Author Topic: Any Known Issues with V7 III? (Read 11631 times)

sign216 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:55:51 PM »

Quote from: kingoffleece on March 11, 2021, 07:33:57 AM

In another 50 years my Heron Head will be COOL!

The Heron Head is cool now! A relic of the WW2 era, used in fighter/bomber planes, that were cutting edge (at least then).

And Guzzi was the last to use in the modern era.

I don't know if I should be proud, or ashamed.

Joe

SmithSwede · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2021, 10:37:04 PM »

Proud !

I love my Heron heads.

greer · « **Reply #32 on:** March 14, 2021, 06:18:34 AM »

If I understand correctly, my V7 II is the last Heron Head, but with the addition of ABS and Traction Control. It's just right for me. I had to replace a rear wheel sensor, and was advised to silicone the area where the wire enters the sensor to prevent water ingress. I've done that both front and rear, and I'd advise a new owner to do that right off the bat.

Sarah

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #33 on:** March 14, 2021, 07:25:43 AM »

Yes, the Heron engine is such a sweet runner!. It is part of the reason my V7 has endeared itself to me over the last few years. I am sure it would run just as well with a different combustion chamber design, but it does seem to have something special.

I am intrigued by the new V7-850, but since I am 100% satisfied with my Heron V7 I can't see myself actually taking that step. If I bought a new 850 V7 that would make this sweetheart redundant and that would sadden me.

Dimitri_Harkov · « **Reply #34 on:** March 14, 2021, 04:08:42 PM »

Oh yes, that would be very sad indeed.

In my opinion, the V7II is the best looking of all the 'new' V7s.
Especially the black/orange as on your machine.
Perfect lines and proportions all.

And a bit more on topic:
No problems with my V7III so far.
Ok, it's not even a year old and has only 4000kms on the clock, but still.
It seems it indeed gets smoother all the time - or at least I start learning to ride her properly now ;)

Cheers,
D.

deeve · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2021, 10:23:34 PM »

That black and orange is real nice looking! I haven't committed to anything yet, although it is between the V7 and RE Int650.Glad to know that if I go with the Guzzi I will not have anything to worry about except perhaps the fuel pump filter, which is an easy fix.

MMRanch · « **Reply #36 on:** March 15, 2021, 01:50:02 PM »

deeve

I've got the V-7II and a Kawasaki W650. The Guzzi pulls a lot more powerful at the normal range of RPM , fuel usage is about 55 mpg on both . I'd think the RE 650 would be a lot like the W650 ... If you find out otherwise let us all know ???

I'd keep the Guzzi , if one of them had to leave . My Guzzi is at the 20,000 mile area , only problem was ... the factory didn't put any grease in the clutch push rod area from the factory , it got hard to move - but just a little grease in the right area fixed it nicely !

Yea its kind of redundant , having two bike so similar in function , but ... those 400 pound-ish / 50 HP-ish bikes are just SO SWEET !

deeve · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2021, 08:23:07 PM »

Hello all,

I took a V7 Stone for a bit of a ride today. That engine is pretty darn amazing torque-wise. It just pulled and pulled. So much so that I kept getting the shift light warning on the dash. No tach, so I do not know how much more revs it had, but the light seemed to come on early (and often). I have no complaints about it thought. I was very impressed with the handling as well. It seemed very planted. The bad was the seating position was not great for my bad hip and knees. Pardon the expression, but I felt like I was squatting to take a poo in the woods. Knees high and butt low. It hurt my knee to shift, but when not shifting I was able to slide my foot back on the peg and it felt better, but in town it was not a pleasant feeling.

I think I realized that I love the Guzzi engine. I am going to look for a V11 or one of the bikes with more rearset pegs. I sat on a Svartpilen and believe it or not, that was very comfy. I think the V11's are similar. Maybe one of the V7 cafe styles would be similar and I will look for those.

Thanks for the advice!!!! I am very glad I took that Stone for a test ride because I would have been very bummed to have bought it and realized it was not that great for me.

Kev m · « **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2021, 08:49:59 PM »

Quote from: deeve on March 16, 2021, 08:23:07 PM

Hello all,

I took a V7 Stone for a bit of a ride today. That engine is pretty darn amazing torque-wise. It just pulled and pulled. So much so that I kept getting the shift light warning on the dash. No tach, so I do not know how much more revs it had, but the light seemed to come on early (and often). I have no complaints about it thought. I was very impressed with the handling as well. It seemed very planted. The bad was the seating position was not great for my bad hip and knees. Pardon the expression, but I felt like I was squatting to take a poo in the woods. Knees high and butt low. It hurt my knee to shift, but when not shifting I was able to slide my foot back on the peg and it felt better, but in town it was not a pleasant feeling.

I think I realized that I love the Guzzi engine. I am going to look for a V11 or one of the bikes with more rearset pegs. I sat on a Svartpilen and believe it or not, that was very comfy. I think the V11's are similar. Maybe one of the V7 cafe styles would be similar and I will look for those.

Thanks for the advice!!!! I am very glad I took that Stone for a test ride because I would have been very bummed to have bought it and realized it was not that great for me.

Not trying to dissuade you from looking at other bikes.

But two thoughts:

1. As previously stated, you can get the seat built up to take away that cramp.

2. And or you can but rearsets, or a V7 Racer that already has them.

3. The shift light is programmable and comes with a low setting foot break-in.

But have fun and enjoy whatever you decide.

Muzz · « **Reply #39 on:** March 16, 2021, 10:22:17 PM »

Quote from: egschade on March 09, 2021, 10:51:46 AM

The mushroom vent on the rear drive can stick and cause some leaking due to over pressure. EZ enough to check and keep clean or replace it with a banjo fitting and breather hose.

It must be noted that this a thing on all the later small blocks. The one on my '03 Breva was blocked from new. Sign316 alerted me to this. A flush out is part of the fluid change regime now, and now, over a period of time, a slight oil mist deposit builds up around it. Shows that pressure can build up,

SmithSwede · « **Reply #40 on:** March 17, 2021, 02:34:45 PM »

Deeve: Don’t give up on the V7 so quick if you otherwise like it so much.

I personally hated the stock seating position on my 2013 V7 Stone. It was a sit up and beg position that left my spine straight to absorb all bumps, and my torso in the wind getting buffeted. I’m 6’1” tall.

The solution was to fit a pair of Norman Hyde “M” handlebars. These aren’t a radical as clipons, but do permit you to lean forward and down. Vast improvement. I can sit like that at speed all day long.

I also routinely ride long stretches of highway with one or both feet on the rear foot pegs.

Of course, a lot of this is personal preference.

sign216 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 17, 2021, 08:26:09 PM »

Quote from: SmithSwede on March 17, 2021, 02:34:45 PM

Deeve: Don’t give up on the V7 so quick if you otherwise like it so much.

I personally hated the stock seating position on my 2013 V7 Stone. It was a sit up and beg position that left my spine straight to absorb all bumps, and my torso in the wind getting buffeted. I’m 6’1” tall.

The solution was to fit a pair of Norman Hyde “M” handlebars. These aren’t a radical as clipons, but do permit you to lean forward and down. Vast improvement. I can sit like that at speed all day long.

I also routinely ride long stretches of highway with one or both feet on the rear foot pegs.

Of course, a lot of this is personal preference.

Ironically, I fitted bar risers to heighten bar, and that made it more comfortable for me (at 5'8"). So what feels good depends on You.

P.S. Thanks for the recognition, Muzz.

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #42 on:** March 18, 2021, 02:58:26 PM »

Know issues? They're awesoem!

elrealistico · « **Reply #43 on:** March 18, 2021, 05:52:03 PM »

Hmm, that's an idea to alleviate same problem I have. the Dart Marlin screen helped a little bit. Would look for chrome finish for my special.I have bought some Hyde stuff over the years and was happy with the quality.
Did you change the risers at all?

Quote from: SmithSwede on March 17, 2021, 02:34:45 PM

Deeve:

The solution was to fit a pair of Norman Hyde “M” handlebars. These aren’t a radical as clipons, but do permit you to lean forward and down. Vast improvement. I can sit like that at speed all day long.

I also routinely ride long stretches of highway with one or both feet on the rear foot pegs.

Of course, a lot of this is personal preference.

MMRanch · « **Reply #44 on:** March 19, 2021, 12:10:50 AM »

Hay deeve
These are both "SMALL BLOCKS" , if you like the V-7 motor ... then ... try the V-9 motor , they have similar characters . You might need to know that the V-9 and the V-7 seat/peg positions are very different (expand this picture) they sit very differently , knowledge is a powerful thing !

The white one is a Roamer V-9 and it came with two sets of foot + controls mounts sets.

Kev m · « **Reply #45 on:** March 19, 2021, 06:02:18 AM »

Quote from: MMRanch on March 19, 2021, 12:10:50 AM

Hay deeve
These are both "SMALL BLOCKS" , if you like the V-7 motor ... then ... try the V-9 motor , they have similar characters . You might need to know that the V-9 and the V-7 seat/peg positions are very different (expand this picture) they sit very differently , knowledge is a powerful thing ! The white one is a Roamer V-9 and it came with two sets of foot + controls mounts sets.

To be clear ONLY the first run of V9s in North America had the peg position shown, after that they all had a position that was about the same as the V7. And since Piaggio provided the kit to do that to the first run free of charge it's likely many of them are the same as the V7 now too.

egschade · « **Reply #46 on:** March 19, 2021, 07:58:05 AM »

If you REALLY want more room go with a V85TT. Guzzi extended the 0% interest promo through March. I just sold my V7 III for one and am loving it.

Dimitri_Harkov · « **Reply #47 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:23:34 AM »

@deeve:

Bar risers really help a lot!
When I told my shop that I found the seating position not 100% comfortable, he put me on a bike that had a pair of 20mm bar risers installed.

That made a huge difference!
The bit more upright position takes pressure off the hips and subsequently off the legs too.

And it doesn't really mar the looks of the bike either.

But I certainly would not want to talk you out of a RE 650 - these are great bikes too!
Have fun & ride safely with whatever you end up buying.

Cheers,
D.

deeve · « **Reply #48 on:** March 19, 2021, 09:41:15 AM »

Hello all, thanks for all the great advice. I really appreciate it! This may not be a popular decision with this forum, but I am going to pick up a new Svartpilen 701. Got it for less than the used Guzzi I was looking at. I had a 690 Enduro and loved that big single. What this did confirm for me though is that I love the Guzzi twin but prefer the manners of my older Sporti. I am going to look for a twin from that era as my longer distance ride. Something about the "rawness" of that older engine really appealed to me.

Thanks!
DAVE

Kev m · « **Reply #49 on:** March 19, 2021, 10:11:37 AM »

Quote from: deeve on March 19, 2021, 09:41:15 AM

Hello all, thanks for all the great advice. I really appreciate it! This may not be a popular decision with this forum, but I am going to pick up a new Svartpilen 701. Got it for less than the used Guzzi I was looking at. I had a 690 Enduro and loved that big single. What this did confirm for me though is that I love the Guzzi twin but prefer the manners of my older Sporti. I am going to look for a twin from that era as my longer distance ride. Something about the "rawness" of that older engine really appealed to me.

Thanks!
DAVE

Neat Choice - ENJOY and RIDE SAFE!

Kev

egschade · « **Reply #50 on:** March 19, 2021, 12:51:01 PM »

Dave - that's a very cool bike and one that I'd welcome in my garage next to the V85TT. There's something about a big single that hooks you - much like a Guzzi but in a different way. Wishing you many happy and safe miles on it!

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 20, 2021, 04:37:32 AM »

Perhaps I should fess up and say mine caught on fire when the cat overheated and ignited the insulation.
I had pretty good 6" flames there on both sides for a while until a kind passer by gave me a bottle of water.

Click to zoom
An indirect result of the bad alternator.

greer · « **Reply #52 on:** March 20, 2021, 04:49:31 AM »

We like all motorcycles Dave, just some more than others. Congrats to you, and enjoy that bike!

Sarah

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