GIVI Magazine - Maggio 2019

DAY THREE The last day of this tour takes us initially to the South, to see another lake set in a natural, romantic and evocative context, surrounded by typical deciduous woods, Lake Scandarello . Routine pictures and brief meditation... and then we head north, passing again near the beautiful Norcia, towards a place immersed in the hills of Umbria, worldly famous for its beauty and history. This is Assisi . A place full of mysterious and timeless charm - Assisi is a city that deserves a thorough visit. Its artistic heritage and the context it is in gives life to unique scenarios. We can do nothing but photograph the splendid Gothic Basilica of Santa Chiara. After leaving the town of San Francesco, our route arrives on the shores of Lake Trasimeno , which Castiglione del Lago is built upon, a town where Palazzo della Corgna, the only palace in Umbria, is located. The palace, which today hosts important art exhibitions, undoubtedly deserves a visit: each of the 8 rooms that represent the museum itinerary is embellished with magnificent frescoes created by a team of painters between 1574 and 1590, representing scenes taken from classical mythology. The village is also surrounded by mighty walls overlooking the water and creates a setting like one of a Fantasy book. Between the plains of the upper Valdarno and the Chianti hills is our last stop, which leads us to Montevarchi and Figline Valdarno . Common passions unite and often represent solid foundations on which to build true and lasting friendships. This is exactly what happened to the guys at the GIVI Technical Office, united by a great passion for the two wheels ... a passion that deeply nourished even Igor, the historic office manager who prematurely left us last year. And what better way to honor his memory than a nice motorcycle tour with friends, something that He would have loved so much? That was what last year took the GIVI guys on a tour independently organised through the Dolomites, and yet again it is becoming an anniversary. This year the splendid Tuscany region was chosen as a destination: two intense days of well-studied tours (almost 900 km!) to make the most of all the curves of fascinating and varied territories, between sun, rain and fog. A challenge for the the 8 motor- bikers to test GIVI accessories and HEVIK technical clothing “in the field”. Next appointment is set for mid-June, and this time it’s going to be in the North, Grossglockner and Austria, in the footsteps of the GIVI Tour 2013. And since we believe that good experiences should be shared, the Igor Friends Tour is open to all friends and those who had the honour of meeting him. IGOR’S FRIENDS TUSCANY TOUR 27-28 APRILE 2019: The first is a pretty inhabited centre, part of an ancient prehistoric lake basin, while the second is at the centre of the Florence-Arezzo-Siena triangle, halfway between flat lands and the splendid hills of Chianti. Our ring route ends in Arezzo . If you have time, we advise you to stretch your legs while walking through the streets of this town, also known in the world as the City of Gold. A real jewel located in the Valdichiana valley, birthplace to Francesco Petrarca and Guido Monaco, inventor of musical notation. We recommend the visit of Arezzo on the third weekend of June, when the Giostra del Saracino takes place, a spectacular historical re-enactment in which the 4 districts of the city challenge each other on horseback. THE MOTORCYCLE AND ITS ACCESSORIES For this long weekend we travelled on the BMW F850 GS . Characterised by a parallel twin-cylinder engine, this version of the GS line is a true maxienduro, equipped with suspensions suitable for off-road use and a 21-inch front wheel. The bike was equipped with several GIVI accessories, chosen to suit the route, to improve comfort and based on the space needed for luggage. Here’s the list. GRT709 CANYON Bags + PL5127CAM Specific pannier holder These new 35 + 35-litre soft sidebags proved to be extremely versatile and suitable for our journey, which touched on some dirt roads and light off-road sections. The mounting system is excellent, thanks to the pair of plates with Security Lock key that allows you to park the bike with no major concerns. The pluses to be noted include: the totally waterproof inner bags, which allow you to slip them off with their contents, which will always be perfectly dry, once you reach your destination (perhaps in the rain). SRA5127 with EX2M plate + additional UT807B bag The luggage rack chosen is suitable if your 750/850GS mounts the metal BMW one as standard (like our Rally version). The GIVI EX2M plate, however, serves as a base not for the top case but for a soft bag. For this tour the choice fell to the compact UT807B. Perfect for storing the reflex and accessories, it has a semi-rigid and waterproof structure. It can be fixed to the plate in just a few seconds using the strap system provided. ST602B Bag A tank bag that is well-known by enthusiasts (its sales speak for themselves). Its size does not create the least bit of interference with driving; the interior can hold all the objects you need to keep close to hand (wallet, glasses, smartphone, motorway toll tickets, coins, etc.) It can be secured to the BMW fuel cap using the tried and tested Tanklock system. FB5127 + S902A GPS Supports These can be used to fix the TomTom Rider navigator at the right height. It does not block your view and is always available for consultation without distracting you from driving. TN5127 Engine guard + RP5127 Oil carter protector Two essential technical accessories (and not only on dirt roads). The engine guard can, in turn, be equipped with replaceable sliders (the Z2159Rs). D5127 Screen 17 cm higher than the original screen, this smoked model does not interfere with your view and provides more protection from the wind. S322 Additional anti-fog lights These work with LEDs and integrate perfectly into the line of a maxienduro. Active safety is increased during daytime driving and in the evening they provide excellent illumination to the sides of the road. EH5108 Extensions These can be mounted on the original hand guards of the F850GS. On this trip I really appreciated them around Fonte Cerreto (AQ) as the thermometer showed 0° and winter gloves alone would not have been enough to counter the cold… ES5127 Extension This extension for the base of the stand means you don’t have to look for stones or pieces of wood if you have to park on a soft surface. X33 CANYON LAYERS Helmet The helmet used also bears the GIVI brand. This is the modular X33 Canyon, equipped with a peak that gives it an attractive look, fitting for the off-road world. OFFROAD BETWEEN AREZZO AND ANGHIARI CASTIGLIONE OF LAKE ANGHIARI 18 Turismo