toddhaven
Tuned and Synch'ed
Are now available in the US.
Will be mounted on a Redneck machine soon.
Will be mounted on a Redneck machine soon.
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Stelvio Bags
- Thread starter toddhaven
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He todd,
Hello thanks for the Ercole pictures, i would take some of ours Ercoles and will send it to you latter
Baggs for Stelvio are now available in CA, ok, and your Stelvio, is it arrive or is it always a dream ?
For our Morocco trip it would be at the March begining for 12 days and we are always looking for a passenger......
You want more details ?
Hello thanks for the Ercole pictures, i would take some of ours Ercoles and will send it to you latter
Baggs for Stelvio are now available in CA, ok, and your Stelvio, is it arrive or is it always a dream ?
For our Morocco trip it would be at the March begining for 12 days and we are always looking for a passenger......
You want more details ?
My pleasure on the Ercole link/pics here on the Vintage section. I will post your photos there when you send them to see. Good.
I have not yet taken delivery of a Stelvio, as the TT photos is the one I want. We shall see what comes of it here very soon.
I will write you for details about Morroco. I think I will want to do it.
I have not yet taken delivery of a Stelvio, as the TT photos is the one I want. We shall see what comes of it here very soon.
I will write you for details about Morroco. I think I will want to do it.
Bags are indeed available in the States. Got mine on last night.
Really, really wide, but since lane splitting isn't legal anywhere around here, I guess I can live with that. Other than the wide mounts, these bags are the bomb. Everything I was looking for.
It was a little chilly today riding at lunch:
Apprently if the temperature gets down to 34deg F, you get a little snowflake symbol. I sure wouldn't have otherwise realized it was cold :lol:
Really, really wide, but since lane splitting isn't legal anywhere around here, I guess I can live with that. Other than the wide mounts, these bags are the bomb. Everything I was looking for.
It was a little chilly today riding at lunch:
Apprently if the temperature gets down to 34deg F, you get a little snowflake symbol. I sure wouldn't have otherwise realized it was cold :lol:
Gary
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Yes at 0>1 degree's you get a pretty snowflake. Seems pretty accurate and is a reminder for black ice.
More to the point what's that side stand ? Guzzi or home made ? The UK spec bikes have a crap side stand, or at least mine does. (No one else seems to be worried about it).
The bike is at a stupid lean angle on the stand , and almost impossible to lift up to vertical with luggage loaded.
I've increased the length of mine by 50mm
More to the point what's that side stand ? Guzzi or home made ? The UK spec bikes have a crap side stand, or at least mine does. (No one else seems to be worried about it).
The bike is at a stupid lean angle on the stand , and almost impossible to lift up to vertical with luggage loaded.
I've increased the length of mine by 50mm
Gary
Cruisin' Guzzisti
By the way the pic is the Marina just South of Malmo, Sweden. The Bridge in the background is about 17k and goes to Denmark.
Gary wrote:
Factory side stand, at least here in the US. Works just fine, though it is a tad enormous.
Now that I look at some of the older factory pictures, my stand does look longer. I don't have any complaints with it. Seems secure enough.
Factory side stand, at least here in the US. Works just fine, though it is a tad enormous.
Now that I look at some of the older factory pictures, my stand does look longer. I don't have any complaints with it. Seems secure enough.
Hey Gary, I agree with you about the side stand it is not great, and I noticed bigtex side stand, I thought it must be aftermarket or home grown.
Hey bigtech I notice you are getting a bit high mileage, :laugh: you are spending to much time modding in your garage.
Only joking... the bikes looking good !
Cheers Nige
Hey bigtech I notice you are getting a bit high mileage, :laugh: you are spending to much time modding in your garage.
Only joking... the bikes looking good !
Cheers Nige
pbears
Tuned and Synch'ed
Hi Bigtex
Also noticed you have non UK standard front fender and leg protectors - is that US spec or your own accessories?
Cheers
Martin
Also noticed you have non UK standard front fender and leg protectors - is that US spec or your own accessories?
Cheers
Martin
pbears wrote:
Yes, that is my bit of fun. My feeling is that the Stelvio styling just cries out for a high-beak, so I have been playing around with some supermotard options.
Yes, that is my bit of fun. My feeling is that the Stelvio styling just cries out for a high-beak, so I have been playing around with some supermotard options.
NJC wrote:
Ah, abuse, abuse. Guilty as charged, but do remember we didn't get Stelvios in the US until the very end of September and snow is falling off and on here in the Rocky Mountains.
Ah, abuse, abuse. Guilty as charged, but do remember we didn't get Stelvios in the US until the very end of September and snow is falling off and on here in the Rocky Mountains.
:laugh:
Ha Ha sorry Bigtex, did not mean any offence, I did not realise you had only just got the Stelvio I just presumed you must have got it the same time we did over the pond. Its going to snow over here this weekend in some parts, and it is blooody cold so I might just fiddle in the garage. Still I quite like your beak as you put it, I also have the ally panniers they are great, I tested them the other weekend in some horrendous rain for about 300 miles and only a little water got into the base, probably through the rivots, but nothing to worry about.
:huh:
What are you going to mod next ? I am thinking this weekend of designing up a better rear rack as I do not think I want to use a top box.
Cheers Nige
Ha Ha sorry Bigtex, did not mean any offence, I did not realise you had only just got the Stelvio I just presumed you must have got it the same time we did over the pond. Its going to snow over here this weekend in some parts, and it is blooody cold so I might just fiddle in the garage. Still I quite like your beak as you put it, I also have the ally panniers they are great, I tested them the other weekend in some horrendous rain for about 300 miles and only a little water got into the base, probably through the rivots, but nothing to worry about.
:huh:
What are you going to mod next ? I am thinking this weekend of designing up a better rear rack as I do not think I want to use a top box.
Cheers Nige
Gary
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Hi Bigtex,
Can you measure the stand from hinge bolt to the end. Inches or centimeters are fine.
Can you measure the stand from hinge bolt to the end. Inches or centimeters are fine.
Wonder B wrote:
Those are PIAA 510 fog lights with the spiffy Ion multi-color lenses. As fog lights they are nothing massive but seem to be effective enough. As additional lights to increase visibility to dozing drivers, I like them a lot.
The mounts I guess you would call custom (or, more appropriately, garage-engineered). I found some simple generic light/highway peg clamps at the local Harley dealer. To those I added an "L" bracket cut out of 2" angle aluminum from the local hardware store. The combination allows for a level-enough platform for the stock light stem. It took some fiddling to get them levelish and placed evenly, but the end result is quite sturdy. My only final regret is that the light housings do stick out just a bit beyond the crash bars and would likely be sacrificed in a fall. I guess if that happens I'll replace them with something smaller in diameter, but for now I am happy.
I can snap some closeups if anyone is interested.
I actually snagged them this summer back when my Stelvio was still in Luigi's hands back in Mandello. I found them on closeout at Sierra Trading for a lovely $113 US. They are essentially something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-5161-Crystal-Yellow-Beam/dp/B0002Z9QQ2
Those are PIAA 510 fog lights with the spiffy Ion multi-color lenses. As fog lights they are nothing massive but seem to be effective enough. As additional lights to increase visibility to dozing drivers, I like them a lot.
The mounts I guess you would call custom (or, more appropriately, garage-engineered). I found some simple generic light/highway peg clamps at the local Harley dealer. To those I added an "L" bracket cut out of 2" angle aluminum from the local hardware store. The combination allows for a level-enough platform for the stock light stem. It took some fiddling to get them levelish and placed evenly, but the end result is quite sturdy. My only final regret is that the light housings do stick out just a bit beyond the crash bars and would likely be sacrificed in a fall. I guess if that happens I'll replace them with something smaller in diameter, but for now I am happy.
I can snap some closeups if anyone is interested.
I actually snagged them this summer back when my Stelvio was still in Luigi's hands back in Mandello. I found them on closeout at Sierra Trading for a lovely $113 US. They are essentially something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-5161-Crystal-Yellow-Beam/dp/B0002Z9QQ2
NJC wrote:
Looks like I am done with the luggage mods. I kept the big Givi topcase from my Gran Canyon and made up a mount using the standard Monokey base plate, so I have massive luggage capacity.
I guess now I just need to go somewhere
Looks like I am done with the luggage mods. I kept the big Givi topcase from my Gran Canyon and made up a mount using the standard Monokey base plate, so I have massive luggage capacity.
I guess now I just need to go somewhere
Gary wrote:
Hey Gary,
Looks like 14" measured in a straight line from the pivot bolt to the outer tip.
Hey Gary,
Looks like 14" measured in a straight line from the pivot bolt to the outer tip.
Gary
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Thanks for that Bigtex.
The original is 12" and I have extended mine by 2". Looks better in one piece
rather than mine with an add on.
See wht the dealer say's, lol.
The original is 12" and I have extended mine by 2". Looks better in one piece
rather than mine with an add on.
See wht the dealer say's, lol.
loftyjohn
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Hi gang
2 things:
Why have the US bikes got a longer side stand?
Gary why have you extended yours?
Just being nosey
Loftyjohn
2 things:
Why have the US bikes got a longer side stand?
Gary why have you extended yours?
Just being nosey
Loftyjohn
Gary
Cruisin' Guzzisti
I extended mine because it was at a tremendous lean angle. May be yopurs is longer Loftyjohn, would you check sometime. With the luggage on it was almost impossible to lift straight. I started by carrying an inch thick piece of wood on a string to put under the stand. My dealers demo bike is the same. He was thinking they were bending, but I think maybe Guzzi just got them wrong.................Unusual that !
I've just come back from Bristol, 400 mile roung trip and the cams seem to be behaving. Going in tomoz to have the gaps checked by the dealer, his choice. Bit like the 600 mile service I suppose.
Good news day again for my ST1100. Got it back today and seems to chasrge ok now. Briefly, i had the alteranator reconned as it was £850 for a new Honda one. So after £650 for the recon one with 3 lots of swing arm removal to get it out, I was a bit miffed to find it stopped charging after only 60 miles. Back to the dealer and he found the prob pretty quickas we new the alt was ok and still putting out 14.5v. The Police do look after their bikes with immpecible service records, brake pads and tyres changed regularily, mines had 12 sets of tyres since March 03 and 28,000 miles, ( that's where all my taxes go !). Anyway when they decommission the bikes all police spec equip is removed. There is a 50 amp fuse fitted by them with a 6 mm/sq cable running to the tail piece. They cut it under the seat but forgot to dissconnect it. The fuse is in line between alternator and battery. QED
So as usual .........................police are still out to get ya lads.
I've just come back from Bristol, 400 mile roung trip and the cams seem to be behaving. Going in tomoz to have the gaps checked by the dealer, his choice. Bit like the 600 mile service I suppose.
Good news day again for my ST1100. Got it back today and seems to chasrge ok now. Briefly, i had the alteranator reconned as it was £850 for a new Honda one. So after £650 for the recon one with 3 lots of swing arm removal to get it out, I was a bit miffed to find it stopped charging after only 60 miles. Back to the dealer and he found the prob pretty quickas we new the alt was ok and still putting out 14.5v. The Police do look after their bikes with immpecible service records, brake pads and tyres changed regularily, mines had 12 sets of tyres since March 03 and 28,000 miles, ( that's where all my taxes go !). Anyway when they decommission the bikes all police spec equip is removed. There is a 50 amp fuse fitted by them with a 6 mm/sq cable running to the tail piece. They cut it under the seat but forgot to dissconnect it. The fuse is in line between alternator and battery. QED
So as usual .........................police are still out to get ya lads.