Author Topic: 2015 Moto Guzzi V7 II merged threadfest (Read 236142 times)

bad Chad · « **Reply #480 on:** November 30, 2014, 08:14:54 AM »

In a deep baritone voice, "You get a line, and I'll get pole, will go down to the fishing hole unhu" :D

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #481 on:** November 30, 2014, 09:16:40 AM »

Quote from: redge on November 29, 2014, 11:34:00 PM

This is what led to a bunch of self-appointed Moto Guzzi "experts" to spend four pages going after me, Ducati,Thai workers and the New York motorcycle show:

1 if we have guzzis that makes us experts over those that don't
2 nobody attacked Ducati because most of us like them but if we don't that's not an attack.
3 just because people prefer Italian bikes made in Italy, Brit bikes made in Britain doesn't make us racist or attacking Thai workers
4 motorcycle shows - triumph wasn't at shows for many years, yes the last few they have been but for many years they weren't and just because they are expensive and some people find no value in them is not an attack on them.
5 get over yourself

jas67 · « **Reply #482 on:** November 30, 2014, 05:57:38 PM »

Quote from: Rich A on November 29, 2014, 09:21:26 PM

Buy the Ducati Scrambler, ride it a few years, and wait to see when the V7 III will debut. I think the V7 II will be modest improvement over the V7, but the V7 III should be even better.

Rich A

I'm waiting for the V7 III for my next Guzzi. I will likely get a Stone or Special for my main commuter at that time.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #483 on:** November 30, 2014, 06:31:24 PM »

Quote from: jas67 on November 30, 2014, 05:57:38 PM

I'm waiting for the V7 III for my next Guzzi. I will likely get a Stone or Special for my main commuter at that time.

Why not start another thread and DEMAND Piaggio/Guzzi announce the EXACT date the V7III will be available in the US!

If not, you can always ride your Ducati...

Demar · « **Reply #484 on:** November 30, 2014, 06:52:55 PM »

Quote from: jas67 on November 30, 2014, 05:57:38 PM

I'm waiting for the V7 III for my next Guzzi.

I won't be able to wait that long and will probably end up buying a V7II-1/2.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #485 on:** November 30, 2014, 06:59:57 PM »

Me? I'm waiting for a Lemans 7 not a SB with a seven number plate.

Kev m · « **Reply #486 on:** November 30, 2014, 07:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on November 30, 2014, 06:31:24 PM

Why not start another thread and DEMAND Piaggio/Guzzi announce the EXACT date the V7III will be available in the US!

If not, you can always ride your Ducati...

Bwa ha ha! Nice! ;D

guzziboy66 · « **Reply #487 on:** November 30, 2014, 08:30:40 PM »

I DEMAND that they reintroduce the MGS-01 and give me a free one for demanding it.

...and keeping the faith!

Oh and I want to know exactly when I'll receive it!

Harumph!!!!

Cam3512 · « **Reply #488 on:** November 30, 2014, 08:56:31 PM »

Quote from: guzziboy66 on November 30, 2014, 08:30:40 PM

I DEMAND that they reintroduce the MGS-01 and give me a free one for demanding it.

...and keeping the faith!

Oh and I want to know exactly when I'll receive it!

Harumph!!!!

Calm down Charlie Brown, they're working on it!

jas67 · « **Reply #489 on:** November 30, 2014, 09:06:31 PM »

Quote from: Demar on November 30, 2014, 06:52:55 PM

I won't be able to wait that long and will probably end up buying a V7II-1/2.

I've already got a V7 I-1/2 Racer, so, I can't wait for the III.

Tazturtle · « **Reply #490 on:** November 30, 2014, 09:41:05 PM »

I plan to wait for the V7 V "Ultima Edizione"? How many are they making and when can I put down a deposit?

radlefty · « **Reply #491 on:** November 30, 2014, 09:55:19 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on November 30, 2014, 06:59:57 PM

Me? I'm waiting for a Lemans 7 not a SB with a seven number plate.

:+1

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #492 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:05:30 AM »

Quote from: radlefty on November 30, 2014, 09:55:19 PM

:+1

Yeah, a modern LeMans or Lario is about all I would open my wallet for.. ;D

Doppelgaenger · « **Reply #493 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:06:12 PM »

I really like what MG are doing with those kits, they make the bikes look amazing.

GearheadGrrrl · « **Reply #494 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:09:02 PM »

Interesting, but I suspect a kit costing several thousand $$$ is going to be a tough sell on an under $10k bike like the V7. But if the bits are available individually some might sell well and give the dealers some profit on the low margin V7s.

Demar · « **Reply #495 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:13:56 PM »

I think they will be available individually. Guzzi would be smart to offer them that way as one could buy a piece or two at a time and have the capability to only buy what is wanted.

Penderic · « **Reply #496 on:** December 05, 2014, 11:20:44 PM »

I think the after market guys will make cheaper copies for those of us more frugal!

Someone, with a 3D scanner, will buy the factory OEM parts that are most in demand. ;)

Now, where's my 3D printer at?

Whoops! ::)

sign216 · « **Reply #497 on:** December 06, 2014, 08:01:36 AM »

Very good Penderic. Bike accessories by Lego.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #498 on:** December 06, 2014, 08:17:17 AM »

Quote from: GearheadGrrrl on December 05, 2014, 10:09:02 PM

Interesting, but I suspect a kit costing several thousand $$$ is going to be a tough sell on an under $10k bike like the V7. But if the bits are available individually...

As announced, they are. The components are all street legal, they can be freely mixed to build one's own personal bike, and they are compatible with the older versions of V7.

kirkemon · « **Reply #499 on:** December 06, 2014, 01:18:18 PM »

I can't imagine the difference in the ABS vs. non ABS kits since they're cosmetics. Am I missing something?
Curious, has anyone has seen any prices on these?

Dogwalker · « **Reply #500 on:** December 11, 2014, 03:32:09 AM »

Deliveries of V7 II have begun (in Italy).

Cam3512 · « **Reply #501 on:** December 11, 2014, 07:45:06 AM »

So what is the source of that photo? Are they in the hands of customers?

Looks good, but color matched sidecovers would be better. Still happy with my '14.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #502 on:** December 11, 2014, 08:27:37 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on December 11, 2014, 07:45:06 AM

So what is the source of that photo? Are they in the hands of customers?

Anima Guzzista forum. The customer had barely traveled 100 km with the new bike.

rocker59 · « **Reply #503 on:** December 11, 2014, 09:26:00 AM »

Are the stripes white or silver on that scheme?

If white, it would look good with the white fenders from a Stone! (or that tank would look good on a white Stone).

;-T

drlapo · « **Reply #504 on:** December 11, 2014, 09:29:04 AM »

not a fan of the black wheels, panels and mud guards

Penderic · « **Reply #505 on:** December 11, 2014, 10:53:45 AM »

Thats nice! Moto Guzzi is perfecting the line. Well done you guys! ;-T

I might have to trade mine for one.

So, what new colors will be out next?

Pearl white? Tri-Color Italian flag? Optional footpegs bars lights?

fossil · « **Reply #506 on:** December 21, 2014, 04:33:15 AM »

Well, that was interesting. My dealer already has the full set of V7 II in stock. Stone, Special, Racer, all are present. Yesterday when I were there to buy a set of hand protectors (it IS cold in Northern Germany) I of course took a look on these bikes. Driving one of them I did not because we had stormy winds with torrential rain.

The first impression: the bikes look more "correct" than the predecessors (and I drive a V7 Stone myself and I love the looks of the bike). The angle of the engine in the frame simply has not longer the weird tilt, the cylinders stuck out now in the correct way. Sitting down on the bike also reveals new impressions: with the feet on the pegs the knee angle is more comfortable, the cylinders are "out of reach". I sat at once more forward-oriented, more "in" the bike.

Moving this bike around (although it must be considered there was no gas in the tank) shows an unusual lightness. Lowering the center of gravity down promises a lot here. The slight top-heaviness (very slight!) seems to be gone.

I must say that with these enhancements the V7 due series is a strong competitor to a lot more bikes than before. Anti-slip and anti-blocking makes the bike more interesting to beginners and people who start biking again, and the rest of the updates are simply correct. The price is higher than before, but by a very low margin.

I look forward to a test ride, even if I will not give away my beloved V7 Stone (in white, with luggage rack and windshield).

Kev m · « **Reply #507 on:** December 21, 2014, 06:05:22 AM »

Sounds great! Thanks for the report.

sign216 · « **Reply #508 on:** December 21, 2014, 07:46:33 AM »

Like you Fossil, the new bikes are interesting, but I've altered my V7 just to my liking, so I'm not ready to give it up yet.

I will concede that anit-lock braking/traction control is okay, but I don't want to give up the simplicity of air cooling for the engine.

Not sure how I like the oil cooled alternator.

Kev m · « **Reply #509 on:** December 21, 2014, 07:48:41 AM »

I could be takes into a second V7... Eventually

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