Your "I’m going to ignore that for the time being" has become my Moto Guzzi mantra. Works most of the time.
Hahaha well it’s often the best way
Where will you be riding in Italy?
The Stella Alpina
making the panniers waterproof: https://tinyurl.com/Water-Proofin-g-Norge-Panniers
Bah ;(
Yeah I guess something like that is the way, although I suspect I’ll just be sticking with bin bags...custom-fit inner bags when monsoons are predicted; see https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/bag-liners-for-norge.2871/ Makes bringing contents in easier on overnighters. Those particular ones are waterproof, but, regrettably, no longer unavailable,
Finally, while possibly also on the unavailable list, Guzzi did come out with a new seal for those a few years ago. I never bothered.
I might look into those. I’ll let you know.
Off to the rally ...
Ciao.
Enjoy