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  1. lucydad

    V100 for shorter rider? might be interested...

    Thanks for all the kind and useful replies. It is spring in southeast Pennsylvania, and my dealer has V100s on the floor. They now allow test rides. Tomorrow I am picking up my Aprilia Tuono 660 from its break in service. So....I may just ask to try a V100 since I will have all my gear...
  2. lucydad

    V7 Starter switch fail - No Power - Power Loss

    Frybone, Two things resolved the starting issue for me: 1) cleaning thoroughly the switch, and then using electrical cleaner spray into the switch every couple weeks to keep humidity out. 2) when starting, take your gloves off and use the right edge of the switch to toggle, not the middle or...
  3. lucydad

    TX Gulf coast to SE Pennsylvania...and V7 III

    Another thought: I hope Moto Guzzi does not discontinue a small block bike. Piaggio may have plans for European requirements? Will we see a small block, liquid cooled bike in the future, 750 CC? Or will the V100 lump become the only engine?
  4. lucydad

    TX Gulf coast to SE Pennsylvania...and V7 III

    Dave, I owned the Dragster RR for four years in the Houston area. My dealer closed four months after I bought it so the 3 year warranty was worthless. Fortunately he stayed in town and had the skills and tools to do routine maintenance. The MV was an absolute terror to ride, and unique...
  5. lucydad

    TX Gulf coast to SE Pennsylvania...and V7 III

    All, May I wax poetic as an old guy who has been riding motorcycles since 1967? Today I had my best ride in PA. We moved here last December from Sugar Land, TX: Houston suburb, Gulf Coast. I shipped my MV Agusta (Italian terror) and Guzzi V7 to...
  6. lucydad

    still riding, now in PA

    Two bikes is a necessity if you are a riding addict. My Guzzi V7 and the Aprilia are very complementary. I like Guzzi cruising and also an Italian sport bike with all that power and sharp handling. The MV was absolutely insane. A terror. The new Aprilia is "just right", but the engine...
  7. lucydad

    V100 Trim levels

    Thanks, if I get serious about a V100 I will have to decide which model...seat height is a big issue for me
  8. lucydad

    still riding, now in PA

    ZAP, It really is a beautiful bike to my eyes. I traded my 2018 MV Agusta Dragster RR (metallic gold yellow and black) for this Aprilia. The MV was wonderful, but zero dealer, parts, or service in the area. And the MV hydraulic clutch was so stiff, it would be terrible on our PA roads. I...
  9. lucydad

    V100 for shorter rider? might be interested...

    BDS and Halen, Much thanks! Ok. After life calms a bit, I will ask for a test ride. This dealer knows me pretty well. I am encouraged. Is there a another naked version bike coming out with the V100 engine?
  10. lucydad

    V100 for shorter rider? might be interested...

    All, My local dealer (Motoplex West Chester, PA) has some V100s on the floor. I have drooled over them a bit. Anyway, I am five foot five, with a 29 inch inseam. Bike seat height and width are a big deal for me. I am also 69 years old and ride a V7 III Special. I just had my new Aprilia...
  11. lucydad

    still riding, now in PA

    ZAP, I had a AF1 lowering kit installed and suspension tuned for my weight. I am beyond pleased with the result on my Tuono 660. I can now ride the bike safely, and comfortably. Motoplex West Chester, PA did the work. They are a fantastic Moto Guzzi dealer also. The Tuono 660 is a wonderful...
  12. lucydad

    still riding, now in PA

    I miss the food in TX and my friends. The Tuono 660 is promising. The engine really sings. The seat is too tall and wide for me. I am trying to sort it out with a spring compression kit. I tried a seat foam shave: not much help. I am about as short as a underfed hobbit though. Took the...
  13. lucydad

    still riding, now in PA

    I also had cataract surgery on both eyes. So no riding for about five months. It took me a while to find the "spark" to ride again. The Guzzi is so forgiving and easy, she helped me get back in the saddle. I almost gave up riding completely.
  14. lucydad

    still riding, now in PA

    Hi all, It has been a long time since I posted here. I am still riding and enjoying my 2017 V7III Special. She is nearing 15,000 miles and running like a charm after a major tune up last January. We moved from the Houston, TX area to Downingtown, PA (Philly suburb) last December. I shipped...
  15. lucydad

    H2O LeMans, I mean really…

    turns my head
  16. lucydad

    Dealer finally getting the V100, plan a test

    Well folks, my dealer here in West Chester, PA is finally getting some V100s. Motoplex West Chester is having an open house mid-March to introduce the bikes. Likely I will ride my V7 Special in, and see if I can get some impressions. Apparently all their Tenni Green ones are spoken for. If I...
  17. lucydad

    V7 Starter switch fail - No Power - Power Loss

    My 2017 V7 III Special had this starter problem. After a thorough cleaning with de-oxit...and keeping it clean and dry using electronics spray: no problems. The switch works best if I do not wear gloves and press only the right side edge.
  18. lucydad

    V100 Details & Poll

    Waiting. I like the white.
  19. lucydad

    V7 Starter switch fail - No Power - Power Loss

    For what it is worth I have not had this problem again on my V7 III. I start it with gloves off, and press firmly on the right edge of the starter button. The mechanism does like to be dried out after rain riding, like today, with some deOxit spray.
  20. lucydad

    V100 Details & Poll

    Waiting and watching for news of price, seat height and weight. When do they ship? Might trade my MV Agusta for one of these? Maybe.
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