Tennessee, I think you’re in southern KY? Just curious as to your dealer. I got a call as well, from Cadre, here in Cincinnati… my bike is in for the first service, so, they’ll put them on tomorrow. Yay!
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Tennessee, I think you’re in southern KY? Just curious as to your dealer. I got a call as well, from Cadre, here in Cincinnati… my bike is in for the first service, so, they’ll put them on tomorrow. Yay!
fig32
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Based on info in this thread, I just called my dealer Motoplex in Westchester PA and the bags arrived today! I am picking mine up tomorrow and so excited, have a trip planned July 1st and wanted to take the Guzzi
Stirling
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Encouraged by @TennesseeSmith post, I called my dealer yesterday and still nothing. So to stay positive, I went ahead and booked a couple nights mid July for a central coast California trip. Hoping the bags make it to the west coast soon!
Congrats to you that are getting them now!!
Congrats to you that are getting them now!!
Hello, what tail bag is this?
The mount plate for the rack comes out through the same spot. There are no covers, but the rack itself obscures the opening.
It's a cheap, very practical bag I picked up from Amazon. It has rings on the bag to attach the accompanying bungie net. That makes it easy to carry some clothes as the layers come off in the warm afternoons. It's not bad as tail bags go. But I'll prefer the security of the locking hard saddle bags.
I bet you'll have the bags within a few days.
Albertasaurus
Just got it firing!
I'll be sure to remove the back seat and take a look before I leave the lot.
keremarsan
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I added
1. the main stand and the only purpose of this in my mind , : is to be able to check the oil level , otherwise you need someone to help to check it ...
2. and also put the "touring " screen , which is not really a touring windshield , the difference is really minimal between original , some 5-7 cm I measured , it is the original Guzzi Accessory ... maybe waiting for aftermarket real touring screen will be better and
in the future : I think about purchasing aftermarket radiator proaction but I am afraid of it because , in traffic , the engine coolant temp reaches some 100 degrees ( data coming from MIA ) , I am not sure if aftermarket radiator protection can cause limited cooling because in these 30 degree Celsius the fan kick in a lot of time for long period of time ... so waiting for the original one for radiator ....
fig32
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Does anyone know of a good side stand extender that will provide a little more surface area and also raise the bike up slightly while on the side stand? I find the bike leans over more than I would like and I don't always use the center stand.
How loud is your fan ,I was riding for three hours in 100f around 37C and my fan did not appear to come on .
keremarsan
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it is not loud at all , I know it kicked when the coolant indicator pss the middle box , check your coolant temp gauges : when it is above the center line ( 1 box above center and 1 box below red line beginning box ) this means , your engine reached 100 degree C ( normally it works 80-90 C - MIA application tells that info ) in this case when above 1 box of center , turn off engine , you will hear now the fan ! except , the engine loud suppressing the fan noise , if your coolant never go until redline , that means it works in hot temp AND traffic condition ! when having enough speed , in my experience , the cooling system works very well ...
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Keremarsan - that MIA temp data would be a perfect way to document any temperature difference of radiator guard off, versus on
. I have the Evotech guard which has smaller “holes” than the Mistral guard. So far the hottest day I’ve ridden was 92F, and the temp gauge stayed in the middle. Late summer, stuck in traffic will be the real test!
. I have the Evotech guard which has smaller “holes” than the Mistral guard. So far the hottest day I’ve ridden was 92F, and the temp gauge stayed in the middle. Late summer, stuck in traffic will be the real test!Bags! I now have a complete motorcycle.
Mine were mounted correctly by the dealer. They seem to be pretty nice. They hold plenty of stuff. My laptop has to be angled a bit to fit in there. I had the same issue with my last Gold Wing. With the Mandello, I won't be able to get a thermos and the laptop both in the same bag. That's OK. I'll get the top box fitted in a few days. The laptop fits nicely in there. This bike is becoming a touring bike.
The dealer in Mt Sterling KY has another V100 Mandello in stock. It's red like mine.
Mine were mounted correctly by the dealer. They seem to be pretty nice. They hold plenty of stuff. My laptop has to be angled a bit to fit in there. I had the same issue with my last Gold Wing. With the Mandello, I won't be able to get a thermos and the laptop both in the same bag. That's OK. I'll get the top box fitted in a few days. The laptop fits nicely in there. This bike is becoming a touring bike.
The dealer in Mt Sterling KY has another V100 Mandello in stock. It's red like mine.
Congrats!!! Looks nice, too
. I’m seeing more cases (no pun intended) of owners losing them (another post here, today), and apparently even when feeling they are solidly mounted. I guess we just have to keep an eye on things. I do feel my bike really takes the potholes and bumps, very harshly… that may exacerbate any tendencies for stuff to come loose. Be wary/careful. My bags came in, but I don’t have the bike back yet (first service as well). Hoping Tues or Wed (closed on Mons). The adventure continues…
. I’m seeing more cases (no pun intended) of owners losing them (another post here, today), and apparently even when feeling they are solidly mounted. I guess we just have to keep an eye on things. I do feel my bike really takes the potholes and bumps, very harshly… that may exacerbate any tendencies for stuff to come loose. Be wary/careful. My bags came in, but I don’t have the bike back yet (first service as well). Hoping Tues or Wed (closed on Mons). The adventure continues…While waiting for the "NORMA 30-45 x 9mm wide "TORRO" hose clamps to replace the crimped on clamps, I installed this Pyramid "Extenda Fenda" from Bob's Bike Stuff in the UK on eBay. Looks like it will help some. I also received a BIONDI Touring height light smoke tint windshield I will report back later on it when I get on the bodywork back on after the hose clamp/coolant leak is sorted.
Nice! Yeah, the stock front fender is a bit “shy.” The Pyramid has a sleek look - nice choice.
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