe not raging.. clueless..

[ohiorider]

Maybe not raging.. clueless..

Chuck and Pete,

Since I know less than nothing about small blocks, but am beginning to develop an interest, could each of you pick 3 statements from the article that are either totally raging and/or clueless, post that statement, followed by what you believe to be the correct answer?

Bob

[pete roper]

Never heard of seizures being a problem with V35/50's. Utter Pish!

The Lario chassis is effectively identical to all the other smallblocks! Why should it be plagued by 'Vague' handling? Perhaps they are referring to the use of 16" wheels which aren't a problem as long as the correct tyre profiles and pressures are used.

The V75 was a larger version of the Lario. Apart from having styling not even its mother could love it was an Uber-grenade! They would shed valve heads in as little as fifty miles! They were awful and had very little in common with the 750 motor used in the Breva or the later Heron head motors in the V7 series.

That's three, there are plenty more......

[ohiorider]

Thanks, Pete .... that's what I was looking for.

Bob

[Chuck in Indiana]

Pete's right, of course.. except for that styling thing.. but the chassis is essentially the same as the modern small blocks.
There are other issues, but engine seizures aren't one of them..