Pressureangle Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 I did a 10k last year with a suit, tailbag and tank bag. It is what you make it.Summer tour 2018 2
Chuck Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 ^^^^^ Yeah, the Kid says the 1100 Sport is the world's best credit card touring bike. 1 1
LowRyter Posted October 10, 2019 Posted October 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Kane said: Sweeeeet! It looks like you’ve got a bit of a rise on the bars? I think I could ride that outfit to Alaska! It’s all Guzzi gear? Are these pieces, the flyscreen, rack, and bags, still available from Moto Guzzi? Btw, I went to the Guzzi site to look at accessories, and they don’t have a page for accessories on their site. Instead you request a link by email to download a file of their accessory catalog. I got the link, but the download freezes. Bummer. I would love to see what the factory has to offer for outfitting a V11. I guess I need to go to a local dealer. If you're referring to my Greenie. The bags are aftermarket Hepco Becker JR. They offered in two sizes that will fit the mounts. The questions is whether you can locate the mounts? Try Moto Machines, they're the US importer and can get anything that's available. https://www.motomachines.com/ My bike has a handlebar conversion by previous owner, the bars give great leverage when cornering but not as comfy as the OEM clip ons. I am stretched and arms into the wind but it works OK. It might contribute to my weave issue. Realy, a flyscreen and bags are about all you need to tour. The only mod you might make to the bike are Buell pegs to give a little more leg room. 1
Kane Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 18 hours ago, LowRyter said: ....Try Moto Machines......The only mod you might make to the bike are Buell pegs to give a little more leg room. Thanks for the info on Moto Machines. Buell pegs. These are just stock pegs for a Buell? Any particular model Buell to fit on a V11? I’ve seen these mentioned before for other bikes. It looks like they’re “L” shaped or have a jog to them that puts the foot lower and back a bit? Any issues for cornering clearance? I can see the benefit of dropping the foot and relaxing the knee joint a bit, also perhaps changing the shift and rear break feel? Is it just a straight retrofit, or do I need to rework or mod anything? Easy to go back to the stock Guzzi pegs if I prefer them over the Buell pegs? Cheers!
luhbo Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 The pegs are lower and the scratchers are one inch long, still I bet you won't bring them down enough to make street contact
Kane Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 Cool. I imagine it would help for long rides. Any work needed for the shift and break levers? Thanks
Kane Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Mikko said: ....I promptly removed it because that’s not the kind of rack I’m into.... Well, there are racks, and then there are racks! I like ‘em all. back to the bike: good to know that there are options available. This will be a fun project getting the V11 tailored to my needs. Cheers! 1
docc Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Kane said: Well, there are racks, and then there are racks! I like ‘em all. back to the bike: good to know that there are options available. This will be a fun project getting the V11 tailored to my needs. Cheers! Shouldn't take more than 113,000 miles . . . 1
docc Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Kane said: I’m looking forward to that! Touring destination goal: S'xteenth South'n SpineRaid Tellico Plains,Tennessee Weekend after US Labor Day Get there. Bring tools. 1 1
Kane Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 That’s something to look forward to. A tour through the southland would be a lot of fun. The south is one part of the country that I have not had the pleasure of seeing much of. Yet I have always felt a deep affinity for the music and the food! A lot of soul in both. 2
Chuck Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 THE Spine Raid would be a most excellent adventure. What part of LA? We'll be out in Redondo Beach over the xmas holidays.. 1
Kane Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 I live in La Habra Heights, next to Whittier, south-east L.A. County. I go out to Santa Monica often for work and to visit my daughter. Give me a shout when you’re in town! Cheers!
Chuck Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Kane said: I live in La Habra Heights, next to Whittier, south-east L.A. County. I go out to Santa Monica often for work and to visit my daughter. Give me a shout when you’re in town! Cheers! Will do.
JBBenson Posted October 14, 2019 Posted October 14, 2019 I have the SW Motech tailbag which works nicely on the seat cowl: 1
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