Author Topic: MGX-21 Flying Fortress bat bike bagger merged threadfest (Read 88279 times)

Waltr · « **Reply #270 on:** July 07, 2016, 07:34:04 AM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on July 03, 2016, 07:20:48 AM

Since you can't see a beam of light through the frame of the bike I would imagine the gust of wind would make the entire bike seem like a sail on a Italian pirate ship.

My Norge if fine in cross winds and you can't see through it. My BMW K1300LT was horrible.

Waltr · « **Reply #271 on:** July 07, 2016, 07:37:05 AM »

Quote from: JeffOlson on July 03, 2016, 08:48:51 AM

I wonder how it sounds, stock? Harley Davidsons sound great, even stock. I'm guessing the bagger crowd cares about sound as well as looks. It would be a shame if prospective buyers were turned off by an anemic, throttled sound.

I am assuming this bike to come through with the air injection to the exhaust as in the Audace. That bike sounds and runs great under throttle.

Waltr · « **Reply #272 on:** July 07, 2016, 07:39:43 AM »

Quote from: ewal on July 05, 2016, 05:32:27 PM

I had seen it on the showroom floor in Belleville, NJ About a month ago. It was BIG! A very fitting name to say the least. But also, it looked very breakable, the body I mean, and cumbersome.

I think you saw a prototype, not the production version.

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #273 on:** July 07, 2016, 01:07:42 PM »

I'm half hoping my local dealer, Scoot Richmond, gets one. And half hoping they don't ....$$$$$$$$$$

mentalfloss · « **Reply #274 on:** July 07, 2016, 04:35:54 PM »

Beauty in the eye of the beholder and everything but.....I like it. I do not think I would buy one because cruisers are just not where my interest is but.... I like it.
The red Heads ( Matte Red?) are something I would like to have done to my stelvio, I wonder how you find that paint?

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #275 on:** July 07, 2016, 05:02:53 PM »

Quote from: mentalfloss on July 07, 2016, 04:35:54 PM

Beauty in the eye of the beholder and everything but.....I like it. I do not think I would buy one because cruisers are just not where my interest is but.... I like it.
The red Heads ( Matte Red?) are something I would like to have done to my stelvio, I wonder how you find that paint?

Steve Ford has red heads on his white California. They are striking.. you might ask him where he got it.

Red07 · « **Reply #276 on:** July 07, 2016, 08:11:52 PM »

The red Heads ( Matte Red?) are something I would like to have done to my stelvio, I wonder how you find that paint?
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The red valve covers are an oem accessory for the 1400's. Matte or gloss red. Run about $275. They do look really nice!

Randy

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #277 on:** July 07, 2016, 08:50:25 PM »

Quote from: Red07 on July 07, 2016, 08:11:52 PM

The red Heads ( Matte Red?) are something I would like to have done to my stelvio, I wonder how you find that paint?
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The red valve covers are an oem accessory for the 1400's. Matte or gloss red. Run about $275. They do look really nice!

Randy

Well, there ya go. Gotta love WG..

steveford · « **Reply #278 on:** July 08, 2016, 09:44:40 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on July 07, 2016, 05:02:53 PM

Steve Ford has red heads on his white California. They are striking.. you might ask him where he got it.

Love the Red Heads!!! Got them from Guzzi!!!

mentalfloss · « **Reply #279 on:** July 08, 2016, 10:08:01 AM »

Those red heads would for the 1400 not work on the stelvio would they?

rocker59 · « **Reply #280 on:** July 08, 2016, 10:56:36 AM »

Quote from: mentalfloss on July 08, 2016, 10:08:01 AM

Those red heads would for the 1400 not work on the stelvio would they?

They're valve covers. You buy both the lower and upper, they will fit.

The finned part you see is a cover for the cover that actually seals the valve train...

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #281 on:** July 20, 2016, 09:45:43 PM »

Just saw a website that had a reservation form for a MGX-21.

http://prebookingmgx21.motoguzzi.com/it_it/

Way cool bike, I am so very tempted to get one. But I really like my Eldorado. Except for the missing had bags.

What say you, Guzzisti?

oldbike54 · « **Reply #282 on:** July 20, 2016, 09:50:48 PM »

Dude , if it blows your dress up , go for it

I like the things .

Dusty

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #283 on:** July 21, 2016, 05:40:02 AM »

I certainly have no desire to replace the 1400 I currently have but I would like to see one in person. Mostly, I don't care for the styling, but it may look better in person than pictures. Also, IIRC, the specs for the integrated bags don't appear to hold a lot, and there would be no option what so ever to gain more space there.

Then, of course, you need to put the Batman emblem on the sides.

John Henry

WitchCityGuzzi · « **Reply #284 on:** July 21, 2016, 11:02:43 AM »

I find the styling is a lot like the V9 Bobber in that I hated it when I first saw it, then sort of warmed up to it, then saw it in person and think it's pretty cool. I suspect this bike would be the same.

Toecutter · « **Reply #285 on:** July 21, 2016, 11:42:07 AM »

You know, I'm not a fan of grandpa-glides in general, with the hard bags and fairings etc etc.

But I like the looks of this thing.

The Eldorado is too flashy with the pin striping. The Audace is god-awful uncomfortable with those bars. But I prefer this to the California... despite the red and carbon fibre... odd, that.

rocker59 · « **Reply #286 on:** July 21, 2016, 11:46:53 AM »

Until we get some ride reports from the magazines, lets keep all the MGX-21 talk on this thread.

This is third of about three MGX merged threadfests.

We'll have a fourth when the ride impressions and reports start rolling in from the magazines in a few weeks.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #287 on:** July 21, 2016, 12:03:54 PM »

I totally dig it. Called my local dealer a few weeks ago. He already has 2 deposits on MGX's. Wanted me to commit right then, but I can't yet. But, I do suspect I will own one some day.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #288 on:** July 21, 2016, 12:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on July 21, 2016, 12:03:54 PM

I totally dig it. Called my local dealer a few weeks ago. He already has 2 deposits on MGX's. Wanted me to commit right then, but I can't yet. But, I do suspect I will own one some day.

Do it soon , would like to ride one before I get too old

Dusty

Tom · « **Reply #289 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:25:49 PM »

Just got this on Sturgis and Moto Guzzi doing demo rides. The MGX-21, Audace and Eldo 1400 with the Bobber

Moto Guzzi Display and Demo Activity (4th and Main St.)

Located at
1435 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Saturday, August 6 – Sunday, August 14

We invite you to join us for these special Moto Guzzi events:

Moto Guzzi Live Stage
August 8th – 13th
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us daily for live country, blues, and rock music

Moto Guzzi Demo Rides
Rides from: Saturday, August 6 to Sunday August 14
9:30 am - 4:30 pm, rides every half hour and hour.
Aug 14, 2016 the last ride is at noon.

Rides are open for signup to the general public morning of the ride. As a special bonus for those on the email list, you can send an email to the address below with your contact info, preferred demo bike and preferred demo time and we will book you for a demo ride. Please note that those preregistered for a demo ride will have to check-in at our booth on the morning of the ride in order to be confirmed.
Contact: MGX-21@piaggiogroupamericas.com

leafman60 · « **Reply #290 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:42:59 PM »

Yes, I received the same email from Guzzi.

Looks like they're pulling out all the stops to connect with the Dark Cruiser crowd.

Daleroso · « **Reply #291 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:03:27 PM »

Hopefully the MGX-21 won't prove to be so vewy, vewy scary to the Stelvio, Eldorado & Ambo riding Guzzisti as the head of it's time Centauro.

flip · « **Reply #292 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:48:43 PM »

Quote from: Daleroso on July 27, 2016, 10:03:27 PM

Hopefully the MGX-21 won't prove to be so vewy, vewy scary to the Stelvio, Eldorado & Ambo riding Guzzisti as the head of it's time Centauro.

You buying one?

Daleroso · « **Reply #293 on:** July 28, 2016, 01:02:59 AM »

As controversial as the Centauro?

Caffeineo · « **Reply #294 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:04:40 AM »

Funny you should say that. I like the Centauro and the more I look at the MGX-21 the more I like it.

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #295 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:08:17 AM »

I hope I never see one, I would be broke in short order.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #296 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:35:31 AM »

Got an email from Guzzi, it will be unveiled at Sturgis this year.

kirb · « **Reply #297 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:08:43 AM »

no CARC bikes...boo

rocker59 · « **Reply #298 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:13:31 AM »

Quote from: Daleroso on July 28, 2016, 01:02:59 AM

As controversial as the Centauro?

Please use the threadfest for these discussions.

Yeahoo Whoyah · « **Reply #299 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:52:15 AM »

I'm glad to see the front fender does not have the red accent on the front tip like the prototype did that made the rounds last year. That was my suggestion to the designer, Miguel Galluzzi, when I spoke with him about the design during the showing of the concept bike at El Grove Powersports. So I'm taking credit for it, haha!

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