Talked with my dealer the other day. Mine should be arriving in the next week or so 
Stelvio....first thoughts.
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To be honest I didn't notice any difference in how it turns and handles, but it really softened the harshness which was my criticism of this motorcycle. For instance on a road I travel where our crews threw 1 1/2" stone over pavement and it felt like I was getting a shock in the seat and bars from every stone, I don't notice it anymore. And I thought I was going to loose my fillings over the wash board section! Now it's still bumpy, but tolerable like with the T7 and V85TT, all that harshness is gone. Same over areas of shattered pavement. Apparently after about the first bump (or piece of stone) the shock and forks started packing. Amazing how well they work when permitted to recover and extend back.
At this point the suspension is plenty good enough for me so I'll just stay with it and let it further break in. Speaking of which I'm at just over 800 miles now and it's a 160 mile ride to the dealer I use so I'll be well over 1,000 by the time they can work me in. So I'm thinking of doing the initial service myself, which is just an engine oil change and some checks. And of course resetting the stupid light. Does anyone know of any service bulletins or recalls that would need performed? If there are any I'll go ahead and schedule them to do the service.
Oh good news, Martin. I think you'll enjoy this bike, especially after 500-600 miles or so. AND after you back off the rebound some if you ride over and rougher sections like cobblestone, gravel, broken pavement, etc.
Has someone been collecting a new Stelvio at Jim Allan's MartinTalked with my dealer the other day. Mine should be arriving in the next week or so
LOL - beat me to it!!!! I was just logging on for the evening and was going to post I had collected today
Yes that's me and the new steed
Cracking bike!
Spent a couple of hours this afternoon getting to know it a bit, and connecting the thunderbox and Zumo XT
The centrestand has not yet arrived with Jim Allen
Just ordered the OEM engine/crash bars, and some other bits so I can add my data dim and Denali D3's...
Also Oxford heated grips - I'll also put them via the Thunderbox...
Whilst connecting my Zumo XT I was a bit stumped with the connectors under the seat.
Mine has 2 superseal connectors. One next to the OBD connector, and one under the pillion seat in a small (handy) box.
I had assumed one of them was a switched 12v live, like the V85TT has.
The one next to the OBD appears to be for the heated seat option! I found that putting a load on the connector makes the bike think it has a heated seat!
I have no idea what the rear superseal connector is, as I could not get it to do anything!
So my Zumo is now wired via the Thunderbox
Can anyone shed any more light on the functions of these superseal connectors?
Mine has 2 superseal connectors. One next to the OBD connector, and one under the pillion seat in a small (handy) box.
I had assumed one of them was a switched 12v live, like the V85TT has.
The one next to the OBD appears to be for the heated seat option! I found that putting a load on the connector makes the bike think it has a heated seat!
I have no idea what the rear superseal connector is, as I could not get it to do anything!
So my Zumo is now wired via the Thunderbox
Can anyone shed any more light on the functions of these superseal connectors?
LOL - beat me to it!!!! I was just logging on for the evening and was going to post I had collected today
Yes that's me and the new steed
Cracking bike!
Spent a couple of hours this afternoon getting to know it a bit, and connecting the thunderbox and Zumo XT
The centrestand has not yet arrived with Jim Allen
Just ordered the OEM engine/crash bars, and some other bits so I can add my data dim and Denali D3's...
Also Oxford heated grips - I'll also put them via the Thunderbox...
Jim Allan's had it publicised on their FB page.....enjoy the new bike, nice with the yellow 
Congratulations Martin, hope you bond well with it!
I can't unfortunately but I need to power mine to something so I'm anxious to find out to where.
I just used the thunderbox for the NAV in the end. I would have liked the NAV to come on with the ignition for setting up my route before starting the motor. The Thunderbox does not fire up until the motor is running (I guess it has a voltage sensor). The Denali's, the heated gloves outlet, and heated grips would always have been thru the thunderbox to save load on the battery until the engine is running...
Thunderbox seems the easy option until someone finds a spare 12v switched AUX outlet...
Thunderbox seems the easy option until someone finds a spare 12v switched AUX outlet...
Just past 100 miles now. What can I say? It's brilliant!
Noticeably lighter than my GS. Punchy in the usual rev range (3000-4500 rpm), plenty of power for real-world speeds, even when "running in" (my redline was set by Jim Allen at about 5500 rpm, and I have not been there yet), Brakes and handling superb. I love the styling. Lovely noise from the std exhaust.
I could do with slightly more legroom (I am 6'1", 33 inch inseam) but it's definitely not a problem.
From the V85TT, the Stelvio is just "more" where it's needed. More punch/legs, better handling, improved weather protection, just (IMO) a step up in almost every way. Only minor downside is I will probably miss the simplicity of the aircooled V85 - servicing was an absolute doddle, could even do the valve clearances in double-quick time...
A few wee niggles: My screen jiggles a bit unless it's in lowest position. I'll probably look for a way to raise the seat by a centimeter or so to give better legroom. Suspension needs adjusted for my taste (I see the comments above which I will try).
All in all, I'm well impressed!
Nice to hear, Martin.
Yes one of my few gripes is the wobbly windscreen assembly when raised and really only on bumpy roads. On rougher roads I leave it lowered all the way, in fact I like it there for most all my riding unless in rain or cold.
The motor is a gem and you'll like it even more as it loosens up. Wait until you really get on it over 5,500, and especially up around 8,000! And it's very smooth.
I put SW-Motech ION pegs on and really like them. I used the lower position which drops them about 5/8" lower than stock, in addition they are also larger and just a bit wider on the bike. I didn't feel the stock pegs were bad, maybe just a little too small, but these pegs made a big improvement. (I didn't bother with the rubber inserts.)
Now with over 1,000 miles and having backed off the damping F+R, the suspension works dramatically better over bumps than it did new.
Yes one of my few gripes is the wobbly windscreen assembly when raised and really only on bumpy roads. On rougher roads I leave it lowered all the way, in fact I like it there for most all my riding unless in rain or cold.
The motor is a gem and you'll like it even more as it loosens up. Wait until you really get on it over 5,500, and especially up around 8,000! And it's very smooth.
I put SW-Motech ION pegs on and really like them. I used the lower position which drops them about 5/8" lower than stock, in addition they are also larger and just a bit wider on the bike. I didn't feel the stock pegs were bad, maybe just a little too small, but these pegs made a big improvement. (I didn't bother with the rubber inserts.)
Now with over 1,000 miles and having backed off the damping F+R, the suspension works dramatically better over bumps than it did new.
Congratulations Martin...Enjoy.
Just to add to the suspension woe's that I'm experiencing. There's a road in the North Yorks Moors that goes from Egton bridge to Rosedale. Many on here will know it. For me this road is the litmus test for suspension. I was on it yesterday, first time since getting the Stelvio. My measure is that if I can ride this road and hit 70 mph at times without upsetting the bike, then all is good. I couldn't really hit 60mph it was becoming quite dangerous as the bike was skipping and jumping all over the place.
It was the longest I'd been out on it yesterday and it really was a treat. The suspension is very good on good and even semi good tarmac, but oooh get it on tighter, rougher, more undulating roads and it really doesn't like it. I'll look into having it set up properly but if there's no improvement it will definitely be a change of suspension.
Once it becomes available. I believe Mitas are working on it at this time.
It shouldn't need to be done but hey ho that's life and it certainly wouldn't have stopped me buying the bike had I ridden it before purchase. It's just a particular type of road that it doesn't like. Anyone who knows Egton Bridge to Rosedale will know what I mean.
Just to add to the suspension woe's that I'm experiencing. There's a road in the North Yorks Moors that goes from Egton bridge to Rosedale. Many on here will know it. For me this road is the litmus test for suspension. I was on it yesterday, first time since getting the Stelvio. My measure is that if I can ride this road and hit 70 mph at times without upsetting the bike, then all is good. I couldn't really hit 60mph it was becoming quite dangerous as the bike was skipping and jumping all over the place.
It was the longest I'd been out on it yesterday and it really was a treat. The suspension is very good on good and even semi good tarmac, but oooh get it on tighter, rougher, more undulating roads and it really doesn't like it. I'll look into having it set up properly but if there's no improvement it will definitely be a change of suspension.
Once it becomes available. I believe Mitas are working on it at this time.
It shouldn't need to be done but hey ho that's life and it certainly wouldn't have stopped me buying the bike had I ridden it before purchase. It's just a particular type of road that it doesn't like. Anyone who knows Egton Bridge to Rosedale will know what I mean.
Yesterday I was paying particular attention to the suspension, that I've essentially backed the damping out all the way. On small stuff such as a hard gravel road littered with 1 to 1 1/2" rocks and small holes, and cracked pavement with small bumps, it did very well, no complaint, night and day improvement from the way it came new. But it's still harsh on bigger hits and there's just no adjustment to remedy that.
Are you talking 'rebound' damping as there is no compression damping adjustment?
I followed part of Clifton's suggestion. Half a turn out on the Shock, and 2 clicks on the forks. Seems much better to me! Quite happy for now. Got 200 miles on her now, and very pleased. Yesterday I added the (OEM) crash bars and my Denali set-up I took off my V85TT:
I was looking for a "trigger wire" for full beam, but now realise that there's no (AFAIAA) 12v high beam wire, it's done by canbus on the V100. There's a kit from Denali to overcome this, but that can wait for another day. Just now I have the "Dial Dim" controller on the left bar... Running at 30% intensity as DRL alongside the Guzzi DRL...
Garmin XT sits nicely above the standard TFT
Oxford heated grips arrived yesterday, so I'll hopefully get around to fitting them nest week.
All my accessories are fired via a Thunderbox, so no changes to the OEM loom...
I was looking for a "trigger wire" for full beam, but now realise that there's no (AFAIAA) 12v high beam wire, it's done by canbus on the V100. There's a kit from Denali to overcome this, but that can wait for another day. Just now I have the "Dial Dim" controller on the left bar... Running at 30% intensity as DRL alongside the Guzzi DRL...
Garmin XT sits nicely above the standard TFT
Oxford heated grips arrived yesterday, so I'll hopefully get around to fitting them nest week.
All my accessories are fired via a Thunderbox, so no changes to the OEM loom...
That Garmin sits just right there Martin,did you wire it back to the Thunderbox under the seat or where ever you have fitted it?Wonder how easy that was to do.
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Martin K....There is an easily accessible switched live for your sat nav. Just go into the back of the USB socket on the dash. Tidy and works perfectly.
It's under the seat just now, but I am thinking of relocating it, probably next to the battery, or under the RHS sidepanel... I'll update when I get a chance to faff more...
Sneaked out for another ride this morning.
Popped a "fender extender" on first to protect the radiator from any stones being flicked-up by the front wheel.... It was just a £6 ebay generic extender I cut to fit...
I'm besotted with the Stelvio. It's not in the league of a GS in many ways, but it's so characterful and such a lovely bike to ride, especially on A and B roads.
My next ride may be 2-up so I'll see what SWMBO thinks of it, but I am sure she'll prefer the GS still.
It's like the V85TT in so many ways, but a "bit more" in almost every way - performance, handling, weather protection, braking. Mid range pick-up is fabulous. Build quality seems excellent, better dare I say than my BMW!
Anyone remotely interested would do well to get a test ride
Popped a "fender extender" on first to protect the radiator from any stones being flicked-up by the front wheel.... It was just a £6 ebay generic extender I cut to fit...
I'm besotted with the Stelvio. It's not in the league of a GS in many ways, but it's so characterful and such a lovely bike to ride, especially on A and B roads.
My next ride may be 2-up so I'll see what SWMBO thinks of it, but I am sure she'll prefer the GS still.
It's like the V85TT in so many ways, but a "bit more" in almost every way - performance, handling, weather protection, braking. Mid range pick-up is fabulous. Build quality seems excellent, better dare I say than my BMW!
Anyone remotely interested would do well to get a test ride
Went down to Teasdales today as brother in law was buying a V7 and saw the Stelvio demonstrator in the flesh and had a seat on it and a play with the switches.
Think a test drive might be in the cards as looks wise I have fallen in lust .
Think a test drive might be in the cards as looks wise I have fallen in lust .
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