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Just got it firing!
So, I am thinking to take my V7 III Special on its first longish trip (~6000 miles spanned across 3 weeks). Now, I could do this trip on my old V-Strom in which case I would just change the oil before the trip and go. However it seems I also have the virus called Moto Guzzi so I am seriously considering taking the V7 out for "a spin". The bike is stock, has currently around 2000 miles and I had its first revision. As this would be my first try in this area I have a few prep questions:
Things that I am considering to do before the trip:
- add a windscreen
- add luggage Hepco & Backer or MG OEM. Any feedback about HB classic vs HB C-Bow vs MG OEM?
- upgrade seat to something more comfortable
- put together a tool kit for the road: Any links/recommendations with what tools I should put together for such a trip? I tried (and failed) to look up for a list of keys and tools that I might need to do the basic stuff on this bike
- go to the dealer and do another revision just before leaving
- take some spare tubes and patches (any recommendations? it is my first bike with tubed tires)
- add center stand (H&B) and crash bars (H&B or Givi). Does anyone have any feedback or pros and cons about them?
-would like to raise the bars a bit and maybe lower the footpegs, but I haven't found any aftermarket solution for this. Do you have any preferences or recommendations?
- would like to replace the exhaust system but as I am from Europe I cannot leverage Todd's offers. So most probably I will leave it be.
Am I missing anything?
Should I be concerned in any way about the transmission? (only had chain before)
Should I replace any other consumable before I go?
Any spares that I should also consider taking with me?
Sorry for the longer points, but MG and V7 III in particular are new for me and I am trying to get my bearings. Thank you in advance for your support!
Things that I am considering to do before the trip:
- add a windscreen
- add luggage Hepco & Backer or MG OEM. Any feedback about HB classic vs HB C-Bow vs MG OEM?
- upgrade seat to something more comfortable
- put together a tool kit for the road: Any links/recommendations with what tools I should put together for such a trip? I tried (and failed) to look up for a list of keys and tools that I might need to do the basic stuff on this bike
- go to the dealer and do another revision just before leaving
- take some spare tubes and patches (any recommendations? it is my first bike with tubed tires)
- add center stand (H&B) and crash bars (H&B or Givi). Does anyone have any feedback or pros and cons about them?
-would like to raise the bars a bit and maybe lower the footpegs, but I haven't found any aftermarket solution for this. Do you have any preferences or recommendations?
- would like to replace the exhaust system but as I am from Europe I cannot leverage Todd's offers. So most probably I will leave it be.
Am I missing anything?
Should I be concerned in any way about the transmission? (only had chain before)
Should I replace any other consumable before I go?
Any spares that I should also consider taking with me?
Sorry for the longer points, but MG and V7 III in particular are new for me and I am trying to get my bearings. Thank you in advance for your support!