Author Topic: My V7 tourer (Read 6034 times)

Zimbo · « **on:** November 21, 2015, 02:18:50 PM »

I'm new to the Guzzi 'clan', since buying a new V7 2 in July this year. I decided to change my last bike, Tiger 800, for something different and more interesting to ride. just liked the look of the V7, took a test ride and bought one! enjoyed the feel and handling of it. (I tried the 'retro thing' a few years back with a 2007 bonneville, which I found soft with wallowy handling and uncomfortable.)

I don't do much day to day riding, just touring in the mountains of France, my favourate haunts are the Pyrenees. always camping...equipped the V7 with luggage and screen. I did my first tour in september on the Spanish side, about 2000kms - i was highly satisfied with my new direction! Nice to have to think and judge overtaking again!

a few pics for you of my bike

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2015, 02:26:00 PM »

Really nice pictures

Dusty

Kev m · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2015, 02:29:41 PM »

Looks great!

LongRanger · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2015, 03:16:55 PM »

I thought you couldn't tour on a V7.

Just kidding. Lovely motorcycle and wonderful riding in the Pyrenees. Very nice!

MGrego · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2015, 03:20:29 PM »

Thanks for the pictures, your bike and the scenery look great !

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2015, 03:30:11 PM »

Beautiful bike!

menzies · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2015, 04:01:43 PM »

Thanks for the pics, they are really nice bikes.

malik · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2015, 04:08:26 PM »

Well done. I've been aiming at that side of the Pyrenees for a couple of years now - likely next year. I've now managed to get my load down to around 35kg, including tools, spare parts & the wok, all in soft waterproof luggage. The V7 seems to handle just that little better with the lighter weight and the heavier stuff mounted low. The lightweight camping gear now available is just so very convenient.

Enjoy!

Mal

jas67 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2015, 05:01:17 PM »

Nope, can't tour on a V7

IMG_1587 by jay_snyder67, on Flickr

IMG_1588 by jay_snyder67, on Flickr

Or a sub 750cc Ducati, or a Harley under 1300cc either.

IMG_1591 by jay_snyder67, on Flickr

canuck750 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2015, 07:01:50 PM »

Beautiful scenery and the Guzzi looks fantastic, the V7 has everything you need besides the bulk and excess of a 'real' touring sled. I never did understand why people think they need 1200cc or more to get out and see the country.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2015, 06:29:06 AM »

Pretty part of the world. Well done.

Xlratr · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2015, 06:52:43 AM »

The Pyrenees is a fantastic place to ride. Much less crowded than the Alps. And I remember standing in exactly the same place you parked your bike in the 3rd picture. :-)
The bike looks good with the luggage.
John

Zimbo · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:46:35 AM »

Quote from: Xlratr on November 22, 2015, 06:52:43 AM

I remember standing in exactly the same place you parked your bike in the 3rd picture. :-)
John

Just checked the location...Between Llagunes and Guils Del Canto, N260 Spain - Road running just underneath Andorra

Zimbo · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:56:15 AM »

Quote from: canuck750 on November 21, 2015, 07:01:50 PM

I never did understand why people think they need 1200cc or more to get out and see the country.

Its a newish thing, categorised by the bike manufacturers into Adventurer tourer, Street, Sports etc...... A bike used to be A BIKE! Making us beleive that if we want to go into the mountains with some luggage; then we must have...an adventure tourer.
The tiger I had was a great, fast bike, but because of the high tail and exhaust when fully loaded, was difficult to handle and negotiate rough terrain - I've found the V7 far more managable.

Zimbo · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2015, 08:01:47 AM »

For me the lines of the V7 are 'spot on'

Travlr · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2015, 01:27:35 PM »

Our hearts are with you and your countrymen. Paris is a great city and it warms my heart to see the will of the French people in the face of terrorism.

It will be here again and I hope America responds as well as the French.

Mike

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2015, 01:51:50 PM »

Heck, I used to tour on my RD350 (30mpg) !

But now it's my 750 Breva (52 mpg) or 400 MP3 (65mpg).

fonsecarlos · « **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2015, 04:29:55 PM »

Perfect! Congratulations.

Kev m · « **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2015, 04:45:18 PM »

Quote from: Travlr on November 22, 2015, 01:27:35 PM

Our hearts are with you and your countrymen. Paris is a great city and it warms my heart to see the will of the French people in the face of terrorism.

It will be here again and I hope America responds as well as the French.

Mike

I wanted to say something, but wasn't sure of the words.

These are perfect.

Thanks.

toolittletime · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2015, 08:14:51 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on November 22, 2015, 04:45:18 PM

I wanted to say something, but wasn't sure of the words.

These are perfect.

Thanks.

+1

jacksonracingcomau · « **Reply #20 on:** November 22, 2015, 09:30:59 PM »

Quote from: Zimbo on November 22, 2015, 07:56:15 AM

Its a newish thing, categorised by the bike manufacturers into Adventurer tourer, Street, Sports etc...... A bike used to be A BIKE! Making us beleive that if we want to go into the mountains with some luggage; then we must have...an adventure tourer.
The tiger I had was a great, fast bike, but because of the high tail and exhaust when fully loaded, was difficult to handle and negotiate rough terrain - I've found the V7 far more managable.

:1:
Been saying it for years, carry your weight low & forward
Most "ADV " bikes are completely destroyed by high top boxes and panniers, then a load more on top of box.
My new sadlebags from one piece of leather, no stitching. low pipe makes it easy, bike goes where angels fear to tread !
Only thing behind her is waterproofs, 6lbs max for both

Can't buy this stick-on dirt, proper Australian stuff, shows how bag expands too, we got 4 bottles of wine + food n stuff AFTER being loaded for month away

SED · « **Reply #21 on:** November 22, 2015, 11:29:17 PM »

Quote from: Zimbo on November 21, 2015, 02:18:50 PM

a few pics for you of my bike

It's pics like this that make me think I need a V7!

Looks great!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2015, 11:57:47 PM »

Nice work boys. V7's with a "special purpose"

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Author Topic: My V7 tourer (Read 6034 times)

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