Hi All,
I’ve recently become the owner of a 2022 V7 850 Special. I would like to set it up for touring and would welcome any recommendations regarding:
Centre Stand - Hepco & Becker or OEM?
A rear rack (for luggage not a top box).
Fender extender?
Full Screen - I like the look of the old 850 T3 Cali screen but am uncertain if I could get one to fit as the clocks on my V7 look a little further forward over the headlight than on the old Cali’s. Failing that, any other recommendations?
Aux Power Socket - I am considering using a DIN socket that I have lying around. I have an adapter for USB that would fit the DIN and power the satnav, giving a bit of versatility. Not sure where to mount it at this stage.
I anticipate using soft panniers that I already have.
Any other thoughts or recommendations would be welcomed.
2021 V7 850 here – I use a Puig Touring 1 screen, clamps to handlebars, dead easy to fit. Not super big but it keeps the wind pressure off my chest, without it I felt like I might be blown off sometimes and had to grip the 'bars rather tightly!
Battery has a Optimate lead connected with a 2-pin SAE connector. There’s a 2-pin Superseal socket under the seat for ‘USB’, I have a USB adaptor permanently connected, it has 2 USB outlets, and is clamped to the handlebar. Even includes a Voltmeter! I had to make sure it’s weatherproof tho, taking it apart for PCB lacquer and electrical grease. I also had to change the plug to Superseal of course, and use a thinner connecting lead.
Hi Mike, thanks for the reply. The screen looks interesting. I don’t plan to have one on all the time, just for touring, so removable is useful. I find the wind-blast helps to preserve my licence!
I’ll have a look under the seat for the socket you referred to. The bike is new to me, so I’m not very familiar with it yet.
I have the Puig on my Breva
its excellent, keeps all the water and wind of my hands , and just directs a nice jet of air onto my chin piece, I hate tall windscreens , you might as well drive a car
also when feeling tired, I can open my visor and the fresh air keep me awake
i got fed up with the clamps on the bars, they look a bit 70s like old brit bikes
however I found that the upper yoke ( please do not use the term triple tree or I will be forced to send the boys round !) is drilled and tapped for fitting the Guzzi screen, so with a bit of thinking I altered the brackets and it looks much nicer without the ugly clamps, and more like a Mandello designed fitting
Its my Italian Genes
I like things to flow and appear is if they are part of the machine
its fairly easy to do, and I am sure the modern top yokes are pre drilled just the same
thats why I chose the Puig, its lets enough air to my face on a hot day, but I often travel late at night, and keeping my hands warm and the wind blast of my chest is a great benefit, I never remove mine, even in Italy in the heat it was not a problem
