MKL’s 2013 Moto-Guzzi V7 Racer Chronicles (August 2013 – Current)
This is “Avaza,” my 2013 Moto-Guzzi V7 Racer #335. She arrived August 5, 2013, and this small block Goose has the looks, the sound, the smell, and the feel of a true modern cafe.
November 6, 2021 – 5,015 Miles
- 883940 Clutch Cable Replaced
- Oil change with Motul Synthetic 10W/60
- GU27153085 Moto Guzzi Long Cartridge Oil Filter
May 31, 2021 – 4,653 Miles: Added a temp dipstick
- RR Temperature Gauge Dipstick (PICTURE)
November 14, 2019 – 3,886 Miles: Cleaned up and prepared for winter storage.
- Oil change with AGIP 4T Synthetic 10W/60
- GU27153085 Moto Guzzi Long Cartridge Oil Filter
- Final Drive Fluid Change
- Transmission Fluid Change
- New Yuasa Battery
November 29, 2018 – 3,379 Miles: Cleaned up and prepared for winter storage.
- Oil change with AGIP 4T Synthetic 10W/60
- GU27153085 Moto Guzzi Long Cartridge Oil Filter
November 14, 2016 – 2,814 Miles: Cleaned up and prepared for winter storage.
- Oil change with AGIP 4T Synthetic 10W/60
- GU27153085 Moto Guzzi Long Cartridge Oil Filter
November 20, 2015 – 2,026 Miles: Cleaned up and prepared for winter storage.
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Oil change with AGIP 4T Synthetic 10W/60
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GU27153085 Moto Guzzi Long Cartridge Oil Filter
October 27, 2015 – 1,870 Miles: The Goose developed a cold-start stumbling problem, diagnosed by Fast By Ferracci in Willow Grove, PA as a bad tank of gas, fouled plugs, and an old map.
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NGK CPR8E Spark Plugs Replaced (Qty 2)
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Reloaded Fuel Map
October 3, 2013 – 626 Miles: Fast By Ferracci in Willow Grove, PA performed the V7R’s first service, as well as installed the MG Centerstand and euro-spec sidestand.
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600 Mile Service & Valve Adjustment Performed
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Oil & Filter Change with Agip 4T 10W/60 Synthetic Oil
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MG895509 Centerstand Kit Installed
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MGB063086 Euro Sidestand Installed
August 6, 2013 – 6 Miles: The new V7 Racer rolls home, adding some spice to the stable. Naturally, the cafe farkles were waiting and ready to be installed, along with some minor lighting upgrades.
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Agostini Mandello Exhaust Installed
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Rizoma Spy-R Bar End Mirrors Installed (PICTURE)
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Smoked Turn Signal Lenses Installed (PICTURE)
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2357 Long-Life Tail Bulb Installed (replacing 1157 type)
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Hella Yellow-Star H4 Headlight Bulb Installed
