Nice, I can add these to the (GTM) STORE tab above for anyone so interested in them, post below. Otherwise, we won't bother as we don't sell much HB products at all.
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V100 Mods thread
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Tzuri DeMartini-Scacheri
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I received my first Mandello V100S back in late January 24 after arriving home from a relatively short ride I notice a mark on the LHS cylinder cover (image 1173), and my daughter noticed a slight oil seepage from the gasket on the front of cover. Thinking that it might have been a Friday afternoon assembly at Mandello and wanted to finish the assembly before going home, I thought that the bolts may have not been done up tight. Upon inspection the mark corresponded to something hitting the cover and snapping off one of the anchor points for the cover, hence the oil seepage (image 1176). My saving grace was the fact that the salesperson sent me a photo of the bike arriving while it was still on the truck in its case. The case showed a distinct tear which coincided with the area of the cylinder cover. I requested a new replacement bike as wouldn't accept a repaired one which had just been ridden from the showroom. After many emails and threatening to request my money back the dealer obliged and a new bike was provided.
The second bike arrived early March and after a few Kms I noticed a seepage from the Öhlins rear shock absorber (image 1264), again I approached the dealer who wanted to inspect it to ensure I hadn't hit with a hammer or something
They reported back to the importer who agreed to the warranty replacement and the part arrived in Australia within the week,(at a cost of $11,000, that's correct $11K) The dealer was instructed that the damaged shock absorber had to be dispatched back to Öhlins within 24hrs. One would not want to built a bike from imported spare parts.
None of the issues I've had are really related to MG, one was a transport issue and the other a parts supplier issue. Never the less for me it highlighted some of the issues of MG not having a very strong presence in Australia, not sure how sooner would the issues had been resolved if I were to be living in Italy or Europe.
Other than that the additional mods I carried out are the radiator guard, the sump guard, the exhaust manifold protectors, clip on tank box and rear seat box form SW-Motech, a clip on front windscreen extension, oh and I asked for a centre stand to be fitted when I purchased the bike. I had fitted the touring windshield but I found better results from the extender.
I ordered and received a front mud guard extender but I've been reluctant to fit it as it requires mounting it to the bolts of the bottom bolts of the front disk callipers and I don't have the appropriate tension wrench to do up the break calliper bolts again. Future project.
The second bike arrived early March and after a few Kms I noticed a seepage from the Öhlins rear shock absorber (image 1264), again I approached the dealer who wanted to inspect it to ensure I hadn't hit with a hammer or something
They reported back to the importer who agreed to the warranty replacement and the part arrived in Australia within the week,(at a cost of $11,000, that's correct $11K) The dealer was instructed that the damaged shock absorber had to be dispatched back to Öhlins within 24hrs. One would not want to built a bike from imported spare parts.None of the issues I've had are really related to MG, one was a transport issue and the other a parts supplier issue. Never the less for me it highlighted some of the issues of MG not having a very strong presence in Australia, not sure how sooner would the issues had been resolved if I were to be living in Italy or Europe.
Other than that the additional mods I carried out are the radiator guard, the sump guard, the exhaust manifold protectors, clip on tank box and rear seat box form SW-Motech, a clip on front windscreen extension, oh and I asked for a centre stand to be fitted when I purchased the bike. I had fitted the touring windshield but I found better results from the extender.
I ordered and received a front mud guard extender but I've been reluctant to fit it as it requires mounting it to the bolts of the bottom bolts of the front disk callipers and I don't have the appropriate tension wrench to do up the break calliper bolts again. Future project.
grider
Just got it firing!
It seems it has a shock or side fall on the side.
Good to know for all V100 owners.
May be the engine guard is mandatory to avoid this issue.
Good to know for all V100 owners.
May be the engine guard is mandatory to avoid this issue.
The touring screen is not tall enough. It is larger in width.
Thanks for your review of the GIVI screen. I'm 6’2 and the optional MG screen is useless.
I am happy with the following two options re:windscreen:
1. CalSci Touring
2. Biondi Touring with a Givi wind deflector.
As for seat comfort, I use a sheep skin place don top of the seat and I can do at least 4 hours on the saddle with a couple of stops for coffee.
Which shield did you find the best, the CalSci of the Bondi. How was the Bondi without the deflector? Thanks!
The answer is both but for different uses.
The CalSci is taller and does not need a wind deflector. I like this one for long overnight touring trip when comfort is a priority and I don't care for the look of the bike as much (Tall windscreen + OEM panniers + SW Motech tail & tank bags + black heated seat).
I prefer the Biondi for day riding (1 to 4 hrs) as I added a wind deflector to it and it is perfect in this combo for look/comfort (brown saddle + rear seat cowl + tank bag only).
My bracket is silver. It closely matches the mounting surface. It does look better then the black. My shifter peg rubber rotates by design, unlike the fixed brake peg. Is there a reason for this? I don't like it on the downshifts.
Pertaining to changing turn signals, I read about the amount of body work that needs to be removed to change out the front signals already.
I have 2 questions I hope to answer. 1- since I’m swapping LED for LED (Rizoma), are the extra resistors still needed?
2- Rizoma offers several OEM connector options but nine form MG. Are there other OEM’s compatible? (They offer Ducati, MV Augusta)
I have 2 questions I hope to answer. 1- since I’m swapping LED for LED (Rizoma), are the extra resistors still needed?
2- Rizoma offers several OEM connector options but nine form MG. Are there other OEM’s compatible? (They offer Ducati, MV Augusta)
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Ive just replaced all 4 of my indicators that I purchased from the GTM STORE (linked above) on my V100, the US style are almost twice the size of my NZ ones. They went on with no modification at all. As your swapping like for like as I did I'm sure the resistors are not required, they are used if you replace bulb style lamps with LED's. The bodywork comes off very easily, just be slow and methodical, the screen and headlamp cowling conceal a few screws.
I managed to get the front signals installed without removing any panels. It wasn’t super easy but I managed. I was able to fit a small 10mm spanner to hold the nut in order to remove the stock. It was tight getting my fingers in to thread the new units in place.
What is the purpose of those turn indicators. I just don't get it.
Don't you think that they are virtually invisible to any car driver?
Don't you think that they are virtually invisible to any car driver?
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Some people just may not like the plastic’ey stock turns, and assuming these are real Rizoma units, they are 2x brighter then the stockers. These and the m.Pins (we’re dealers for both on the STORE tab above), are ones I use on my GTM builds. Invisible until activated, and not a ton more cost to replace when/if stock parts break or fail.
We also sell the bar end mirrors and proper adapters for most modern Guzzi models.
That’s a clean look. More than once, I have accidentally bumped into my (stock) turn signals while messing around in the garage… and knocked them askew. I assume yours illuminate in orange? Nice mods - I also see the rear hub guard
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Thank you. The Rizoma signals I installed are super bright. This is the 3rd bike I’ve installed them on. Not cheap but top,quality.That’s a clean look. More than once, I have accidentally bumped into my (stock) turn signals while messing around in the garage… and knocked them askew. I assume yours illuminate in orange? Nice mods - I also see the rear hub guard
Yup they do hug the bike. But they are super bright, Rizoma makes top quality stuff.
losinj
Just got it firing!
If that's an engine guard from SW-Motech, does it need to come off for oil changes?
I got the same engine guard in aluminum color, and the mechanic didn’t mention it when the bike was in for service earlier this spring.
And I fastened it securely with Loctite as described in the instructions.
So I guess it is not in the way for normal maintenance.