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Title: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: supertjeduc on March 30, 2012, 04:42:17 AM (http://www.motorfreaks.nl/images/stories/nieuws/algemeen%20nieuws/2012/03/2012-03-29_V7/Moto_Guzzi_V7_racer_kit.jpg)
You can buy a kit for the V7 and i like it New seat , clipons and screen , love it Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Duck-Stew on March 30, 2012, 05:14:37 AM I do like it. A lot really!
Since Ducati quit on the Sport-Classic line, this is stepping in nicely. Especially with the Cafe-Racer 'craze' currently going on. My only minor point of contention... They could've left the word 'RACER' off the side. Or I could quit knit-picking and remove the logo myself... Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Buckethead on March 30, 2012, 05:21:37 AM Didn't even notice the logo until you mentioned it. Thanks a lot, Stu. >:(
Seriously, tho. Good looking bike. I'd rub my junk alllllllllll over that tank. [evil] Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: thought on March 30, 2012, 05:48:17 AM I think the racer is there because it's a diff model than the standard v7... there is a v7 and a v7 racer.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on March 30, 2012, 06:50:12 AM It's a very busy design, so many logos and spots of colors and flash... Could definetly use some stripping down.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: danaid on March 30, 2012, 07:56:13 AM I love it!
Too bad the US version of that bike has a painted black tank instead of a chrome Euro version. Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: ducatiz on March 30, 2012, 08:05:57 AM i like the wheels.. single rotor in front = weight savings.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: yamifixer on March 30, 2012, 08:07:44 AM That's yummy looking.
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Travman on March 30, 2012, 06:07:27 PM My only minor point of contention... They could've left the word 'RACER' off the side. Or I could quit knit-picking and remove the logo myself... I don't like the word 'Racer' on the side cover either. If it was my bike, I'd replace the side cover of the V7 Racer with the side cover from the more basic V7 model like this one. (http://www.corsaitaliana.com/users/www.corsaitaliana.com/upload/V7_Stone_white.jpg) Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Travman on March 30, 2012, 06:46:00 PM It's a very busy design, so many logos and spots of colors and flash... Could definetly use some stripping down. It does have a lot going on with the bold chrome tank, red frame, and number plates there is a lot to focus on. I think the U.S. received the better bike for once because we get the black tank version instead of the chrome. Imagine this bike with number plates removed and the side covers and exhaust brackets painted black. Then you would have a very cohesive design with just the bold red frame and the black paint job. The number plates/seat cowl come right off as easy as the seat cowl on our Monsters. (http://redfragments.net/files/V702a.jpg) Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: dropstharockalot on March 30, 2012, 07:07:58 PM If it's not too busy behind the side plates, the US version might look better without them.
I'm assuming battery and airbox...? Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: seevtsaab on March 31, 2012, 02:00:06 AM It does have a lot going on with the bold chrome tank, red frame, and number plates there is a lot to focus on. I think the U.S. received the better bike for once because we get the black tank version instead of the chrome. Imagine this bike with number plates removed and the side covers and exhaust brackets painted black. Then you would have a very cohesive design with just the bold red frame and the black paint job. The number plates/seat cowl come right off as easy as the seat cowl on our Monsters. (http://redfragments.net/files/V702a.jpg) That is a sexy motorcycle, I prefer that look over the euro version above. Agree with your points Travman. Tubeless tires? And is the lack of USD forks for retro effect or what's the reason for that? I'm going to end up owning a damn MG one of these days. Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Travman on March 31, 2012, 05:32:29 AM That is a sexy motorcycle, I prefer that look over the euro version above. Agree with your points Travman. I'm pretty sure the wheels do require tubes. Most spoke wheels do. The only bikes that come stock with tubeless spoke wheels I can think of are the Moto Guzzi Griso SE and BMW 1200 GS's. There may be others, but they tend to be higher end bikes, whereas the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is a sub $10K bike. The non-USD forks with gators do have a nice retro look, but it could be to save costs. I remember when I was looking at a 620 Monster some of the selling points were USD forks, stainless brake lines, and high quality 4 piston Brembo Goldlines. Any other bike in that price range like the Suzuki SV650 had non-USD forks and lower quality brakes. Tubeless tires? And is the lack of USD forks for retro effect or what's the reason for that? I'm going to end up owning a damn MG one of these days. If somebody really wanted tubeless rims they could use the rims from white model above. Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: NAKID on March 31, 2012, 06:16:40 AM According to this website: http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/moto-guzzi/standard/2012/v7/racer/detail/print.html (http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/moto-guzzi/standard/2012/v7/racer/detail/print.html) the tires require tubes.
Easy fix though, Deitrich on the AZ Local Board modified his Sport Classic to tubless and I think has a tutorial somewhere in there... Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: HotIce on March 31, 2012, 06:33:54 AM It does have a lot going on with the bold chrome tank, red frame, and number plates there is a lot to focus on. I think the U.S. received the better bike for once because we get the black tank version instead of the chrome. Imagine this bike with number plates removed and the side covers and exhaust brackets painted black. Then you would have a very cohesive design with just the bold red frame and the black paint job. The number plates/seat cowl come right off as easy as the seat cowl on our Monsters. I kind of like it as is, look wise.(http://redfragments.net/files/V702a.jpg) The engine would need to pony up 30-40HP for my liking. Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: DRKWNG on March 31, 2012, 07:08:38 PM I do like it. A lot really! Since Ducati quit on the Sport-Classic line, this is stepping in nicely. Especially with the Cafe-Racer 'craze' currently going on. My only minor point of contention... They could've left the word 'RACER' off the side. Or I could quit knit-picking and remove the logo myself... Hush up and get me that aluminum swingarm that you told me about! ;D Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: DRKWNG on March 31, 2012, 07:10:11 PM Easy fix though, Deitrich on the AZ Local Board modified his Sport Classic to tubless and I think has a tutorial somewhere in there... Yep, easy fix. Just call up Alpina. Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Buckethead on March 31, 2012, 07:23:18 PM Yep, easy fix. Just call up Jeff H and tell him you want to drop a couple g's on some Alpinas.. Or, you know, buy a couple of bicycle tubes and some silicone RTV. Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: DRKWNG on March 31, 2012, 07:27:16 PM Or, you know, buy a couple of bicycle tubes and some silicone RTV. Now why you gotta go and get all economical on us? Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: Buckethead on March 31, 2012, 07:38:37 PM Cause I got rims to sell? ;D
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: DRKWNG on March 31, 2012, 07:40:38 PM Hell, I've still got my stock ones as well. ;)
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: twolanefun on April 03, 2012, 09:07:29 AM I like the bike a lot but the whole dealer situation sucks. I had an 02' V11 Lemans and very much enjoyed it, except for the ergos, which is how I ended up owning my M900, then the ST3, then......... Anyway I had been looking to get another MotoGuzzi but the lack of dealer support in this area has kept me from a purchase. - Gene
Title: Re: Moto Guzzi Kit Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on April 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM Anyway I had been looking to get another MotoGuzzi but the lack of dealer support in this area has kept me from a purchase. - Gene Dealer support? What for? ??? All a Guzzi needs are gas and oil, and someone to ride it! [laugh]I agree with you tho: I wouldn't mind doing the service myself, but I don't like the fact that every part I might need will have to be ordered and probably take a week or so to arrive. [thumbsdown] In Italy I could just visit a junkyard! [laugh] |