My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just me?

Message
Author
User avatar
totalmotorcycle
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 29679
Joined: Sat Nov 22, 2003 1:00 pm
Real Name: Mike
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 32
My Motorcycle: 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#181 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Hanson wrote:Perhaps, and I am sorry to have hijack your pizza Guzzi thread. The V7 Special is going to always be one of my favorite bikes.

Richard
LOL, no problem at all!! I'm happy to help anyone out at anytime, even in my own thread. :D

The reason I suggested it was because you gave me the idea that a blog based on what you are doing would help so many new riders out and they might not find it buried in my blog. :D

Honestly, I hope you create it as I'd love to read it myself too!

Mike
NEW 2024 Motorcycle Model Guides
2023 Motorcycle Model Guides

Total Motorcycle is official Media/Press for Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, Bimota, BMW, Brammo, Buell, Can-Am, CCW, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Husaberg, Hyosung, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, LiveWire, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Norton, Phantom, Piaggio, Polaris, Ridley, Roehr, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Ural, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha and Zero.

User avatar
totalmotorcycle
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 29679
Joined: Sat Nov 22, 2003 1:00 pm
Real Name: Mike
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 32
My Motorcycle: 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#182 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Finally, in 41°C weather, I took my first "pleasure ride" around East Houston. This was to see this street with some of the oldest buildings on it in Houston. With all the work over here at TMW, the house and 1/3 acre lawn stuff and moving here I haven't had the time to just go somewhere, and I'm glad I did this one. I think the photos turned out really, really well.
This section of Congress St. (c. 1890s-1900) is one of the oldest and intact commercial areas left in Houston. Unfortunately, the leftmost building suffered extensive damage after its roof collapsed.
It is located here: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Ashfo ... via=1&z=20

Quite a neat place, not a place I'd want to visit at night, but really neat during the day. East Houston isn't known for it's safety nor it's poshness either. But it does have some really cool architecture.

Enjoy!

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Mike
NEW 2024 Motorcycle Model Guides
2023 Motorcycle Model Guides

Total Motorcycle is official Media/Press for Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, Bimota, BMW, Brammo, Buell, Can-Am, CCW, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Husaberg, Hyosung, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, LiveWire, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Norton, Phantom, Piaggio, Polaris, Ridley, Roehr, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Ural, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha and Zero.

blues2cruise
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10182
Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:28 pm
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 16
My Motorcycle: 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#183 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Great backdrops.
Image

User avatar
High_Side
Site Supporter - Platinum
Site Supporter - Platinum
Posts: 4532
Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:05 pm
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 48
My Motorcycle: Desert-X, CB1100F, CRF300 Rally, Nightha
Location: Calgary AB, Can

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#184 Unread post by High_Side »

Really diggin`the pics. Great job bud :righton:

User avatar
Gummiente
Site Supporter - Platinum
Site Supporter - Platinum
Posts: 3485
Joined: Wed May 11, 2005 11:34 pm
Real Name: Mike
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 38
My Motorcycle: 03 Super Glide
Location: Kingston, ON

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#185 Unread post by Gummiente »

I like the looks of your bike! I have always had a soft spot for Guzzi's, with a particular fondess for the long running California. I finally had an opportunity to ride one last year (an '06 Jackal) and I loved it.
:canada: Mike :gummiente:
It isn't WHAT you ride,
It's THAT you ride

mgrt13
Rookie
Rookie
Posts: 20
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:02 am
Real Name: Paul
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 25
My Motorcycle: v7 Stone (from end Feb 2013)

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#186 Unread post by mgrt13 »

Very artistic I have to say, but helped by the cool bike. Its looking really good, but the Dart screen has gone?
MGRT13
####################################
Previous Bikes (that I can remember)
Honda SL125
Simson SR51 (Bet this one is a rare one on here)
Yamaha DT125
Yamaha XJ600
Yamaha FZ400
Kawasaki ZXR6
Yamaha YZF R125
Current - Moto Guzzi V7 Stone "The Flying Tiger"

MmeMagpie
Elite
Elite
Posts: 175
Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:23 am
Real Name: Andrea Robinson
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 12
My Motorcycle: 2004 Honda Shadow Aero VT750C
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#187 Unread post by MmeMagpie »

Gorgeous pictures. Obviously staged. I don't see any bugs or dirt on that bike :)
Ooooooh. Shiny!

User avatar
High_Side
Site Supporter - Platinum
Site Supporter - Platinum
Posts: 4532
Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:05 pm
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 48
My Motorcycle: Desert-X, CB1100F, CRF300 Rally, Nightha
Location: Calgary AB, Can

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#188 Unread post by High_Side »

MmeMagpie wrote: I don't see any bugs or dirt on that bike :)
You don't know Mike..... hehe

User avatar
totalmotorcycle
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 29679
Joined: Sat Nov 22, 2003 1:00 pm
Real Name: Mike
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 32
My Motorcycle: 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#189 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Thanks so much for the great complements on the photos! :D I'll have to visit other interesting things around Houston then and show them off. :cowboy:

As for the DART screen, I'm temporarily removed it as it's so hot here any wind is a relief. Will be back on as it gets cooler or I go on longer than 1 hour highway trips. :D
High_Side wrote:
MmeMagpie wrote: I don't see any bugs or dirt on that bike :)
You don't know Mike..... hehe
To true, gotta keep it clean. Although it is still killing me to not wax and polish the paint! LOL.

Mike
NEW 2024 Motorcycle Model Guides
2023 Motorcycle Model Guides

Total Motorcycle is official Media/Press for Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, Bimota, BMW, Brammo, Buell, Can-Am, CCW, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Husaberg, Hyosung, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, LiveWire, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Norton, Phantom, Piaggio, Polaris, Ridley, Roehr, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Ural, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha and Zero.

User avatar
totalmotorcycle
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 29679
Joined: Sat Nov 22, 2003 1:00 pm
Real Name: Mike
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 32
My Motorcycle: 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Re: My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just

#190 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Mistral exhausts are once again back on the bike!

So after a month and 4 tanks of gas testing to see if the stock exhausts would improve fuel economy they are now off the Mistral's are back on. What a noticeable different in not only sound but performance. I am not sure if it is coming directly from the more free-flowing exhausts, the loss of about 10lbs of weight or a combination of both but it has transformed the Guzzi V7 from mild to wild once again. I told the dealer, don't be selling any V7's without recommending these!

So now it's testing to see the gas mileage again with the Mistrals on, then we will all know weather it's the bike or the exhausts that are causing it.

For now, I'm very happy to once again have the Mistrals on the bike! :revv:

Mike
NEW 2024 Motorcycle Model Guides
2023 Motorcycle Model Guides

Total Motorcycle is official Media/Press for Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, Bimota, BMW, Brammo, Buell, Can-Am, CCW, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Husaberg, Hyosung, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, LiveWire, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Norton, Phantom, Piaggio, Polaris, Ridley, Roehr, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Ural, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha and Zero.

Post Reply