2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon

Desmo Times 2000 Gran Canyon

Owner: LT Snyder

Purchased: March 2005 - 2nd Owner

Mileage - 29000 Km

Current Modifications*:

Ferracci Slip-ons & Chip
Custom satin black paint
Traxxion dynamics fork internals
Fork Slider Guard
Galfer Brake Pads
Multistrada Mirrors
Stock Tall Shield with Laminar Lip
Custom Seat Raised 1"
Odyssey Battery
Painted calf heat shield
Pro Grips and Throttle Rocker
Throttlemeister
Renthal Rally Pro Taper Handlebars
DT LCD Voltmeter/Temp Gauge/Clock
Vented Cam Belt Covers
Bellet left side cover
DT Sprocket Cover
Desmo Times Clutch Combo w/Motowheels Pressure Plate
Corsa Velocita half clutch cover
Loobman Chain Oiler
PIAA Ultra White Bulb
RK Gold Chain
Centerstand
39 tooth rear sprocket (Stock is 45)
Bridgestone Trailwing DP Tires - last 15000 miles
Sigma Speedometer/Odometer
Wilbers Rear Shock
Lowrance I-Way 500c GPS
Motosport Panniers and Bags
OEM top case (not mounted)

* Please do NOT email me with requests/reviews on the parts for this bike.

Owner Review:

The Gran Canyon is the quintessential sport-tourer for long-leggers. I've ridden this bike twice cross-country, and use it periodically for commuting and short trips. In stock trim, it is geared much too low. The stock 45 tooth rear sprocket is great for quick starts, but abuses the engine at highway speeds. If you ride it offroad a lot, then the stock gearing is fine. Otherwise, run a 42 or a 39 like I do. With the Laminar Lip, highway cruising is pleasant. To keep track of the voltage, I installed a LCD voltmeter, and a Sigma bicycle speedometer to compensate for the woefully incorrect stock speedo. Stock suspension is okay, but I redid both ends and the ride is both plush and precise. The engine doesn't have much torque with my gearing setup, so you need to spin it up to keep up a good pace. In stock trim, the bike pulls 5k rpm at 60 mph. With my gearing, I pull 5200 rpm at 80 - perfect. The bike is brilliantly designed, reliable, and fun. There are only a few glitches that need to be taken care of - the sidestand interlock switch can malfunction and strand the bike, the voltage regulator connectors should be inspected periodically, the fork sliders are exposed to the elements and will pit if not protected, the speedo is worthless, and there's no centerstand in stock trim. It is relatively easy to work on some of the bike. The front cylinder is easy to get to. The rear cylinder is a nightmare. Working on the rear cylinder requires removal of the saddle fuel tanks, airbox and rear shock.

2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon

Desmo Times 2000 Gran Canyon Owner: LT Snyder Purchased: March 2005 - 2nd Owner Mileage - 29000 Km *Current Modifications: Ferracci Slip-ons & Chip Custom satin black paint Traxxion dynamics fork internals Fork Slider Guard Galfer Brake Pads Multistrada Mirrors Stock Tall Shield with Laminar Lip Custom Seat Raised 1" Odyssey Battery Painted calf heat shield Pro Grips and Throttle Rocker Throttlemeister Renthal Rally Pro Taper Handlebars DT LCD Voltmeter/Temp Gauge/Clock Vented Cam Belt Covers Bellet left side cover DT Sprocket Cover Desmo Times Clutch Combo w/Motowheels Pressure Plate Corsa Velocita half clutch cover Loobman Chain Oiler PIAA Ultra White Bulb RK Gold Chain Centerstand 39 tooth rear sprocket (Stock is 45) Bridgestone Trailwing DP Tires - last 15000 miles Sigma Speedometer/Odometer Wilbers Rear Shock Lowrance I-Way 500c GPS Motosport Panniers and Bags OEM top case (not mounted)** * Please do NOT email me with requests/reviews on the parts for this bike. Owner Review: The Gran Canyon is the quintessential sport-tourer for long-leggers. I've ridden this bike twice cross-country, and use it periodically for commuting and short trips. In stock trim, it is geared much too low. The stock 45 tooth rear sprocket is great for quick starts, but abuses the engine at highway speeds. If you ride it offroad a lot, then the stock gearing is fine. Otherwise, run a 42 or a 39 like I do. With the Laminar Lip, highway cruising is pleasant. To keep track of the voltage, I installed a LCD voltmeter, and a Sigma bicycle speedometer to compensate for the woefully incorrect stock speedo. Stock suspension is okay, but I redid both ends and the ride is both plush and precise. The engine doesn't have much torque with my gearing setup, so you need to spin it up to keep up a good pace. In stock trim, the bike pulls 5k rpm at 60 mph. With my gearing, I pull 5200 rpm at 80 - perfect. The bike is brilliantly designed, reliable, and fun. There are only a few glitches that need to be taken care of - the sidestand interlock switch can malfunction and strand the bike, the voltage regulator connectors should be inspected periodically, the fork sliders are exposed to the elements and will pit if not protected, the speedo is worthless, and there's no centerstand in stock trim. It is relatively easy to work on some of the bike. The front cylinder is easy to get to. The rear cylinder is a nightmare. Working on the rear cylinder requires removal of the saddle fuel tanks, airbox and rear shock.