Dart Marlin Flyscreen installation on a Moto Guzzi V7 Special.

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I install a clear version of the Dart Marlin flyscreen on my 2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special. This is a very easy installation anyone can do using only 4 mm and 6 mm hex wrenches. Installation can be done in less than 30 minutes.

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@kretonslovechild7999 Жыл бұрын

Good vid. Fyi for those considering this fly screen on their V7 850, I just received mine this evening (in smoke gray) and installed it and it there were extra parts not mentioned in this video. Mine came with two aluminum spacers which go between the fly screen bracket and the headlight. Perhaps the reason is mine says on both the box and the instructions that it’s for the V7 850 but doesn’t say anything about fitting earlier V7s. What threw me though is that the instructions refer to the spacers as “black anodized bush”. I figured out from the parts list they meant the aluminum spacers which are called “aluminum bush”. There are no pics for each step and the one pic they do have makes it difficult to figure out the orientation of the mounting brackets but just follow this vid and you’ll have it on in 10 minutes. I love the looks and am looking forward to trying it out tomorrow.

@brockett Жыл бұрын

Very nice clear video well done sir. You have clearly shown the screen bracket lugs that rest on the headlight mount that prevents the screen rotating back under wind pressure. I hadn't seen that feature before. I think I wil have to go shopping again.

@SPSteve Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. It's an easy install and the screen will take a little pressure off your chest. Thanks for watching and enjoy your machine!

@paulhansen6496 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for an excellent presentation. I have been checking out this screen for my 2018 V7 iii special...now I am hot to get one !!! Great job...great bikes!!! Stay cool

@SPSteve Жыл бұрын

thanks Paul! They are a nice addition to these great bikes. Enjoy your new flyscreen and thanks for watching!

@user-tr9tq3yk1e Жыл бұрын

you are the best!!

@williammuir638 Жыл бұрын

Very neat 👍

@Lacasse77 Жыл бұрын

As noted in another video - these are great. Thank you for uploading the videos. Your level of detail...and the fact you have a 3D printer (other video)...I'm gonna guess - Retired Engineer or manufacturing? lol.

@SPSteve Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes I had a technical career and did a lot of computer programming as a large segment of my job. I've moved on from the career but some things just become part of who we are. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment! I also have several series of classic car restoration videos on my channel if you like that sort of thing.

@mihaimihai9254 2 жыл бұрын

It look so very beautiful Sir. It looks just as a classic bine should look. That rack is also gorgeous. Just let us know about how that windshield feels while riding. Thanks a lot for sharing this!

@SPSteve 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on your height but expect the windshield to take pressure off of your chest. I'm 5'10" and most of my head is still exposed to the wind. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

@tr68man Жыл бұрын

I have one of these on my Yamaha XSR700. I wound up removing it. It redirected the wind from my chest to my helmet and caused uncomfortable buffeting around the helmet at highway speeds. This of course will depend on the bike.

@SPSteve Жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed any significant difference in wind or buffeting to my head, it does take some pressure off the chest though. Like you said, it probably varies from bike to bike.

@skillsonian Жыл бұрын

What is your height, may I ask (so that I can know if I’ll have the same experience)?

@spudflap Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Can I ask: how are you finding the transmission, specifically the gearshift? I have the same bike and have covered around 2500m and although there are many things about it I like, the gearshift is not one of them! They are of course renowned for an agricultural feel to the gearbox and I accept that, but on mine the downshift between 3rd and 2nd is appallingly bad and sometimes refuses to shift at all, requiring 2 or 3 attempts and a hefty boot on the lever. When it does go it's loud, like someone's taken a swing at the crankcases with a lump hammer! I've been riding for 45 years and this is the worst gearbox I've experienced. I'm convinced this is a fault, but before the dealership try to pass it off as just 'Guzzi character' I am asking other owners for their experiences to ascertain whether this issue is particular to my bike. I haven't heard any reviewers/owners complain of this, but I'm just wondering how you find yours? Many thanks.

@SPSteve Жыл бұрын

I haven't had any issues with the gear box. It clunks when putting it into first gear but works very well. The 4-5-6 upshifts are so smooth that when first riding it I wondered if it had shifted? It does clunk a bit when downshifting the lower gears and especially going into first gear. I'm pleased with the performance of the transmission I've had no missed shifts. If you're coming from riding Japanese bikes it might take some getting used to and every bike has a certain rhythm you get into. I've spent a lot of time on Harley's and the gear box is more like that than what you'd experience from a Japanese bike.

@frankr9728 Жыл бұрын

I own a MG V7 850 Special since 3 weeks an I like it really much, but it's not perfect (more than 700 km done): gear box performance is bad as cold engine is blocking shift from 1 to 2 sometimes...

@kretonslovechild7999 Жыл бұрын

That’s definitely not right. I have a little over 900 miles on my ‘22 Stone and it’s shifts are buttery smooth once warmed up and just a little clunky the first few miles on cool days.

@frankr9728 Жыл бұрын

@@kretonslovechild7999 Your bike is not my bike and I hope they fix it on first service. But it seems, you have similar problems as me...

@kretonslovechild7999 Жыл бұрын

@@frankr9728 My bike shifts great. I was responding to the poster who has a hard time shifting even after 2500 miles.

@franzjosefmenne7303 5 ай бұрын

why don't you FIRST fix the brackets onto the flyscreen?

@SPSteve 5 ай бұрын

You can try that if you choose. This is how I did it and it worked fine. But, by applying the brackets one at a time I was able to maintain the headlight adjustment.