Classic Moto ~REPACK~

Where did Stu get his centre stand as enquired about one through Hepco Becker rep in Qld Aust and andvised not to fit Breva 750 type as they have smaller front wheel so if fitted would find that front wheel would not lift off ground without turming.

Have had bike now 18mths and only complaint is have had 2 front indicator stalks crack and discovered a 3rd now developed a crack where attaches at dome nut. The importer had none in stock and contacted Dealer who reckons have replaced a few and new models have rubber spacer but when visited had no new bike on display so will have to pursure.Also plastic chrome eagle has fallen off on instruement pannel but tinted screen hides it anyway and just discovered headlight has developed crack between rim and mounting but may off caused that by overtightening fairing. Another small gripe is the small mirrors.

When out of warranty would modify myself the matter of indicator stalks with hollow threaded bar.

My instruements fogged up after heavy rain but since fairing fitted no problems,even after a 2 hr ride on an expressway in heavy rain.

Best feature about my bike is that it stays clean and haved only washed 4 or 5 times and recomend dry silicone spray over motor and hubs.

As for New Triumphs,several club members own and ALL have developed corrosion/ crows feet under laquer especially on front hubs and engine casings .Say no more..

My bike is the one featured on Youtube with Staintunes fitted free as factory borrowed bike for publicity and manufacture of pipes and have plenty of response.

I fitted a tinted genuine 2nd hand screen off a Breva 750 and would like to fit bars like cafe racer if can find out exactly what type.

I throughly enjoy the bike but what a shame a bit more thought had gone into matters mentioned and dealership has few if any accesories but I live 3 hrs away so easier to source over the internet. When had 8000klm service had oil filter shipped from Motoguzzi supplier in Melbourne in 2 days for local bike shop .Lastly before signing off I fitted a new Bridgestone tyre as much cheaper,looks identical,club members reckon much better klm,s off them [my rear lasted 8000klm and front is just legal at 12000klm ] and handling has not altered that I can notice. Enjoy your V7,s

Ian Theobald

I just love my V7 I used to have an enfield bullet which i loved but it was too slow so I got a harley sportster 883 instead of the bonneville I was going to buy, I test rode the bonneville It looked good but it has no soul from the engine, I need a v-twin and something that sounds like a motorcycle. My harley has now been sold it was a cool bike but the parts are sooo expensive and I had put too many miles on it, and the V7 I have now is a year old it sounds great on stock exhausts and I dont think its slow, it handles and stops fine and I can cruise at 80 90 mph with a screen fitted or I can potter at 55, its economical it carrys pillions and luggage and its different and beautiful. The sound from the exhaust is just music to my ears and it has soul thats something you dont get from a Honda not thats theres anything wrong with jap bikes I just need something more,My choice of bikes is limited by my height I am 5.4 ft but I think I may have found my perfect motorcycle for me anyway.I shall be fitting a cafe racer fairing in the future. Try it you might just like it

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G,day again ,regarding indicators !!! I finally had them replaced with chrome plastic ones that are off a Griso model done under warranty for the 3rd and last time as I wanted to have sorted out before warranty expired.

These are on rubber mounts with tinted lens that match my front tinted screen from a 750 breva.The Importers for Oz replaced them as were closer and when called at the dealers who sold me the bike had only one Motto guzzi on display

but lots of scooters and nasty korean cheap bikes called credit card bikes [cant remember brand] so guess they sell much more of them to the masses.

I had the latest ecu upgrade done but was advised was only for amber light issues which had not really bothered me as had discovered the cause,that was starting with bike in gear or with kill switch accidently activated and just needed to let ignition rest on off for at least 10secs and then would clear from memory

My only gripe with indicators was I had to purchase the 2 rear ones at discount of $50.00aus each but have 2 perfect old style ones just sitting in bags.

One hint is to leave original wires on bike intact and just remove off spayed terminals within light as I discovered after removing all rear lights apart that there was no connection to join into.It was a bit fiddly threading wires though stalk but keeps original intact and besides colour code was different.

There was a Bellagio on display and you guessed it ,It even had a cracked front indicator and it was new!

The Grisso styled ones are more oval shape but also match the mirrors.

I have lowered handle bars a bit which seems to help with more vision from mirrors.

Lastly I have fitted a genuine centre stand but found a bit difficult on the cement to lift up as slid along but easier on the grass but bike rests on the front wheel but better that way as the rear one takes more effort to remove and has to rest one at least one of them.

I have not ridden bike much lately as had recent surgery to my neck for benign tumour but in the clear but rode bike a fortnight ago and recent wound down side of neck became really badly infected so wondering whether dirty helmet strap caused this or my recent return to work with dirty collars so side of neck rather sore so just short half hour rides for me at the moment on quiet rds where I dont need to turn head constantly.

Should anyone want to check indicators out I have posted on Youtube linked to my other clip

Motoguzzi V7 classic with Staintunes.

This really is the only complaint on the V7c and lack of storage space under the seat[ can just fit my plastic rain trousers along with tool kit but how easy is it to remove the seat ]

I refitted my original pipes to remind me of what they sounded like but after one ride fitted my Staintunes and nothing sounds greater than 110 kph [70mph] the note that comes out through cuttings in the road.

See ya Ian

also while im leaning towards the classic for overall riding comfort, would you think the V7 racer be a true valuable collectible in the future? the guy at the dealer in DG said only 30 bikes came into the US. thats crazy exclusive.

I bought my V7 in october,After 38 years spent riding knuckles pans and

shovels along with old BSAs I decided to purchase a real motorcycle with

lights,brakes , horn, etc. that work. I love this thing. I bought it for its

light weight and great looks,plus MGs have always had a great reputation.

The only issue I have with it is,I took it to the dealer I bought it from

(Speeds Cycle,Elkridge MD) for a recall and service and they INSIST that

10 W 40 Oil is what to use. The owners manual definitly says use 10 W 60

Any comments , thoughts along these lines would be appreciated.

The gauges are clean, simple and I like their style. In bright sunlight, the neutral light can be hard to see if the sun is hitting it just right, but aside from that, I really like the gauges and am glad Moto Guzzi stayed with the classic look they have.

My impression of the Moto Guzzi California Vintage has not changed over the past year. Yes, I still do love it and feel very lucky to own this motorcycle. I have had countless people ask me, in a very puzzled way, why I chose to buy a Moto Guzzi California.

I came across your review. Im considering this motorcycle. I can get one at a good price from my dealer either an 07 or 08. Any differences between the two years? Also I heard but havent confirmed that changing the oil is a BIG hassle, that you have to actually drop the pan to just change the oil filter. Is that true? One last question have you replaced your battery and if so did that fix the slow sounding turnover? Its such a beautiful bike.

Portland,

Thanks for visiting MotoGuzziCalifornia.com, and thanks for your question. I am still very happy with my California Vintage. I went on two short rides over the weekend and I love this motorcycle. I recently had the first service done on it because the miles dictated that, but I have had no problems.

If I wanted to, I could have probably complained about a few very tiny flaws in the chrome, or perhaps that I had to stick a washer between the left engine guard fairing and the engine guard bar itself to keep the bottom rear edge of the fairing from vibrating against the front edge of the left foot board, but these things are nothing in the big picture of this motorcycle.

Fun! Impractical, but fun. I traded in a 130-horsepower sport-touring bike for this 40-horse Moto Guzzi, and I had more fun with the retro classic. Granted, I did not take any trips, just day jaunts of up to 100 miles or so on back roads, but the V7 Cafe Classic gave me miles of smiles. Yes, I would have liked another 10 or 15 ponies, but 40 can keep my adrenalin buzzing.

The Guzzi Eldorados had a heavier crank assembly, great for police duty and touring. When the original V7 Sport appeared, all that changed as the flywheels got considerably lighter and the revs went up another 1,000 rpm. When Premier Motors, the Guzzi U.S. importer in 1972, was advertising the bike, the ads claimed 70 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, and road testers were cheerfully spinning the engine to 7,500.

We certainly do not have that hot-shot engine in this new version, as in order to keep the price down to a modest $8,990, Guzzi elected to use the stock Breva unit in the new classic. The oversquare engine runs an 80mm bore and 74mm stroke, for a total of 744cc, and puts out a nice amount of torque even with the light flywheels; figures have shown more than 50 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm. The heads use two valves, with 36mm Weber-Marelli throttle bodies and a 9.6:1 compression ratio. 2351a5e196