Author Topic: V7 with side hack (Read 5557 times)

samfrank · « **on:** February 09, 2017, 11:28:14 AM »

I saw in Ebay a very well appointed 2013 V7 with velorex side hack. It looks super nice from the pics and only has @ 400 miles. Lots of $ spent on farkles. Asking $11495 which seems reasonable. I'd add the link here but don't know how. Just wondering if anyone is familiar with this bike.

Sam

ponti_33609 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2017, 11:36:19 AM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Moto-Guzzi-/132089121140?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1ec1200974:g:-HwAAOSwUKxYmc-n&item=132089121140

Andy1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2017, 11:47:58 AM »

Not sure I like the idea of having a plastic fuel can mounted on the side of the chair......
Andy1

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2017, 11:54:11 AM »

Nice looking rig but over priced by a 1/3rd. I'd also loose most of the auxiliary luggage or at least scale it back dramatically. There is a ton of storage behind the seat of the hack. No need punishing the small block loading with and additional 150 liters of stuff.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2017, 11:55:50 AM »

Quote from: Andy1 on February 09, 2017, 11:47:58 AM

Not sure I like the idea of having a plastic fuel can mounted on the side of the chair......
Andy1

Especially up front past the tip over point.

SaskMick · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2017, 12:48:46 PM »

Nice but much too expensive..... I paid $5000 for this with 5500 miles.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2017, 01:09:18 PM »

Those expensive gas cans were unnecessary. I had a Velorex on a CX100, Convert. Used a 5 gal. plastic can in the car for ballast when no passenger. When the wife & I travelled had a 2.5 gal gas can + all our gear in saddlebags, top case, tank bag. Of course both those bikes had more hp. than this V7.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2017, 01:14:47 PM »

Wonder why he needs a center stand? Guy has farklitis.

Kev m · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2017, 01:15:27 PM »

I would think a Sporty would make a MUCH better tug - a lot more torque (especially the 1200), crap ton of parts/accessories available everywhere etc.

But the V7 rig was neat.

drw916 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2017, 01:23:19 PM »

I like it. Price doesn't seem all that high when you start pricing out duplicating it. I know I have that much in my tug alone. Of course, I've been known to spend my money in frivolous and poorly thought out ways

Don G · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2017, 01:55:45 PM »

Yup, the Sportster would be a better work horse for sure! DonG

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2017, 01:58:57 PM »

Harleys make great tugs.. better than solo bikes, IMHO.

Kev m · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2017, 02:12:27 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 09, 2017, 01:58:57 PM

Harleys make great tugs.. better than solo bikes, IMHO.

If you believe that you might as well say the same about a Tonti Cali. My Jackal and my Sporty XLr were very similar in capability, the XLr just having more power.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2017, 02:23:33 PM »

My experience was with an old big block Harley of some type, Kev. They all look the same to me.

A friend asked me to help him put a tug on it because the doc said to quit riding because of a hip replacement.
I rode it and it embodied about everything I don't like about Harleys. After being made into a tug, it was actually pleasant. Tons of bottom end, and as far as I'm concerned, handled *better.*
A stock California against the hawg as a road bike? Nolo contendere.

samfrank · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2017, 03:06:15 PM »

Seems like a heel of a deal you got there!!

Quote from: SaskMick on February 09, 2017, 12:48:46 PM

Nice but much too expensive..... I paid $5000 for this with 5500 miles.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2017, 03:58:04 PM »

Quote from: drw916 on February 09, 2017, 01:23:19 PM

I like it. Price doesn't seem all that high when you start pricing out duplicating it. I know I have that much in my tug alone. Of course, I've been known to spend my money in frivolous and poorly thought out ways

There's the rub. If you were building this bike to your spec it would cost you tons of money. But since this is built and for private sale the owner is going to take a huge hit on his investment. Three weeks ago a very nice GS rig w/ a custom Claude Stanley rig was up f/s. It cost about $35,000 to build and was sold for well under $well under $20,000. My DR650 rig has well over $10,000 into it and it might bring $6,000. Its just the way it is. You do not recoup your initial investment and if you can find a rig already built and to your liking you'll always save thousands over getting something built.

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 09, 2017, 01:58:57 PM

Harleys make great tugs.. better than solo bikes, IMHO.

That's because hacked or not they have the same lean angle

tazio · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2017, 04:06:31 PM »

Never regretted hacking my little sporty 883 for a few years. A wonderful experience.
All part of the wild world of motorcycles!

Kev m · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2017, 06:13:47 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 09, 2017, 02:23:33 PM

A stock California against the hawg as a road bike? Nolo contendere.

You're right, the Sporty is better, that's why it's still in the fleet.

kingoffleece · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2017, 06:31:03 PM »

I hacked a 865 Bonnie several years ago. For as much work as it was I'd be charging a "high" price, too.
One thing about a hack with the stock Triple Tree is that the effort to keep it true will be more that you may expect if it's anything like my Bonnie.
The Leading Link front end was developed for that reason. That said it sure looks like a very well done build.
Is it worth it? If you want a hack it very well may be.

If you've never driven one PLEASE get real familiar with right turns in a big parking lot. You can kill yourself in a panic if you don't know what to do. I'm not being funny here.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2017, 06:47:09 PM »

What the King sez.. but Left turns can get your attention, too.

You've just got to be going faster to experience that one..

SaskMick · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2017, 07:31:50 PM »

Quote from: samfrank

Seems like a heel of a deal you got there!!

It was set up completely wrong and drove like crap, I had to sort it out. It's a 2005 883 sportster with a 1960's Bingham sidecar. The sidecar is small but perfect for the bike.

It's great fun for both me and my dog, everyone likes it :)

If I were going to do it again I would buy a used sportster and find a sidecar for it. I'm confident I could get a similar outfit for under $5000

Penderic · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2017, 08:16:22 PM »

Here is a nice pic I found of a Classic with sidecar .......

Penderic · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2017, 08:20:21 PM »

Racer with boat tail type Sidecar ....

SaskMick · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2017, 08:38:35 PM »

Quote from: kingoffleece

If you've never driven one PLEASE get real familiar with right turns in a big parking lot. You can kill yourself in a panic if you don't know what to do. I'm not being funny here.

Learning how to drive and ride the same machine is part of the fun.