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Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 11:41 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
While I was poking around on the bike I couldn't...

While I was poking around on the bike I couldn't help but notice how "international" the bike is......

The ABS module.
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Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 11:19 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
I reused the Givi E45 topcase I had been using on...

I reused the Givi E45 topcase I had been using on my Vstrom.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/danketchpel/Street%20bikes/MG%20Stelvio/201306.jpg...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 11:13 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
I took your advice and pulled off the tank so I...

I took your advice and pulled off the tank so I could check the top engine mount bolts plus I checked all there rest.

I did find the top 2 on each side not quite snugged up to satisfaction. They...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2013, 10:58 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Congrats Bruce S! Let us know what you think...

Congrats Bruce S! Let us know what you think after you've had a chance to take her for a spin.



Can you say you noticed any difference, particularly at idle?

I'm now very curious to simply...
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 12:01 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Hmm.... that's kinda interesting. It's sorta the...

Hmm.... that's kinda interesting. It's sorta the replacement for putting you hand up there. :nod

It's a tad expensive (~$129) but looks nicely made. It appears the bulk of price is in the very...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 07:08 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Thanks for the initial feedback. What position...

Thanks for the initial feedback. What position did you have it in, all up or all down, or ?

I'm 5' 9" and was thinking it was going to be too tall for me. I don't really want one taller than...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 11:54 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
This is how the updated version looks on my 2013....

This is how the updated version looks on my 2013. I think it was updated in 2012, not sure when.


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/danketchpel/Street%20bikes/MG%20Stelvio/Centerstand.jpg...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 10:41 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Thanks. Some loose bolts could make sense. I...

Thanks. Some loose bolts could make sense. I don't remember feeling it initially.

I need to do a thorough going over to check for loose bolts etc. I'd like to pull the tank just to see how things...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 09:41 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Since this is my first Guzzi I'm still trying to...

Since this is my first Guzzi I'm still trying to understands what's "normal".

I get a very noticeable oscillating high frequency vibration around an indicated 76-78 mph. It really stands out and I...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 06:47 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Why not the KTM 990? It's by far the best of the...

Why not the KTM 990? It's by far the best of the large bikes.

Anyway you already listed the best choices, in order of dirt worthiness, in the smaller size F800GS (go for the new Adventure model...
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 08:30 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
No worries, I've always like the 950SE. I think a...

No worries, I've always like the 950SE. I think a 750SE could rock my world.

The screen looks very good on that bike, makes me think of what a Street Triple R needs.

I had a smoked screen on my...
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 03:25 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Question Peter, Did you have to drill out...

Question Peter,

Did you have to drill out the cable lug or is the hole size large enough to use on the larger bolts?
Forum: Beasts 05-15-2013, 07:31 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Thanks JA. A medium cut down 2" seems very...

Thanks JA. A medium cut down 2" seems very appealing.

I'm very interested to see how Lomax likes it.

Since I have a MadStad bracket, and they don't seem interested in producing one for the...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 09:56 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Thanks for the review JA. It sounds like for...

Thanks for the review JA. It sounds like for primarily off-road or slower back roads the shorty would be good. It sure looks sexy.

What's your comment on cutting down the medium a bit, maybe 2" or...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 04:30 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
I hope it works, I love the way it looks. It's...

I hope it works, I love the way it looks. It's the size I'm thinking about.

Somebody has a KTM almost identical to my '95 300. :D
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 04:24 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
+1 I wish there was a MadStad type bracket...

+1

I wish there was a MadStad type bracket for the Stelvio. It worked wonders on my Vstrom and makes a ton of sense. I found it key to be able to adjust the angle more than the height.

I've...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 03:38 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
That sounds about the same for mine. I've got the...

That sounds about the same for mine. I've got the IMS 3.4 gal on it now (also have the Clarke 3.9) and I'm comfortable with 150 miles before reserve hits. I'd say 175 - 180 stretching it. It seems...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 01:12 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
I decided to ante up for the Sargent seat for my...

I decided to ante up for the Sargent seat for my DRZ. It was $349 directly from Sargent, ~$370 delivered in CA ($20 shipping no tax). I wanted a complete drop on solution so I could keep my stock...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 10:06 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
The K60s sound like a pretty interesting choice....

The K60s sound like a pretty interesting choice. How would they rate as road tires?

Blakebird, it was nice to see your Husky in there, what model? A buddy of mine just picked up a TE449 and we ran...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 11:00 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Can one of you guys post up some pix of how your...

Can one of you guys post up some pix of how your laminar lip setup looks? I was thinking about a laminar lip plus trimming away some of the lower portion of the stock screen to add some air flow...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 06:52 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Lomax, That looks like an awesome place to...

Lomax,

That looks like an awesome place to ride!!! Thanks for posting up the pix.

I plan to get into the dirt once I get a feel for the bike. The stock tires don't look overly dirt friendly but...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 08:08 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
I hope my mpg improves but with a pending reflash...

I hope my mpg improves but with a pending reflash I doubt it. Somehow I don't think I'll be seeing 300+ mile ranges on this bike at least with California's idea of what gasoline should be.

I asked...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2013, 08:02 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Yes, I'm very interested to hear your report on...

Yes, I'm very interested to hear your report on the shorty.

I'd like to work out a mounting system that's more like the Madstad mount I have on my Vstrom that allows for both height and angle...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 08:56 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Please keep us posted on the results. That's a...

Please keep us posted on the results. That's a pretty major problem.

Funny bit about the names, my wife is claiming the bike is her boyfriend Stelvio, while I'm saying it's my mistress Stelvia, so...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 08:00 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Well I just got back from my first "real" ride on...

Well I just got back from my first "real" ride on the bike. I did a ~150 mile loop through some of the local mountains. I refueled at 220 miles on the trip meter and put in 5.8 gallons. So I got...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 08:53 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
I've given up on getting good fuel mileage from...

I've given up on getting good fuel mileage from large twins..... when they run right. It was a key reason I wanted the massive fuel tank on the Stelvio.

It seems many can manage mid to high 40s...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 05:59 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Well I must say this bike is harder for me to...

Well I must say this bike is harder for me to mount with the bags on than the Vstrom and quite a bit more difficult for my wife to mount when I'm.

The problem is the bags are located very far...
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2013, 07:06 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
The day finally came :) ...

The day finally came :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/e2ahedyq.jpg

Got the Givi top box mounted up.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/tebamade.jpg

Next I need to order a tank bag. I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:44 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Wow, my reaction was quite different. It's one of...

Wow, my reaction was quite different. It's one of the few new Hondas I even consider owning and admit it got me pretty excited. I really like standard style bikes in that format.

I will also...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:31 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
That's a nice pair of bikes. I always liked the...

That's a nice pair of bikes. I always liked the Hawk GT and thought it was a bike ahead of it's time.

How would you compare it to the SV?
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:06 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
I'd have to second the vote for a used 500-650c...

I'd have to second the vote for a used 500-650c twin of some type. A Ninja 300 could make sense but I believe something like a SV650 or some flavor of Kawi's 650 twin (both used not new) is a better...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 01:15 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
I agree you shouldn't try to load the kick stand...

I agree you shouldn't try to load the kick stand too much. I try to quickly get my weight centered on the bike so the kick stand is loaded as little as I can manage.

I could see snapping some...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 01:09 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Well I might have to agree with you regarding KTM...

Well I might have to agree with you regarding KTM kickstands.... KTM seems to have some funny ideas about how kick stands should work and their geometry. Maybe too much of the "race ready" philosophy...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 11:45 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
I think it is how practical people mount tall...

I think it is how practical people mount tall bikes or ones with top boxes and/or wide saddlebags.

I also believe it to be one of the safest methods.
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 09:07 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Love it!!! Maybe some time we need to see...

Love it!!!

Maybe some time we need to see how many Stelvio riders we can round up in the greater Los Angeles area and plan a day ride.
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 09:03 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
+1 I use this method for any bike that has...

+1

I use this method for any bike that has as top box, wide luggage, or is fairly tall.

Those cowboys were on to something when it came mounting a tall steed.
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,187
Posted By danketchpel
To me magazine or online reviews produce data...

To me magazine or online reviews produce data input for me but not conclusions. I rely on my own conclusions after reading, listening, actually riding, then asking owners who have gone before me for...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 02:38 PM
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Posted By danketchpel
Thanks guys for the feedback. I think I need...

Thanks guys for the feedback.

I think I need to try my Wolfman bag & universal harness to see how it works first. It will also give me some sizing reference if I want to go with another bag.

I...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 11:58 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Thanks guys. If their powered options was cheaper...

Thanks guys. If their powered options was cheaper I'd go for it not problem, but I can do a lot with $174, it's nearly the price of the bag.

JA, what mounting strap kit from Wolfman did you use,...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 10:50 AM
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Posted By danketchpel
Any comments ???

Any comments ???
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