• Ciao Guest - You’ve landed at the ultimate Guzzi site. NEW FORUM REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE EMAIL ACTIVATION - CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER - Use the CONTACT above if you need help. New to the forum? For all new members, we require ONE post in the Introductions section at the bottom, in order to post in most of the other sections. ALWAYS TRY A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW TOPIC - Most questions you may have, have likely been already answered. DON'T BE A DRIVE-BY POSTER: As a common courtesy, check back in and reply within 24 hours, or your post will be deleted. Note there's decades of heavily experienced Guzzi professionals on this site, all whom happily give endless amounts of their VALUABLE time for free; BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL!
  • Be sure to see the GTM STORE link also above for our 700+ product inventory, including OEM parts and many of our 100% Made-in-SoCal-USA GTM products and engine kits. In SoCal? Click the SERVICE tab above for the best in service, tires, tuning and installation of our products or custom work, and don't miss our GT MotoCycles® (not) art on the BUILDS tab above. WE'RE HERE ONLINE ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS MADE OR RECEIVED - DO NOT EMAIL AND ASK QUESTIONS OR ASK TO CALL YOU.
  • There is ZERO tolerance on personal attacks and ANY HYPERLINKS to PRODUCT(S) or other competing website(s), including personal pages, social media or other Forums. This ALSO INCLUDES ECU DIAGnostic software, questions and mapping. We work very hard to offer commercially supported products and to keep info relevant here. First offense is a note, second is a warning, third time will get you banned from the site. We don't have the time to chase repeat (and ignorant) offenders. This is NOT a social media platform; It's an ad-free, privately funded website, in small help with user donations. Be sure to see the GTM STORE link above; ALL product purchases help support the site, or you can upgrade your Forum profile or DONATE via the link above.

Search results for query: *

  1. icenian

    Todd was in an accident

    I've only just caught up, too (been away from the forum for a while). Very relieved though to be able to skip to the end and see Todd's recovering.Todd -- best wishes from sunny Scotland, hope recovery goes well and all's back as it should be soon as possible!
  2. icenian

    Brake Fluid change for a V7C - one way to do it.

    A few years back, I bought a Mityvac hand held vacuum pump, with a brake bleed kit. It makes draining/changing/bleeding brakes a doddle, even if you've completely drained the whole system.It's a great solution for someone who does this maybe a couple of times a year and doesn't what to...
  3. icenian

    V7C Corrosion problem

    Interesting that only one product (tectyl) worked better than butter, or vaseline.This does beg the question, though, who smothers their bikes in butter and vaseline? I mean, if it works, fair enough; but there had to be some guy who was first to find this out. Now just how did that fella...
  4. icenian

    V7Classic Maintenance

    Thanks. Louis list dozens of different types, for lots of models, but no small block Guzzis. Do you remember which model yours is designated for?There's also loads on ebay, but again none for small blocks...I assume these things won't work unless the dipstick is in the oil. I wonder of...
  5. icenian

    V7Classic Maintenance

    maybe a fuel line QD would be a good buy...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QD-Quick-Disconnect-Fuel-Line-Pipe-Connector-/360333800840?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item53e5917588
  6. icenian

    V7 Classic to Cafe Conversion

    I thought about doing the same thing for a while. In the end I fitted a lower set of conventional 'bars (LSL "sports tourer", part number LS01) and give a similar riding position to the cafe clip ones, but with more possibilities for adjustment. Cost me under $50. Maybe I've been living in...
  7. icenian

    What do you think of this fairing idea?

    top on looks like the fairing Sprint make for the 1000S (top picture, below)Sprint are great guys; shame about their naff web site: http://www.triumphparts.gbr.cc/ (also check out the Avon fairings)
  8. icenian

    V7 Classic taller bars

    I got rid of the bar end weights. No problem at all with vibration.
  9. icenian

    V7 Classic taller bars

    I changed the bars on my V7C, though I went with lower and less swept back 'bars to make more room (also prefer to lean into the wind). I got the LSL "sport tourer" bars, but they also make wider and higher bars in loads of styles:http://www.lsl-motorradtechnik.de/php/index.php (click...
  10. icenian

    V7 Cafe handling woes

    It probably depends what you're used to? It's entirely possible that what a Monza owner describes as "tiny shudder before sorting itself out", would be "a huge slapper, damn near spat me off" if it happened to a CBR rider :DMy V7C shakes and wobbles, and has slapped a bit, a couple of...
  11. icenian

    Anyone had Speedbump damage before?

    Hmmm, can't help with Canadian specs., but if anyone in the UK reads this thread, here are our specs.: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1025/regulation/4/madeSummary: must be at right angles to road, no more than 100mm high, no vertical face exceeding 6mm, and at least 900mm long...
  12. icenian

    Anyone had Speedbump damage before?

    Sorry I can't offer any insight into your mechanical problem, but is this in the UK? Speed bumps in the UK are supposed to be within certain specs, but often they don't follow the rules. If that is the case, you can claim for any damage from the council.But you really should measure up the...
  13. icenian

    V-7 Racer

    It's not a "concept bike", it a production model, though only a limited run. Definitely available in the UK.Hopefully the special bits will become official accessories..?
  14. icenian

    V7Classic oil level check

    Yes, my V7C too. But that's not the only uncertainty.Do you screw the dipstick in, or just rest it on the top of the threads? The owners manual says one thing, and the workshop manual says the other!I've settled on keeping the oil a bit above the mark, with the dipstick resting on the...
  15. icenian

    Waterproof Boots?

    Altberg offer boots with and without, because they point out that the liner will make the boots warmer, and if they do get wet (water coming in over the top) then a lined boots takes longer to dry out.It always used to be the case that if you liked a boot they made without the liner, but...
  16. icenian

    Guzzi Revolution

    motorcycle selection by food preference?interesting theory... does this explain the early demise of the Scottish bike industry?and why Harleys are ridden by fat blokes?
  17. icenian

    Guzzi Revolution

    I don't suppose Triumph would be such a successful business without both lines of bikes - the proper modern ones, plus the "modern classics"? If they only made the classic style bikes, they'd be a real niche manufacturer, trading on nostalgia. If they only made modern style bikes, they'd...
  18. icenian

    Guzzi Revolution

    Triumph have a good thing going, with a range of modern, light and powerful bikes -- but also a range of "modern classic" bikes (Bonnie, Scrambler, Thruxton etc.) that cash in on their heritage.In principle I think that could be great for Guzzi, especially as bikes like the V7 Classic have a...
  19. icenian

    Waterproof Boots?

    If anyone from the UK (or willing to buy by mail order from the UK) is reading this thread, check out Altberg: http://altberg.co.uk/Handmade in Yorkshire, England. They have the characteristics you'd expect of someone designed by a Yorkshireman: no-nonsense, workman-like, rugged and long...
  20. icenian

    v7 classic rim / tyre sizes

    Hmm, something like this?That's from Corsa Italiana in London.I'd be surprised if they're not 750 Breva wheels, as I think the wee Breva is basically the same chassis as the V7. Wide tyres make steering worse and are more prone to losing grip in the wet; the only point of them if for...
Back
Top