08-05-2018, 02:21 PM
There was a lot to like about my 2016 Moto Guzzi V7II Stone...but also some issues/potential issues:
1. Fuel management before full warm-up was the worst I have ever experienced.
2. Some had issues with the half plastic fuel filter swelling and failing, leaving the rider stranded.
3. The dry clutch has an annoying rattle and feathering the clutch results in a strong smell
4. Some had crankshaft seizure issues from a part omitted on the assembly line
5. In southern Nevada there is only one dealer and when the Yuill Brothers (very good guys) sold, the new owner made it clear that he had no interest in my future business.
a. The new owner purchases many bikes wholesale, which loads up the service department, preparing them for resale. BTW, I was treated very well by the service department.
b. I know of one Las Vegas rider on the wildguzzi.com forum who had a serious issue and the bike resided at the dealer for many weeks/months, waiting for a warranty assessment...I saw it every time I was there during my 7 months (7,000 miles) of ownership.
As much as I appreciated the great low RPM torque, 5.8 gallon fuel tank, very smooth shaft drive, VERY easy to adjust valves and 417# wet, I would not get another, primarily due to the dealer situation in this area and secondarily the above mentioned issues/potential issues.
Also, my 1140cc 4 cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cam CB gets the same fuel economy as the V7II 744cc 2 cylinder, pushrod V7II...and despite some complaints about the CB's stock suspension, the CB rear suspension is so much better than the V7II.
I may miss the Moto Guzzi on the 20th, when I take a planned 460 mile ride on the Extraterrestrial Highway, with one section of 158 miles between fuel stops (Ash Springs to Tonopah). But an auxillary 110 oz can of TruFuel should get my friend's Vrod and my CB to Tonopah, if we maintain a reasonable speed. The last time I took that trip was in 2013 on my 2012 Triumph Bonneville (excellent build quality), carrying an extra 5 liters and a 4.2 gallon tank.
Just my 3 cents
1. Fuel management before full warm-up was the worst I have ever experienced.
2. Some had issues with the half plastic fuel filter swelling and failing, leaving the rider stranded.
3. The dry clutch has an annoying rattle and feathering the clutch results in a strong smell
4. Some had crankshaft seizure issues from a part omitted on the assembly line
5. In southern Nevada there is only one dealer and when the Yuill Brothers (very good guys) sold, the new owner made it clear that he had no interest in my future business.
a. The new owner purchases many bikes wholesale, which loads up the service department, preparing them for resale. BTW, I was treated very well by the service department.
b. I know of one Las Vegas rider on the wildguzzi.com forum who had a serious issue and the bike resided at the dealer for many weeks/months, waiting for a warranty assessment...I saw it every time I was there during my 7 months (7,000 miles) of ownership.
As much as I appreciated the great low RPM torque, 5.8 gallon fuel tank, very smooth shaft drive, VERY easy to adjust valves and 417# wet, I would not get another, primarily due to the dealer situation in this area and secondarily the above mentioned issues/potential issues.
Also, my 1140cc 4 cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cam CB gets the same fuel economy as the V7II 744cc 2 cylinder, pushrod V7II...and despite some complaints about the CB's stock suspension, the CB rear suspension is so much better than the V7II.
I may miss the Moto Guzzi on the 20th, when I take a planned 460 mile ride on the Extraterrestrial Highway, with one section of 158 miles between fuel stops (Ash Springs to Tonopah). But an auxillary 110 oz can of TruFuel should get my friend's Vrod and my CB to Tonopah, if we maintain a reasonable speed. The last time I took that trip was in 2013 on my 2012 Triumph Bonneville (excellent build quality), carrying an extra 5 liters and a 4.2 gallon tank.
Just my 3 cents