Author Topic: Just joined the Guzzi nation with 2015 v7 Stone (Read 7880 times)

stonelover86 · « **on:** July 25, 2015, 11:31:18 AM »

Hey everybody! I'm an American who lived in China for five years. While I was there, I went through a number of electric and LPG scooters as my main mode of transportation, so when I came back to America and had no vehicle, I decided that I could live on two wheels. Since I didn't need a car, I could spend a little money on my bike, and I wanted high performance and beauty - so naturally I went Guzzi.

Behold! My girl. I call her Gilda. I got her from Unique SBK, here in Miami.

Sorry for a little purpling on the edges of the picture; it's an HTC defect.

I got her on Tuesday the 14th, and I've already put 100 miles on her. This is my first time driving a manual, and I would say that my biggest problem is still stalling out when I come from a stop - but I'm working on it. Yesterday, I took my longest trip yet - 21 miles, much of it in bumper-to-bumper traffic. My wrist is killing me, and the bike probably isn't happy either - I would put it into neutral (or tried to, once my wrist started giving out) at almost every single stop.

Still, I'm loving the bike. Once I've put in, hmm, 500 miles, I think I'll go to New Orleans. I used to drive there all the time, so I know the route - and in two months, it'll be cooler and very beautiful.

Dave Bell · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:36:52 AM »

Welcome. I just got my V7 and have put 3,000 on her already. Great bike.

kirkemon · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:43:12 AM »

I like Gilda's jugs!

Congrats on the new wheels. You'll get a lot out of Wildgoose.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2015, 11:59:06 AM »

I like the color

Green prettier than red

Dusty

bad Chad · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:23:29 PM »

Sweet! Welcome.

sign216 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:58:21 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 25, 2015, 11:59:06 AM

I like the color Green prettier than red

Dusty

Yea, that's a nice shade.

JeffOlson · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2015, 12:59:34 PM »

Welcome! Beautiful bike!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2015, 01:26:20 PM »

Welcome! enjoy your new bike!

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2015, 06:34:37 PM »

That's a nice one! Enjoy it!

Hunter

pebra · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2015, 06:36:33 PM »

Congratulations and welcome!
Beautiful bike, I hope you will enjoy it.
Green tank = good choice

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2015, 06:53:01 PM »

Nice! don't baby it, even the small blocks like to rev.. some will disagree but I don't sit at a stop light holding in the clutch, ya ya if you need to get away quick yadayada.. it's still not great for the motor/clutch.

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:19:06 PM »

Quote from: stonelover86 on July 25, 2015, 11:31:18 AM

Hey everybody! I'm an American who lived in China for five years. While I was there, I went through a number of electric and LPG scooters as my main mode of transportation, so when I came back to America and had no vehicle, I decided that I could live on two wheels. Since I didn't need a car, I could spend a little money on my bike, and I wanted high performance and beauty - so naturally I went Guzzi.

Behold! My girl. I call her Gilda. I got her from Unique SBK, here in Miami.

Sorry for a little purpling on the edges of the picture; it's an HTC defect.

I got her on Tuesday the 14th, and I've already put 100 miles on her. This is my first time driving a manual, and I would say that my biggest problem is still stalling out when I come from a stop - but I'm working on it. Yesterday, I took my longest trip yet - 21 miles, much of it in bumper-to-bumper traffic. My wrist is killing me, and the bike probably isn't happy either - I would put it into neutral (or tried to, once my wrist started giving out) at almost every single stop.

Still, I'm loving the bike. Once I've put in, hmm, 500 miles, I think I'll go to New Orleans. I used to drive there all the time, so I know the route - and in two months, it'll be cooler and very beautiful.

Congrats! RIde it like you stole it. Or... just ride it. You need to put some seat time in on it and build up some endurance. Have fun and check the oil regularly.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:24:59 PM »

Nice bike, love the color.

Go to an abandon parking lot and practice smoothly working the clutch and taking off from a stop. Shouldn't take long. The time to get used to it isn't in stop and go traffic.

stonelover86 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:29:31 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 25, 2015, 11:59:06 AM

I like the color Green prettier than red

Dusty

Funny you should mention, actually. When I called the store, they told me that they only had one stone in stock - and it was red. I told them that I'd be over later that day to buy it from them, but then things came up and I couldn't get around to it. I showed up at the store the next day and asked for my red Stone, but they were shocked - someone came in and bought it, and they thought it was me! But on that day, a green one came in, and I took it. There's only one painted component, so it's no real trouble to replace if I want to.

Still, I like green.

As for checking the oil - for some reason, every time I turn on the ignition, the oil light turns on. It always turns off once I actually start the engine, but it's still disconcerting. Does anyone else get that, or have I already scarred up this bike by stalling out its engine too much?

Muzz · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:56:06 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 25, 2015, 11:59:06 AM

I like the color Green prettier than red

Dusty

Ignore Dusty; he knows that RED is the faster colour. Must admit, that green does look nice!

As far as your oil light coming on when the motor is not going, that is what is supposed to happen. When it turns off when the motor is running, that is also supposed to happen. When it lights up when the motor is running...kill that motor instantly. That is NOT supposed to happen!

The small blocks only have 1.8 litres in them, so it does pay to check it often, at least until you know how much it uses. Make sure the screw plug is in tight; they have been known to unscrew and then things get nasty very quickly.

dl.allen · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2015, 09:00:27 PM »

that green is awesome! Im glad you bought it and brought to us here. Congrats and welcome

JeffOlson · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2015, 12:48:58 AM »

Regarding the oil light lighting after switching on the ignition but before starting the engine, perhaps another owner of a V7 can chime in. My Norge does not do that, but our two new Vespas do.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2015, 01:09:13 AM »

If you are having difficulty finding neutral or changing gears it is almost certainly a clutch adjustment issue. A recurring theme with V7-II's is poorly adjusted clutches. It may not be poor PD, it could simply be that they bed in quickly and need adjustment early in the piece.

There is an adjuster on the lever perch on the LH bar. You need to have it adjusted so there is only a couple of mm of free play before you feel the lever pull begin to load up the clutch. It must have a very small amount of play or you will preload the thrust bearing and the clutch may slip but you don't want the lever coming half way back to the handlebar before the clutch starts to engage.

Pete

Yukonica · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:38:45 AM »

Welcome, congratulations.
The bike will get better with use as will your endurance and skills.
Personally I wouldn't change the tank; its beautiful.
If you are going to change anything; your best buck will be in front and rear suspension.

tiger_one · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2015, 06:39:09 AM »

Also glad you picked up a new Goose and brought it here for us to see and talk about.

O · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2015, 09:20:13 AM »

Excellent choice! I was just admiring that color Stone yesterday at my local dealer. That green is a beauty. As others have stated, the oil light prior to startup is normal, you just don't want to see it when the engine is running.

Bravo to you for riding in Miami. It's got to be in the running for worst drivers in the nation. Ride safe and have a blast on your new bike!

lorazepam · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2015, 09:34:25 AM »

Welcome to the fold! I am loving my V7, it is a wonderful bike.

canuguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2015, 02:08:28 PM »

Great buy! Remember, when your out riding alone, there are a bunch of us going along just the same. As you can tell, WG is always here for everyone.

stonelover86 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2015, 02:13:04 PM »

Quote from: O on July 26, 2015, 09:20:13 AM

Excellent choice! I was just admiring that color Stone yesterday at my local dealer. That green is a beauty. As others have stated, the oil light prior to startup is normal, you just don't want to see it when the engine is running.

Bravo to you for riding in Miami. It's got to be in the running for worst drivers in the nation. Ride safe and have a blast on your new bike!

Nation, maybe, but I cut my teeth in Shanghai. I still remember the day when I got my first electric scooter. It was about 5:45 in the evening on a weekday, my home was 6 kilometers away, and I had never driven any kind of powered two-wheeled vehicle in my life.

Thankfully, all the lights go off the second I touch the engine starter - except for headlights if I have them on.

I think it's almost time for her first gas stop...

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2015, 03:03:50 PM »

rev it up more and don't be afraid to slip the clutch

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Author Topic: Just joined the Guzzi nation with 2015 v7 Stone (Read 7880 times)

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