V7 iii - Lower Gauges Mod, Total Cost $1.90

[MG in NYC]

I love my Anniversario but to my eye the gauges, headlight and mirrors all protrude too tall on the front of the bike, giving it a top-heavy appearance. So I came up with a simple way to lower the gauges by moving the gauges from the top to the bottom of the triple-tree flange. Two hex bolts ($0.25), two plastic spacers ($0.47) and two nuts ($0.17). Throw in two stainless washers ($0.06) if you are a big spender. You can go with longer bolts and spacers and get them even lower. Solid as a rock.

Separately, I moved the headlight down a little and installed bar-end mirrors. Without the lower gauges none of these mods would have the desired effect. Subtle, but I think it pulls the front end together visually.

 

[Mayakovski]

I love my Anniversario but to my eye the gauges, headlight and mirrors all protrude too tall on the front of the bike, giving it a top-heavy appearance. So I came up with a simple way to lower the gauges by moving the gauges from the top to the bottom of the triple-tree flange.

Looks great, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and I may have to copy you on my Anniversario.

 

[MG in NYC]

Looks great, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and I may have to copy you on my Anniversario.

I posted the photo of the parts in hopes that you would! In addition to the low cost, it’s also about 15-20 minutes and requires nothing but a hex wrench and an adjustable wrench or pliers. Have fun.

 

[Mayakovski]

I posted the photo of the parts in hopes that you would! In addition to the low cost, it’s also about 15-20 minutes and requires nothing but a hex wrench and an adjustable wrench or pliers. Have fun.

Where did you get the side covers? They look like they are from a V7 III Racer.

 

[MG in NYC]

They are aluminum ones from BAAK. The stock plastic panels with the gold lettering were too much “bling” for me.

 

[GTM®]

Where did you get the side covers? They look like they are from a V7 III Racer.

They sure are.

I love my Anniversario but to my eye the gauges, headlight and mirrors all protrude too tall on the front of the bike

Thanks for your post/mod. Note that this site is mostly driven and paid for by purchases from the online Store here. The height and angle of the gauges are problematic for glare. I created this to help; https://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/gt-motocycles-v7-iii-speedo-drop-bracket/ -- not cheap, but done properly for the reason above.

I do not allow offsite links to competing sites... not that you did, just FYI.

 

[MG in NYC]

They sure are.


Thanks for your post/mod. Note that this site is mostly driven and paid for by purchases from the online Store here. The height and angle of the gauges are problematic for glare. I created this to help; https://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/gt-motocycles-v7-iii-speedo-drop-bracket/ -- not cheap, but done properly for the reason above.

I do not allow offsite links to competing sites... not that you did, just FYI.

Ok, understood, thanks.