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The MJ is a metal jacket around the same battery. It will fit but requires the battery tray/cage to be lowered a bit. The metal is not necessary, just a beefy exoskeleton.

another "playing for change song" --- and one of the very best songs

WoW, beautiful bike. Welcome aboard. And welcome back.

I can not say enough good things about my Aerostitch Roadcrafter 2 piece (zips together as one) The only negative is it's too bulky to remove while riding, and store it on the bike... but you don't need to. First, it's a long ride (weekend) touring kit. Day rides for me take a Vanson leather and a rain shell packed, if required. Under the Stitch is whatever keeps you warm when it's cold. When it's warm weather I wear easy pull on shorts and an Under Armor tee. Good sox and boots. Vents zipped open and you're laughing. You kinda have to see the procedure to get how easy it is when you stop 'for lunch'. Unzip the jacket, unzip the pants - all the way down to the boot, zip down the other leg and step out. 30 seconds. Back on is about a minute and a half. I carry appropriate emergency layers. Easy to keep warm enough. Never been too hot, but for a few times doing the stoplight thing in a Tennessee tourist town on a very hot mid day misfortune. (keep moving=keep cool) Note: it's NOT black. Water resistance.... I got my suit 15 years ago used, on ebay for $400. Barely used and made in 1999. It has never been back to the factory for cleaning and re-waterproofing (a service they provide) and I'm not sure it needs it even now. Three years ago I rode 350 miles in mostly rain, much of it quite heavy. Such a downpour at times I thought the Guzzi might stagger for lack of oxygen, but she didn't (snorkels!?). I got a small amount of water in the crotch, and a bit down the neck, front and back side. Frankly, I was amazed at the protection. If I'd duck taped my neck to the jacket I would have been spared the upper leaks. The pant leakage was due, I think to the massive amount of water I was sitting in. My Alpinestar waterproof boots and gloves were overcome by the onslaught. Boots got a C- , gloves got an FF. I sold all my other crap and will stick with 'Stitch and Vanson. Oh yes... I had a fall-and-slide past autumn. Only had on the jacket. I took a hit on the right arm and shoulder. The arm was good in a few days. The jacket armor and shell worked quite well... the blue jeans and knee skin, not so much.

this frame is inverted, bracket is the smaller one top center right docc edit/ 15 November 2020 to restore image:

40 or 45 a few months ago. I forgot. call him, they're nice folks.

Welcome John! Some of us (me) are legendary vicarious technicians, and interested in everything in your garage. Watching it unfold...

one bike yes, one bike not yet

The world was unprepared for this.

I like these, only the 'lane splitter' version. got em on my Yammie. probly put em on the Sport

We'd all do without mirrors if we could. too bad we need to see back there. many of the subtle ones are useless, and many vibrate. the stocker's are awful but work. someone invent a curved, pan rear view heads up display with perfect lighting please.

this is old. these two cover everything.

I wonder why Guzzi can't just bite the bullet like BMW did and lose the shaft for belt on a bike like this? At least to see how it worked at PD.

I could see myself saying the same thing... and I did acquire a a small (850) triple. Yamaha FJ09. A great revving and glorious sounding motor. Just something about a triple.

I have the same one. That's a good deal on a great jacket

I have what docc has. Good boot. If I ever replace, I'll look into a bit more crash protection.

Welcome Kindoy. Very nice couple of bikes you've acquired. Welcome to the Guzzi adventure. Can't wait for some sunshine photos of those true beauties.

the links are clickable TJ, and with a few extra pics at the ready, and enlargeable. any of the other bikes yours? Welcome btw

Very nice. Will be a great find for someone.

thanks for 'splaining that Chuck. Just to clarify my definition of 'engaged' .. I mean the clutch plates are engaged, as when the hand lever is let out. Tinus, I missed the mark twice with your bike. I'm just wanting to remind all concerned of the unique differences in the RM. Not sure what to say re: your rattle. My dual plater is fairly quiet at idle. I do hear a bit of clatter, like in knubnutz's video, but the real 'rattle' comes when I pull in the lever. Not Ducati level rattle, just clearly more. I experience the reverse with my single plater.

interesting indeed. nice exercise in punkery. I'm still trying to figure out what it 'was'. engine looks newer than the frame. 500ish cc Honda? the adjustable riser upper tree is a new one on me.

ahh, thanks for the memories docc

welcome Doug. great bike great 'handle'. I am with you there! though I did just buy a triple.