Guest Jaap Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Hi, I've got my eyes on a 72 V7 Sport as a second bike for short spins. Completely rebuild. Has anybody got some pointers where to look at when buying? TIA Jaap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 I dunno, but you think like me it seems I've tinkered with the same idea over the last year. I've seen a few for sale here and there, and it seems like it would be a fun "retro" al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John O'Sullivan Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Jaap, Try the Aussi site and you'll get some V7 owners without a doubt. http://guzzi.com.au/forum/guzzi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaap Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 John, I don't visit the Aussi forum anymore. Their server is way too slow for a young, dynamic, furiously fast Guzzihead like me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 HA... finally someone said it!! For me, that too is the only reason I don't check into that forum too often. al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 They're really small bikes, you know. Feels like riding a minibike... Cheers, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaap Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 I know, probably only a raised Quota would fit me... I see the V7 as a fun bike to visit old-timer meets and maybe as some kind of an investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMaund Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 I once brought one back to life for an owner who imported it from Italy. It IS a tiny bike! (And I am speaking about this before my legs got crushed and I put on all this weight!) The seat is anarrow brick. The tranny is clunky and the rear brake is only so-so. The reversed controls take time to get used to. That said, the motor is really sweet! With fresh cartridges in the forks and good rear shocks, this bike really handles well. It's a beautiful design as well. Timeless. It's a clasic that you can actually ride and it won't mark it's spot on your shop floor! But the power and handling of the new bikes have me seduced. To me the V11S brings out the best of the classic V7 Sport mixed with all the advantages of design that have come along in the 30 years since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadholder Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hi, I've got my eyes on a 72 V7 Sport as a second bike for short spins. Completely rebuild. Has anybody got some pointers where to look at when buying? TIA Jaap 5825[/snapback] Hi Jaap, for what is my knoledge, I will take a look at: 1) rust inside the fuel tank. check with fingers in the bottom of it, to see if it was solded (maybe in a bad way) 2) cans: are they original or just some general "Lanfranconi"? 3) Borrani rims. check for damage. you can find some reproductions (spanish or italian), but some original spares are really expensives 4) seat. take a look at some pictures around. if it was rebuilt, be sure it has the right shape 5) look at bolts and nuts. it is easy to change them. A good restored bike needs to keep its original stuff, maybe just "refreshed" (a new nichel bath). 6) be sure the engine was rebuilt with its original settings (no chainless timing gears, no new distributions stuff, Gilardoni master cylinders and so on) 7) frame paint. it dont have to be pover coated 8) rear shock absorbers. original rebuilt or just some replicas? 9) check for matching numbers for frame-engine (send me a private email and I could make a phone call to official Moto Guzzi historical register, here in Mandello) 10) try to run it on. a bad starter is common on that bikes (the big crown attached to the flyweel was easy to get damaged). I hope to be helpful If if all ok, or if the price is good.... buy it! It's one of the best bikes never builded Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 What Alex said covers most of it. A 1972 model should have the shifter on the right, Koni shocks, and timing gears in the engine. If it does not have the shark-gill mufflers, negotiate down the price. These mufflers are very difficult to find and expensive. Most fasteners were chrome plated on the Sport. Rims should be Borranis, but are the Cross type, with thicker shoulders than those used on the V7s and Ts. They are great bikes. I should never have sold mine . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Who could resist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I guess easter was bring up old threads day. bfg musta forgot on sunday, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G. Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 What Alex said covers most of it. A 1972 model should have the shifter on the right, Koni shocks, and timing gears in the engine. If it does not have the shark-gill mufflers, negotiate down the price. These mufflers are very difficult to find and expensive. Most fasteners were chrome plated on the Sport. Rims should be Borranis, but are the Cross type, with thicker shoulders than those used on the V7s and Ts. They are great bikes. I should never have sold mine . . . 86487[/snapback] Most would agree the original V11, the green model, was inspired by the V7 Sport. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Most would agree the original V11, the green model, was inspired by the V7 Sport. Ciao, Steve G. Didn't the silver with red frame precede the green model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike wilson Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 John, I don't visit the Aussi forum anymore. Their server is way too slow for a young, dynamic, furiously fast Guzzihead like me... 5833[/snapback] New server: http://morini.com.au/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=1 Fast as a V35 on NO2. (i.e. fast enough and bloody scary.....) [edit] Ha! Just seen the date on your post - no doubt you already know about this. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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