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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Uss on October 22, 2016, 11:31:37 PM
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Hi. I have recently bought a new Eldorado and is my first Guzzi. On top of that I am returning to riding after 25 years. Have a lot to re-learn. I have a set of new original MG Crash Bars. I didn't get any instructions with the parts so tried to have a look myself. On the area corresponding to the bolt holes on the bike there are bolts fitted there already so they must holding something together. Since I don't have any instruction sheet I didn't want to open things up and get into trouble. If anyone has a set of instructions can you please share...is it a DIY or a shop job?
I am from Melbourne, Australia
Cheers
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I removed the bolts one side at a time , set the bar in place and bolted it up. I didn't have any trouble. It took me maybe 1/2 hour total.
I didn't have any instructions either, but I didn't have any trouble. I too have a '16 Eldo.
On another note, if you desire bags for the bike, Hepco Becker makes mountings for their C Bow bags. More capacity and less $$$ than the Guzzi bags. Do a search on this board and you can see my pics of the bags and installation.
John Henry
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Thanks John, I will follow the lead. Any particular torque values I should be after?
On another note and I will post that separately I need some advice with the MG USB Support Kit. Have you installed that?
Cheers
Usman
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I have a copy of the installation instructions, it says "refer to the maintenance manual". It seriously does! That and some warnings.....LOL
I would use the torque specs in the maintenance manual specific to the frame bolts you are replacing.
Congrats on the Eldo, mine is fantastic! And I second the Hepco Becker Bags!
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I'm not sure what the torque values are. Put mine on last year as soon as I could after I bought the bike.
John Henry
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I found the torque specs from the dealer, I have a PDF document, if you send me your email I will forward it to you!
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Thanks...The Eldo is amazing. Almost a life changing experience each time I ride it....like where had it been all these years sort....it has everything I could have thought off and after a 25 year absence the wish list gets to be pretty whimsical.... :bow:
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I found the torque specs from the dealer, I have a PDF document, if you send me your email I will forward it to you!
Sent you my email via PM but the message isn't showing in my sent folder so am not sure you got it.....can you please let me know if you got it?
Thanks
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Engine Crash Bars sorted......support ed the engine and frame with a small jack just in case. Took all of 30 mins to put them on and torque them. A service centre/dealer should be able to do it in mins...tops!
Cheers
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Glad you got it worked out! I think they look great.
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Got a photo with them installed?
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(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/cougarelim/IMG_20160812_142346277_zpsife54zf4.jpg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/cougarelim/media/IMG_20160812_142346277_zpsife54zf4.jpg.html)
John Henry
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Here are a few more pics Cam:
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/cougarelim/IMG_20161102_151354790_zpsbvpfnbes.jpg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/cougarelim/media/IMG_20161102_151354790_zpsbvpfnbes.jpg.html)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/cougarelim/IMG_20161102_151354790_zpsbvpfnbes.jpg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/cougarelim/media/IMG_20161102_151354790_zpsbvpfnbes.jpg.html)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/cougarelim/IMG_20161102_151338460_zpspn8rsrov.jpg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/cougarelim/media/IMG_20161102_151338460_zpspn8rsrov.jpg.html)
John Henry
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NICE! I had those same highway pegs on my Calvin.
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Got a photo with them installed?
I thought I posted photos seems they didn't come through......Here they are....not a great view but this is the only one I have for now.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/nHotwF/MG_Crash_Bars.jpg) (http://ibb.co/nHotwF)