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Foreign object followed me home
« on: March 25, 2026, 10:20:45 PM »
I stopped at the new dealer in Chandler Az today. Nice looking place great people and easy to work with. Honestly I was surprised. I got a very fair deal. Great experience. I hate what happened to Manic Moto but you can’t cry over spilt 10/60.



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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2026, 11:32:35 PM »
That's a terrible choice, but tell you what- I'll take care of it for you.  I'll break it in, change the oil, set the valves.  If, and I really doubt it, but if it turns out to be a decent bike, then I'll return it to you in...  a couple of years.  I'm trying to save you some grief and let you know that your Guzzi brethren are here for you.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2026, 07:12:48 AM »
Congratulations.  That is the current bike that is making my palms sweat.  Great choice!
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2026, 07:21:28 AM »
I stopped at the new dealer in Chandler Az today. Nice looking place great people and easy to work with. Honestly I was surprised. I got a very fair deal. Great experience. I hate what happened to Manic Moto but you can’t cry over spilt 10/60.





That bike looks great!

Is that a V7 Sport?
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2026, 09:30:44 AM »
Yes. Testing it today but it sounds better at idle than any other bike I've had. I doubt it will be louder than most on the go.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2026, 09:52:10 AM »
What is the Reparto racing thing. I did a search, doesn't exist. Must be a Guzzi cool factor.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2026, 10:24:38 AM »
What is the Reparto racing thing. I did a search, doesn't exist. Must be a Guzzi cool factor.

Any modern 750cc bike with "racing" on it should probably have more than 67 hp.

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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2026, 10:31:42 AM »
They race against themselves, not other Mfg's so you need no hp. I tried to find that name & it isn't out there so it's all hype. Cool factor only.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2026, 10:35:48 AM »
Any modern 750cc bike with "racing" on it should probably have more than 67 hp.

Aren't the V7's now 850cc?

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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2026, 10:45:05 AM »
Aren't the V7's now 850cc?

Yes, 850 since 2021.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2026, 10:45:55 AM »
Oooh, Vagrant! Congratulations!

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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2026, 11:36:30 AM »
As nice as the green V7 Sport looks in pictures, IMHO, it looks even better in person. Well done Moto Guzzi, well done indeed.

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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2026, 12:42:32 PM »
as a Greenie owner, nice choice  :thumb:
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2026, 01:01:29 PM »
Reparto Veloce in Chandler, AZ.  A huge Piaggio Motoplex dealer.

https://www.repartoveloce.com/
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2026, 01:02:29 PM »
I've done two longish rides with a guy who has that exact motorcycle (purchased from them, too).  Sounds lovely at 70 per.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2026, 01:12:08 PM »
That's a pretty big dealer sticker on sidecover.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2026, 01:21:56 PM »
I've had mine since July 2025 and I agree there is very few bikes sound as good at idle. I think it sounds good at speed too, but I almost always were my custom moulded earplugs. One time I didn't and i thought "is this thing even legal?!" Will taking mine on a 1 week tour of bits of Ireland in a few weeks. Just got a small tankbag for it from Givi - just for maps and small stuff. have HB hard luggage which is superb. Guzzi screen. Its a fine touring bike with plenty of get up and go. Back to back with my Breva, it has a lot more punch everywhere, and steadier cornering at speed. 
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2026, 06:45:01 PM »
I live 4 miles away from Reparto. Good guys over all.
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2026, 09:46:11 AM »
I don't see a 12 volt accessory wire in the owners manual is it hiding under the battery area? 
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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2026, 09:50:44 AM »
Fan of the bike. Not a fan of the Dealer logo. I imagine on any warm Arizona day it'll peel off without too much drama. First time I've seen that approach.

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Re: Foreign object followed me home
« Reply #20 on: March 28, 2026, 10:22:32 AM »
What is the Reparto racing thing. I did a search, doesn't exist. Must be a Guzzi cool factor.

That's the dealerships name in Chandler Az. The wind (from a hair dryer) blew it and the stupid octane decal on the tank off.
It's coming home in a couple of weeks to Ga. Will you feel good enough by then to put on a center stand?
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