Author Topic: Guzzi V7 III (Read 22653 times)

ff73148 · « **Reply #90 on:** December 21, 2018, 01:41:23 PM »

I just put a Corbin on my Bobber and it fit tight but OK. If you got a Corbin that didn't fit you should send it back because it might be the incorrect pan.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #91 on:** December 21, 2018, 02:29:48 PM »

Quote from: ff73148 on December 21, 2018, 01:41:23 PM

I just put a Corbin on my Bobber and it fit tight but OK. If you got a Corbin that didn't fit you should send it back because it might be the incorrect pan.

Now that looks nice, much better than the stock look.

egschade · « **Reply #92 on:** December 21, 2018, 02:39:37 PM »

Quote from: bpreynolds on December 21, 2018, 08:28:04 AM

My evening last night working on a fixer upper CB500F in the heated, insulated garage with rain on the roof, Wilco on the speaker, Double Wood, very cozy.

Had too much Double Wood when you typed this? It's a 550F

Hoping to find one of these at a somewhat better price (or do you think this is fair?)

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1976-cb550f-super-sport/6725462317.html

egschade · « **Reply #93 on:** December 21, 2018, 02:46:35 PM »

Quote from: ff73148 on December 21, 2018, 01:41:23 PM

I just put a Corbin on my Bobber and it fit tight but OK. If you got a Corbin that didn't fit you should send it back because it might be the incorrect pan.

A couple folks have reported problems with the Corbin pin being just a tad too short. Try backing it out a turn or two to see if that helps. Just be sure to locktite it once you find the right length.

bpreynolds · « **Reply #94 on:** December 21, 2018, 03:02:45 PM »

Quote from: egschade on December 21, 2018, 02:39:37 PM

Had too much Double Wood when you typed this? It's a 550F Hoping to find one of these at a somewhat better price (or do you think this is fair?)

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1976-cb550f-super-sport/6725462317.html

Nice. But no, mine is 2017 CB500F.

egschade · « **Reply #95 on:** December 21, 2018, 03:28:38 PM »

Quote from: bpreynolds on December 21, 2018, 03:02:45 PM

Nice. But no, mine is 2017 CB500F.

Ha! Caught me in old-fart mode triggering another '70's flashback

ff73148 · « **Reply #96 on:** December 21, 2018, 04:07:34 PM »

Quote from: egschade on December 21, 2018, 02:39:37 PM

Had too much Double Wood when you typed this? It's a 550F Hoping to find one of these at a somewhat better price (or do you think this is fair?)

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1976-cb550f-super-sport/6725462317.html

The CB550 & CB750's are in demand now. Be fore I send $5000 on this bike I would go out and find a used V7 III. A modern bike with brakes.

ff73148 · « **Reply #97 on:** December 21, 2018, 04:12:00 PM »

Quote from: egschade on December 21, 2018, 02:46:35 PM

A couple folks have reported problems with the Corbin pin being just a tad too short. Try backing it out a turn or two to see if that helps. Just be sure to locktite it once you find the right length.

I've had Corbin's on other bikes I've owned. They always seem to fit tight. After a summer of riding they always fit better.

JACoH · « **Reply #98 on:** December 21, 2018, 05:20:31 PM »

The V7 Corbin is not spec'd by Corbin to fit the V7 III model, probably because they haven't tried one yet, they told me not to order it. So, I did anyway and found it does fit fine, except for my mod to clear the airbox area. I just Dremeled out a big square on the pan, and all is well.

egschade · « **Reply #99 on:** December 21, 2018, 05:44:04 PM »

Quote from: ff73148 on December 21, 2018, 04:07:34 PM

The CB550 & CB750's are in demand now. Be fore I send $5000 on this bike I would go out and find a used V7 III. A modern bike with brakes.

But I HAVE a V7 III as my main ride.

This would be to scratch my nostalgic 70's itch. Prob look for something under $3k. Wish I had never sold my '76 CB400F

Kev m · « **Reply #100 on:** December 21, 2018, 06:45:48 PM »

Quote from: ff73148 on December 21, 2018, 04:12:00 PM

I've had Corbin's on other bikes I've owned. They always seem to fit tight. After a summer of riding they always fit better.

There are some discussions about how Corbin fit, at least for these low production models, has become somewhat hit or miss.

Anyway on my 13 I had to back out the mounting post significantly to get it to latch. YMMV bla bla blah.

ff73148 · « **Reply #101 on:** December 21, 2018, 07:15:40 PM »

Quote from: egschade on December 21, 2018, 05:44:04 PM

But I HAVE a V7 III as my main ride. This would be to scratch my nostalgic 70's itch. Prob look for something under $3k. Wish I had never sold my '76 CB400F

You will never find a CB in fair condition for under $3000. I've been looking for the last five years. I wish I never sold my '77 CB750K.

lucian · « **Reply #102 on:** December 21, 2018, 08:16:05 PM »

Here' s a couple
https://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/d/rockland-1976-honda-cb400f-excellent-5k/6761653814.html

https://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/d/bridgton-honda-cbs-700-nighthawk/6761276120.html

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #103 on:** December 21, 2018, 08:27:59 PM »

Much improved looks. Looks great! I hated how the stock seat looked.

Ncdan · « **Reply #104 on:** December 21, 2018, 08:34:23 PM »

Quote from: ff73148 on December 21, 2018, 04:07:34 PM

The CB550 & CB750's are in demand now. Be fore I send $5000 on this bike I would go out and find a used V7 III. A modern bike with brakes.

Not sure what you are referring to in regards to the breaks. I've owned several of these early 80s CB bikes and rode a 81 900 CB custom 50k miles as a police bike and breaking was NEVER an issue.

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #105 on:** December 21, 2018, 08:43:03 PM »

Quote from: egschade on December 21, 2018, 05:44:04 PM

But I HAVE a V7 III as my main ride. This would be to scratch my nostalgic 70's itch. Prob look for something under $3k. Wish I had never sold my '76 CB400F

Yamaha XS 750/850 are wonderful bikes. Air Cooled, Shaft Drive, decent handling. Swap out the MC and decent pads with SS lines from Mikes XS and the brakes will do more than say 'stop??? yeah right........" lol

Ive had my XS1100 for 34 years and my XS 750 for 25. They are in storage till I retire, but I love those bikes..........

ff73148 · « **Reply #106 on:** December 22, 2018, 05:53:36 AM »

Quote from: Ncdan on December 21, 2018, 08:34:23 PM

Not sure what you are referring to in regards to the breaks. I've owned several of these early 80s CB bikes and rode a 81 900 CB custom 50k miles as a police bike and breaking was NEVER an issue.

As I have technically become a senior citizen, having modern brakes and traction control have become very important to me.

oilhed · « **Reply #107 on:** December 22, 2018, 09:42:24 PM »

Quote from: lucian on December 21, 2018, 08:16:05 PM

https://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/d/bridgton-honda-cbs-700-nighthawk/6761276120.html

OMG! At that price. If I wasn't in the middle of buying a bike right now...

Kev m · « **Reply #108 on:** December 23, 2018, 06:47:07 AM »

Quote from: oilhed on December 22, 2018, 09:42:24 PM

OMG! At that price. If I wasn't in the middle of buying a bike right now...

Focus man, FOCUS!

oilhed · « **Reply #109 on:** December 23, 2018, 08:06:06 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on December 23, 2018, 06:47:07 AM

Focus man, FOCUS!

Thank you, Kev

auto insurance for rebuilt titles

Focus!

jas67 · « **Reply #110 on:** December 23, 2018, 09:59:25 PM »

Quote from: oilhed on December 23, 2018, 08:06:06 PM

Thank you, Kev

auto insurance for rebuilt titles

Focus!

Nice FLHP! Did you buy it yet?

oilhed · « **Reply #111 on:** December 23, 2018, 10:08:48 PM »

Price negotiated
Deposit accepted
Pickup after New Years

It was either that or an Eldo
I like the Indian Springfield but $$$!

jas67 · « **Reply #112 on:** December 24, 2018, 05:35:43 AM »

Quote from: oilhed on December 23, 2018, 10:08:48 PM

Price negotiated
Deposit accepted
Pickup after New Years

It was either that or an Eldo
I like the Indian Springfield but $$$!

Congratulations!

Kev m · « **Reply #113 on:** December 27, 2018, 10:54:30 PM »

"Today was a good day" - Ice Cube

Well darkness came early today, which is ironic since we've passed the winter solstice.

It was just a little 600 mile road trip but the new Guzzi V7III Carbon Dark is home and we're happy to have her.

Gotta get the MCO to the DMV to get her registered, but it's winter so no rush there.

Still we can't wait to start break-in.

Dofin · « **Reply #114 on:** December 27, 2018, 11:55:41 PM »

Congradulations on the addition to the family.

bpreynolds · « **Reply #115 on:** December 28, 2018, 05:53:16 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on December 27, 2018, 10:54:30 PM

"Today was a good day" - Ice Cube

Well darkness came early today, which is ironic since we've passed the winter solstice.

It was just a little 600 mile road trip but the new Guzzi V7III Carbon Dark is home and we're happy to have her.

Gotta get the MCO to the DMV to get her registered, but it's winter so no rush there.

Still we can't wait to start break-in.

A number of lookers there in the garage but I gotta say I think the new one is the prettiest.

Cutest one by far is standing on the truck though

kingoffleece · « **Reply #116 on:** December 28, 2018, 06:18:16 AM »

Plexus is the most expensive thing in the garage priced by the pound!
Nice line up. Looks like room for two more (ducks!).

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #117 on:** December 28, 2018, 08:52:17 AM »

Nice everything I like the ramp what brand is it?

Kev m · « **Reply #118 on:** December 28, 2018, 08:56:25 AM »

Ha ha yes Fiona and Seamus were quite happy they were allowed to wait up for Daddy and Mr Cam.

Plexus, probably true story. Unless we go into to tool box. It'll be close.

Ramp, I'll check, have had it for decades. Folding atv/motorcycle ramp.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #119 on:** December 28, 2018, 09:29:05 AM »

He sure makes that bike look pretty...

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