2016 v9 roamer

[rito]

i'm looking into doing some long distance road traveling again, but this time i'll be retired and won't have to worry about a time crunch getting back home.  my question is about the fuel tank on the v9 and how it affects your knees when riding. i have tested driven two v7 classics and i had no problem with the fuel tank, but the angle of the ridge on the v9 looks to hit right where my knees would touch.  i've always wanted a guzzi and quite like the v7 classic , but thought the v9 would better fit my needs.  any advice would be appreciated.

[guzzisteve]

An extra V7 tank for the V9. Common mod.

[MotoG5]

As I own a Bobber I can only offer some observations that might apply to the Romer as the tank and foot peg positioning are very similar. The tank on my bike (same on the Romer) tapers very rapidly toward the rear. My shins contact the intake manifold covers before my knees can touch the tank flare. Knee contact with the fuel tank isn't an issue. I haven't come across any mention of this being an issue with either model V9 anywhere else. 

[rito]

An extra V7 tank for the V9. Common mod.

  so you are saying that a v7 tank will mount up to the v9 exactly?  i know the v7's fuel pump is in the fuel tank but i thought the v9's fuel pump was external.  curious as to how to make that work.

[Kev m]

  so you are saying that a v7 tank will mount up to the v9 exactly?  i know the v7's fuel pump is in the fuel tank but i thought the v9's fuel pump was external.  curious as to how to make that work.

They're both internal, but the pump and mounting plate are tank specific.

Yes the V7 tank will bolt right up but you'll also need to replace or modify the seat since they contact each other.

Or you can just try the stock tank.

[rito]

As I own a Bobber I can only offer some observations that might apply to the Romer as the tank and foot peg positioning are very similar. The tank on my bike (same on the Romer) tapers very rapidly toward the rear. My shins contact the intake manifold covers before my knees can touch the tank flare. Knee contact with the fuel tank isn't an issue. I haven't come across any mention of this being an issue with either model V9 anywhere else.

thanks for the feedback. i'm headed up to austin tx this week because there's one at a dealership i'll be able to test ride. how do you like your roamer so far?  the one i'm looking to purchase is a 2016 with less than a grand on the odometer.  the fellow bought it for the wife and i heard she scared herself on it so bad, she wrote motorcycles off her bucket list...too bad for her, but perhaps a good deal for me if this works out.  anything you recommend i should be cautious about this v9?

[rito]

They're both internal, but the pump and mounting plate are tank specific.

Yes the V7 tank will bolt right up but you'll also need to replace or modify the seat since they contact each other.

Or you can just try the stock tank.

got it. thanks

[rito]

As I own a Bobber I can only offer some observations that might apply to the Romer as the tank and foot peg positioning are very similar. The tank on my bike (same on the Romer) tapers very rapidly toward the rear. My shins contact the intake manifold covers before my knees can touch the tank flare. Knee contact with the fuel tank isn't an issue. I haven't come across any mention of this being an issue with either model V9 anywhere else.

thanks for your input.  anything i should be cautious about this v9?  it has less than a grand on the odometer and it's a 2016. the tires still have side whiskers from very little riding.  it belonged to a fellow's wife who scare herself on it just after a few rides. 

[Kev m]

Tires could be getting old and hard (slippery).

The 2016 would be the first year right? So it might have the foot controls further forward than later models (or it could have the kit that moves them back).

If it's got the kit that moves them back the toe pegs should be just about even with a plumb line from the rear of the jug. If the toe peg is more centered it's got the early more forward controls.

[rito]

Tires could be getting old and hard (slippery).

The 2016 would be the first year right? So it might have the foot controls further forward than later models (or it could have the kit that moves them back).

If it's got the kit that moves them back the toe pegs should be just about even with a plumb line from the rear of the jug. If the toe peg is more centered it's got the early more forward controls.

for sure on the tires...not certain about the foot controls. i'll take a look, but i had the year wrong, it's a 2017 (second year)  do  you know if the foot controls were set back on the 2017 model?

[rito]

for sure on the tires...not certain about the foot controls. i'll take a look, but i had the year wrong, it's a 2017 (second year)  do  you know if the foot controls were set back on the 2017 model?

what brand of tire do you recommend?

[Kev m]

for sure on the tires...not certain about the foot controls. i'll take a look, but i had the year wrong, it's a 2017 (second year)  do  you know if the foot controls were set back on the 2017 model?

I get fuzzy on Guzzi model years because often they are one MY earlier in the EU than the US. Off the top of my head I would have thought 17 was the first year not 16. But you'll know visually on the controls soon enough.

Tires, I'm a cheap SOB and if I'm being honest our Duc is still wearing tires that are at least that old. Meaning I'd inspect, ride, and see before planning any changes. Then, well there's lots of opinions and priorities when changing tire brands and that can fill a whole thread.

[MotoG5]

thanks for your input.  anything i should be cautious about this v9?  it has less than a grand on the odometer and it's a 2016. the tires still have side whiskers from very little riding.  it belonged to a fellow's wife who scare herself on it just after a few rides.

Beyond what Kev has already covered I don't really have anything to add. In the 3k miles I have put on my bike I have not found anything I would call a problem. Of course I have made some mods and add ons to suit me but the basic bike is a fun and easy bike to ride. Plenty powerful enough for what I want in a bike at this stage of my riding life. At the price they are going for its a good deal. Oh ya, I haven't had any issues with the OEM tires. Wear and handling have been satisfactory for me. It was purchased as a New Left Over 2017 last year from Cadre Cycle.

[bad Chad]

Same here.  Tires on my Roamer are late 15 and early 16 birth dates.  They seem fine and I plan to wear them out and not worry about it.

V9 seem very good right out of the box!

[Bpreynolds2]

i'm looking into doing some long distance road traveling again, but this time i'll be retired and won't have to worry about a time crunch getting back home.  my question is about the fuel tank on the v9 and how it affects your knees when riding. i have tested driven two v7 classics and i had no problem with the fuel tank, but the angle of the ridge on the v9 looks to hit right where my knees would touch.  i've always wanted a guzzi and quite like the v7 classic , but thought the v9 would better fit my needs.  any advice would be appreciated.

I’ve owned and toured on a Roamer.  I have a 32” inseam, tank never even once bothered my knees.  And please don’t replace it, it’s a thing of craftsmanship and beauty to my eyes, unique and gorgeous.  Additionally, because the V9 is so fuel efficient - or at least it was for me, even better than my V7s somehow - you won’t need to worry much about the extra range the V7 tank offers, though admittedly it is a longer range.

[inditx]

I’ve owned and toured on a Roamer.  I have a 32” inseam, tank never even once bothered my knees.  And please don’t replace it, it’s a thing of craftsmanship and beauty to my eyes, unique and gorgeous.  Additionally, because the V9 is so fuel efficient - or at least it was for me, even better than my V7s somehow - you won’t need to worry much about the extra range the V7 tank offers, though admittedly it is a longer range.

Yes!