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Been a long time since I logged on here but was drawn by an alert of a new post.
I just wanted to comment that I believe the talk of missing thrust washers from the factory (which I had often repeated) may have been a misunderstanding from the start.
Last summer/fall when the Guzzi demo...
I installed mine in my buddies garage (without most of my tools and without my lift) when we were staying with them while we're between houses.
So, at least on the MKI, no lift or jack was remotely necessary. There was no problem with it on the side stand.
Ok so this seems to come up a lot.
Personally as much as I love my V7, it's low on my list of highway bikes.
But that's only because I have better tools in the box for that job. Both my Sporty and, more importantly, my RK, are more stable and comfortable on the highway.
That said, my V7 has...
Correct if I'm wrong, but I thought the year/mk differences were a little different.
IIRC:
12 (EU) / 13 (NA) - 14 = MK I
15 = MK I, but wet alternator
16 = MK II revised ergos, ABS, TC
17= MK III new motor with hemi heads, bunch of other chassis changes.
Can't help with Mk II or III, but in the Mk I's there were two relatively common concerns:
* Exhaust Head Pipe nuts (at cylinder head exhaust ports)
* Fuel Tank Rubbermount (Puck) bolts.
I and a number of local V7 riding friends lost out or found the former loose.
I confess when I checked...
Hmmm, I disagree with your initial premise.
Although yes tighter EPA and EU regulations have made it harder for manufacturers to make air-cooled bikes run perfectly the I don't think many modern bikes NEED a tune to make them run correctly. Though I will admit there may be benefits to said...
Or stand not fully retracting, weak or damaged spring, or other mechanical fault.
I've heard of Cali models cutting the ignition over bumps when the stand moved.
I removed my switch on my Cali Jackal early on, but I understand why people would not want to.
The problem with terms like "loud" is that it's too subjective. We really have no way of telling if loud to you is normal to Guzzi or if you have a problem.
I'd characterize normal as noticeable, especially cold, or maybe gentle when warmed. But those are subjective too.
Todd's reply makes a lot of sense.
Me, if I was talking 2-up with any frequency I'd choose the V9 first, the V7III second, and the V7II last, but I'm a big guy.
This isn't a Harley BT, < 3000 rpm is too low for much of a load or hard acceleration in most higher gears.
And of course fuel octane matters, but so does ambient temp, humidity, altitude etc.
Sorry, late to the party. But you did say this is your first bike right? So as a fan and owner of 5 different HB topcases and panniers I'm saying facts not in evidence. (Unless you're only looking at the soft leather HB bags, but they have more to offer then just that).
Also there are HB...
I remember when Coopersburg Eurosports WAS part of Martin Moto.... Hell I remember when Martins was about 10 miles south of their current location.
Anyway I don't know what it is with Coopersburg. Massimo seems pretty knowledgeable and treated us very well with Jenn's Duc (I told Jenn when she...
So to be clear, you replaced a dozen the failed or you assume would have failed?
Yeah, the manufacturer said it's rated/designed whatever for diesel.
That doesn't mean they KNOW it will fail if used in something else, no?
5000+ bikes per year, times then years. I'd think we'd see a few more...
Todd, I want people to make up their own minds based on the actual data at hand and not assumptions.
When I've asked for first hand reports on WG I've gotten less than 4.
If this was a fait accompli we would have MANY more reports in a decade.
Chupa, here's the thing. THAT'S the filter I tested to 120 psi without failure. And if your filter was cracked before removal you should have had running problems due to low pressure.
Red, I'm not defensive in the slightest. Butt I am trying to combat the sky is falling panic that this issue...