bagster tank cover

[maverick9611]

i got this to hide the bubbles in the nylon tank. fitment is ok, not great. color is pretty close. i can’t find any of the original bagster tank bags that use the clips on the tank cover.
ebay has them. i had to look overseas to get the two tone brown. got it here:

Bagster tank cover red BREVA 1100 / BREVA 850 / NORGE 1200 / SPORT 1200 - metallic brown / silver

Buy the Bagster tank cover for the MOTO GUZZI BREVA 1100, BREVA 850, NORGE 1200, SPORT 1200 2004-2014 online at Motolegends with free UK delivery and returns. We will beat any discounted price by 10%.

www.motolegends.com

 

[maverick9611]

i’m going to try and put either mink oil or mineral oil in the stitching so i can stretch it a bit so the moto guzzi insignia lines up properly. the straps work so/so. no directions either

 

[scottmastrocinque]

I think she looks awesome and with the heat and it now being stretched over the tank, it will slowly conform more and more over time to the contours of the tank.

Very Nice!

 

[maverick9611]

thanx scott, bike is almost ready. i did the flash tool/remap. y pipe/gpr slip on, 02 sensor delete, sprint air filter, ngk iridium’s 15 w fork oil change. i finished valves yesterday and worked on tank cover. i have a carbmate coming to do the synch. this is easier to work on compared to concours

 

[scottmastrocinque]

If you haven’t already, put her up on the center stand and check the bolts that hold the center stand to the frame.

If it is loose, remove the bolt only from 1 side, apply some medium (blue) loctite drops to the threads and retighten but not overly tight. Then do the other side the same.

The thread locker will prevent the bolt from backing out and the side stand trying to self-jettison from the motorcycle like mine tried to do. By not over tightening the bolt, the stand will move freely up and down.

The hardware holding the center stand together and especially the double springs and cover are $$$ as sin!

 

[maverick9611]

if anybody knows where i can get a bagster tank bag that will fit these clips. let me know. nothing in usa, all in europe. one model was the xsr-300 by bagster.

 

[scottmastrocinque]

As this is something that I’m fairly sure GTM does not sell, I would send an email to MG Cycle. If Steine-Dinse in Europe Carrie’s it, them MG Cycle in the USA can get it in their shipments from Stein-Dinse to the USA.

It will most likely be Special Order and no returns.

 

[maverick9611]

If you haven’t already, put her up on the center stand and check the bolts that hold the center stand to the frame.

If it is loose, remove the bolt only from 1 side, apply some medium (blue) loctite drops to the threads and retighten but not overly tight. Then do the other side the same.

The thread locker will prevent the bolt from backing out and the side stand trying to self-jettison from the motorcycle like mine tried to do. By not over tightening the bolt, the stand will move freely up and down.

The hardware holding the center stand together and especially the double springs and cover are $$$ as sin!

i removed it. it sits too low for my taste

 

[scottmastrocinque]

That is worth $$$. Hang onto it and keep all the pieces because it may be no longer available or supplies will be dwindling to none soon, as far as I know, and you can sell that very easily and very quickly most likely.

 

[maverick9611]

yes sir i kept everything. thanx

 

[maverick9611]

if anybody knows where i can get a bagster tank bag that will fit these clips. let me know. nothing in usa, all in europe. one model was the xsr-300 by bagster.

I found one in stock in Greece. it's on the way.

 

[scottmastrocinque]

I would have told them to throw in some really good feta, some beautiful kalamata olives, and a nice bottle of Retsina and Roditis with it!

 

[maverick9611]

I would have told them to throw in some really good feta, some beautiful kalamata olives, and a nice bottle of Retsina and Roditis with it!

boom

 

[maverick9611]

well the bagster tank bag made it. very fast shipping. I was given no track info, just a confirm that I purchased it.
fits like a like glove!

 

[maverick9611]

they claim a whole helmet will fit in this bag. game on!!
results: they are indeed correct.
now why does nobody in USA stock these bags?

 

[maverick9611]

I left the swmotech ring on also. in case I want to switch out

 

[scottmastrocinque]

Because we are a niche marque in this country and the Norge hasn’t been made for many years now. That’s why.

Your setup keeps looking better all the time!

 

[maverick9611]

well, the tank cover still has not stretched much. I tried mineral oil in the stitching. as long as the ethanol bubbles are hidden, I'll deal with it.

 

[scottmastrocinque]

Mink oil.

 

[maverick9611]

Mink oil.

I will try it