Regulars Rides: Max's Moto Guzzi V7

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  • Having outgrown his 250cc Honda and needing something a bit more capable for longer trips Max set out in search for something with classic styling but modern reliability.
    That's when an eBay browse brought the Moto Guzzi V7 to his attention. It ticked all the boxes for him. A bigger engine, classic styling and a great platform to modify himself with personal touches.

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  • @sevensevenalways7995
    @sevensevenalways7995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Who else here loves their Guzzi? 💛

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Subtle and tastful changes; classy. A wonderful machine. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bombaybanda
    @bombaybanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Perfect mix between the growl and the thump.

  • @Jonathan-L
    @Jonathan-L 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The 80's style rocker covers are much nicer than the modern ones.

  • @TheFookdis
    @TheFookdis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great sounding bike. I recently bought a 2009 V7. I've owned over a hundred bikes but never a Guzzi. I bought it after servicing one, and decided it was a great bike for a mechanic. Easiest thing I've ever worked on. The ticking valve train seems to be normal I suppose. I heard it on yours. I checked my valves a few times, and they are spot on. This little bike makes the most wonderful mechanical sounds. I love it!

  • @asmith3846
    @asmith3846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Moto Guzzi makes wonderful motorcycles. My 1974 Eldorado 850 is bulletproof and super cool.

  • @61js
    @61js 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great bike. Fell in love with Guzzis in the mid 70's when the Mk1 Le Mans first appeared.

  • @Grimexperience62
    @Grimexperience62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This bike is just so well done. I am so inspired to get a v7 and hopefully make it as bad ass as you made yours. Total class.

  • @pardonmyfrench86
    @pardonmyfrench86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thats a gorgeous Guzzi there mate. Interesting crash bars and lights addition!

  • @RideWithRen
    @RideWithRen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautifully done custom V7!

  • @DirceuCorsetti
    @DirceuCorsetti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Awesome bike, but I think it is time to change the plugs (3:38)!

  • @BanjoLuke1
    @BanjoLuke1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow.... Wrapping the pipes and putting an LED strip on the tail.... Gnarly semi-knobbly tyres... very original. I love what these kids are doing with their bikes... It's important to say here that you'll never see two the same.
    All too odd.... Silencers are now mufflers.
    Very nice motorcycle.
    Hanging the plate off the subframe and doing away with the back part of the mudguard.... Righteous!
    Up to a point.

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great thing. Nice work sir.

  • @ConsolidatedPBY
    @ConsolidatedPBY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, that's a fine individualized example of the V7. I would like mine, when I get one, to be just like yours with just about all the same customization. The yellow fog lights really make it ready for Gotham City. When I do my Guzzi like yours, don't worry, I'm way over here in Westminster...Colorado that is, haha, in suburban Denver Colorado USA!

  • @HeidiLandRover
    @HeidiLandRover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Guzzi V-twin sound is the best.

  • @shmac96
    @shmac96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally a new video on TH-cam about a Moto Guzzi! Awesome thanks!

    • @BikeShedMotoCo
      @BikeShedMotoCo  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      shmac96 Thanks! have a look through our library, we have about 8 Moto Guzzi videos..

    • @shmac96
      @shmac96 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BikeShedMotoCo Thanks! I've only seen 1 or 2 others. Will have a look for these vids you speak of. Cheers!

  • @lazios
    @lazios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply, classic and wonderful ... congratulations. 🍺

  • @Backtoreality1873
    @Backtoreality1873 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely job sir. I hope you’re still riding it.

  • @richardpearson4248
    @richardpearson4248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video fantastic bike 🇬🇧👍

  • @cpkay33
    @cpkay33 ปีที่แล้ว

    sounds amazing. love the build. proper bliners indeed

  • @c.g.c2067
    @c.g.c2067 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice bike. Anything you do to the V7 looks good anyway it is such a customizable motorcycle.

  • @a311d
    @a311d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the the bike! You should hear the Agostini Shortys though :)

  • @deusexmachinawl
    @deusexmachinawl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice interventions.. the only thing left and the only I would do are the suspensions 😅

  • @UncleLongbeard
    @UncleLongbeard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice guzzi, I love the tappet covers and the seat but I will never get this wrapping thing...

  • @Mr7Poz
    @Mr7Poz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like an angry wolf. Love it.

  • @joepotter7763
    @joepotter7763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great vid from the bike shed. 👍

  • @rsbharley4766
    @rsbharley4766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sweet looking bike, thanks for sharing. Cheers

  • @stevemarshall5197
    @stevemarshall5197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well narrated bikes very stylish well done 👍

  • @doublebark
    @doublebark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sounds great! Nice job.

  • @albertopadovani4237
    @albertopadovani4237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, the Amazing Trademark about the small Town that I live! 🏍🇮🇹👍

  • @bradmiller9993
    @bradmiller9993 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lots of really nice touches. well done.

  • @FunWithAJ
    @FunWithAJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it. Cant speak to the reliability in the guzzis but definitely had the sound and looks!

    • @barryolaith
      @barryolaith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Guzzi's are very reliable, overengineered bikes. Last forever. Out of genuine interest, what makes you doubt the reliability? Lazy journos throughout the 80's and 90's just re-hashed old myths and they became entrenched in bike culture.

    • @FunWithAJ
      @FunWithAJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@barryolaith I use 2 mechanics here in SoCal for my Triumph. I was considering getting a newer Guzzi prior but both mechanics echoed that their reliability/quality is shotty as of late. Not saying they are the definite authority on Guzzis just what I've heard.

    • @ctydecks
      @ctydecks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gee mate, I came from a BMW 1150 rockster which cost an arm & leg, if something went wrong and was not really fuel efficient. To a V7c, yes when I picked her up from the dealer I was disappointed with the mirrors but that was fadt forgotten, I just feel in love with the sound & the display. I did trouble free riding in 4 years and 50 T km. Including going around Australia. I sold it because I left Australia for 3 years in 2012, didn't think I would be back. But when I did I bought a 2008 breva 750 (less chrome - and I hate cleaning my bikes) which I flew to Santiago, Chile and we currently have 50t km on the clock, 15 t km since Oct 2019 in S. America. And we be gone until July 2020 all trouble free. And I don't need a PC to service the bike. And it stays below 5 l/100km even heavely loaded & 2up.
      These bikes if serviced regularly go a long way. A friend has a 1972 Nuovo Falcone that thing still goes off like a rocket. Sorry went for a rant.

  • @lenco_1167
    @lenco_1167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm impressed by the setup of your bike. I have the same bike and also want to put the additional headlights and the same handlebar like you have. Do you have a Ebay Link to the Spots / Handlebar that you use? Thanks so much to Bike Shed for the amazing content you provide.

  • @Mykael_G
    @Mykael_G 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome I’d love to model my Honda XX 500 after your bike! Beautiful man

  • @danmcneil7181
    @danmcneil7181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bike. Great sound. 🏍👍👍🇨🇦

  • @strictlyyoutube6881
    @strictlyyoutube6881 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an artist

  • @Earclops
    @Earclops 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done

  • @CantThinkofaCoolOne
    @CantThinkofaCoolOne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done.

  • @alexem6009
    @alexem6009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a real cool ride

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice mods👍🏼😎

  • @keepitrunning
    @keepitrunning 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice bike done to his own taste and looks neat. Always nice to see a legal.plate too as so many don't have them, but I guess the Met Police have better things to do than hassle custom bikes with illegal types of number plates..

  • @Quagmire925
    @Quagmire925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic bike! 👍

  • @didiermarchant2807
    @didiermarchant2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, very classy 👌

  • @berislavpavisic3121
    @berislavpavisic3121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! 😍

  • @Feffe68
    @Feffe68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proper Guzzi.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The styling of an 80's bike? I'd say that's more 60's or 70's styling. The 80's weren't a great decade for design as far as I'm concerned. : ) I normally don't like crash bars but those look cool with the big fog lights on them. I had a V7iii Special for a little while. They're fun bikes.

  • @bryanhatch6688
    @bryanhatch6688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this. Tastefully done

  • @crankybear1236
    @crankybear1236 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job!!!

  • @ldallet76
    @ldallet76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great additions! Congratulations. Any chance you could let us know where you get the saddle bags showing on the video (1:01). Thank you very much!

  • @nathanstonefield4156
    @nathanstonefield4156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aw this is just beautiful 😍

  • @rollss123
    @rollss123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I prefer the previous seat

  • @pliskenlee
    @pliskenlee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that's fucking lovely.

  • @bobbowman6288
    @bobbowman6288 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Certainly a beautiful machine. Love the driving lights, but I can't find them on eBay either. Please give a link. Thank you.

  • @dday-does-stuff
    @dday-does-stuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice indeed!

  • @gmoac
    @gmoac 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it!..but...i would put a retro tail light..just that..

  • @SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior
    @SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that bike.

  • @wulliedornan4787
    @wulliedornan4787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the identical bike but standard.

  • @yannic6899
    @yannic6899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is it chief

  • @anselmohernandez7797
    @anselmohernandez7797 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job ,any links to those riding lights

  • @briglnai
    @briglnai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    what a beautiful bike. Well done! (next we learn how to pronounce GUZZI... 😉)

    • @thejudgehasjudged
      @thejudgehasjudged 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pronounced Gutsee but that makes you sound like a pretention prick in England so I'll stick with the common Guszie :)

  • @Lemmingadventures
    @Lemmingadventures 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet bike.

  • @robinfrench1914
    @robinfrench1914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great bike

  • @carlosgooglemaps94
    @carlosgooglemaps94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bike is a beauty!!, only one observation; the electrical tape on head light it’s only good to diminish the light, please remove it

    • @jihyunpark1517
      @jihyunpark1517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think he'll be alright with those giant fog lights on his crashbars

    • @sv650nyc7
      @sv650nyc7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, it's so tacky. Same with the adventure tires, this bike will never go off-road, so put proper road tires on it.

    • @Mr02kota
      @Mr02kota 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So many "take this and that off of YOUR bike" lol glad y'all aren't riding it.

    • @davidturner7590
      @davidturner7590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, I vote for you keeping the tape on just to assert your personal choice. As a frugal teen back in the 70s I was lucky enough to ride a really nice 1967 BMW R69S. But the mufflers rusted through I waited quite a while to replace them (very expensive for new ones.) So for quite a while I rode around with coffee can patches held on with hose clamps (an MJB can on one side and Folgers on the other). When I saw how much this upset some self-appointed purists, I purposely rode with the old mufflers just to enjoy being defiant. Gratuitous advice can be gratuitously ignored.

  • @ChristopherSmithTrumpet
    @ChristopherSmithTrumpet ปีที่แล้ว

    Any concerns battery-wise with the extra lights? I’ve been told the V7 really can’t handle the extra lighting accessories.

  • @gillesyvetot8269
    @gillesyvetot8269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Max Nielson, I really could not find the same fog light you added from ebay. Any chance you have a link for us?

  • @fredzuccarelli
    @fredzuccarelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you PLEEEEEEASE advise where on ebay ine can find the headlight/speedo drop kit? I've searched for years!!!!

  • @skankined
    @skankined 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you legally use those spots in London? They look well bright!

  • @TylerPoppe
    @TylerPoppe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you get those yellow fog lights from off of Ebay - are the LED?

    • @maxneilson5175
      @maxneilson5175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tyler Poppe yep just search for yellow lights on there, and yes had LED upgrade bulbs because the regular bulbs would drain the battery.

    • @TylerPoppe
      @TylerPoppe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Max Neilson wonder if it’s a Europe eBay thing. Been searching for a bit to get that style and LED and haven had luck.

    • @davidscholl1680
      @davidscholl1680 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wich diameter do the lights have?

  • @rustler2222
    @rustler2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful moto guuuuciiii ;)

  • @leegingerninja
    @leegingerninja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Noiceeeee 😎 👌 good job

  • @vinjofin1972
    @vinjofin1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bike. I did see panniers in the video. Do you use them for longer trips? I dont see any mounts on your bike.

  • @paultaylor701
    @paultaylor701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely.

  • @nowde2491
    @nowde2491 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely bike, but please change out those spark plugs...are you waiting for them to completely rust through?

  • @ekimandersom4478
    @ekimandersom4478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool bike

  • @michaeltruscott9443
    @michaeltruscott9443 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you appreciate them more with some age under your belt

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Forgive me for skipping to the start up, I swear I went back and watched the whole vid. Thanks

  • @alistairwilkinson3547
    @alistairwilkinson3547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are those the new Givi V7iii crash bars fitted to an older model? I've been wondering if they'll fit a V7ii.

    • @maxneilson5175
      @maxneilson5175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there, yes they are and they stupidly don’t list them as compatible but they certainly on my v7 classic.

    • @maxneilson5175
      @maxneilson5175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good spot!

  • @justingggsjhfkdl
    @justingggsjhfkdl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any information about where to get the slip ons on this guzzi?

  • @francescobalbo5932
    @francescobalbo5932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice project! Anyone got from where he get the crash bars?

  • @mickromer6199
    @mickromer6199 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the reg rides and staff picks intro songs???

  • @mattcc6603
    @mattcc6603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proper sound and great swap of rocker covers. Love your bike! How come you've gone for the expensive motogadget bar end indicators up front and only cheap ones at the rear? You've got fork protectors and gaiters - dang, those big city streets must have some rough spots!

  • @gabrielkloster4502
    @gabrielkloster4502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    beatifuuuulll la toto guzzi

  • @goodmantruth8185
    @goodmantruth8185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back fender is missing or why is the fender on a front?

  • @lagancider6153
    @lagancider6153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracker bike, love the seat loop and rocker covers, just wondering if the top shock mounting bolt is up to the job? It could ruin your day if it went bidoing...

  • @sportsmusiclover
    @sportsmusiclover 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just class.

  • @massimiliano3510
    @massimiliano3510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bellissima, complimenti....

  • @brainspace3133
    @brainspace3133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely bike mate. But why spoil it with a mobile phone stuck on the bars.

  • @estellemaarten9423
    @estellemaarten9423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great bike. Where did you get the leather bag on the side?

    • @GJS-live
      @GJS-live 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hand made in London, he tells us in the video :)

  • @Racer57
    @Racer57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the phone mount?

  • @rinchentamang3415
    @rinchentamang3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this bike it's amazing bike au la la😲😲😲😲😲😜😜😜😜😜😛😛😛😛😛😝😝😝😝😝😝

  • @TokeNygaard
    @TokeNygaard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great bike. I’d buy it for £20,000.

  • @kennymacm3031
    @kennymacm3031 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice

  • @elisabattle8456
    @elisabattle8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    did you have to get the fuel injection re-mapped after installing the new pipes?

  • @michaelmaxwell568
    @michaelmaxwell568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. It's a right shame you didn't use a 2013 model. Same look but much better fueling and power with the single throttle body. Quite a different riding experience. Don't the pre-2012 V7s have plastic fuel tanks too? Can't imagine why you started with a 2009 bike. Best of luck!

    • @ellephant4851
      @ellephant4851 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dumb comment, if you applied that logic you would never do anything to any bike, you could say the same about the 2013 model, why waste your time with that you need the 850?. Dude, I don't think bikes are for you, get a car.

  • @newsbd6019
    @newsbd6019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please don't forget to subscribe 😊

  • @jeffandrews6225
    @jeffandrews6225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great looking bike, the exhaust sounds great but the black can and the lagging on the downpipes looks awful, sorry, just my opinion. 👍

  • @muelynes7845
    @muelynes7845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely bike, what mufflers are those?

    • @maxneilson5175
      @maxneilson5175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mue lynes black un branded reverse mégaphone mufflers you can find anywhere online

    • @deschantier9844
      @deschantier9844 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you can find black megaphones online everywhere, but you don’t know what they sound like, that’s why they would like a link/ name of those....

  • @tommysoprano1441
    @tommysoprano1441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fucking love it

  • @AR-xi7yw
    @AR-xi7yw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow :-D

  • @AkaiSuzume
    @AkaiSuzume 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have one issue and one issue alone. If you're gonna go classic then dont add those overused led strip tail lights and tiny indicators that everyone seems to have. It just doesnt make sense to me on a bike like this. Otherwise, as a fellow guzzi owner, it's always nice to see more V7 customs

    • @Mr02kota
      @Mr02kota 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beats the lollipop signals and lighthouse sized rear taillights. Lol

    • @AkaiSuzume
      @AkaiSuzume 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mr02kota everything can be done, tastefully.

    • @AkaiSuzume
      @AkaiSuzume 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @J G I know it's his bike, but constructive criticism can be helpful

    • @AkaiSuzume
      @AkaiSuzume 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @J G Calm down dude, jesus, I'm just giving my opinion. That is what the comments are for.

    • @Mr02kota
      @Mr02kota 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AkaiSuzume see there is a time and place for "constructive criticism"...when someone is being graded in school or evaluated at work, yes. Here where people are sharing their bikes on a TH-cam page and not asking for suggestions, not so much. You just come off as a douche bag that criticizes just to criticize.