V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

[rocker59]

I agree, get the air in through vents. All the helmets I have had the noise comes from underneath. I can cover the gap with a hand and the noise goes away. I hate to screw around with an expensive helmet but I have an idea that I am doing to try next. I was in the hardware store yesterday getting some door sweeps and saw some round soft foam insulation. I think I'll try that but I need to figure out someway to attach it to the helmet temporarily for testing before I do it permanently if I find something that works. The quietest helmets I have found have been a Schuberth and a Nolan. A couple of touted helmets for low noise that I tried were a Shoei and a HJC. Helmets work differently for for various people but both of these absolutely terrible for me. The best helmet I ever had was a Nava many many years ago, an Italian made helmet. The company disappeared many years ago. Earplugs only do so much. I have significant hearing loss so I don't want to add to it.
kk

I ran one of these for years.  They work:

https://www.amazon.com/NOJ-Quiet-Rider-Helmet-Skirt/dp/B000GU0IW4/ref=asc_df_B000GU0IW4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642148678297&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5426259507359338843&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013219&hvtargid=pla-1707598328317&psc=1

[leafman60]

I ran one of these for years.  They work:

https://www.amazon.com/NOJ-Quiet-Rider-Helmet-Skirt/dp/B000GU0IW4/ref=asc_df_B000GU0IW4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642148678297&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5426259507359338843&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013219&hvtargid=pla-1707598328317&psc=1

Hi, Rocker.  I bet that little thing would also keep frigid air off your chin during winter rides.

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[Moparnut72]

Looks like the next thing to try. The picture shows it on a modular helmet, the first one I have seen that would work on one.
kk

[rocker59]

Got my hands on a V100 Mandello for the first time on Saturday in Tulsa.

Wow!  What a nice machine!  The 15-degree temps meant we stayed in the comfort of Mother Road Motorsports' showroom, but since Michael D, and I, were the only "customers" in the house, we had free run.

The V100 Mandello is a beautiful machine in the flesh.  Top quality fit and finish.  And wow!  The seating position is perfect for me,  and for a sport-tourer.  Michael D, and I, were thoroughly impressed with the V100 Mandello, and the folks at Mother Road Motorsports seem top-notch.

On a side note, they had a blue '96 model Sport 1100 in the service department that we got to check out.  They're in the process of adding Ducati this spring.  So, if you're into Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and/or Ducati, these folks seem like the real-deal.  Glad to have an Italian bike dealer back in the region, and within 120 miles of home.

[MLR]

Does anyone know if they've made any updates or changes to the 2024 model?

[Clifton]

I believe the 2024 Mandello receives the same improvements to the transmission as the Stelvio.

[blackcat]

Got my hands on a V100 Mandello for the first time on Saturday in Tulsa.

Wow!  What a nice machine!  The 15-degree temps meant we stayed in the comfort of Mother Road Motorsports' showroom, but since Michael D, and I, were the only "customers" in the house, we had free run.

The V100 Mandello is a beautiful machine in the flesh.  Top quality fit and finish.  And wow!  The seating position is perfect for me,  and for a sport-tourer.  Michael D, and I, were thoroughly impressed with the V100 Mandello, and the folks at Mother Road Motorsports seem top-notch.

On a side note, they had a blue '96 model Sport 1100 in the service department that we got to check out.  They're in the process of adding Ducati this spring.  So, if you're into Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and/or Ducati, these folks seem like the real-deal.  Glad to have an Italian bike dealer back in the region, and within 120 miles of home.

Did you order one or waiting to ride one along with a ride on a Stelvio?

[rocker59]

Did you order one or waiting to ride one along with a ride on a Stelvio?

I'd like to check out the Stelvio, but have a feeling swinging a leg over will be difficult for me.  Arthritis is limiting range of motion in my hips.  I can just swing my leg over the pillion of the Mandello, and I'm more of a sport-touring rider, anyway.  The seating position reminded me of the V11 Nero Corsa, but a little more comfortable.  I liked it.

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[MLR]

I was looking through the service manual online and didn't see any mention of balancing throttle bodies, I assume this must mean it has a single throttle body? Has anyone out there ridden their bike enough to require a valve service? Just curious if any were out of spec. I also wondered if anyone has figured out how to connect GuzziDiag to the new engine. I apologize if any of these questions have already been asked.

[MG_rider]

Bike has 2 throttle bodies.
I would think balancing would be reviewed/adjusted with the service tool plugged in.  Welcome to CAN bus world!

[MLR]

I'm seriously thinking about buying one but I live 200 miles away from the nearest dealer and would like to be able to do my own service. Maybe that just isn't possible in the modern world. I wonder if you can buy a service tool, or are they limited to dealers only? Sure is nice just being able to connect to my Norge with a lap top and Guzzidiag.

[Enzo Toma]

Zach Courts at RevZilla just posted a "Daily Rider" review of the 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSfPWLiO9wY

[steven c]

 From his giggles I say he liked it. Reminds me ,ride wise a lot like my Buell. Which is a good thing.

[LowRyter]

I was at a local dealer yesterday.  Saw a new V100 engine on a pallet.  After some banter, I learned it was for a warranty bike.  The engine regarding the subject bike had a machining defect that caused the liquid cooling and the oil to mix.  Not a good thing but at least they're taking care of the customer. 

[Bpreynolds2]

I was at a local dealer yesterday.  Saw a new V100 engine on a pallet.  After some banter, I learned it was for a warranty bike.  The engine regarding the subject bike had a machining defect that caused the liquid cooling and the oil to mix.  Not a good thing but at least they're taking care of the customer.

Wow.  Hope that is not an endemic issue.  It’s just one bike, so…
Regardless, that could really torpedo some sales if it turns up elsewhere. 

[Moparnut72]

My 1400 dropped a valve at 500 miles before I bought it. Piaggio supplied a new motor. It still didn't deter me from buying it. Stuff like this happens to all manufacturers. Even so called perfect Honda cars have a a lot of recalls for defective parts and components.
kk

[MLR]

Has anybody here had the center stand option installed on theirs? Just wondering if it works well and if there are any ground clearance issues.

[skippy]

I have a centerstand on mine. It works well and I haven't noticed any clearance issues.

Skippy

[MLR]

thanks