I do agree with your suggestions except the K&N filter.....not a big fan of K&N. the filtering ability is questionable, horsepower gains are minimal and many air flow sensors have been destroyed due to the filtering oil messing with the film. Tuning for such a filter and open exhaust is necessary as these bikes are running super lean.
@@tedmarakas2626 K&N and others such are oiled cotton. Don't fit for more power or greater air flow but that they continue to work when choked with grit or soaking wet full of mud. The Stokes oiled cotton filter was introduced for dessert conditions for this reason. As for air flow, the motor can only pull as much air as it can breathe. We get greater air flow because the oem paper filter is normally choked up, when brand new the paper filter passes just as much air. The Marinelli can "learn" from an air flow sensor with a choked filter, when fitting the new filter, do an ECU reset.
@@jeffslade1892 I actually got educated on the K&N filter and I DO AGREE that they are awesome. In fact I outfitted them on all my bikes. Regarding the ECU reset, that's a great idea and had my ECU reflashed due to an update. Id didn't notice any different gains and the idle is still a bit shaky. When cold it runs much better. When hot....well the bike doesn't like hot and traffic. When the bike moves, it feels fine. Thank you about the ECU reset tip, Im sure that others can find the information useful.
So sorry my fellow Moto Guzzi enthusiast. But you’re telling people to get hard tires for Moto Guzzi. V7 is misleading. Yes hard tires get more mileage than soft tires. The reason why the engineers at Moto Guzzi pick the Perelli sport demons is because they want you to have maximum traction and stay up on your tires. Once you learn how to ride your motorcycle, you’re gonna want to go back to soft tires. So on my Moto Guzzi I personally replace the tires myself and I do it about every 3000 to 4000 miles. I would not put any other tire on this motorcycle then the ones that came with it when I bought it. I ride my motorcycle to work every day. I have full confidence when leaning into turns that my tires are going to grab the road and hold. I couldn’t imagine riding with hard tires in the rain… So yes, your upgrade for crash bars is needed with those hard tires.
@@richardfinetto5535 thanks for the input and low level sarcasm as well. I’m no expert never claimed to be one. All I said it came from research and my own experience. Your mileage are varying? That’s fine. Ride what you love and how you love it. I found that Demons suck, never felt secured and while downshifting from 3rd to 2nd the rear tire would skid. Never happened with conties… so again, to believe that manufacturers think of you and not their bottom line is naive to say the least. Have a better one and stop being a dick online.
K&N filters Bah! waste of money. Evap cannister removal - more stupidity. Non factory LED headlights may not be legal in some countries and are not legal in UK and will be MOT failure.
Research done by Gordon Jennings the Technical editor at Cycle years ago showed that OE paper air filters were most effective at filtering. It was interesting that paper filters became even more effective with some use. OE oiled foam was second best. K&N were a distant third in filtering effectiveness. They could work well enough IF they are frequently serviced; that is cleaned and oiled with the specific 'sticky' K&N filter oil. A K&N left for an extended period without service (dry) does nothing. Some folks think that a good filter doesn't get dirty as fast; so it will last longer and save money. Where is the dirt going?
Good question. I’ve had it for years, on my all vehicles, 10s of thousands of miles, all good. Better airflow, better mpg and better sound and I leave in the desert 🤷🏼♂️.
This is what we need for real, a video full of important information and not full of unimportant visual upgrades for bike. If a bike doesn’t run that bike is just a payal of junk, doesn’t matter how good looking they are.
@@photoguzzi753 Ive seen yellow ones that look good on Triumphs, not sure if they are LEDs covered with a yellow screen or Halogen? Good to have on all the time cars can see you heaps easier.
Good list. I would add an ECU remap as one of the top priorities. Guzzitech or Beetle maps... By the way, did you noticed a sound improvement with air filter change?
@@tedmarakas2626 I'm not a computer expert but go to wildguzzi.com and you can search for details. Basically bad downloads or incomplete ones, plus electrostatic discharge probably. Good luck. It would be a huge bummer to trash your ECU!
Pleated air filters are nothing but junk.... K&N told me so don't try to debunk... My mind is made up the color brochure says... I'm memorized from the bright colors & hi-rez... The exhaust sounds so good like cards in bicycle spokes... Air-fuel too lean - I don't understand as the comment section jokes... A lack of planning it's clear he's green... Damn youtube people are nothing but mean... They say it's a rule I say it should be broken... The cylinders run HOT the fire gods have spoken... 🤣
"22 V7 Special Gray- Got chrome OEM luggage rack... too small to be practical but looks great. OEM black Crash Bars. My 1980 Suzuki repainted Horn - 2xlauder. Polished SS Long Mistral Exhaust which came with a dent, and a German center stand. Ordered SI Red Valve covers but that might be over the top for a retro bike. I was thinking Ferrari Testa Rosa. Maybe with the black plug covers but will probably powder coat in gun metal. I want to extenuate those cylinders
If you get a K & N air filter don’t overspray the element with oil after you wash it - that results in oil on your MAS/MAF sensor failing. I use no oil after I wash mine.
Could you please tell me how reliable these machines are because I’m looking for a motorcycle and this bike fits perfectly into my budget BUT FEW DAYS AGO I HELPED A GUY TO START HIS BIKE BY PUSHING IT DOWN ON THE ROAD AND THAT MOTOGUZZI WAS BRAND NEW. The bike wasn’t starting up for some reason I don’t know why.
Typically paper filters are wonderful compared to cotton filters like K&N ...I am talking about keeping DIRT out not getting more air....Sure if you just want more power then a cotton filter with no oil will get substantially more air and coupled with jetting /mapping and free flowing exhaust it could really be a nice bump ....but just KNOW that you do NOT have a good air cleaner! Stay AWAY from any dusty environments! Me I love to travel the unpaved roads and would NEVER EVER EVER run an unoiled K&N type (cotton) filter! EVER! I personally wont even use em oiled! OEM paper is generally a fine filter! Or oiled foam if its full on dirt bike. But I imagine Guzzis are hurting in the power department compared to more modern motors so I too would probably be trying to get more power if I buy one....There is something so cool about Guzzis! Always have wanted one! Maybe if I look for one I will focus finding such that have reworked suspension and all the other mods needed....turn key!
Over here in UK we have super bright headlamp bulbs, up to plus 200% brighter (four times brighter) and solve the problem of riding in rural areas with no street lighting at night. Actually +150% is more than adequate and +200% too bright to adjust your eyes between dip and main. Using a LED has issues in that they may not use the reflector and the beam shape is horrible and useless.
It’s a OEM, I cut it in half. And the light is from outpostcycle, they have a store on eBay. Good prices as well. www.ebay.com/str/outpostcycle Keep in mind that the carbon and the anniversario models come with this thin fenders unlike the stone and others. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
There are a few comments about air filters here and I want to point people to a reliable source of information on this . Beg , buy or borrow a book by David Vizard on tuning the original A Series Mini ( maybe find a video on youtube made by David on the subject ) . Mr Vizard did comprehensive tests on K and N filtration in his quest to increase all the advantages he possibly could ( the Mini having a small CC engine needed all the little gains , which add up to significant totals ) as well as over boring , turbos , etc . He used proper flow meters and dynamometers in his testing and published his work in magazines . His cars won races and attracted sponsorship ; he became the most respected Mini expert and moved to California , where he still does research , to work on race motors , usually big American motors , and contract testing for the major USA car companies . I will save you some time if you believe me ...... K and N filters do give the motor better breathing and yes you have to oil them , lightly . He will tell you a Dakar race motor can breathe fine with a quarter of an inch of dust stuck to the outside of a K and N filter . If you do not believe , go read his book and come back and apologize ! Just saying .
Thks. You're the only person I've found who mentioned the fuel filter and air filter. Dumping the EPA stuff might get you into a fix if you go to a shop for a service call, but I agree with you re: the uselessness of the item on a motorcycle. The tires, that has many factors; maintaining correct air pressure, driving style, road conditions, weather, temperature, et al. I use whatever I need, but chagne them often, but you'll never get enough miles out of motorcycle tires; besides, there's safety issues to consider. Motorcycles are even more expensive now than cars, for no discernible reason. Stick with the old style bikes. The new electric multifunction stuff is too hard to work on unless you've got all the tools and support of factory manuals.
The K&N's I have used didn't filter as well as other types, so I returned to the OEM. After all, what's a filter for? BTW, your English skills are better than most Britishers.
Before changing the front suspension change the fork oil, it's what regulates the plunge and bounce. A thicker grade provides more damping. The Guzzi tail is usually set hard but behaves best set soft on the preload. When set hard it rebounds too quickly. We don't want it to wallow, which is the damping, but nor do we want it to hammer our backside. When set right the V7 will soak up bumps and potholes on bends that will have a sports bike bouncing and sliding.
True, suspension (specially in the rear) is a thing every V7 owner mentions as a "must change". Also, the stock Pirelli, they do not "feel" grippy when leaning. I will change them after my road trip next September (2500km I plan to travel). but still to decide which tires I will install.
One thing that pisses me off is way guzzi doesn't change this from factory if most riders feel/think the same? This is not a very expensive bike but not cheap either for sure. Changing tires, using better components for suspension would increase the price by 300-400eur?! Is that much on a 9000eur bike?! And would make it a lot better. I don't want to spend so much money on a new bike and after that spend 1000eur in extras to solve issues that were not supposed to exhist
The bike is fine the way it is from the factory… I know people riding it for over 100k miles without any problems, this suggested upgrades are more of personal preferences. I want to get out of my bike the most possible performance and character. You don’t have to do the same, but remember this, any bike you will buy, you will want to upgrade/change something down the road. ✌🏼
Heres a tip, put a zip tie on the forks, start at the bottom of the legs measure the sag, also how fast is the rebound?? It needs kinda slow, not bouncing to make handle!!
Yeah the evap seems to be a California thing as by 2015 (V7ii) the can was deleted for Euro4. The Guzzi breather system is convoluted and if a pipe is split it will not run right. If the evap is there it is not just cut off, the pipes have to be re-routed.
Never let your friends ride your bike ( especially if they don't know how to ride... example... grabbing a handful of front brake in a low speed maneuver ). The suspension is not the greatest... but dropping a bike because of brake dive during low speed maneuvers SMHL
yes, depends on your budget, there are few options, i'm saving right now for motodemic light, very expensive but i think its worth the extra $$$, i've tried a few bulbs and other but its not working for me. keep reminding myself that im not that rich to by cheap things ;) Thanks for Watching
Helpful video with bang on information. Thanks! Also, would you mind updating your affiliate list in the video description? Some links aren't alive anymore. Maybe it would be best if you'd write the manufacturer/model etc. with each link, so if it gets broken again, one can google the item.
The Pirelli are bad. Every Pirelli set I have every had have been bad. Not just poor grip and poor wear but I've had thrown treads, broken belts, bulged sidewalls. Not just these Demons but P-Zero Rosso, their top car tyre. I will not have them now.
Oh yes... I wish I had someone follow me with the camera to record the reaction... smile ear to ear. 🙈. Bike became alive, jerkier, needs ECU flash ASAP to smooth it down.
@@photoguzzi753 Interestingly I have '09 V7 and that suspension was hard as a rock. Harder than my super sport Honda CBR -RR ,so I installed the Gold valve by Race Tech and non progressive Race Tech springs for my weight and got preload adjustable fork cups . Now they are fully adjustable valve type of forks. For the rear I use adjustable Bitubos from a V7 Racer. Much better now.
@@mickeystanic4750 love the set up. Can’t wait to upgraded mine. Saving now 🙃. Also have you looked into the Guzzi tech 820cc upgrade? It increases the HP up to 61
Looks like your V7 might be an older model. I have a 2021 V7 stone III. Do you know if guzzi has upgraded to all metal in tank filter. Same question regarding the fuel evp delete.
The charcoal can is to absorb fuel vapors from the fuel tank, I had one on my BMW oilhead, eventually they fail and then remove. Really they dont present a problem.
Super gesagt. Ich fahre genau so eine und ich kann bestätigen was du gesagt hast. EVAPORIER System sofort abschalten, Licht ändern. Reifen Schrott. Danke für deine Video. Vielen Grüßen aus Griechenland
Hi, nice video. Have two Guzzi V65SR Cafe Racer and Targa 750. Targa has modified brakes, V7 pump on original 2x270 discs, Brakes like a dream. The nr1. modification all sporty V7 riders need is double disc brakes. All tests complain of the front brake. Haven't seen one V7 with double Brembo (or Beringer) brakes yet. CCM charges only £ 799,- ($ 980,-?) extra. Get this done and your V7 will brake like a dream and looks twice as s3xy.
Thanks for the input. Much appreciated. The brakes are def on To-Do list. Thinking of 4 caliper set with a 310 disc, since the 2 disc will involve the whole front change. 🤙🏼
Pleated paper filters seal & filter the best. They are NOT junk. ALSO once you monkey with exhaust & intake stuff expect to do a remap. So either do all three together (along with any emission mods) or don't do anything is a good general rule.
Rules are meant to be broken 😉 thanks for watching ✌🏼🤙🏼. P.S And no, the paper filters are not the best. They are made to cut cost for the manufacturer thus making more profit.
@@photoguzzi753 Pleated air filters are nothing but junk.... K&N told me so don't try to debunk... My mind is made up the color brochure says... I'm memorized from the bright colors & hi-rez... The exhaust sounds so good like cards in bicycle spokes... Air-fuel too lean - I don't understand as the comment section jokes... A lack of planning it's clear he's green... Damn youtube people are nothing but mean... They say it's a rule I say it should be broken... The cylinders run HOT the fire gods have spoken... 🤣
The paper is the best, when change oil, take out the paper filter, tap the dirt out, if see good on it, put back in. First of all how much for new paper, not much at all!
@@photoguzzi753 Only K and N on a Honda XR2000 was was not work better!!! Many dirt bikes have surface. to wash and re oil, But Moto Guzzi no way, The paper just is made your bike. How dirty was paper??
I liked the Continental tires my V9 came with but they aren't available anymore. I'm running Dunlops now and they are ok but I still like the Contis much better.
Hi there, nice video, Thank you! About the tires, what did you use for the front with the continental rear? I've beel looking for continental for front but I cant find the correct size.. Rear is the 130/80/17, but the front 110/80/17? Thanks buddy!
Mistral over agostini 😱😱😱 Never 😎 and if you change the rear shocks before the front ones, you just an amateur who repeats what is been said all over internet 🥱🥱🥱
I have a V7 III, and removed the evap canister almost immediately. Briefly, there's a hose from the tank down to the evap canister mounted under the frame, about between the footpegs (perfectly placed to interfere with a stand!). Then there's vacuum line from the canister to the intake manifold. This presents negative air pressure to the tank to suck out fuel vapor, trap excess in the canister, and feed it into the intake. There's a relief valve (the small plastic disk in the video) which prevents too much vacuum in the tank. Except it frequently doesn't work, causing negative pressure in the tank. In my case enough to interfere with the fuel delivery and potentially damage the fuel pump. Also of course causing the "gasp" when you open the filler cap. No need to do a test, if it's not working properly, it's obvious! Easy removal as described on the guzzitech thread link.
I know what it is and I do have mechanical background .....It's absolutely useless contraption. It only "saves the world" when you overfill the tank and petrol goes on the road instead in the charcoal canister.
@@mickeystanic4750 Yes, but that is secondary purpose. The EVAP system uses the fumes to power the engine partially. It gives better mixture, steady idle rpm, inject vapors on accelerating, saves fuel in hot weather. Any gasoline engine can run only on vapors. Any new car has EVAP for the reason.
Great list. I have aV7III and love it. However in over 50 years of riding I have never had a bike that benefitted so much from needed upgrades. Demon tires should be removed immediately. They are bias ply and very stiff. I use Road Attack 3. The bike has great handling once the suspension gets sorted, but certainly needs it. Damper rod forks are wallowy and non compliant. Hard to believe that a company still uses such antiquated system. It is readily fixed for about $600 with drop in cartridges from Matris or Andreanni. The and rear suspension not quite as bad but still needs upgrading. I put Nitrons on and the suspension components are from Fast Bike Industries in North Carolina. A Guzzi should have engine guards and I put on factory ones that saved my bike from a lot of damage on a drop.
Is this why I can't make my bike soft? I honestly didn't know this. Too bad I have just installed a new set of Dunlops, and yes, I don't like them. Bobber tires are mostly made of Bias Ply construction and frankly I haven't seen any radials available for my V9.
Good list, but your video is a bit annoying to watch. Mainly because of sound.
Yep.
For English not being your native language you did a great job. Thanks
🙈… thank you 🙏
What you guys think? Do you agree or disagree with the list?
Try 1.5x speed. It may help. I like to take my sweet a** time 🙈
I do agree with your suggestions except the K&N filter.....not a big fan of K&N. the filtering ability is questionable, horsepower gains are minimal and many air flow sensors have been destroyed due to the filtering oil messing with the film. Tuning for such a filter and open exhaust is necessary as these bikes are running super lean.
@@tedmarakas2626 K&N and others such are oiled cotton. Don't fit for more power or greater air flow but that they continue to work when choked with grit or soaking wet full of mud. The Stokes oiled cotton filter was introduced for dessert conditions for this reason. As for air flow, the motor can only pull as much air as it can breathe. We get greater air flow because the oem paper filter is normally choked up, when brand new the paper filter passes just as much air. The Marinelli can "learn" from an air flow sensor with a choked filter, when fitting the new filter, do an ECU reset.
@@jeffslade1892 I actually got educated on the K&N filter and I DO AGREE that they are awesome. In fact I outfitted them on all my bikes. Regarding the ECU reset, that's a great idea and had my ECU reflashed due to an update. Id didn't notice any different gains and the idle is still a bit shaky. When cold it runs much better. When hot....well the bike doesn't like hot and traffic. When the bike moves, it feels fine.
Thank you about the ECU reset tip, Im sure that others can find the information useful.
So sorry my fellow Moto Guzzi enthusiast. But you’re telling people to get hard tires for Moto Guzzi. V7 is misleading. Yes hard tires get more mileage than soft tires. The reason why the engineers at Moto Guzzi pick the Perelli sport demons is because they want you to have maximum traction and stay up on your tires. Once you learn how to ride your motorcycle, you’re gonna want to go back to soft tires. So on my Moto Guzzi I personally replace the tires myself and I do it about every 3000 to 4000 miles. I would not put any other tire on this motorcycle then the ones that came with it when I bought it. I ride my motorcycle to work every day. I have full confidence when leaning into turns that my tires are going to grab the road and hold. I couldn’t imagine riding with hard tires in the rain… So yes, your upgrade for crash bars is needed with those hard tires.
@@richardfinetto5535 thanks for the input and low level sarcasm as well. I’m no expert never claimed to be one. All I said it came from research and my own experience. Your mileage are varying? That’s fine. Ride what you love and how you love it. I found that Demons suck, never felt secured and while downshifting from 3rd to 2nd the rear tire would skid. Never happened with conties… so again, to believe that manufacturers think of you and not their bottom line is naive to say the least. Have a better one and stop being a dick online.
K&N filters Bah! waste of money. Evap cannister removal - more stupidity. Non factory LED headlights may not be legal in some countries and are not legal in UK and will be MOT failure.
Nothing is legal in UK. Once a great country became a shithole, few good people tho. I’m surprised they still let you ride motorcycles there. 😂
Research done by Gordon Jennings the Technical editor at Cycle years ago showed that OE paper air filters were most effective at filtering. It was interesting that paper filters became even more effective with some use. OE oiled foam was second best. K&N were a distant third in filtering effectiveness. They could work well enough IF they are frequently serviced; that is cleaned and oiled with the specific 'sticky' K&N filter oil. A K&N left for an extended period without service (dry) does nothing.
Some folks think that a good filter doesn't get dirty as fast; so it will last longer and save money. Where is the dirt going?
Good question. I’ve had it for years, on my all vehicles, 10s of thousands of miles, all good. Better airflow, better mpg and better sound and I leave in the desert 🤷🏼♂️.
Your English is great! And thank you for the tips on upgrades. It definitely gave me some ideas
Thank you.
This is what we need for real, a video full of important information and not full of unimportant visual upgrades for bike. If a bike doesn’t run that bike is just a payal of junk, doesn’t matter how good looking they are.
Couldn’t agree more 🤙🏼.
Thank for watching
Nice man, fog lights on the crash bars so cars can see you and judge your distance would be my next recommendation.
Been thinking about fogs. What you think, yellow or LEDs?
@@photoguzzi753 Ive seen yellow ones that look good on Triumphs, not sure if they are LEDs covered with a yellow screen or Halogen? Good to have on all the time cars can see you heaps easier.
I put a center stand on my 17 anni and little wind screen. I agree the suspension is horrible.
hey man! thanks for the tips! love how your guzzi look!
Thank You sir. Thanks for waiting 🤙🏼
Good list. I would add an ECU remap as one of the top priorities. Guzzitech or Beetle maps... By the way, did you noticed a sound improvement with air filter change?
ECU on my to-do list after the suspensions. Can’t really tell about the sound, the backfire def increased.
@@photoguzzi753 Be careful remapping your ECU unless you want to have a $1500 door stop. They can permanently ruin your bike's computer.
@@seethebutter Could you elaborate on this? What can go wrong? what do you know? Thank you.
@@tedmarakas2626 I'm not a computer expert but go to wildguzzi.com and you can search for details. Basically bad downloads or incomplete ones, plus electrostatic discharge probably. Good luck. It would be a huge bummer to trash your ECU!
@@tedmarakas2626 here you go wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=104925.0
Pleated air filters are nothing but junk....
K&N told me so don't try to debunk...
My mind is made up the color brochure says...
I'm memorized from the bright colors & hi-rez...
The exhaust sounds so good like cards in bicycle spokes...
Air-fuel too lean - I don't understand as the comment section jokes...
A lack of planning it's clear he's green...
Damn youtube people are nothing but mean...
They say it's a rule I say it should be broken...
The cylinders run HOT the fire gods have spoken...
🤣
"22 V7 Special Gray- Got chrome OEM luggage rack... too small to be practical but looks great. OEM black Crash Bars. My 1980 Suzuki repainted Horn - 2xlauder. Polished SS Long Mistral Exhaust which came with a dent, and a German center stand. Ordered SI Red Valve covers but that might be over the top for a retro bike. I was thinking Ferrari Testa Rosa. Maybe with the black plug covers but will probably powder coat in gun metal. I want to extenuate those cylinders
how much hp and torque do you think you can add into the motor with the upgrades?
If you get a K & N air filter don’t overspray the element with oil after you wash it - that results in oil on your MAS/MAF sensor failing. I use no oil after I wash mine.
thanks for letting us know!!!
Could you please tell me how reliable these machines are because I’m looking for a motorcycle and this bike fits perfectly into my budget BUT FEW DAYS AGO I HELPED A GUY TO START HIS BIKE BY PUSHING IT DOWN ON THE ROAD AND THAT MOTOGUZZI WAS BRAND NEW. The bike wasn’t starting up for some reason I don’t know why.
@@behalsingh1290 very reliable, imho, if you take care of them, service on time etc it will last you for ages.
Typically paper filters are wonderful compared to cotton filters like K&N ...I am talking about keeping DIRT out not getting more air....Sure if you just want more power then a cotton filter with no oil will get substantially more air and coupled with jetting /mapping and free flowing exhaust it could really be a nice bump ....but just KNOW that you do NOT have a good air cleaner! Stay AWAY from any dusty environments! Me I love to travel the unpaved roads and would NEVER EVER EVER run an unoiled K&N type (cotton) filter! EVER! I personally wont even use em oiled! OEM paper is generally a fine filter! Or oiled foam if its full on dirt bike. But I imagine Guzzis are hurting in the power department compared to more modern motors so I too would probably be trying to get more power if I buy one....There is something so cool about Guzzis! Always have wanted one! Maybe if I look for one I will focus finding such that have reworked suspension and all the other mods needed....turn key!
Over here in UK we have super bright headlamp bulbs, up to plus 200% brighter (four times brighter) and solve the problem of riding in rural areas with no street lighting at night. Actually +150% is more than adequate and +200% too bright to adjust your eyes between dip and main. Using a LED has issues in that they may not use the reflector and the beam shape is horrible and useless.
You have nothing to be sorry about you did very fine 😊😊
Just bought a used v7 stone your video was great. Thanks.
Ride safe and enjoy. 🤙🏼
Good stuff pointing out keeping rubber on road is most important
Battlax bt46 i find good too and agree matris front and ohins rear great upgrades
Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Just out of curiosity, can I ask you what rear mudguard do you mount? And with what backlight?
It’s a OEM, I cut it in half. And the light is from outpostcycle, they have a store on eBay. Good prices as well. www.ebay.com/str/outpostcycle
Keep in mind that the carbon and the anniversario models come with this thin fenders unlike the stone and others.
Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
There are a few comments about air filters here and I want to point people to a reliable source of information on this . Beg , buy or borrow a book by David Vizard on tuning the original A Series Mini ( maybe find a video on youtube made by David on the subject ) . Mr Vizard did comprehensive tests on K and N filtration in his quest to increase all the advantages he possibly could ( the Mini having a small CC engine needed all the little gains , which add up to significant totals ) as well as over boring , turbos , etc . He used proper flow meters and dynamometers in his testing and published his work in magazines . His cars won races and attracted sponsorship ; he became the most respected Mini expert and moved to California , where he still does research , to work on race motors , usually big American motors , and contract testing for the major USA car companies . I will save you some time if you believe me ...... K and N filters do give the motor better breathing and yes you have to oil them , lightly . He will tell you a Dakar race motor can breathe fine with a quarter of an inch of dust stuck to the outside of a K and N filter . If you do not believe , go read his book and come back and apologize ! Just saying .
Thank you 🙏
Thks. You're the only person I've found who mentioned the fuel filter and air filter. Dumping the EPA stuff might get you into a fix if you go to a shop for a service call, but I agree with you re: the uselessness of the item on a motorcycle. The tires, that has many factors; maintaining correct air pressure, driving style, road conditions, weather, temperature, et al. I use whatever I need, but chagne them often, but you'll never get enough miles out of motorcycle tires; besides, there's safety issues to consider. Motorcycles are even more expensive now than cars, for no discernible reason. Stick with the old style bikes. The new electric multifunction stuff is too hard to work on unless you've got all the tools and support of factory manuals.
Tires should be #1. You said they are terrible! I agree. Fix the thing that matters most, first.
The K&N's I have used didn't filter as well as other types, so I returned to the OEM. After all, what's a filter for? BTW, your English skills are better than most Britishers.
Lol. Thanks for the compliment. Very interesting take on k&n filters. What exactly happened that you didn’t like? Found derbies in the engine/oil?
and Americans....hehe.
Good practical tips. I’m buying a 2017 so I’m learning. Thank!
You welcome. Ride safe and have fun 💪🏼🤙🏼
What crash bars do you have installed?
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Before changing the front suspension change the fork oil, it's what regulates the plunge and bounce. A thicker grade provides more damping.
The Guzzi tail is usually set hard but behaves best set soft on the preload. When set hard it rebounds too quickly. We don't want it to wallow, which is the damping, but nor do we want it to hammer our backside.
When set right the V7 will soak up bumps and potholes on bends that will have a sports bike bouncing and sliding.
True, suspension (specially in the rear) is a thing every V7 owner mentions as a "must change". Also, the stock Pirelli, they do not "feel" grippy when leaning. I will change them after my road trip next September (2500km I plan to travel). but still to decide which tires I will install.
So many good tires, I went with conties road attack 3, love them.
Thanks for watching
I found the Pirelli so bad. They were firing up the ABS at every opportunity. Switched to Avon Roadrider and not seen the lamp since.
@@jeffslade1892 Absolutely right. I switched to the V7 850, with Dunlop Arrowmax, such a great improvement.
love the video, thank you very much for the information.
Thank you 🙏
One thing that pisses me off is way guzzi doesn't change this from factory if most riders feel/think the same? This is not a very expensive bike but not cheap either for sure. Changing tires, using better components for suspension would increase the price by 300-400eur?! Is that much on a 9000eur bike?! And would make it a lot better. I don't want to spend so much money on a new bike and after that spend 1000eur in extras to solve issues that were not supposed to exhist
The bike is fine the way it is from the factory… I know people riding it for over 100k miles without any problems, this suggested upgrades are more of personal preferences. I want to get out of my bike the most possible performance and character. You don’t have to do the same, but remember this, any bike you will buy, you will want to upgrade/change something down the road. ✌🏼
Heres a tip, put a zip tie on the forks, start at the bottom of the legs measure the sag, also how fast is the rebound?? It needs kinda slow, not bouncing to make handle!!
Already upgraded ✌🏼, tnx for watching and the tip 🙏
Yeah the evap seems to be a California thing as by 2015 (V7ii) the can was deleted for Euro4. The Guzzi breather system is convoluted and if a pipe is split it will not run right. If the evap is there it is not just cut off, the pipes have to be re-routed.
Hey there, what do you mean by “the pipes have to be re-routed”?
I have the whole CPU remapped if that is what you mean.
K&n are junk get wix air and oil filters😢
Got the links?
Never let your friends ride your bike ( especially if they don't know how to ride... example... grabbing a handful of front brake in a low speed maneuver ). The suspension is not the greatest... but dropping a bike because of brake dive during low speed maneuvers SMHL
Lesson learned. Never again ☺️
Thanks for the video 👍
Have you some solution for the bad light?
yes, depends on your budget, there are few options, i'm saving right now for motodemic light, very expensive but i think its worth the extra $$$, i've tried a few bulbs and other but its not working for me. keep reminding myself that im not that rich to by cheap things ;)
Thanks for Watching
Helpful video with bang on information. Thanks!
Also, would you mind updating your affiliate list in the video description? Some links aren't alive anymore. Maybe it would be best if you'd write the manufacturer/model etc. with each link, so if it gets broken again, one can google the item.
The Pirelli are bad. Every Pirelli set I have every had have been bad. Not just poor grip and poor wear but I've had thrown treads, broken belts, bulged sidewalls. Not just these Demons but P-Zero Rosso, their top car tyre. I will not have them now.
good information
Thanks for watching 👏🏻
Your English is great! Nice video!
Thanks you for your kind words 🙏
Thanks for the video, good content! On the K&N air filter, did you notice much difference from the oem filter in how the bike runs?
Oh yes... I wish I had someone follow me with the camera to record the reaction... smile ear to ear. 🙈. Bike became alive, jerkier, needs ECU flash ASAP to smooth it down.
Great tips, thanks! I love how your V7 looks.
Thank you.🤙🏼
Where do you buy the AGOSTINI pipes? Is there a dealer carries them?
How about adding a center stand to hold the bike level for checking the oil level!
Can you please include a link to where you bought the crash bars (engine guard)?
Every bike will dive on braking unless you have racing set up for a casual street riding. Even GP bikes dive at heavy breakings.
Yeah… but the dive on the V7 is insanely deep.
@@photoguzzi753 Interestingly I have '09 V7 and that suspension was hard as a rock. Harder than my super sport Honda CBR -RR ,so I installed the Gold valve by Race Tech and non progressive Race Tech springs for my weight and got preload adjustable fork cups . Now they are fully adjustable valve type of forks. For the rear I use adjustable Bitubos from a V7 Racer. Much better now.
@@mickeystanic4750 love the set up. Can’t wait to upgraded mine. Saving now 🙃. Also have you looked into the Guzzi tech 820cc upgrade? It increases the HP up to 61
@@photoguzzi753 hmm, never heard of those. I'll check it out. Cheers!
Great thanks very good information about the bike
Guy: "Nothing is more important than safety. Safety first."
Guy's hat: "No fucks given."
Hahah… no fucks given about public opinions and shit… other than that - safety first 😉.
Good info
Thank you for stopping by ✌🏼
Looks like your V7 might be an older model. I have a 2021 V7 stone III. Do you know if guzzi has upgraded to all metal in tank filter. Same question regarding the fuel evp delete.
No idea, sorry. Check the guzzitech forums, may find some info there. Congrats on your new guzzi ✌🏼
The charcoal can is to absorb fuel vapors from the fuel tank, I had one on my BMW oilhead, eventually they fail and then remove. Really they dont present a problem.
Thanks for clarifying it, it did present a problem for me since it was building up pressure in my gas tank. ✌🏼
Where you from Moldova? Me to just bought m Guzzi
Salut ✌🏼welcome to the guzzi gang 🤙🏼
what did you do with the handlebar? and Seat ? thank you
I will make an updated video soon. Stay tuned 😉 🤙
Super gesagt. Ich fahre genau so eine und ich kann bestätigen was du gesagt hast. EVAPORIER System sofort abschalten, Licht ändern. Reifen Schrott. Danke für deine Video. Vielen Grüßen aus Griechenland
Danke fürs zuschauen. Bleibt sicher da draußen
Fantastico Video. Me acabo de comprar la v7/22 y anotaré tu top 5. Espero q me entiendas en español😅.
Hi, no lo entiendo muy bien, pero tengo google 😉. felicidades por tu nueva moto, be safe and enjoy ✌️🏼🫡
Wish you would have started it so we could hear your exhaust
ua-cam.com/video/pIFxH3HasTE/v-deo.html 😉✌🏼
Hi, nice video. Have two Guzzi V65SR Cafe Racer and Targa 750. Targa has modified brakes, V7 pump on original 2x270 discs, Brakes like a dream. The nr1. modification all sporty V7 riders need is double disc brakes. All tests complain of the front brake. Haven't seen one V7 with double Brembo (or Beringer) brakes yet. CCM charges only £ 799,- ($ 980,-?) extra. Get this done and your V7 will brake like a dream and looks twice as s3xy.
Thanks for the input. Much appreciated. The brakes are def on To-Do list. Thinking of 4 caliper set with a 310 disc, since the 2 disc will involve the whole front change. 🤙🏼
Thx for this
Pleated paper filters seal & filter the best. They are NOT junk. ALSO once you monkey with exhaust & intake stuff expect to do a remap. So either do all three together (along with any emission mods) or don't do anything is a good general rule.
Rules are meant to be broken 😉 thanks for watching ✌🏼🤙🏼.
P.S And no, the paper filters are not the best. They are made to cut cost for the manufacturer thus making more profit.
@@photoguzzi753
Pleated air filters are nothing but junk....
K&N told me so don't try to debunk...
My mind is made up the color brochure says...
I'm memorized from the bright colors & hi-rez...
The exhaust sounds so good like cards in bicycle spokes...
Air-fuel too lean - I don't understand as the comment section jokes...
A lack of planning it's clear he's green...
Damn youtube people are nothing but mean...
They say it's a rule I say it should be broken...
The cylinders run HOT the fire gods have spoken...
🤣
@@rickyricardo9918 nick cannon that you? 😂
The paper is the best, when change oil, take out the paper filter, tap the dirt out, if see good on it, put back in. First of all how much for new paper, not much at all!
But did you experienced the other type?
@@photoguzzi753 Only K and N on a Honda XR2000 was was not work better!!! Many dirt bikes have surface. to wash and re oil, But Moto Guzzi no way, The paper just is made your bike. How dirty was paper??
@@davidnelson6893 who said anything about dirt? It’s a about the air flow.
keep up the good work
Yeah, factory Pirelli Sport Demon were absolutely crap. I had changed mine to Michelin Pilot Activ and the bike feels awesome!
I had some people telling me that they happy with Pirelli, 🤷🏻♂️. I guess it all depends on your riding style. 😉 Thanks for watching. 🤙🏼
I liked the Continental tires my V9 came with but they aren't available anymore. I'm running Dunlops now and they are ok but I still like the Contis much better.
Hi there, nice video, Thank you! About the tires, what did you use for the front with the continental rear? I've beel looking for continental for front but I cant find the correct size.. Rear is the 130/80/17, but the front 110/80/17?
Thanks buddy!
Hi, thanks for watching, I used the original sizes for both, front and rear. If I’m not mistaken the from is 18 not 17.
Better rear shocks from Ohlins, a Mistral exhaust without buffler and a power commander, thats the best three things to change on this motorcycle.
Mistral over agostini 😱😱😱
Never 😎
and if you change the rear shocks before the front ones, you just an amateur who repeats what is been said all over internet 🥱🥱🥱
The EVAP is what? You have no mechanical background. Try to read about it, do a test.
I did. Is any point you trying to make? Or just detoxing?
Thanks for watching. 🤙🏼
I have a V7 III, and removed the evap canister almost immediately. Briefly, there's a hose from the tank down to the evap canister mounted under the frame, about between the footpegs (perfectly placed to interfere with a stand!). Then there's vacuum line from the canister to the intake manifold. This presents negative air pressure to the tank to suck out fuel vapor, trap excess in the canister, and feed it into the intake. There's a relief valve (the small plastic disk in the video) which prevents too much vacuum in the tank. Except it frequently doesn't work, causing negative pressure in the tank. In my case enough to interfere with the fuel delivery and potentially damage the fuel pump. Also of course causing the "gasp" when you open the filler cap. No need to do a test, if it's not working properly, it's obvious! Easy removal as described on the guzzitech thread link.
Sorry nothing that was good information
I know what it is and I do have mechanical background .....It's absolutely useless contraption. It only "saves the world" when you overfill the tank and petrol goes on the road instead in the charcoal canister.
@@mickeystanic4750 Yes, but that is secondary purpose. The EVAP system uses the fumes to power the engine partially. It gives better mixture, steady idle rpm, inject vapors on accelerating, saves fuel in hot weather. Any gasoline engine can run only on vapors. Any new car has EVAP for the reason.
Great list. I have aV7III and love it. However in over 50 years of riding I have never had a bike that benefitted so much from needed upgrades. Demon tires should be removed immediately. They are bias ply and very stiff. I use Road Attack 3.
The bike has great handling once the suspension gets sorted, but certainly needs it. Damper rod forks are wallowy and non compliant. Hard to believe that a company still uses such antiquated system. It is readily fixed for about $600 with drop in cartridges from Matris or Andreanni. The and rear suspension not quite as bad but still needs upgrading. I put Nitrons on and the suspension components are from Fast Bike Industries in North Carolina. A Guzzi should have engine guards and I put on factory ones that saved my bike from a lot of damage on a drop.
Couldn’t agree more 👌🏼.
Is this why I can't make my bike soft? I honestly didn't know this. Too bad I have just installed a new set of Dunlops, and yes, I don't like them. Bobber tires are mostly made of Bias Ply construction and frankly I haven't seen any radials available for my V9.