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Stelvio ordered
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Definately not a fan of Grimsby. Football or otherwise.
I've signed up for the Stelvio Dealer Tour at my nearest MG dealership later this month ... Thunderroad in Torfaen.
I really like the look of this new bike, I've always wanted a MG and have been sorely tempted by a V85TT. So it will be one or the other I think.
I really like the look of this new bike, I've always wanted a MG and have been sorely tempted by a V85TT. So it will be one or the other I think.
MG video.....
Just had a generous offer on a new Stelvio from my local Guzzi dealer...
Decent trade-in value, plus the £1500 "deposit contribution" for trading my 2019 V85TT...
Makes the "cost to change" quite tempting!
Hmmm.....I'll have to sleep on this! Hopefully I can get a test ride (or at least a seat on) the Stelvio before the deposit-contribution deal ends...
If anyone is looking for a well-priced (probably the cheapest V85TT in UK) Guzzi - let me know before I'm tempted to accept the trade-in deal!!!
Decent trade-in value, plus the £1500 "deposit contribution" for trading my 2019 V85TT...
Makes the "cost to change" quite tempting!
Hmmm.....I'll have to sleep on this! Hopefully I can get a test ride (or at least a seat on) the Stelvio before the deposit-contribution deal ends...
If anyone is looking for a well-priced (probably the cheapest V85TT in UK) Guzzi - let me know before I'm tempted to accept the trade-in deal!!!
When is Jim Allan's getting one in Martin?
The guy I spoke with was hoping to have a bike for 1st march, but I think he was possibly a bit over optimistic
Any news yet Clifton?
No and since you brought it up I just Emailed Josh asking if it's arrived yet. The last he told me, which was around 10 days ago, is they should be arriving within the week but he had not heard anything on the initial order of accessories. So my hunch is it's there but not the centre stand or heated grips. I could always get the bike and wait on the stand and grips to have them fitted down the road at the initial service. But I doubt I'll ride it until March anyway.
Called in to order a few extras for the Stelvio. Ended up doing a deal with the V85 for a V7 stone corsa. I was very loathe to do so but, I don't need two adventure style bikes and I've fancied a retro style bike for a while.
Congratulations, the Stone Corsa is a great looking motorcycle. I really like the Special Edition too.
My Stelvio is there and the grips are installed. He said they are waiting on the centre stand but if I want to pick the bike up they'll mail the stand when it comes in so I think I'll pick it up next week.
My Stelvio is there and the grips are installed. He said they are waiting on the centre stand but if I want to pick the bike up they'll mail the stand when it comes in so I think I'll pick it up next week.
This morning I loaded up the California and drove a couple hours NE to Tyrone PA to pick up the Stelvio. Kissell's had received 4, mine and their stock unit were on the floor, mine the one having had heated grips installed. The other two were also pre-sold and had been picked up a few days ago.
Their main line is BMW which they have about 80 in stock, compared to 20 Guzzi's and 25 Aprilia's. In chatting with Josh (the owner) I asked where the new GS was because I wanted to check it out. He grimaced and said they have none, because they're all on hold while BMW fixes/replaces the starter relays, and seemed pretty frustrated about it. He feels the Stelvio will be a very good seller for them as they are coming in about $9,000 less than the 1300GS ($18K vs $27K).
I didn't get to ride mine (other than out the driveway and back in drizzle) so I have little impression to offer and I've never ridden a V100 Mandelo. What I did notice is it sits and feels very similar to the V85TT which is a very good thing IMO. The exhaust has a nice sound to my ear and I didn't notice much in the way of mechanical clattering like R1250's and 1400 Guzzi's make.
The wet clutch does drag which requires more effort shifting from 1st up to neutral, and from neutral with clutch out, then in, it makes a noticeable crunch and light lurch when going down to 1st, somewhat like a modern Harley. But this is on a cold bike with 1 mile so maybe it will improve some.
The windshield moves smoothly up and down with its motor whirling louder than shields on other bikes I've had, but come to think of it the bike wasn't running when I moved it. It doesn't have a dedicated switch, you select "windshield" in the menu then use the up/down arrow buttons. Same procedure to turn on and adjust the heated grips.
While the gold-gray colour scheme looks good to me, I just don't care for flat paint finishes. I've become used to it on the Goldwing so I guess I will on this as well.
The pale silver finish of the drivetrain feels pretty rough, more akin to medium sandpaper than cast aluminium or smooth painted metal. I hope it's not a dirt and stain magnet.
That's all I can think of at this point. It's supposed to reach mid to upper 40's (7-8c) without rain this weekend so I plan to ride some then.
Their main line is BMW which they have about 80 in stock, compared to 20 Guzzi's and 25 Aprilia's. In chatting with Josh (the owner) I asked where the new GS was because I wanted to check it out. He grimaced and said they have none, because they're all on hold while BMW fixes/replaces the starter relays, and seemed pretty frustrated about it. He feels the Stelvio will be a very good seller for them as they are coming in about $9,000 less than the 1300GS ($18K vs $27K).
I didn't get to ride mine (other than out the driveway and back in drizzle) so I have little impression to offer and I've never ridden a V100 Mandelo. What I did notice is it sits and feels very similar to the V85TT which is a very good thing IMO. The exhaust has a nice sound to my ear and I didn't notice much in the way of mechanical clattering like R1250's and 1400 Guzzi's make.
The wet clutch does drag which requires more effort shifting from 1st up to neutral, and from neutral with clutch out, then in, it makes a noticeable crunch and light lurch when going down to 1st, somewhat like a modern Harley. But this is on a cold bike with 1 mile so maybe it will improve some.
The windshield moves smoothly up and down with its motor whirling louder than shields on other bikes I've had, but come to think of it the bike wasn't running when I moved it. It doesn't have a dedicated switch, you select "windshield" in the menu then use the up/down arrow buttons. Same procedure to turn on and adjust the heated grips.
While the gold-gray colour scheme looks good to me, I just don't care for flat paint finishes. I've become used to it on the Goldwing so I guess I will on this as well.
The pale silver finish of the drivetrain feels pretty rough, more akin to medium sandpaper than cast aluminium or smooth painted metal. I hope it's not a dirt and stain magnet.
That's all I can think of at this point. It's supposed to reach mid to upper 40's (7-8c) without rain this weekend so I plan to ride some then.
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Lucky lad. Hopefully not to long before mine arrives. You're right about the drivetrain finish. It's not the easiest to clean.
The California looks great in that colour.
This just popped up on my FB feed posted by Kissell motorsport. Small world eh!
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Nice machine
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Nice machine
Congratulations; looking forward to seeing real-world feedback. Enjoy your purchase!
Thanks for the update,hope the weather improves real soon
Kimbo
Kimbo
I get notices emailed from Kissel but didn't know they have a Facebook thing? Josh and I were talking and as I was about to leave one of his guys came out with a camera asking to snap that picture.
Thanks guys! Mike, yes I liked the California's blue colour and it was a nice running motorcycle. It'll make a good one for someone, and hopefully a lot of money for Josh.
Thanks guys! Mike, yes I liked the California's blue colour and it was a nice running motorcycle. It'll make a good one for someone, and hopefully a lot of money for Josh.
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