Ok, So It Is Still A Work In Progress.....

[Hippo-Drones]

I am currently massively customising my Moto Guzzi V7, and it hasn't been without it's stresses, in fact today by being a tit I just cost myself £500 as I trashed my fuel pump by over torquing it so am a bit grumpy this eve. I have however got my new paintwork back and fortunately I got a refund today on an ebay sale that was arse so rough with the smooth an all that. Anyhows, I still have a load to do cosmetically on it and obviously I need to get it running too.

Here is a pic of what it looked like as standard:



and here is where I'm at as of today:

 

[burlyjack]

Looking great man! Is that metallic flake in that red? It looks damn good.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

Candy red over silver metallic paint with a pearl top coat.
Cheers, yup have ordered a couple of the eagles and also the Moto Guzzi lettering too for the tank.

 

[SighBored]

Looking good there. Trying flipping the bar end mirrors downwards for a more badass look.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

I prefer them like this but might try flipping them

 

[Hippo-Drones]

 

[Hippo-Drones]

Love it.
A little treat for the observant

Am in two minds on it, I positioned the decal slightly too far to the right and the perspex is very brittle. Am contemplating doing similar on clear polycarbonate but on the reverse side and painting it in candy red again behind the decal so the polycarbonate can absorb stone chips etc and still look ok (ish)

 

[lupin]

Love those wheels.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

Love those wheels.

I think the wheels are my favorite part... although the seat is also lovely to use and view. I have invested a lot of time in the bike so every angle have love and hate from me in my head... There are bits that IMO just don't work visually but do as a rider and bits that don't work as a rider but do visually.... and that is ignoring the MoT for when it comes up!

 

[R-Rated]

Very sweet!

 

[Hippo-Drones]

Well with my Photobucket account gone.... thank goodness for Instagram!

Cosmetically the bike is now finished. I will be posting a walk around video soon but here are a few unfiltered images taken today....

 

[LoneWolfer]

The Force is strong with this one

 

[Hippo-Drones]

.... it even has Darth Vader valve caps!

 

[LoneWolfer]

.... it even has Darth Vader valve caps!

We need a few more shots of those wheels with that little accessory.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

We need a few more shots of those wheels with that little accessory.

 

[LoneWolfer]

YUUUUUSSSSSSSS!

 

[scooterwuf]

Only Vader knows the power of the Gyroscopic Force!

- Wuf

 

[Hippo-Drones]

look what came through the post today:

I can finally get it running.... and guess what?


[sods law].... yup, totally pissing with rain! [/sods law]