My V7III Stone S, with modifications

[majstevetrevor]

For anyone interested, here's my 2020 V7III Stone S with some modifications, including Agostini carbon reverse cones, very short Baak rear fender and tail light, barely there Motogadget signals, Shock Factory shocks, and some wiiiiide bars...








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[SSGG Geezer]

Very sharp! My only concern would be the tiny lights on the rear as I have spent many hours commuting around the D.C. area and I might have opted for high visibility. Especially if you travel in Northern VA.

[majstevetrevor]

Very sharp! My only concern would be the tiny lights on the rear as I have spent many hours commuting around the D.C. area and I might have opted for high visibility. Especially if you travel in Northern VA.

Thanks. Yeah city riding in DC can be fun in the evening, but it's not during rush hour. But these lights are actually surprisingly bright. So far so good..

[smdl]

Nice bike!  I'm interested in your experience with the shocks.  Where did you purchase from, and how do you like them?

Cheers,
Shaun

[chuck peterson]

Damn those look as wide as touring bars from the 70’s…is that a new trend on a small block?

[blu guzz]

Having ridden a V85 for a few years now, I think all bikes could benefit from wider bars.  Weren't the bars pretty wide on all of those 70's era Eldos, Ambos and so on?  On your bike, they look fantastic.  Great leverage.

[JJ]

Well done!  The silver tank and black parts looks great!  Love those wide handlebars!

That little black leather pouch is also a nice touch!

[MotoGuzzi750]

Beautiful !
That leather pouch looks so cool. Loved styling over all.

[Kev m]

Very sharp, clean, and tastefully done.

That said, not a fan of the taillight. I feel that style is trying too hard personally.

But hey that's why there are many flavors.

[majstevetrevor]

Nice bike!  I'm interested in your experience with the shocks.  Where did you purchase from, and how do you like them?

Cheers,
Shaun

These are the "2win" shocks from the Shock Factory. Guzzitech sells them in the US but were unable to get stock when I was looking, so I ordered directly from Shock Factory in France.  I've only done a few rides since installation, but they immediately feel better than stock.  They've got lots of good feedback elsewhere, so I am pretty confident they will work out.  I also plan to get some better springs in the front, and then we'll see how the suspension as a whole feels.

[majstevetrevor]

With regard to the handlebars, yes they are very wide!  I have always liked wider bars and with more pullback.  I just like the feel of the riding position.  The extra leverage is great for stability over potholes, etc, but definitely slower turning and a less precise feel.

Stylistically these are similar to the old "Western" bars on the Triumph small blocks, so not really a new thing. I confess that I love the look..

[majstevetrevor]

Well done!  The silver tank and black parts looks great!  Love those wide handlebars!

That little black leather pouch is also a nice touch!

Thanks!  The bag is a Trip Machine magnetic tank bag. I mostly used the existing holes in the side cover but also drilled two new ones and then also drilled holes in the back of the bag and mounted it with zip ties.  A little bit jerry-rigged for sure but I think it turned out really well.  It's a small bag, holding really just wallet and phone and a couple of allen wrenches, but does what I want.  Also I ran my battery tender lead into it so I can charge my phone on longer trips.

[majstevetrevor]

Very sharp, clean, and tastefully done.

That said, not a fan of the taillight. I feel that style is trying too hard personally.

But hey that's why there are many flavors.

I'll be honest I felt that way about the tail light as well at first. I was looking to put on more of a flat, Bates style light.  But this came pre-attached from Baak to the fender, so I decided to give it a try.  I got used to it pretty quickly and now I actually like it a lot.

[JJ]

QUOTE:  Thanks!  The bag is a Trip Machine magnetic tank bag. I mostly used the existing holes in the side cover but also drilled two new ones and then also drilled holes in the back of the bag and mounted it with zip ties.  A little bit jerry-rigged for sure but I think it turned out really well.  It's a small bag, holding really just wallet and phone and a couple of allen wrenches, but does what I want.  Also I ran my battery tender lead into it so I can charge my phone on longer trips.

I installed an auxiliary leather tool pouch on the ol' Yellow Horse last year.  At first I had it on the rear rack, but switched it to the front.  It carries all the emergency items you see in the photo...

[Kev m]

I'll be honest I felt that way about the tail light as well at first. I was looking to put on more of a flat, Bates style light.  But this came pre-attached from Baak to the fender, so I decided to give it a try.  I got used to it pretty quickly and now I actually like it a lot.

 

[Chethro]

Very nice, that is my favorite V7 tank!

[majstevetrevor]

Very nice, that is my favorite V7 tank!

Yes, it was the tank that hooked me!

[twowheeladdict]

 

[smdl]

These are the "2win" shocks from the Shock Factory. Guzzitech sells them in the US but were unable to get stock when I was looking, so I ordered directly from Shock Factory in France.  I've only done a few rides since installation, but they immediately feel better than stock.  They've got lots of good feedback elsewhere, so I am pretty confident they will work out.  I also plan to get some better springs in the front, and then we'll see how the suspension as a whole feels.

Thanks for the info.  Once you get a chance to ride with them a bit more, please feel free to share your experience.  I'm thinking of these for the rear, and am planning to go with Racetech springs and emulators on the front.  Trying to keep the budget reasonable for now, as this is my wife's bike and she's not sure yet how much she is going to ride.

Cheers,
Shaun

[majstevetrevor]

Thanks for the info.  Once you get a chance to ride with them a bit more, please feel free to share your experience.  I'm thinking of these for the rear, and am planning to go with Racetech springs and emulators on the front.  Trying to keep the budget reasonable for now, as this is my wife's bike and she's not sure yet how much she is going to ride.

Cheers,
Shaun

I’m thinking also about Racetech for the front. But another option that’s looks good and seems a little simpler than the gold emulators is this Matris kit from Guzzitech:

https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/suspension/products/matris-v9-fork-spring-kit-with-adjusters

And not a bad price.

[guzzisteve]

How's the III run? Any fueling issues? Did you block off the SAS air deal?

[majstevetrevor]

How's the III run? Any fueling issues? Did you block off the SAS air deal?

Yes, I did the SAS block and the Evap delete, and then because of that and the Agostinis I sprung for Guzzitech's reflash tool.  Not cheap, but it runs pretty smooth now to my mind, and seems to have corrected some of the throttle snatchiness.  I have toyed with the idea of doing GT's big bore upgrade (to 820cc) but that really would require breaking into the piggy bank.  Honestly, I don't need that extra power, but it's hard not to be tempted!

[guzzisteve]

A friend in IL just got a III Racer and w/flash & no-can plus the same pipes you have. His was having issues till he blocked off the SAS, then it all worked real nice. I was just wondering. Hey, smaller pistons go faster.

[Bulldog9]

Looks great. The V7 is a great bike, and I really like the S configuration.

I've been stationed in and out of DC/NOVA the last 10 years, currently marooned in SC, but hope to be back next summer. I do my best to not ride in the district unless it is the Rock Bridge Parkway, lol.

[smdl]

I’m thinking also about Racetech for the front. But another option that’s looks good and seems a little simpler than the gold emulators is this Matris kit from Guzzitech:

https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/suspension/products/matris-v9-fork-spring-kit-with-adjusters

And not a bad price.

I like the fact that this Matris kit adds externally-adjustable spring preload, but it doesn't seem to offer any improvement in damping like we see with the Racetech option.  For that, you need to go to the full cartridge kit:

https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/suspension/products/matris-v7-f15k-full-cartridge-kit

Another option is the Andreani kit, which is less-costly, but it appears that some machining is needed to install it, which likely puts them in the same ballpark.

https://www.af1racing.com/Andreani-Group-Fork-Cartridge-Kit-for-V7s

I'm still thinking about which way to go, and will likely wait to see how my wife does with riding next season.

Cheers,
Shaun

[twowheeladdict]

I have full cartridges on my V7III from Traxxion Dynamics in GA, and Bitubo shocks on the rear because I wanted the red springs.

[smdl]

I have full cartridges on my V7III from Traxxion Dynamics in GA, and Bitubo shocks on the rear because I wanted the red springs.

I like the red springs!    Would you be able to give us some feedback on how your your suspension upgrades are working for you?  Did you need to change springs, as well?

Thanks,
Shaun

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Didn't the Stone S come with factory Ohlins rear shocks? Was is cheaper to replace them than get the Ohlins tuned to your weight or what?

[twowheeladdict]

Didn't the Stone S come with factory Ohlins rear shocks? Was is cheaper to replace them than get the Ohlins tuned to your weight or what?

Came with standard shocks, but red springs.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Came with standard shocks, but red springs.

oh dear... what made it a 'Sport' then?

I must be thinking of the V9 'Bobber Sport'