Anybody have a Moto Guzzi V7?

$8500 US?

WTF?

Dedave, Sounds like the same bunch in the western part of the US that was advertising rock bottom V7 prices. A call revealed the classic bait and switch tactic.
You say you are looking for a white classic of the 2015 vintage. The V7 Classic had the plastic white tank and two throttle bodies and was the 2010 or 2011 model. I know of one that is for sale in NC but I'm not sure it's what you really want.

I have a 2013 white Stone. It has become somewhat redundant. I have been debating on whether to ride it to Belize this coming winter or replace it with a KLR.

I sent an email about a Stornello last year listed for sale, with a similar price inflation.

I'm convinced that the 2013 model year had the best combination of features (less ABS) of the modern V7 series. Why? That generous all metal tank, single throttle body, and 350 watts of electrical output. Later models went to a wet alternator and less electrical power. Earlier models had the plastic tank. Oh, and with the dry alternator you can pop a plastic plug off the front of the engine and turn the engine over using the crankshaft....makes it super easy to find TDC when checking valves.

I believe there was one year with dual throttle bodies and the larger metal tank before the V7 Stone debuted.

2012. I cheated. See post 4208.

Four allen head bolts and about 30 seconds to do the same on the later models. I'd say it's a bit of a reach to call that a downside.

I understood that with the wet alternator you would be dealing with an oily mess once you pulled that front cover. If that's not the case you are probably correct. For some reason everyone with the wet alt. was having to use the rear wheel to turn the engine over.

I recently made a fairly rash decision to part ways with my beloved 2007 Scrambler and purchase a Stornello. I'm about halfway through the first 650 mile stretch. I'll be honest, I have mixed feelings overall. There are some things about the MG that I really like and that I think will get even better after it's broken in completely. I notice and appreciate the 75 lbs or so lighter the MG is. I don't particularly love the gearbox compared to the Scram. My main gripe is finding neutral- although I'm starting to realize that clutch adjustment has a huge impact on that. The Triumph gearbox was just exceptionally nice. In terms of fit, although the MG is a smaller bike overall, the triangle is pretty similar and I've added a Hepco Becker rear rack and and a Hepco Becker top case that makes the MG extremely functional at only modest cost to the lines of the bike. I've got some Ohlins for the rear on order but honestly I can't say the stock suspenders are all that bad. Might've been a wasted grand. Neither bike is a performer, but they are comparable. My Scram had TORS pipes and no air box and so it may have 3 or 4 HP over a stock bike, but aside from the exhaust note I can't say I feel too much difference, allowing for the fact that I'm not lugging the MG like it can be until it's broken in, and the Scram was happy at any RPM. Overall, I don't regret the change. I guess. Stornello sure is a beauty.

So after a two week dry spell, almost unheard of at this time of year in the UK, I took the V7 to Wales.
Shortly after I took this this photo it rained and so it's the only photo I took. Back at home the sun shone all day
Looks like it's back to the usual unsettled weather for the next few days.

I'm very skeptical about "extended break-ins" on most vehicles. But I will admit that my Guzzis all felt at least a little different after a couple thousand miles, and non moreso than my V7.

I don't know what it is, but it really loosens up and feels more relaxed at that point.

And yes, with neutral, it's TOTALLY clutch adjustment. I don't think you'll have any problem once it's set.

That bikini fairing looks fantastic.


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Yep, 2012. You'll note that I mentioned that in my earlier post

I'm been doing that (turning the rear wheel with the transmission in high gear) with my Guzzis and airheads since my 2009 V7C. It's easy enough to do.

My 2016 Stone, which should be identical to your Stornello transmission-wise, is the easiest bike to find neutral on I have ever ridden. I don’t even need a neutral light. It is positive, easy to feel when it goes in, and shifts through all the gears silky smooth. I don’t say this to be argumentative, but to say CHECK THE CLUTCH adjust and go back to the dealer if necessary. It should be very smooth and intuitive.

Take it to your dealer and have them adjust it under warranty and check it per Technical Bulletins G_160338_TC_EN and G_160727_TC_EN.
It sounds like the problem I had with my V7II.
Dan

Right. My 15 V7 shifts perfect. And, like kevm, at around 5K miles the motor really loosened up. Prior to that figure, it did not like anything below 4K after take-off. Lots of vibs-just not it's happy place. Now at almost 10K any gear is fine at 3.5K with no protest. All 3 of my Guzzis are the same-they will let you know when they like a certain rev range. A sure way to bike happiness is listening to what the motor is saying in respect to where it wants to be RPM wise. Part of the beauty of riding a machine like a Guzzi. It's almost always a two way conversation with the bike, and that's a wonderful experience.

Google is failing me, what were those bulletins for?

If one is the missing thrust washers I'm almost certain it wouldn't apply to his V7 III.

Thanks, but a quick adjustment of the clutch cable and it’s shifting perfectly.