nevada72
Just got it firing!
Hello all! I'm brand new to the forum and Moto Guzzi as well. I do not have one yet, but I plan to soon. I have test ridden a California Touring and a MGX-21. I crossed the MGX off my list as I really don't like how that big front wheel feels. But I absolutely loved the California Touring. As a current Harley Davidson Street Glide owner I like the weight, power, ride and handling of the Touring vs the SG.
That said, I really like the looks of the Custom more. There's a nice silver 2014 Custom available and it has some of the touring features like windshield and foot boards. My question is - Is it a problem to also add the Touring seat, backrest, and shocks? My guess is it's a bolt on, but again, I'm totally new to MGs.
My second question is - If those items are a bolt on, is there a good source for take offs? I suspect like all brands there's a lot of suspension and seat modification going on among enthusiasts.
Normally I would go straight to the aftermarket, but I really liked how the stock California Touring rode - very plush. I live in Wisconsin and our roads are horrible. Anything less than plush delivers a beating to the rider and even more so the passenger. And compared to my Street Glide, the California is a sport bike riding on a cloud, so at this point I have no desire for performance enhancements.
My last question is - Is there any difference between the 2014 and the 2017?
Thank you in advance for the help.
That said, I really like the looks of the Custom more. There's a nice silver 2014 Custom available and it has some of the touring features like windshield and foot boards. My question is - Is it a problem to also add the Touring seat, backrest, and shocks? My guess is it's a bolt on, but again, I'm totally new to MGs.
My second question is - If those items are a bolt on, is there a good source for take offs? I suspect like all brands there's a lot of suspension and seat modification going on among enthusiasts.
Normally I would go straight to the aftermarket, but I really liked how the stock California Touring rode - very plush. I live in Wisconsin and our roads are horrible. Anything less than plush delivers a beating to the rider and even more so the passenger. And compared to my Street Glide, the California is a sport bike riding on a cloud, so at this point I have no desire for performance enhancements.
My last question is - Is there any difference between the 2014 and the 2017?
Thank you in advance for the help.