Author: Jim

Riding since '85. Now a Scooter man with a Vespa GTS Super 300ie.

Moto Guzzi V7 Models at the EICMA Show

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2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special

Moto Guzzi has announced updates to the V7 models at the EICMA show. They are designated VIII  for third generation. The horsepower has increased 10% to 52 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 44 lb-ft of torque @ 4,900 rpm. For comparison the V9 Roamer claims 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm and 46 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm. Wheelbase for the V7II is 57.6 in., and for the Roamer wheelbase is 57.7 in. Rake for both V7 and V9 is 26.4 degrees, with 3.7 in. trail for the V7 and 4.9 in. trail for the V9.

Seat height for the V7 has been reduced to 27.2 in. (from 31.4 in.).

I like the old school look of the V7 III Special, pictured above.

http://ridermagazine.com/2016/11/08/2017-moto-guzzi-v7-iii-lineup-first-look-review/

A Real World Look at Alcohol in Your Tank

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A very informative article by Nick Ienatsch at Cycle World on the problems ethanol can create in motorcycles and potential solutions.

Source: A Real World Look at Alcohol in Your Tank

The technician in the article recommends Bel Ray Fuel Additive. I’ve been using Lucas Safeguard Fuel Conditioner in my Vespa. Now I feel I should use it in my car too, even though I fill it up every 10 days. How do you know it’s really working, without tearing your motorcycle apart and inspecting it every week?