Author Topic: Front wheel cover removed from MGX - I like it (Read 7728 times)

Luap McKeever · « **on:** August 29, 2018, 02:27:16 PM »

Trying something new. Seems a shame to cover up that nice wheel, but both looks are nice. I think I like this look better.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2018, 02:30:58 PM »

It looks faster

Dusty

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2018, 02:38:25 PM »

I like it too , Luap. It makes the front wheel look bigger, more "custom".

I always wondered what was under those covers.
Rick

Unkept · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2018, 02:43:26 PM »

Lightens up the appearance of the bike to me. :)

bad Chad · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2018, 03:04:22 PM »

Looks good, if only it had a bigger motor.

twowings · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2018, 03:10:43 PM »

Now it'll be nothing but wheelies all day long!

mjptexas · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2018, 05:05:03 PM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on August 29, 2018, 02:27:16 PM

Trying something new. Seems a shame to cover up that nice wheel, but both looks are nice. I think I like this look better.

That fixes my only aesthetic issue with the bike.

1) How hard was it to do?
2) How noticeable (ugly) are the attachment points on the wheel?

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2018, 05:12:27 PM »

never noticed that cover until now...

Guess I was too distracted by the Darth Vader fairing :P

Any idea why the cover was there in the first place?

guzzisteve · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2018, 05:22:04 PM »

Looks better and might even handle better.

John A · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2018, 05:34:35 PM »

Sooo... its a chopper now?

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2018, 05:43:01 PM »

GliderJohn

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2018, 06:08:03 PM »

Quote from: Unkept on August 29, 2018, 02:43:26 PM

Lightens up the appearance of the bike to me. :)

Agreed. I think it improves the look of an already stunning bike.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2018, 06:45:36 PM »

Quote from: mjptexas on August 29, 2018, 05:05:03 PM

That fixes my only aesthetic issue with the bike.

1) How hard was it to do?
2) How noticeable (ugly) are the attachment points on the wheel?

Not too hard. #5 hex head and some elbow grease. They are obviously glued in, but it's no more torque to remove them than the brake caliper bolts. I loosened, grabbed the cordless drill and had them off within 5 minutes total. That's with even removing the discs.

As for the mount points, I stole an idea from another I seen like this and painted them red to match the other splashes of red on the bike. I like the look a lot.

Quote from: guzzisteve on August 29, 2018, 05:22:04 PM

Looks better and might even handle better.

I've only had a chance to ride it about 20 miles today. No noticable change so far, but I suspect in those +15 mph side winds I'll notice a huge difference. I'll let you all know in 10 days how it went when I finish up my 3,500 mile round trip.

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on August 29, 2018, 05:12:27 PM

Any idea why the cover was there in the first place?

No idea. I can speculate looks though, because if it had any type of function, it would be a surprise to me.

Quote from: twowings on August 29, 2018, 03:10:43 PM

Now it'll be nothing but wheelies all day long!

Hehe. I don't see that happening.

Quote from: bad Chad on August 29, 2018, 03:04:22 PM

Looks good, if only it had a bigger motor.

Hehe. Wanna run em? 1/8, 1/4, mile, 100 miles? Let's line em up

Quote from: Unkept on August 29, 2018, 02:43:26 PM

Lightens up the appearance of the bike to me. :)

Yep, at least 2 lbs lighter :-)

Quote from: oldbike54 on August 29, 2018, 02:30:58 PM

It looks faster

Dusty

Dang right! I think it gives it a more upright look. 11,000 miles with it on, think I'll leave it off for 11K and see what kind of difference I might notice.

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on August 29, 2018, 06:08:03 PM

Agreed. I think it improves the look of an already stunning bike.

Thanks!

Guzzidad · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2018, 07:56:09 PM »

I like it too. A lot.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2018, 08:10:11 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on August 29, 2018, 03:04:22 PM

Looks good, if only it had a bigger motor.

I didn't know the flying fortress was electric.

Pizza Guzzi · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2018, 09:12:41 PM »

I think he was referring to the starter - need plenty of mumbo to turn over that big engine 👍

RinkRat II · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2018, 09:39:04 PM »

So Luap, with the wheel covers removed, what did you do with the Tinfoil??

Looks good

Paul B

pete roper · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2018, 09:45:16 PM »

While not my 'Thing' I think it looks infinitely better without the 'Solid' front wheel.

Pete

TN Mark · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2018, 09:55:35 PM »

Congratulations for trying something a bit different. I agree, it looks even better without the front wheel cover.

Daleroso · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2018, 06:46:48 AM »

Having had an MGX-21 for 2 yrs I have to humbly disagree. While not unacceptable it vacates an area where the carbon effect is complete & different from any other m/c on the road.
Ah, but we must make our bike......ours.
Just one opinion.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:24:39 AM »

Quote from: Daleroso on August 30, 2018, 06:46:48 AM

Having had an MGX-21 for 2 yrs I have to humbly disagree. While not unacceptable it vacates an area where the carbon effect is complete & different from any other m/c on the road.
Ah, but we must make our bike......ours.
Just one opinion.

Looks more like a clone now.

rdbandkab · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:00:24 AM »

If you ever think about filling the mounting points, a visit to ProBolt for red/black anodized aluminum bolts would probably look sano.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:55:09 AM »

Quote from: rdbandkab on August 30, 2018, 08:00:24 AM

If you ever think about filling the mounting points, a visit to ProBolt for red/black anodized aluminum bolts would probably look sano.

Damn, more money to spend on my Carbon Dark now.

guzzimatic · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2018, 10:07:51 AM »

Before and after pics would be nice...

Daleroso · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2018, 11:17:51 AM »

Google MGX-21 pics will help with that.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2018, 01:57:32 PM »

Quote from: guzzimatic on August 30, 2018, 10:07:51 AM

Before and after pics would be nice...

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #26 on:** August 30, 2018, 02:02:23 PM »

Quote from: Daleroso on August 30, 2018, 06:46:48 AM

Having had an MGX-21 for 2 yrs I have to humbly disagree. While not unacceptable it vacates an area where the carbon effect is complete & different from any other m/c on the road.
Ah, but we must make our bike......ours.
Just one opinion.

I like the look both ways. But, I'm not going to pretend that in 15+ mph side winds that the front wheel with the inserts doesn't act like a big parachute here where I'm at, and getting ready to ride 3,500 miles or so round trip in some pretty windy country, I want to take all the precautions I can. It's manageable, but after riding today in some pretty windy stuff, I noticed a huge difference...for the better.

I'll probably put it back on at some point. That's what's nice about this bike. There's so many different ways you can configure it and tailor it to your personality, it's great.

Daleroso · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2018, 06:21:57 PM »

Laup, the one thing I noticed (after having a HD Ultra & RK w/windshield on & not experiencing this) was that I had to definately prepare when passing trucks of any size @ speeds over 50mph & especialy at interstate speeds with an oscilating front end. Not slight but definately an attention getter. It was high up fairing/hdlbrs affected. Didn't feel down low frontal.
What's been your experience?

Daleroso · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2018, 06:32:39 PM »

PS....winds,you have winds? Here in western NV below the Sierras we get what's called the Washoe Zepher year round. 10-20mph common with gusts to 40-70 (hurricane cat 1) mph blowing over semis & RV's. We have 3 seasons; summer 56 days straight over 90 incl 16 over 100, winter & wind.
Don't have tornadoes or rain here tho like where you're at. We get 3-4 inches of rain a year.
Hope to be back riding the Appalachians where I rode 40 yrs by this time next year.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:02:55 AM »

Quote from: Daleroso on August 30, 2018, 06:21:57 PM

Laup, the one thing I noticed (after having a HD Ultra & RK w/windshield on & not experiencing this) was that I had to definately prepare when passing trucks of any size @ speeds over 50mph & especialy at interstate speeds with an oscilating front end. Not slight but definately an attention getter. It was high up fairing/hdlbrs affected. Didn't feel down low frontal.
What's been your experience?

The winds here aren't too bad. But like you say, they will get your attention and can increase the "pucker factor". This bike in general has very few openings to allow side wind to pass through as it is, so I'll take what I can get. Couple that with the fact I like the front wheel open and it's a double win. FWIW, I inquired about removing that cover long before I got the bike. It looks 'okay' with it on, but it looks more 'okayer' with it off.

I'm about to hit these states starting tomorrow: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado so I don't really want to be fighting too many side-winds, I'd rather enjoy the ride. Besides, I can't see the cover when I'm riding the bike anyhow

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Author Topic: Front wheel cover removed from MGX - I like it (Read 7728 times)

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