BIKE ISSUES The Moto Guzzi V7. Problems starting and the headlight is broken. Michelin tyres are ??? 

I’ve got the same bike . I’m currently waiting for my 4th starter / mode switch , they are not fit for purpose . Moto Guzzi are aware of this but have done nothing to rectify it . This is my second V7 , I did 55000 miles on my 2012 Stone and yes , the headlight disintegrated on that too , amongst a litany of dodgy cycle parts .

I do have an identical Moto Guzzi 850 Special V7 as you have there. I don't have any experience of the tyres you mention but, Michelin tyres generally last about twice as long as a Pirelli tyre of the same size and type. This can only be because the Michelin tyres have less grip. I'd take a guess here, but I'll be looking at a Pirelli Angel GT. for my next set. I have another motorcycle that does have Pirelli tyres on it. They are about a 1/4 worn after 2100 miles. I have had my headlamp apart and I can say as an experienced engineer, it was made for a total of .12p. When mine falls apart, I'll be getting a metal replacement from India! Ride safe. 👍👍. (As a result of seeing you video, I've stripped the switchgear off mine and sprayed a dab of ACF50 in there to keep the corrosion at bay.)

I've got those Michelins on Nerys and I really like them. I've found them great in all weathers ( you know I really do ride in all weathers) the only small issue I've had is their lack of grip on slushy ice! The headlight shell is no doubt the same as the iii or the same design, at least. The bracket for that holds the clip for the retaining screw is poorly designed so it breaks... I'm thinking Araldite might be a solution but a new unit is probably best. I think I'm going for a full LED unit if I do replace it - all weather riding needs a good headlight! Hope you get sorted. Been enjoying these films from France. Looks lovely.

I agree with the Michelins being very squirely on painted surface. I’m going to try Bridgestone Batleaxes next, been my go to tyre for years now.

Before, my III version was equipped with the original Dunlop. Then I put on the Road Classic. They get more information and I have more confidence in the wet. Are your wheels well balanced?

45 year biker & I’ve had no problems with the Michelin Road classics. The ride is a little hard but I’ve no idea if that’s the suspension or tyre’s. For me they track very well & compared to my Harley’s they last well longer. I’ve done 5000 on my Stone special edition, tyres look brand new. Could use a steeper profile to help it tip in a bit quicker but ofc would make it a bit twitchy so happy with them all together. Yup a worry point for me is the headlight unit on mine to as it’a plastic unit led which looks sealed up. But I’ve had no problems at all with the bike so far. And lov it. Only niggle for me is for some reason I have to charge the battery every 2 to 3 days for 3 hrs to top it up. My other bikes can be left for 2 to three weeks & then only need 30 mins to top up. Go figure….

I have the same bike and a wee spray of contact cleaner in the switch housing seems to keep it going. It only failed to start once after I’d washed it so I’m careful with water.

Check your wheels for round especially the rear. I have problems with my ktm 890 adventure, wire wheels first ride out on second set of tyres, road was wet and it felt I was riding on ice and the front was jittery in the dry. Had wheels checked and rear was shaped like an egg and side to side sway..

I have a V7 850 Special and my speedometer failure at 2800 miles has disheartened me!

You've made up my mind on those Michelins, will stick to Dunlops.

What brand is the fairing/fly screen and where to buy it from please. Cheers!

Hi Dave. Same thing just happened to my headlamp and it's currently gaffa taped, just like yours. Did Moto Guzzi sort this under warranty?

Two days after I said good bye to my ultra reliable Yamaha X-Max, i had the V7 parked in the rain for just an hour. Doesn´t want to start the following day...until it suddenly reacts to the starter button again. Getting worried about longterm reliability if this is all it takes for problems to appear...

You'll be the problem!