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    Tire pressures

    Andy, Go for it and when you're finished give us objective analysis, not "it must". If you look at comments on the V7 stock suspension, what you will in fact find out is that some people find it too harsh, some people find it too soft, and some (clearly a minority) find it just right. Your...
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    Tire pressures

    In other words, despite offering an earlier comment in this thread, it's now clear that you don't own a V7 and never have. If you've been to tracks, you should know that track tires are constructed very differently from street tires. It is certainly not a matter of showing up with a street tire...
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    Tire pressures

    Well either it does or it doesn't, not "must". The fact is, there is no groundswell of V7 and V7 II owners, or in fact any as far as I am aware, who have a problem with what Pirelli and Moto Guzzi recommend. And it is not true, as someone earlier suggested, who appears doesn't even own a V7...
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    Tire pressures

    My understanding is that the pressures stated in the manual are jointly recommended by Pirelli and Moto Guzzi.
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    Tire pressures

    My 2016 V7 II manual says 2.5 bar, front and rear, for one up, and 2.6 bar, front and rear, for two up. The manual translates this to a rather overly precise 36.3 psi and 37.71 psi respectively.
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    Security and Theft

    So I did some measuring on the street today and concluded that I'd need to carry a two metre (6.5') chain to tie up my bike on the street. With a serious lock and a 16mm chain (impervious to bolt cutters, but not an angle grinder), this would weigh about 11kg/25lbs. Which is a lot. Time to look...
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    Best options for Laptop Carrying on V7 Cafe Classic

    Kriega, probably their US-20 (20 litre) drypack: http://www.kriega.us/bike-packs/ Lots of reviews on YouTube. This guy traded in his commuter backpack for a US-30 (30 litre) and shows, from the six minute mark, how much it will carry:
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    Changes to V7 II Stock (Special)

    I took a look at Givi and Kriega and decided, despite my reservation, which has to do with the roll-top design (admittedly integral to it being waterproof), to go with the latter. I have a Givi monolock case on another bike and I don't have a lot of confidence in the attachment method. Will...
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    Security and Theft

    I've been looking at options for a new V7 II that I have in New York City. For the moment, I have a secure place to store the bike at night, but that leaves the day. I've pretty much concluded that I need a serious chain and padlock. The main options are: Almax 16mm chain...
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    Changes to V7 II Stock (Special)

    Thanks, My understanding is that Moto Guzzi has yet to offer OEM crash bars for the V7 II. Is it your view that the crash bars offered by Hepco and Becker, Stuuchi/LGC and 70Tre don't "really work"; i.e.are inferior to the Agostini?
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    Calling all New Yorkers

    New York, like the rest of the U.S., does not have graduated motorcycle licenses. This means that one does not have to have a motorcycle license, or even a learner's permit, to buy a bike, regardless of how powerful the bike is. A 16 year old, who has never held any kind of driver's license, can...
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    Changes to V7 II Stock (Special)

    Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for near-term changes. I intend to wait until the first service to do anything significant, including shocks, exhaust, fuelling, seat, getting rid of rear fender, etc. I've added the OEM rear rack, the Dart Marlin screen and a USB charger. So I guess...
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    Calling all New Yorkers

    Look at footnote 4. The link in that footnote sets out what one needs to prove "identity". To prove "identity", one needs documents adding up to at least six points. It is not possible for a visitor to have six points. In other words, the concept of "identity" is being used in an unusually...
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    Calling all New Yorkers

    If you need service or parts, there are two dealers here: Vespa Brooklyn: http://www.vespabk.com Piaggio Manhattan: http://www.motoplexpiaggio.com/newyork-manhattan/ Piaggio opened the latter last fall as a company-owned "superstore", although it is in fact quite small, certainly smaller than...
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    Calling all New Yorkers

    As a non-resident (with few exceptions, such as being on a student visa), you won't be able to register a vehicle, including a bike. See the following point scale info: https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/id82.pdf...
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    New Source for Moto Guzzi V7 & V7 II Engine Oil

    Thought I'd add that the oil has arrived via USPS Priority Mail and is exactly what I wanted. Definitely adding Stacatto Cycle to my vendor list.
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    Stone tire size and style ?

    Given that you apparently live in Brooklyn (Red Hook), it isn't entirely obvious why going to dirt flat track/enduro tires will make the crashes you describe less likely. Or are you not riding in the city? Which bike (sounds like a Stone from your first post), and what tires do you have on the...
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    V7 Winterizing

    I'm way late to this, but perhaps worth pointing out for the benefit of others who come across this thread... According to the owner's manual, the V7 and V7 II tanks are: 22 litres inclusive of the reserve 4.62 Imperial gallons inclusive of the reserve 5.55 U.S. gallons inclusive of the reserve
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    New Source for Moto Guzzi V7 & V7 II Engine Oil

    Thought I'd pass this on to Moto Guzzi V7 and V7 II owners... A shop opened in New York State in June that is selling the recommended oil (ENI i-Ride PG 10W-60 ) for $13.50/litre with shipping included. Payment is by PayPal. Site here: http://www.staccatocycle.com. I ordered four litres today...
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    V7/V7 II Special/Racer Spoke Nipple Size

    Thank you Sir!
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