Life with Celeste. 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 850
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- Nearly 6000 miles with the V7 and I have an opportunity to explain what my life is like with 'Celeste'
Many thanks to
Ash Marshall: bit.ly/3onnMrm
Danny Fitzpatrick www.dfphotogra...
Links to bits and bobs. Just for info, check prices before you are tempted to buy!
Mistral exhausts bit.ly/3zmFUa7
Oxford heated grips bit.ly/3Pwbbhy
Hepco and becker C bow saddle bags. bit.ly/3BcQwut
Lowepro lens case: amzn.to/3IY2ni0
BikeViz cree running lights: bit.ly/3J131v8 + clamps
Moto Guzzi Engine bars, light fitting and service from a proper motorcycle shop, www.brightonmo...
Dart classic screen: bit.ly/3z2nKdx
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I have tested so many cleaning products and these are the best I have found.
You will you need it all for the classic!
Mothers chrome and Alu polish: bit.ly/3BarBI0
Finish Line Gear Floss for the spokes! bit.ly/3cBBjJ3
XCP clear coat rust prevention bit.ly/3vclE9P
Novous plastic polish; bike and visor: bit.ly/3b4wub6
Meguiars wash and wax: bit.ly/3cpRYzg
METROVAC SK-1 Air Force Blaster Sidekick dryer: amzn.to/3cCVYg3
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I agree, I traded in a 2019 ZZR1400 for exactly the same bike 3 months ago. Once you get over the perception of needing lots of horse power and blasting from A to B. This is by far a much more enjoyable bike which encourages stress free riding. (I know it sounds weird but it's true)
Relax and enjoy the ride. Plenty of power to do overtakes and have some fun
when i was 16 i learned to ride on a CBR600. my first bike was a gsxr750 and then an r1.
i sold my bikes when my baby was born because well i figured i need to make sure I am around for as long as possible lol.
I don't even want to go fast anymore. I just want something comfortable that i could tour around on all day.
_it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow.._
around town i always felt like the bike just wants to go already. i mean it's not fun riding slow on a sport bike it feels painful even...
it's just wayyy too easy to get into trouble on the sport bikes honestly i've no idea how i survived all those years. I had a habit of using the entire speedometer lol
ps: this is my next bike, deff getting one this year. I want the 100th anniversary paint scheme but with the analog gauges
Agree, plenty of power for nearly all occasions and it also rewards when getting a shift on as well as cruising.
It had been 30 years since I last rode a bike and that was a CBR1000F, now the kids have grown and flown I wanted to get a new bike. I looked at Honda and nothing piqued my interest, all the Japanese bikes look very similar had a good look at triumph coz I wanted a bike that looks like a bike, then I saw the Guzzi. I had always liked this brand since I fell in love with the Le Mans, as soon as I saw the V7 special I ordered one, no test not seen only pictures yet I ordered one, I’ve had her just over a year now and I am exceptionally happy with her. It’s a very comfy fun bike to ride, like you say not a rocket ship but pulls like a train and happily burbles along. Some have said certain things annoy, such as the halogen headlight while all other lights are led the side stand is hard to find yet with use it is easy to find the gearbox is clunky and the gear indicator is slow, my past bikes didn’t have this sort of tech yet we still managed to ride and have fun. In short I am totally sold on this bike and I’m glad I got one.
Yep, I just got a 22 V7 Special; smaller and lighter than my old bikes. I'm just turning 70 and don't have the "need for speed" any more but still love the twisty mountain roads here in Mendocino County
I had a 2017 V7 III Special. She was a beauty.
Just bought my 2022 MG V 7 Special. It will be delivered on the 29th of April. Can’t wait!
That is very exciting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Prepare for fun, it’s going to be a great summer. 😊
@@davidberman5121 Thanks, I traded my 2022 Ducati Multistrada V2S in for it. I realized that 90% of my riding is done in city traffic and the big Ducati is not fun in that traffic or the Texas Summer heat (100F/38C +) with the rear cylinder up your rear end.
I have had a love affair with Moto Guzzi for some 40+ years - I took delivery of a V7 stone (in yellow) this week. My first bike ever without any chrome!. Absolutely love this machine and she sits lovely next to my royal enfield bullet 500 classic. You ride Guzzies with your soul. Their sum of their parts are greater than many riders experience. Classic Italian beauty ! Love your honesty by they way!
I have the exact same Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special from new in 2023. There's something special about these bikes !
Guzzis just tickle the soul in all the right spots.
Great video ! I love old coots like us that still enjoy the wind in our faces. Long time Harley rider but now do to age, 68, and my joints failing I’ve down sized to a a Triumph SramblerThird of the weight of one of those baggers. Enjoying the lateness of our life!.
@@hanskrohn3206 hey! Watch who you are calling an old coot! Haha. I guess you are right but when I ride I feel like 25. At least for the first 25 minutes before I need to stop for a leak or to rest my back. 🤙
I share your thoughts. I fell in love with Guzzi back in 86 (i was 26) with my 650 California, sky blue. Today I have an 1100 California 98, sky blue also . And now just bought that 850 spécial, dark blue . I had over 25 motorcycles, one cylinder, 2,3,4 &6... And now at 62 i understood that Guzzi is "my brand" .. the one that puts the largest silly grin on my face. The one that makes me feel 26 again (funny, just the reverse of 62 ☺️ ). This V7 special is just.. super fun to ride. I only wish it had the extra 15 ho of the V85... And a sound a bit more ..present.. i think I will add the mistral exhausts soon...
Excellent you have had such a long connection. I came late to the party but certainly a convert!
What a beautiful video. I'm seriously considering one of these, love the look of them and the simple DIY servicing. Must get a test ride!
Thank you. They are kind of special bikes. Plenty of performance to enable a relaxed or spirited ride. Enjoy your test. 😊
I could not agree more. I have done nearly 9,000 miles on my grey v7 850 special, on the A and B roads of North and West Yorkshire. Like you, I have had many different bikes in the past but the Guzzi has something rare about it. It is very comfortable, practical (shaft drive, 250 mile tank range, a sensible seat height and is easy to push around manually), has more than enough power and grunt for real world conditions, handles twisty roads really well and, above all else, never fails to bring a smile to my face. It has a character that is much more than the sum of its parts.
I have fitted heated grips, a fly screen and a front mudguard extension, and these were a big help in the winter. Panniers and a rear rack (from Hepco and Becker) make it perfect for touring. It does all I need and more, in style, and I love it to bits.
Yes yes. Oh, I should have said all these things as well! You are absolutely right.
@@davidberman5121 Incidentally, I meant to ask which daytime running lights do you have fitted, please? How easy were they to fit? Thanks.
@@bbumble4117 they are bikeViz. I had them for a few years on the Deauville and they were faultless. I had this pair fitted for me but I think they are fairly easy. Link in description. 👍
@@davidberman5121 Great, thanks. I shall investigate…
@@davidberman5121 I have now bought the BikeViz lights and am very impressed with the quality. They are being fitted tomorrow (I never tamper with bike electrics these days - there is too much that an idiot like me can get wrong). Thanks for the tip.
Same bike, same coloured Shoei J.O.and also the heat grip switch on the same place...
I love driving the V7 after all my big bikes, it´s a little bit back to the roots.
Regards from northern Germany.
Same big smile when riding! Greetings friend. 😊
Beautiful video!!
Thank you very much. 🙏
They are great bikes. I've currently got a 2022 V7 850 stone in yellow and it's one of my favourite bikes owned so far. I also have a V7ii and Breva 750 and I feel the 850 is the pinnacle so far.
Very nice and sweet video. I just bought a V7 special which will be my first bike ever since I just got my licence (at 60 ! 🙂). I really hope to have as much fun as you have with yours. The V7 850 looks (to me) like a "proper" bike should looks and it has a an old style air cooled engine which could be one of the last ! Go Guzzi 😀
Ahh thank you and I hope you do have as much fun as I do if not more! ride safe and do extra training. ✌
I just test rode a V7 special yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by how good of a ride it is. Ample power, neutral handling, amazing ergonomics. The only area I felt it was lacking in was brakes, but coming off a 10 year stint with Ducati’s, I’m probably jaded. It’ll seem like an eternity waiting, but I’m absolutely adding a V7 to the garage in the spring!
Simplicity and a living ting. Im an old bikes fana. I have all i want with the little guzzi, refinement extra.
Lovely bike I had a California and the more miles you put on Guzzi the better they get
I totally get the "connection" comment. Plus it does everything well, as you said.
What a Beautiful Video! What a Beautiful V7! ;0)
Thank you 🙏
Wow, really well made video, the bike it's lovely, a truly modern classic
Thank you 🙏
Hi David. Thank you for that update and realistic owners feedback. Actively looking - having had a test ride - I loved the nuances you describe. I just need to sell or get a good part ex for my existing bike. Is the ECU upgrade expensive and\or worth the money?
Thank you. the ECU update I have had to date is during routine service so free. There are good words said about 'upmap' from an Italian company which I am saving up for and is rumored to sort out the occasional flat spot at 1500-2000 revs. I dont find it does it if I am on the gas or in the right gear before asking for a big pull of grrrrrrrrrrrr
I've owned Fireblade. Great bike. But too much for any public road. I traded it for Fazer 8. Great bike. But too much for most public road. I traded it for V7 Centenario this year. New one. Yes, really. Perfection. Already done 5000 kms and I love every meter we are together.
They do feel ‘just about right’ ❤
@@davidberman5121 Totally. The bike is relaxing and friendly. And yet it can run pretty vigorously when pushed. In reality mostly you are well within boundaries of legal speeds. And certainly sane speeds. Which could not be exactly said about Fireblade where 240 km/h on a non-highway road wasn't a rare sight. Which is not what one should do it was just so easy and seamless. I'm so much more satisfied on my V7...
Beautiful presentation. Beautiful bike. Thank you!
Thank you. That means a lot. 😀
I have had many bikes over the years and loved them all. My '81 Guzzi is just different....they get under your skin. It sounds like the character hasn't been ironed out by modernity. I may have to take a look at a new one. Thanks for conveying the Guzzi vibe so well. Cheers from Boston.
certainly worth a look. RR.
I've owned bikes since 1969; always had at least one. When just married, my wife and I bought a new '75 850-T for me and a horse for her. That Interceptor was always my favorite but sold it and the horse to buy a house. I just bought a "22 V7 Special (Grey) to replace my big heavy BMWs. Jury's still out if it will be my new favorite.
sorry. I got a little confused. a horse for a house and a house for a horse and a corse? I think the grey’s look superb. apologies for the confusion and late response
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I have been riding since the late 60's . I came to Wales for my pottery apprenticeships and had a 650 Bonneville in Pembrookshire and Glamorganshire . Wonderful riding though the coldest I have ever been and I am a skier .. Back in New England I got an R 80 BMW and never looked back. I have missed that particular bike for decades and I am thinking the V7 is about as close as I am going to find for that bike today . You did some beautiful film work and editing on this clip .Great job with an optimistic message ... Good on ya :) All the best from New England ..
Thank you for your kind words. I haven’t tried the new Triumphs but all I know is you see them everywhere. Not so with the V7. The community is also something special. NE is such a super place to be able to ride. You are lucky. 👍
What a nice video you presented use......I ride a grey 2021 special version. They speak to you in a very special way! Greetings from the Netherlands
Us.....I mean of course...
Beautiful bike dude😊😊 love these I’m hoping to buy one soon fingers crossed 😃😃👍🥇Pete
The best shots, makes you want to just ride
Thank you
Hi David nice review. Traded my street triple RS on Sat (Wednesday today) and picked up my new V7 same colour as yours but I had heated grips fitted as I ride year round. Agree about the gelling after a lengthy ride, I put on 150 miles on Sunday and another 20 this afternoon after work and the bike feels alive with the throbbing v twin but the bars are noticeably less vibey than the trumpet. Can’t Rev above 4500 as running in but it makes a lovely intake roar about 4000 so looking forward to being able to take it to the upper Rev range after the service at 600. Ride safe 👍🏻
No doubt you have run yours in by now. I got my stone about the same time and have found around 4000rpm is where she starts to like to cruise and a bit above is where the fun starts
Nice review, loving mine! ECU upgrade?
no. I have been thinking about it but after a 260mile weekend she went well. I think it was because I was riding 'properly' using the revs and not having lazy changes.
After 8500km in 5 months I'm loving my Stone too. Would ride it more if time permitted. Good to see you enjoying your Special
I just bought a 2022 V7 Special, I'm looking forward to forming a great relationship with it! :)
I wish you much fun, adventures and smiles. 😀
I've been eyeing up these beauties (particularly that Special in blue) since they were introduced last year, but don't tell my three-year-old RE Interceptor, as I love it too. Enfield & Guzzi are two of the few marques nowadays that can claim continuity, compared with other defunct marques whose trade marks were purchased in order to take advantage of the (usually rose-tinted) nostalgic reputations of the original incarnations.
Well said
Your videos encouraged me to save hard for a new V7. Then I test rode the V7 850 back to back with a V85 and sorry I feel like fraud :o I bought the V85. Glad you love Celeste though.
I’ve not ridden a V85 but if it’s anything like the V7 in terms of being a good steed, I’d better not in case my eye strays! 😂
@@davidberman5121 Ergonomically, The V85 is a much better proposition especially if you are tall. It just doesn't have the retro charm. I'm 6'2" and I just fit on V7 850, older V7's are too small.
@@davidberman5121 the V85 was smoother and more roomy (and more expensive!)
Thanks!
I pick mine up in a few days, I lucked out w a blue one with $2K worth of extras like Hepco Becker hard bags, luggage rack, back rest, windshield and more. Buying a used one w 800 miles and have never tested one. Selling my beloved ‘07 Norge to get it.
You are a brave man. Buying a bike without a test ride! But, I’ve done the same with my old V7 and my old RT1200! It sounds like an amazing deal. 800 miles is basically brand new. Has it had its 1st service? That is at 900 miles
Yes it had the service at 600 miles but no valve adjustment so I’m having it done at 1300 including fresh oil. Also adding dual fiamm horns, stock was weak.
Thank you.
@@johnfitzgerald4274 you are welcome 🙏
Hi David - love your video! May I ask what brand and model your jacket is? :) Best regards Emil
Hi Emil. Thank you. The jacket is from Helstons via Moto Legends in the U.K. but, I have had it for nearly 10 years so not sure if they still sell it.
I just picked up a V7 Stone on Friday, 3 hour ride home in 90 degrees f from dealer. I think I like it more than my previous bike (Triumph T120). Still getting used to the gearbox though, seems to take a lot of effort. Need a fly screen.
ah. Good for you. Although 90 sounds a bit warm! The gearbox certainly has some agricultural aspects, my RT1200 was quite similar, it does have ‘character’ or maybe I just got used to it over the miles. I felt It needed to be run in and I guess that is part of the ‘bonding’ process! Haha. The dart screens are pretty good as is keeping away from the highway.
@@davidberman5121 Yes, I was south near Atlanta GA, urban and hot, the ride was much more enjoyable when I reached the mountains and a bit cooler temperatures of Western N. Carolina.
Great review. I had v7iii, traded it for a v85tt. The 85 is also a great bike, but I miss the pure motor bikeness of the v7.
I like the idea of a 2nd bike but Mrs David would not be happy. 😆
This video is a poem
thank you
You mention an ECU upgrade, done when the bike was serviced. What was that about? I'm looking at a V7 next week - same as yours - I'd be interested to know if there are any issues to be aware of. It has to be the best looking 'retro' on the market, with proper authenticity as well.
Hi. The ECU was an update and part of the regular maintenance. I agree about the looks and very much enjoy the character as well. Good luck with the test.
Merci pour votre vidéo envoie un motard heureux
Merci à vous
I have a V7 Special and previously owned a MK1 V7 Classic and definitely feel the V7 series has evolved into a beautiful machine. My only disappointment was the strangled sound but have Mistrals with db killers in now and it sounds amazing without being obnoxious. I also have a Griso but the V7 is the perfect every day sort of bike.
I agree 100%
Im loving mine too. Enjoy.
thank you. they are pretty good eh!
Dave who did your Remap. I have 2021 Stone Centanario thank you.another good video 👍
thanks fella. It wasn't a remap it is the latest firmware from MotoGuzzi. I took the bike in to have the lights and bars fitted and they did a minor service while there which included the update. I had heard that this would sort out the 'flat spot' lag that was really a nightmare between 2500-3500 rpm on load and it really seems to have sorted it out for me.
@@davidberman5121 thank you will call dealer.
Gorgeous machine that is typical of the Guzzi heritage, but for me it will be the V100 Mandello.
Nice one. 😀
Lovely one…enjoy her
Thank you
Lovely video, thank you. As a 50 years old beginner passing from maxi scooter, do you think this Beauty from Guzzi is beginner friendly? Cheers from Serbia, rode safe :)
Sorry not to have replied sooner. Yes, I hear many have this bike as their first ‘big’ bike. It’s a nice easy ride but can hustle quite well. Like I say, it’s no crazy rocket ship but more than enough to have some fun.
David - if you don't mind stating but what pannier bags/supports rail and spot lights have you fitted? Also i have fitted a Dart Marlin screen to mine. It really makes for a tasty front end to the bike.
Hi there. Details are in the description and links where I have been able. 😊
Vidio bagus bro
Great content and well presented. I'm currently riding a 2010 Honda NT700V (Deuville) which has been a trusted ride, but I'm thinking of moving on. The Moto Guzzi V7 Special looks unique, maintains the shaft drive, but sheds 50+ pounds, the radiator & water pump compared to my Honda. You've managed to push me closer to taking a test ride on the V7. Please tell me about your side bags as I do long distance touring.
Thank you Sir. I had a 2010 Deauville which was my first ‘big’ bike back in a while. The Guzzi has so much charm and character in comparison but you may miss the screen and fairing! I think there is a link to the bags in the description. If not, they are Hepco and Becker with some added lowepro lens pouches.
Hi! I’m going to test ride a 2023 model on Friday. I’m excited. What luggage system are you using? I have Hepco and Becker on my 2013 Bonnie.
Hi. It is the hepco and Becker c bow system. I can’t recall the style of bag but they are pretty good. Expensive though😮
@@davidberman5121 Hi! Thank you for the information. I’m a fan of the Junior line of H&B. Your cases look slimmer to me, however.
I test rode the bike on Friday and giggled quite a bit. Needless to say, I’ll be signing papers on Monday. Cheers!
@@halohalomotomoto glad to hear you enjoyed yourself. I just checked the bags. They are Xtravel C-Bow 640632 00 01 Side Saddlebags
@@davidberman5121 Thank you for checking! Cheers!
@@halohalomotomoto my pleasure. Any questions, do feel free to ask. There is also a great V7 owners UK group on Facebook. 👍
Beautiful bike, how is the gear box on this model? I hear finding Neutral can be difficult sometimes?
Hi. Thank you. It is a beauty to be sure. The gearbox is not a Japanese slick, buttery thing. You know when you change gears for sure. I had a BMW RT1200 and it was similar with clonks and general noise. Getting neutral for me is not often a problem. I have had to fiddle with the clutch adjustment a while back when it became difficult. An easy non mechanic job. Maybe I have adjusted my riding and might select neutral before i stop rolling or if at lights my stay in gear. You could call it a characteristic of the bike i guess.
thanks for detailed reply, this bike and 2020 W800 in green are best looking machines @@davidberman5121
Hi David, thanks for all your good videos. I have one question, your main headlights shine very bright. Did you install one LED? If yes where can I buy it? Greetings from Germany Christian
Hello Christian. The headlight is a regular bulb. Maybe a Osram nightbreaker or similar. it might be that it is slightly angled up or, the perspective of the camera is making it look brighter. it was, most times, a little lower than a standing or sat in a car. the spotlights are a good addition and the link for them is in the description. David
I traded my BMW R1200R for the v7 850 Special and would like to hear about your accessories, especially the bags and bag mounting racks, driving lights!
Hi Ronald. All listed in the main video description.
@@davidberman5121 I've watched all your videos listed, even the American trip, and can't find any mention of the panniers and mounts, please just tell me the brand. Loving the v7 850 Special, I have put 816 miles on it in 3 weeks!
Your V7 850 special is charming. May I ask you something in detail? How did you maintain your head pipes shiny? Head pipes will become dark color if they meet high temperature. Any method to keep head pipes clean and shiny?
I use the Mothers chrome and Alu polish: bit.ly/3BarBI0 but if there are deposits I will use some 0000 grade wire wool ( at your own risk) but that has done wonders for even very old and marked headers on my BMW
Sir, which panniers are you using and would you care sharing some experience and suggestions with them? Thanks.
Links to most of the kit is in the description. They are Hepco and Becker c bow x travel and are very good. I am just back from 4 days away and they performed very well. In a real downpour of rain there was a very small amount of moisture inside. It may be that it got in as I opened it or that something was wet going in. bit.ly/3BcQwut
@@davidberman5121 Thank you so much for the info 🙏 The link in the description (and here) seems to be broken i.e. it seems they changed the location of the product on their website.
www.hepco-and-becker-luggage.co.uk/Luggage-systems/Motorcycle-cases-and-bags/C-Bow-Bags/
@@davidberman5121 🙏🙏🙏
Hallo David , i live in germany ,und ride the same v7 850 special , also ,,celeste (formale blu in italian).Two questions :
-is the screen on your bike the piranha model from dartflyscreens ?
-the side bags/cases are from ?
Thank you , stay healthy!
Hello. It is a ‘Dart classic’ (the medium size) and the bags are Hepco and Becker on the c-bow range. Happy riding.
great video and bike. I made a test drive on this, and it was hard to go from 2nd gear to neutral. Do you have that problem also? Thanks
Hi. I have not had a problem. Although, I was out and about last week with the boys and it happened! The clutch was basically right into the handlebar to bite. I adjusted the cable at the gearbox (really easy with a couple of spanner’s or a leatherman on the road) and it is ✅ there is also smaller adjustment under the rubber cover next to the lever itself.
@@davidberman5121 thanks a lot. Those are good ideas yes 👍👍
Lovely video, thank you. Could I just ask; I have the same bike and have so far covered around 2500m. Many things about it I like, but the gearchange is not one of them, specifically the downchange from 3rd to 2nd. It is stiff to the point that it will often refuse to change from 3rd into 2nd and will require 2 or 3 attempts which can be a bit bum clenching when lining up for a junction or the like! When it does go it is loud and feels like someone's taken a swing at the crankcases with a lump hammer. When cold it's fine , then gets worse as it warms up. I'm convinced this is more than just 'Guzzi character' and is a fault, so I'm gathering experiences of other owners before I confront the dealer, as I'm sure they will fob me off with 'they all do that sir'. Most people comment that the gearbox is somewhat agricultural, and I accept that, but I've not heard anyone mention this particular problem, I just wonder whether you've found anything similar. Many thanks.
Hello. Thank you for your kind words. I haven’t noticed any real difficulties with the gearbox. Yes it clunks. My main miles before we’re on my R1200 RT. The big boxer twin also was clonky and rattled so I didn’t immediately notice much difference to be honest. Many owners (join V7 owners on Facebook btw) suggest the engines on the 750s really take some miles to bed in, some say 10k! Haha. Maybe the clutch needs some adjustment. That can be done at the lever or by the foot. Good luck
Hi, just had mine 4 days from new and done 170 miles. Yes the box isn’t snickety snick like my Triumph was but equally no problems selecting any gears up or down and even neutral is a doddle. Good luck getting it sorted as it’s such a lovely bike to have to suffer an issue. 🤞🏻
Apparently changing the gearbox oil can really help too after running in
I’m sorry if you’ve answered this many times already, but what crash bar/aux light set up is that? Looks mega!
hi apologies for the delay. I put all the details for bits and bobs in the video description.
Hi, I see you have the original mufflers back on i also have gone back to the original mufflers the bike just never ran well with the mistrals even after ecu tune (upmap) with ecu tune and original mufflers it's beautiful crisp and smooth at all rpms.
My age is showing I actually prefer this bike with the quiter mufflers i think it suits the bike better.
Hello. No, these are the Mistral pipes still. I absolutely love the sound with them. Db killers in for this part of the world. They rumble so well. I find that after the recent ecu update it is 90% better but still could do with a proper rolling road set up.
@@davidberman5121 Hello David, can you tell more about the difference after the 2nd service and ecu updated ? about torque and rev engine , Thanks. I ride a 690 duke : light and torquey, suspension nice on bumpy roads... The V7 850 must be a wonderful bike for cool riding...
@@mono6906 the bike is just right now although i think it may benefit from a rolling road tune. Like I say, she ain't no rocket ship but then again, I'm no spaceman so it suits me fine.
Hello David, Hope all is well. Quick question if you don't me asking. How did you wire in the additional running lights? and did you also instal an additional switch. Many thanks
Hello. The very fine folks at Brtighton Moto fitted them for me. I sourced them from BikeViz in the U.K. and you can choose to have them on a switch or, as I have them, constantly on with the dipped beam. I had the same type of unit on a previous bike for about 4 years with no problems.
@@davidberman5121 Cheers David would be interested if they spliced it in some way? I have the phone charger directly to the battery via SAE cable that way cable is already there for the winter should i need a battery tender. And the heated grips plugged into the plug under the seat for the usb connector, works perfect as they turn off when bike is off. Next project lights :)
I’m sorry. I really don’t know. I guess it needs relay and switched power. They may have gone into the horn wiring. But I don’t want to give bad advice. A battery tender is a must for me as I sometimes leave her for a few weeks or more over winter.
@@davidberman5121 No worries at all but thanks for the chat :)
My pleasure. I hope you are enjoying your bike. 😀
Hi David, what are the saddlebags you are carrying on your bike? Take care. all the best
Hi. they are Hepco and Becker. www.hepco-becker.uk/Xtravel-side-bags-for-C-Bow-holder/640632-00-01
Hepco juniors 30 ltr are also nice if you want that old school look
How did you go about tuning the bike after your upgrades? I am having a really hard time finding anything about tuning this specific model of V7, would appreciate your insights. Thanks!
You mean ecu tuning? Only two options, use guzzis lates maps, apparently disconnecting the battery will force the ecu to somewhat recalibrate amid it may help, or you grab upmap by termignoni. I ended up with upmap and it leaves the e5 constrained oem maps for dead. Zero fueling hesitations .
hi. sorry I missed your comment. I also think the UpMap might be an option. with the mistrals with db in she runs ok but still had some issues with fuel. I believe it is an E5 thing rather than an exhaust thing.
@@davidberman5121100% e5 fueling to meet emissions targets. Upmap completely sorted my v7 850 out, she runs beautifully now.
The ride back was concerning. No heated grips. No heated seat. What??? What have riders become whilst I’ve been away? 😀🤣🤣🤣
haha. I try to only ride what it is nice out. Ive done my time in the rain and snow. i now have heated grips and a jacket and it just makes life that bit more comfortable meaning i get out more. I have the luxury that the bike is just for fun.
Can you please tell me what bags you have on? Unfortunately the link is no longer valid
Hi. They are Hepco and Becker c bow brackets. You can then put whatever bags you want on. www.hepco-becker.uk/C-Bow-sidecarrier-for-Moto-Guzzi-V7-Stone-Special-850-ccm-2021/630556-00-01
www.hepco-becker.uk/Luggage-systems/Motorbike-cases/C-Bow-Bags/Xtravel-C-Bow/
@@davidberman5121 Thanls
I bought a Guzzi, sold a Guzzi, bought a Triumph, want a Guzzi...
Ohh that is a dilemma. I did think Triumph but the Guzzi was a clear favourite for me.
@@davidberman5121 Yes it is , enjoy yours , I will join the clan again soon ...
@@grahamwright8447 i look forward to seeing you on the road. 😀
me too. Had a '13 Guzzi V7. Sold it for a 2017 Bonneville, then bought a 2018 Triumph Tiger, which I love, but I want another Guzzi. V85TT is too tall for me, so I'm considering a V7 Special. Have since sold the Bonneville and picked up a used Honda CB1100.
What is the nib on your Montblanc?
Hi. It’s an OBB
Is the pen a 146? I never get such a nice line like yours from OBB.
@@M70fan I’m not entirely sure. It was a gift many years ago. It is a very small pen, non screw cap. The nib is beautiful and is well worn in by now.
Bye,for light a led in right and left probabily
A no sense ...best the hepco &Becker ...look the my in photo...good estetic in Classic...V7 Special blù californian style..no led...ok in V7 Stone..Always the original product italian Styles Guzzi...the best quality...🤩👍🥳
Ｐｒⓞм𝕠𝕤𝐌 🤘
Look, you seem like a nice guy, which is why I've picked on you to explain this. It appears to me that just about every English-speaking reviewer insists on getting this wrong. If you can't even get the name right, nobody, that is, who actually knows how to pronounce the name properly, is going to take your assessment of the bike seriously. So, It's pronounced "GOOTZI", not "Guzi" or "Goosi" or anything else that makes you sound stupid. It's really not that hard. So please, get it right and sound like you know what you're talking about......
hey bud. I apologise my pronunciation isn’t too your liking.
A cautionary note :-
Guzzis get under your skin and there's no known cure.
Upto 2 years ago I had 6. Reality took over and I gave my son the 3 larger ones. I still have the 3 smaller models and won't part with them. However that machine you've got there is nagging at me big time " I'm waiting for you matey come and get me".