11-28-2017, 09:42 AM
(11-19-2017, 07:56 PM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: I see, what you meant was the V7II "was ultimately a disappointment". Tweaking that phrase would have made all the difference haha
The fueling was likely related to not having the latest and best fuel map from the factory, that your dealer should have taken care of. There was a thread on WG that talked about it, and having that downloaded solved all my fueling issues.
I disagree that you "had" to remove the tank to check for the half plastic / half metal filter, they ALL have that and despite internet machinations to the contrary, is rarely an issue. Dave at MI said he "never" had to replace one due to a failure, and he is (was) "the guy" when it came to all things Moto Guzzi.
Sorry if I jumped you on that, I love the CB1100 but the V7 series are wonderful bikes also, that I'm a bit protective of, not perfect but the product itself is a sweet ride, dealer network and factory support issues aside.
Carry on...
No issue...sometimes my attempt at brevity backfires!
Some posts on Wild Guzzi indicated being stranded, due to the filter bursting. Since most of my rides are distances, remote, solo and some/many without cell reception, I would not want that to be a possibility. I did see that Kevin M. (Bone on Sportster forum) burst tested a swollen filter and it held to 120 PSI, if I recall correctly.
I did pay the Las Vegas dealer (before butting heads with new owner) for the first service. Only done that twice out of 17 bikes (9 new). Mario did a conscientious job and downloaded the latest program. It was an improvement, but not enough. Could have gone to Beetle, but with the intermittent idle issue and the dealer situation, I was ready for a change and only one bike is in my Social Security budget.
I do miss the shaft drive and the Pelican cases I mounted.
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?top...msg1408483
With the mileage I got today on the CB1100, MPG is almost the same, but I really miss the extra ~ 2 gallons capacity on the V7 II.
All-in-all, glad to have owned all my bikes.
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?top...msg1400350
(11-28-2017, 06:49 AM)Nightengale_imp Wrote: Just found this thread. Not sure why the Kawasaki Z900RS is considered a "classic look" because it sure isn't (current highest vote).
There were no monoshock classic bikes, ever. It's also got mag wheels, instead of spokes. And it's water cooled. What's "classic" about any of that? It doesn't even really have classic lines, precisely because of these add-ons.
It's a modern hybrid in reality. And it's not the only one in the "list".
If it ain't air-cooled, it ain't a classic.
If it doesn't have spokes, it ain't a classic.
If it's got one shock, it ain't a classic.
Alloy wheels make it a modern classic!
My focus is a standard naked bike...which almost disappeared.