Question Regarding Button Switch

[Gmanisintexas]

I have a 2017 California Touring I purchased a few months ago. On the left hand side next to the turn signal switch there is a push button with a white dot on it. Can anyone tell me what this switch is used for ?

Thanks

Gerry

 

[Moto-Uno]

It's the MGMP button that along with a wiring kit allows you to connect your smart phone to your motorcycle .
What ever that's supposed to do is beyond me , and Yes I'm a dinosaur . Peter

 

[kiwi dave]

You can also run a navigation program. I don't have it on my Cali 1400, but I purchased one for my V85. I believe they are the same, but the operation instructions are vague, so I compiled this for myself and others. I prefer it to Google maps.

Operating the Moto Guzzi Navigator.
1. Turn ignition on.
2. Mate phone with BT-ROUTER via bluetooth.
3. The phone display should be confirmed at the top of the dashboard, just to the right of the helmets.
4. Run the MG app on the phone, and click on the red display with three dots in it to connect the app to the vehicle.
5. In the MG app on phone, select Navigator. A local map should appear.
6. Search for the destination on phone; select when found.
7. The route map should appear on the phone. Press GO.
8. The first part of the route is now displayed on the phone map. Also the first two turns with distances should be displayed on the reconfigured dashboard.

 

[Moto-Uno]

Is this superior to simply using a Garmin ? . They're pretty cheap used . Peter

 

[kiwi dave]

The phone supporting the navigation can be in your pocket, and the turn instructions are shown on the reconfigured dashboard.

I've recently purchased a Beeline Moto for my later bikes. Easily transferred from bike to bike. But I have to say it thinks differently to me.

 

[Gmanisintexas]

Well to everyone who replied I thank all of you. It's more information than I excepted to get back sure sure. I do have a question as maybe it me being new to a Moto Guzzi but Kiwi Dave what is a BT-ROUTER?

Thanks Gerry

 

[Moto-Uno]

Something to do with , Bluetooth ? Peter

 

[kiwi dave]

Like the name suggests, its a Bluetooth Router. It allow you to communicate with your passenger, and other bike riders in your vicinity, using your built in Bluetooth in your helmet. It just allows multiple connections.

 

[Gmanisintexas]

Thanks for your clarification. So like I mentioned before I have a 2017 California touring and under the seat built in from the factory is the connection to support the MGMP. Would you have to know the specific model number that I need and where can it be purchased as I live in the US.

Thanks again

Gerry

 

[kiwi dave]

MGMP (Moto Guzzi Multimedia Platform), I believe the part number is 607100M. I purchased mine in 2019 from AF1 Racing, Austin, TX -US$198.

 

[Hydrolastic]

I wrote up a review of the MGMP here:

Multimedia Platform (MG-MP) - review

So I got the latest edition of the MG-MP module installed and operating on my 2017 California Touring. After using it for a bit, I have made the following observations, for those who might still be considering it: When you order the MG-MP module for the Euro 4 California, it ships as just the...

www.guzzitech.com

Just one opinion, but it might help if you're not completely decided. The part number for the Euro4 1400 is 606522M, the MIA module for the v85 and later is 607100M. The MGMP is older, and does not have the same functionality as the newer MIA system for the v85.

Dave

 

[Gmanisintexas]

So Dave are you saying that the MIA for the V85 will work and plug in directly to my wiring harness on my California 1400 ?

Dave when I looked up 607100M on the AF1 Racing website it pulled up the

OEM Moto Guzzi MMP Install Kit V85 - 607060M not the module itself. Any ideas of the correct model number?​

When i looked up 606522M is pulled up

OEM Aprilia Multimedia ECU 2.0 - 606522M​

Any idea what the correct model number for the MIA module for the V85 is?


Please let me know

Thanks
Gerry

 

[Hydrolastic]

I would call AF1 and ask about the part numbers. 607100M may or may not work with the California. It may just be the same module with 3.0 firmware, or it could have incompatible functionality, it's hard to say, and a good dealer will have better knowledge. When I bought 606522M, it already came with the updated ver. 2.5 firmware. If the module works, it will have reduced functionality compared with the v85, since it doesn't have the TFT dash and other code to fully interface with it.

Dave

 

[Vizir]

Hello,
This button is also used to control the heated grips if you put OEM grips, like Oxford, for example ..
See this thread :

Heated Grips for MGX

Same thing in France, they are sold separately. But the complete package is very cheap . Vizir

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