How I turned my V9 into a V7 - a pictorial

[greer]

Doug is still unsure of paint, so decided on a Bagster cover for the time being.

Sarah

[SIR REAL ED]

The changing of the V9 roamer and bobber series of bikes so they look more like a V7 has been done by quite a few of us now but I'm not sure anyone has fully laid out how they did it.  When I did it there were a couple of tricks that needed to be done that I was unaware of.  I am going to post a few photos with captions that might assist those who want to do it. 

This is what I started with




and this is what I've ended up with




Most folks would just be happy with the tank and seat swap.  To do that the following photos will help






The tank goes right on and uses the normal rear bolt hole




I then went the whole hog changing the lower frame rails to v7iii items which required the following






The other issue here is the sidestand.  The v9 version is short so it makes the bike lean over a long way.  I think I will end up making the foot pad taller.

I also changed out the complete front end to a v7iii version which needed





you will need v7 wheel spacers of course to run the v7 wheel

I got some old Marzocchis rebuilt.  They are 25mm longer eye to eye than the roamers so lift up the back a bit




I've also done this




and I've added a radial master cylinder which improves the braking dramatically.  Also, if you change to v7 clip ons you will probably need to change the brake the various cables.

Nice work!  Great documentation!  Much appreciated.

[TalbotMatra]

In my opinion this is a completely senseless conversion. For 3 hp more such an effort, only to drive around with an ugly front? For me not right, but everyone can of course do what he wants. In my eyes: It's horrible what you have done with a beautiful V9. 

Ciao
Lars

And now the project has become even more pointless. Buy a new V7 IV and you'll have the power you always wanted. 

[Lannis]

And now the project has become even more pointless. Buy a new V7 IV and you'll have the power you always wanted. 

I like the end result better than the starting point; never did like the looks of the V9.

But then, I always like the looks of the Centauro, so there's no accounting for taste.

Lannis

[usedtobefast]

Doug is still unsure of paint, so decided on a Bagster cover for the time being.

Sarah

Wowzer what a windshield!!  What brand is that? 

[greer]

That windshield is off our Sportster, I think it's way too big, too.  But Doug says it works perfectly when he chooses to wear his open face helmet, so for now it stays.  If any of you know of a smaller shield that will do the job, please let me know.

Sarah

[gentlemanjim]

Brilliant