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V100 Mods thread
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I found a solution to all of the concerns. I mean, absolutely ALL! Like, every single one of them! It's called DIY, shorter for Do It Yourself
If ya don't like someone's design- create your own. If ya see how ya can improve something there or there- do it! Something doesn't suit ya- change it! Whatever ya'll make is whatever ya'll have and there will be no more reasons to criticize someone's creative vision or engineering abilities, or a balance of them both
I'd still like a rear hugger and sadly my engineering skills are limited to Lego.
Well…it sounds like a challenge.
First one to build a rear hugger in carbon fiber wins
Jokes asides, it would most certainly be doable, if one just could find a suitable template to form the carbon fiber around.
But it needs to be a good template that is workable and smooth enough.
For my personal preference I don’t want a carbon fiber look on the V100, it would just look odd with the other design details.
Plastic look? Yes if same as the original hugger color.
But carbon fiber can off course be painted.
Perhaps with a really matte clear coat finish?
First one to build a rear hugger in carbon fiber wins
Jokes asides, it would most certainly be doable, if one just could find a suitable template to form the carbon fiber around.
But it needs to be a good template that is workable and smooth enough.
For my personal preference I don’t want a carbon fiber look on the V100, it would just look odd with the other design details.
Plastic look? Yes if same as the original hugger color.
But carbon fiber can off course be painted.
Perhaps with a really matte clear coat finish?
indyrider
Tuned and Synch'ed
It wouldn't be "too hard" to take the original design and extend it further back and a bit wider to create an extended fender with the same mounts as the original. It may need some integrated supports to handle the weight, but entirely possible. If I get some time to design something up, I'll post it on here to see if anyone is interested in buying. I can produce them in low volume via with a glass filled nylon material (in black) that would be very strong and could have a similar texture as the factory parts.
Bingo! Ya can easily mold on top of existing fender and then push that piece down and bolt it to the bottom of the fender.
As of carbon fiber- it's not worth it unless ya aiming for the looks. Since I'm doing composites as hobby for over 30 years, ya gotta trust me on this one LOL Carbon fiber is not that much lighter compared to fiberglass. That's not a featherlight track machines, 100-200gr saved will not make a difference. It is slightly easier to work with carbon fiber coz it soaks in resin better and is more pliable, but it's nearly 3 times more expensive than fiberglass. If to paint parts after, fiberglass is the answer here
Burke
Just got it firing!
-"Edited to add a weird and ugly one I forgot about. I has a really hard time with the gas cap and filler neck and California's vapor recovery boots. I just couldn't get the fuel pipe in the fuel hole. With a near empty tank I put a small rag on a gripper stick down into the tanks. With a Shopvac and a knife and a file I made the hole in the filler neck a little bigger. It's not real pretty (if you even knew to look down the hole), but it really worked, made an enormous difference in ease of filling up."
I have the same issues with that cap flip location (90-deg back). Filling in CA would be so much easier if it flipped forward.
My previous bike was an R9T BMW with the same flip direction, but I was able to remove the hinge pin, so when unlocking the cap I could remove the whole cap assembly no problem (the key stays in the lock so you have to be a dumb ass to lose the cap & key).
I thought I could do the same on the V100, but no deal.
I'm hoping that a billet threaded cap will appear soon (like for my KTM's). Not only is it a struggle to fill, but a decent strong movement might snap the cap off?
Billy Button
Just got it firing!
My Mandello "cafe tourer" incarnation is almost complete ...
- Pyramid Plastics Cowl
- colour* matched panniers
The keen eyed among us will also note: MV Motorrad lowered footpegs, Evotech radiator screen, PIAA freeway blaster horns, Pyramid Plastics fender extender, Givi tank ring (for both 6 and 3 litre bags) ... x-ray vision will let you see the Motorbike-passion pannier liner bags and the GT Moto rear wheel nut under the seat. Givi handguards are still with the painter to be colour* matched so they "disappear" - I'll fit them after our summer heat.
Out of shot is the colour* matched topcase (and rack): I will run the Mandello mostly with panniers + cowl; and switch to panniers + rack / topcase (sans cowl) for long tours and pillion runs. It's a 6-bolts changeover and takes all of 15 minutes, with a little blue Loktite. I'll probably also get a larger screen to swap in for long tours - still looking at options.
Moto Guzzi OEM bits: touring screen; fairing usb socket; engine bars; LED lights; heated rider and comfort pillion seats (black - not on in these pics); centre stand; rack and topcase (with Motorbike-passion liner bag).
(*Yes, colour - we like our "U"s in Australia. Cue Kiwi laughter ... )
- Pyramid Plastics Cowl
- colour* matched panniers
The keen eyed among us will also note: MV Motorrad lowered footpegs, Evotech radiator screen, PIAA freeway blaster horns, Pyramid Plastics fender extender, Givi tank ring (for both 6 and 3 litre bags) ... x-ray vision will let you see the Motorbike-passion pannier liner bags and the GT Moto rear wheel nut under the seat. Givi handguards are still with the painter to be colour* matched so they "disappear" - I'll fit them after our summer heat.
Out of shot is the colour* matched topcase (and rack): I will run the Mandello mostly with panniers + cowl; and switch to panniers + rack / topcase (sans cowl) for long tours and pillion runs. It's a 6-bolts changeover and takes all of 15 minutes, with a little blue Loktite. I'll probably also get a larger screen to swap in for long tours - still looking at options.
Moto Guzzi OEM bits: touring screen; fairing usb socket; engine bars; LED lights; heated rider and comfort pillion seats (black - not on in these pics); centre stand; rack and topcase (with Motorbike-passion liner bag).
(*Yes, colour - we like our "U"s in Australia. Cue Kiwi laughter ... )
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Billy Button
Just got it firing!
Thanks, Scott.
The same guy painted the topcase and wheels on my Vespa 300 GTS HPE (aka "Daisy") - great painter, meticulous on colour matching.
Is that also a bigger "foot" on the side stand?
Billy Button
Just got it firing!
Yep - well spotted.
It's a Hepco & Bekker - the only one readily available in Australia, and very well made. In combination with the lowered footpegs, this foot does stop the stand closing "up" fully. It is still within the centrestand's angles, and the MV Motorrad lower peg kit has a rubber "stop" where the stand makes contact.
The wider side-stand foot has two benefits - more secure on iffy surfaces, and the bike "falls" a little less far over onto the stand.
Florida lime
Tuned and Synch'ed
Just realized I never posted another mod I did recently.
Like several others, I removed the OEM horn, and replaced it with twin Hellas. The toughest part was making up a splitter harness, getting the lengths and routing to my satisfaction.
Like several others, I removed the OEM horn, and replaced it with twin Hellas. The toughest part was making up a splitter harness, getting the lengths and routing to my satisfaction.
indyrider
Tuned and Synch'ed
Would you mind sharing any part numbers and a video of sound? I've been debating out swapping mine to get rid of the meep-meep horn.Just realized I never posted another mod I did recently.
Like several others, I removed the OEM horn, and replaced it with twin Hellas. The toughest part was making up a splitter harness, getting the lengths and routing to my satisfaction.
I think it looks great!
Just out of curiosity, how much did it cost to have the painting done?
I'm seriously considering having mine done too.
Florida lime
Tuned and Synch'ed
Unfortunately, prices from different painters can vary quite a bit. I'm curious though myself.
Understood.Unfortunately, prices from different painters can vary quite a bit. I'm curious though myself.
I’m going to get an estimate from my local body shop, and I’ll post the estimate.
Burkeville Body Shop does some excellent painting!
Billy Button
Just got it firing!
Not cheap, but imho worth it - I keep my bikes many years so the cost disappears into the general joy of the bike fairly quickly, and any compromise on quality would show up for me. As you can see, the colour match really "makes" the bike - the silver panels just made me wince to look at, while the Verde ones draw smiles (including mine). It visually completes the Mandello package (the red panniers on here look fabulous, too).
This paint job was just under $400 Australian for 4 pieces: match and mix paint $50, painting $250, spray booth $75. There's no point going to a cut-price painter: you'll see the false economy as soon as the paint dries. Sounds like you already have a painter whose work you like!
Billy Button
Just got it firing!
I might mention that Ducati offer matched panels and liner bags as a matter of course. While ultimately my recent Multistrada V2S wasn't a keeper, I did like the completeness of the package. It's a pretty obvious hole in the Guzzi offering.
(Mind you, I did have to paint the lids of panniers and top case on my BMW R1200R 16 years ago - and cost was more than this job, even then. Thankfully, my BMW dealer took care of it for me.)
(Mind you, I did have to paint the lids of panniers and top case on my BMW R1200R 16 years ago - and cost was more than this job, even then. Thankfully, my BMW dealer took care of it for me.)