Nice artistic V7III review video

[twowheeladdict]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcYg6wOXhfU

[Rhodan]

Thanks for the link!  I think the same guy made an earlier review as well when his bike had a thousand miles or so.

[Huzo]

Umm..
5,000 miles on a rear tyre with a bike that size ?
I didn't see the burnouts but would have been fun !
If that is a good result, then 18,000 k's on Michelin 4 and 5's on a heavily loaded Norge, seems acceptable !
Nice video though, and the best ad for this thing @ $ 3,500 you're likely to see...

[twowheeladdict]

Thanks for the link!  I think the same guy made an earlier review as well when his bike had a thousand miles or so.

Yes, same guy. 

[Kev m]

Umm..
5,000 miles on a rear tyre with a bike that size ?
I didn't see the burnouts but would have been fun !
If that is a good result, then 18,000 k's on Michelin 4 and 5's on a heavily loaded Norge, seems acceptable !

You know there's more to it than bike size right?

I mean, size of the tire, usage, and maybe most importantly any differences in compounds of the tires. You could have a tire on any bike that burns out in 2-3k miles and equally you could have one last 20k miles. Though I admit in this market both tend to be more rare than not.

[Huzo]

You know there's more to it than bike size right?

I mean, size of the tire, usage, and maybe most importantly any differences in compounds of the tires. You could have a tire on any bike that burns out in 2-3k miles and equally you could have one last 20k miles. Though I admit in this market both tend to be more rare than not.

Now Kevin...
The Norge is heavier, more powerful, and Pilots are as good as anything out there for the road.
If the Pilots were as hard as a bull's arse and lasted 18 to 20 you'd say fine.
But they're not..
I don't really care if his tyre is gone in 2,000 k or 20,000
I just thought it odd to brag about something so mediocre and on a bike that wouldn't pull the skin off a rice custard..

[Kev m]

Now Kevin...
The Norge is heavier, more powerful, and Pilots are as good as anything out there for the road.
If the Pilots were as hard as a bull's arse and lasted 18 to 20 you'd say fine.
But they're not..
I don't really care if his tyre is gone in 2,000 k or 20,000
I just thought it odd to brag about something so mediocre and on a bike that wouldn't pull the skin off a rice custard..

Yes weight and power is part of the equation. So it tire brand, type, compound, and SIZE. I'd have to go check the specs but I'm seeming to remember the size and profile of the tire is dramatically different on a V7 vs a Norge.

I also didn't see any "bragging" I saw a typical amateur review video that plainly stated his experience. Actually it wasn't bad in that case.

FYI the Sport Demons that come stock on the V7s (some love, me included) typically only lasted 3-7k depending on the person/usage/ambient conditions etc.

Honestly I managed nearly 7k but it was down to the cords.

I don't recall ever getting much more than that out of the B11 tires either.

<shrugs>

No matter carry on

[twowheeladdict]

Yes weight and power is part of the equation. So it tire brand, type, compound, and SIZE. I'd have to go check the specs but I'm seeming to remember the size and profile of the tire is dramatically different on a V7 vs a Norge.

I also didn't see any "bragging" I saw a typical amateur review video that plainly stated his experience. Actually it wasn't bad in that case.

FYI the Sport Demons that come stock on the V7s (some love, me included) typically only lasted 3-7k depending on the person/usage/ambient conditions etc.

Honestly I managed nearly 7k but it was down to the cords.

I don't recall ever getting much more than that out of the B11 tires either.

<shrugs>

No matter carry on

Not to mention road surface, how hard and often you brake and accelerate, whether you slab it, stop and go, curves or straight roads, etc.  On my sportier bikes I wear the front as fast as the rear.  On other bikes it is two rear for one front. 

[JACoH]

I have 13,000 miles on my Michelin Pilot 4 rear tire, looks good for another 2k; will replace with a Conti RA4 probably next month. V7 III Special.

[Kev m]

Let me emphasize something:

Not to mention road surface, how hard and often you brake and accelerate, whether you slab it, stop and go, curves or straight roads, etc.  On my sportier bikes I wear the front as fast as the rear.  On other bikes it is two rear for one front.

I don't think that the size/weight/power of Huzo or a Norge are his biggest problem right now with regards to potential tire wear:




https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/05/melting-road-leaves-cars-drowning-tar-australia/

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/roads-melt-as-heatwave-escalates-across-parts-of-australia/news-story/ea23d38d583ccafa24c6a42b9574b06f

http://time.com/5330766/australia-melting-roads/

[Guzzi Gal]

Let me emphasize something:


I don't think that the size/weight/power of Huzo or a Norge are his biggest problem right now with regards to potential tire wear:



https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/05/melting-road-leaves-cars-drowning-tar-australia/

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/roads-melt-as-heatwave-escalates-across-parts-of-australia/news-story/ea23d38d583ccafa24c6a42b9574b06f

http://time.com/5330766/australia-melting-roads/

I remember being impressed by his first review.  

[Roebling3]

The lad needs to keep a glass of warm milk near to his biscuit. 
Classy he is, though. Having not edited it out.  R3~

[Huzo]

The lad needs to keep a glass of warm milk near to his biscuit. 
Classy he is, though. Having not edited it out.  R3~

A little too cryptic for me..
I don't follow.

[Huzo]

Let me emphasize something:


I don't think that the size/weight/power of Huzo or a Norge are his biggest problem right now with regards to potential tire wear:




https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/05/melting-road-leaves-cars-drowning-tar-australia/

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/roads-melt-as-heatwave-escalates-across-parts-of-australia/news-story/ea23d38d583ccafa24c6a42b9574b06f

http://time.com/5330766/australia-melting-roads/

I think I'll be ok Kev.
The next time I ride my Norge it'll be in the UK.

[twowheeladdict]

A little too cryptic for me..
I don't follow.

Watch the video.  Then reread his post.  If you don't get it then, come back and I will explain it to you.   

[Pizza Guzzi]

Huzo - c'mon mate, wouldn't pull the skin off a rice custard ? I'll have you know my V7 111 will whip the froth off a skinny soy decaf latte in the blink of an eye ! Never an issue for me though coz I'm never more than 5 minutes from a cafe 😊

Glenn

[Huzo]

Huzo - c'mon mate, wouldn't pull the skin off a rice custard ? I'll have you know my V7 111 will whip the froth off a skinny soy decaf latte in the blink of an eye ! Never an issue for me though coz I'm never more than 5 minutes from a cafe 😊

Glenn

I'm no different mate..
Every time I think my Norge has some torque, some bastard pulls up on an Aprilia RSV 1000 or similar and I'm reminded.
Just a fishing expedition in reality.
Anyway..
Why would you want to pull the skin off a rice custard, with a little nutmeg added, they're sublime !