Buying a new Guzzi

[Kent in Upstate NY]

I'm pretty sure they could cobble another one up if you asked.

[ITSec]

I'm pretty sure they could cobble another one up if you asked.

I'm sure they could - but probably not at the price of one they'd done on spec! 

[Calculon]

this will be in my garage in a few weeks.

Very nice!  Congrats.

[Kent in Upstate NY]

It's official. BTW, I asked Dave Richardson at Moto International if he had other packages like I just got and he said yes. He either has one or can put one together. Call him at 206-297-3822.

[LowRyter]

   Kent

[Kiwi Dave]

I'm curious to know the difference in weight between the spoke wheels with off road tires, and the cast ones with road tires.  Any change of weighing them when you do your first swapover?

[Kent in Upstate NY]

I could probably get the weights of one set of wheels when I get them. As to weighing them when I change them, you might have to remind me.

[bacongrease]

  Hummmm...I didn't know any of you guys bought new ? ?       

[Kent in Upstate NY]

We just wait until the dealer has a bunch of leftovers and discounts the heck out of them. 

[ITSec]

  Hummmm...I didn't know any of you guys bought new ? ?       

I bought my Norge new - by doing exactly what Kent said! 

[Guzzi Gal]

Congrats!  She certainly is a looker.   

[Kent in Upstate NY]

Just got word from MI that my new Stelvio is on its way! Here is some info he sent me regarding the codes and stuff.
Here are a couple of things about your bike’s instrument panel that we’d like you to know that aren’t covered well in the manual.
Service codes

A code is needed to access the section of the menu called Diagnostics. Here (depending on model) you can reset the instrument panel after a service, store a key code, introduce new keys, set some display defaults, or perform diagnosis possible from the instrument panel.

Models
   

Grisos
   

1200 Sport,

early Breva 1100
   

Norge, late Breva 1100
   

Stelvio
   

Shiver
   

Mana
   

Tuono

V-twin
   

Dorso-duro
   

V4s
   

SR50

Code
   

12425
   

36421
   

28315
   

10695
   

12398
   

12321
   

13432
   

98789
   

12412
   

45256
Introducing new chipped keys to your bike

Your bike has to recognize each key as acceptable, done through the dashboard menu. Depending on the model, you may need the service code and you’ll for sure be prompted for a key code in the key replacement section. There is no special key code (default is 00000) unless you designate one in the “Change the code” section. We strongly advise against it, as someday you might sell your bike and forget to pass on your key code. For this reason, we suggest that all key codes remain all zeroes. Follow the prompted instructions. If you screw up, turn the key switch off, wait a few seconds, and start all over again.
Error message

When you first turn on the key, you'll see a message saying "Remember to insert your user code." Best to ignore this and it will disappear in 5 seconds. You can put in a unique code, but if you sell the bike someday and forget to tell the new owner, he’ll never be able to add a replacement key.

Moving the mode button left or right scrolls the bottom of the display through various things: odometer, trip meter, time run, top speed, average speed, and gas miles. Moving it 3 seconds to the right takes you from screen 1 to screen 2, so you can keep track of two sets of information, like a tank of gas vs. a whole trip. Pressing the button in for 3 seconds erases all this information for just the screen you're on (1 or 2), leaving the other still recorded and of course this doesn't erase total miles. Moving it 3 seconds to the right beyond screen 2 takes you to other things: battery voltage, chronometer, instantaneous gas mileage, traction control, and menu. Push the button in on menu to go into the menu. Scroll through the choices a second at a time and go into your choice by holding it in, again for 3 seconds.

Hot grips are controlled by a little button on the front of the left switch module at the bottom. Again, holding 3 seconds toggles between on and off and 1 second gets you from low to medium, medium to high, and high to low.

 

[kingoffleece]

Can't tell you how many times I erased my data thinking it was the turn signal switch!

[ITSec]

For those who had trouble reading Ken's post on dash service access codes, here it is again in legible form:

Grisos -         12425

1200 Sport, early Breva 1100 -   36421

Norge, late Breva 1100 -   28315

Stelvio -         10695

Shiver -         12398

Mana -         12321

Tuono V-twin -      13432

Dorsoduro -      98789

V4s -         12412

SR50 -         45256

At least, I think that's what it started out as before web formatting blasted it to pieces.

[Kiwi Dave]

There is no special key code (default is 00000) unless you designate one in the �Change the code� section. We strongly advise against it, as someday you might sell your bike and forget to pass on your key code. For this reason, we suggest that all key codes remain all zeroes. Follow the prompted instructions. If you screw up, turn the key switch off, wait a few seconds, and start all over again.

No user code gives absolutely no security.  I would suggest extract a code from the VIN number or use the diagnostics code as the user code too.  That's if you cannot remember personal numbers.

[pete roper]

For the code I just use the first five numerals of my birthdate. Hard to forget.

[Guzzi Gal]

Has your bike arrived yet? 

[Kent in Upstate NY]

Last update it was in York PA. Any day now.

[Guzzi Gal]

I hope it's soone,r than later.  I received my delivery window today.  I could have mine as early as Friday.  One can wish, right?

[Kent in Upstate NY]

I just got notice that mine will be here next Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.