I'm running the 2012 NTX version with ABS. I don't get the phone pocket in the tank but instead I can carry 32 Ltrs of juice (8.5 gallons)! I've had a couple of years and five thousand miles on it now and coming from the old Norge model, it's taken some getting used to with the longer travel suspension. Recently read that the front shocks are cartridge sealed and that the more you firm up the front(to compensate for a heavy tank), the more the bike wants to ride nose up. Forums say tire wear should be quite even when you've got the right sag dialled in. Still messing around and wondering if I should re-spring it like I did with the Norge which transformed it's handling with Hyperpro coils.. Sachs rear seems reasonably tough though. The note is sublime, especially with a de-cat and frightfully naughty with the baffle removed!! Getting around 46mpg(UK) on long runs which aint too shabby. Great to see Stelvio content on YT, there's not a whole lot out there!! Enjoy bud!
Fog light switch is for the fog lights 😀 You have them mounted on the crash bars. Low beam, high beam and fog lights work only when engine is running. If the fog lights doesn't work, then you have it wired in non standard way. With factory wiring, the fog lights are conected to conectors behind the fairings (one at each side) and lights are operated through this switch by relay in main fuse box. All Stelvios have fog light switch, slot for relay in fuse box and wiring from the factory.
The switch is for the fog lights. Don't forget 50mm fully adjustable Marzocchi forks, fully adjustable rear shock, braided steel brake lines, tubeless spoked wheels, 6 speed, etc., etc. The 4V is a misnomer as there are 4 valves per cylinder.
Love the MotoGuzzi drivetrain, nothing like it. Had a V9 bobber, could only ride it about an hour at a time cause it was sooo uncomfortable. Wanna get a V100 in the future.
Nice presentation. But not having ABS is not dangerous at all. Just learn to handle the bike and maybe take some lessons on emergency braking. You’ll be fine.
Every time you said motorcycle I took a drink. Now I have to pee.
This video has a slight perfume of " this is my first bike"
I'm running the 2012 NTX version with ABS. I don't get the phone pocket in the tank but instead I can carry 32 Ltrs of juice (8.5 gallons)!
I've had a couple of years and five thousand miles on it now and coming from the old Norge model, it's taken some getting used to with the longer travel suspension.
Recently read that the front shocks are cartridge sealed and that the more you firm up the front(to compensate for a heavy tank), the more the bike wants to ride nose up. Forums say tire wear should be quite even when you've got the right sag dialled in. Still messing around and wondering if I should re-spring it like I did with the Norge which transformed it's handling with Hyperpro coils.. Sachs rear seems reasonably tough though.
The note is sublime, especially with a de-cat and frightfully naughty with the baffle removed!!
Getting around 46mpg(UK) on long runs which aint too shabby.
Great to see Stelvio content on YT, there's not a whole lot out there!! Enjoy bud!
Fog light switch is for the fog lights 😀 You have them mounted on the crash bars. Low beam, high beam and fog lights work only when engine is running.
If the fog lights doesn't work, then you have it wired in non standard way. With factory wiring, the fog lights are conected to conectors behind the fairings (one at each side) and lights are operated through this switch by relay in main fuse box. All Stelvios have fog light switch, slot for relay in fuse box and wiring from the factory.
you don't need abs, you need to use your rear brake on dirt roads
Guzzis are special.
The switch is for the fog lights. Don't forget 50mm fully adjustable Marzocchi forks, fully adjustable rear shock, braided steel brake lines, tubeless spoked wheels, 6 speed, etc., etc. The 4V is a misnomer as there are 4 valves per cylinder.
Beautiful presentation, pleasant enthusiasm and clear and precise information, you have gained a subscriber!
As a new Guzzi owner of a 08 Norge I will say the engine has broad flat power. Feels nice and has character. She’s no Honda
00:34 Who's gonna use the ABS in off-road? Only fools or those who doesn't know what they are talking about...
If you know what you're doing, you don't need ABS at all. 53 years riding. 45 of those without ABS. I survived. Miraculously it would seem.
you can switch it off - ABS saved me - the brakes are powerful
This guy is a knucklehead and knows nothing about motorcycles.
I totally agree with you. I have that same model, 2009.
Locking up the front wheel. Yes, I have done that on a 1999 Honda Varadero. It really hurts.
Are the brakes linked like most guzzi?
Love the MotoGuzzi drivetrain, nothing like it. Had a V9 bobber, could only ride it about an hour at a time cause it was sooo uncomfortable. Wanna get a V100 in the future.
Nice presentation. But not having ABS is not dangerous at all. Just learn to handle the bike and maybe take some lessons on emergency braking. You’ll be fine.
Well I had a 1984 Ninja 900 and had no trouble
If you know how to ride what are you worried about I am 62 and never had a bike with it and I never went down
then u have never ridden..2010 Peter fonda.
Say again Motorcycle 😄
u got sum rusty nuts on that underseat pad rear. and front wheel spokes.
You dont use first brakes in mud, don't spread bad info.
Please consider keeping your hands out of the frame. It's distracting and takes away from your presentation of the bike I came to see.
RIDE NOT DRIVE!
Thurston I fully agree witcha