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V100: MSTA FlyBy Week & Bike Thoughts

BDS

BDS

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A friend and I attended the annual MSTA (Motorcycle Sport Touring Assoc) rally in Marietta, OH. Despite predictions of sunny days, there was threatening, overcast weather. We got rained on for a few hours on Friday. But, despite the rain… we had a good time riding great routes in Ohio, and W Va. The loops (out of Marietta) ranged from 60 to about 300 miles. We chose ones that were around 200, plus or minus ~30. We did 850 miles total.

Spent yesterday cleaning up a filthy bike… but, it performed well in the rain - as long I kept moving, the rain wasn’t too bad - my phone (nav) even stayed pretty dry. Note - this was a situation where I felt a difference using the wings👍. Kept the waist area a bit drier. The bike handled well in the wet, so that was a good finding😁.

I typically use REVER for nav, but the provided gpx maps wouldn’t load (I ”think” they were created in Basecamp, and had too many waypoints). So, I tried a new (to me) app called OsmAnd. A bit of a learning curve, but worked well (locked up twice tho🤔) - Maybe I’ll tinker with it some more.

Some pics…

Ohio River from RT 7 after the “triple nickel.”
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Sunset from the Rally parking lot
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An “alliterative” welcome to W Va
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A rain stop…
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Sistersville, W Va ferry
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B&W From the ferry
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The V100 is getting close to 3500 miles, and has smoothed out nicely. I feel like “we have adjusted to each other.” One of the better comfort (for long days) additions has been the Rox risers and grip puppies combo. I didn’t get any complete hand numbness, and the 4100 rpm vibration wasn’t as pronounced at the handlebar. Awesome trip for a couple of geezers!!
 
I wanted to head that way on my new Special, but I need to find some handlebar risers before I take a "long" ride. I'm in north central Ohio.
Glad it was a success, despite the rain.
 
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A friend and I attended the annual MSTA (Motorcycle Sport Touring Assoc) rally in Marietta, OH. Despite predictions of sunny days, there was threatening, overcast weather. We got rained on for a few hours on Friday. But, despite the rain… we had a good time riding great routes in Ohio, and W Va. The loops (out of Marietta) ranged from 60 to about 300 miles. We chose ones that were around 200, plus or minus ~30. We did 850 miles total.

Spent yesterday cleaning up a filthy bike… but, it performed well in the rain - as long I kept moving, the rain wasn’t too bad - my phone (nav) even stayed pretty dry. Note - this was a situation where I felt a difference using the wings👍. Kept the waist area a bit drier. The bike handled well in the wet, so that was a good finding😁.

I typically use REVER for nav, but the provided gpx maps wouldn’t load (I ”think” they were created in Basecamp, and had too many waypoints). So, I tried a new (to me) app called OsmAnd. A bit of a learning curve, but worked well (locked up twice tho🤔) - Maybe I’ll tinker with it some more.

Some pics…

Ohio River from RT 7 after the “triple nickel.”
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Sunset from the Rally parking lot
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An “alliterative” welcome to W Va
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A rain stop…
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Sistersville, W Va ferry
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B&W From the ferry
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The V100 is getting close to 3500 miles, and has smoothed out nicely. I feel like “we have adjusted to each other.” One of the better comfort (for long days) additions has been the Rox risers and grip puppies combo. I didn’t get any complete hand numbness, and the 4100 rpm vibration wasn’t as pronounced at the handlebar. Awesome trip for a couple of geezers!!
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I also agree that the wings work.
People seem to compare them with huge fairings, which is so utterly stupid.
They are small and can’t work miracles.
But the V100 winglets and windshield are surprisingly good for a touring job.
Well done Moto Guzzi.

As I have ridden the V100 in torrential rain and wet roads I also agree that this bike handle wet roads well.
Feels confident enough.
 
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