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Forum: Road warriors 06-14-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,519
My good friend did just that. He was visiting...

My good friend did just that. He was visiting here from Europe and found a used ST-2 with cosmetic damage. I stored it in my garage for 9 months until he came back here. He used it for a year and...
Forum: Road warriors 06-13-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
Just did a rear tire change yesterday. I put...

Just did a rear tire change yesterday. I put another Dunlop Road Smart tire on it. The last one gave me over 9,000 miles.
My Friend can get about 12,000 out of his Harley rear tire but it was...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-09-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 19,410
Here is one... ...

Here is one...
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/Atlasheating/CIMG0582_zpsd94d9606.jpg (http://s917.photobucket.com/user/Atlasheating/media/CIMG0582_zpsd94d9606.jpg.html)...
Forum: Road warriors 06-09-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,282
You need to at least sit on the 3 bikes you are...

You need to at least sit on the 3 bikes you are considering, especially if you will be riding 2 up.One stop sign could ruin your whole day. I could not reach the floor while sitting on these high...
Forum: Road warriors 06-09-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,406
It was the summer of 2010 and I just bought my...

It was the summer of 2010 and I just bought my new Moto Guzzi Norge. I was taking my wife out on a test run before our 1500 mile trip to Glacier. We went down a gravel driveway and turned around....
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-31-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 4,527,285
I was just there! Sadly by car, not motorcycle.

I was just there! Sadly by car, not motorcycle.
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-24-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
I would like to make it down to the Bay Area this...

I would like to make it down to the Bay Area this summer. I really like your route.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-18-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,683
My friend is going to sell his '82 Suzuki GS...

My friend is going to sell his '82 Suzuki GS 750EZ. I owned it for a couple of years, being the second owner. I think it only has about 13,000 miles on it.
Here it is on the day I bought it... I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-18-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,224
A motorcycle is not an investment. It is a...

A motorcycle is not an investment. It is a vehicle. Vehicles almost always loose value. There are very few that go up in value, but the rest do not. Picking a vehicle on the basis of value will make...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
That was me checking it out in the rain. I am not...

That was me checking it out in the rain. I am not in the market for another bike. If I was.... Hmmm.
I just prefer the upright riding position of the Norge.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
The white one looks good. this white one looks...

The white one looks good.
this white one looks good as well...
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/Atlasheating/CIMG0044_zps2d7bffde.jpg...
Forum: Ride reports 05-03-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 46,759
You have picked a good time to come up the coast....

You have picked a good time to come up the coast. The Seattle area temps should be pretty good for the next few days. Good luck to you.
Forum: Ride reports 04-25-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 46,759
I have never imported any vehicles to Canada. I...

I have never imported any vehicles to Canada. I have exported a couple to the US from Canada. The toughest experience was when my In Laws gave us a "98 Mini Van in '01. Washington State forced us to...
Forum: Road warriors 04-25-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
I actually moved it back (about 1 1/2 ")as far as...

I actually moved it back (about 1 1/2 ")as far as it would go to give my wife extra room.
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
Senario #3 was when I was offloading my bike in...

Senario #3 was when I was offloading my bike in Tiberon CA. on a street that I was not familiar with. I was warming up the bike while parked on a slight downward slope toward the gutter. I turned...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-20-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 95,117
When I was buying my Moto Guzzi, I was giving the...

When I was buying my Moto Guzzi, I was giving the dealer my information and he looks at my last name and asks if I am related to Ann. Yep she is my sister. She bought a Moto Guzzi from him about 4...
Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 40,054
I really like the white one... ...

I really like the white one...
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/Atlasheating/CIMG0049_zps0a32505d.jpg (http://s917.photobucket.com/user/Atlasheating/media/CIMG0049_zps0a32505d.jpg.html)
Forum: Road warriors 04-18-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 668
I have used Cycle Gear on two of my bikes. Good...

I have used Cycle Gear on two of my bikes. Good people good prices.
I would not ride 500 miles on old tires that have cracks in the sidewall. There is a point where being cheap is not a virtue.
Forum: Road warriors 03-18-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,069
I have the 08 Norge 1200. It is like the Breva...

I have the 08 Norge 1200. It is like the Breva 1100 but with fairing and 100cc's more power. I bought mine as a new bike in 010. In two and a half years and 16,500 miles I have not had many problems....
Forum: Road warriors 03-08-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 603
Views: 163,531
Wet Guzi

That was a late July ride in 2012. It NEVER rains much in Omak WA in July, except last summer. the day before was totally beautiful, sunny and hot. This storm came out of nowhere.
We were scouting...
Forum: Road warriors 03-07-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 603
Views: 163,531
Wet Guzzi

Wet Guzzi with wet Harley...
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/Atlasheating/CIMG0015_zpsa3a18fd0.jpg
Ready for rain riding......
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-07-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,459
Last July in Omak, WA

We came over on Sunday and missed a freak storm...
Monday was quite nice...
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/Atlasheating/CIMG0004_zps7c52ba4e.jpg
Tuesday morning we woke to this:...
Forum: Ride reports 02-28-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 46,759
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Forum: Ride reports 01-12-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Like you I moved from a Suzuki to a big block...

Like you I moved from a Suzuki to a big block Moto Guzzi
A couple of years ago I bought a '82 Suzuki GS750 from a friend. I rode it for a year and moved up to the Moto Guzzi.
Here is the Suzuki:...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-31-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 40,700
Moto Guzzi Norge

http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/Atlasheating/CIMG0113.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 12-25-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 36,534
Just a thought... When you are replacing the...

Just a thought...
When you are replacing the chain and sprocket. Be careful how you adjust it. Too much tension will really screw up the seals for the front sprocket. Then you will be using lots of...
Forum: Road warriors 12-24-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,510
I am one of the happy '08 Norge 2v owners. I...

I am one of the happy '08 Norge 2v owners.
I have not ridden the new one to compare, but I am satisfied with the old one for sure.
One of the huge tipping points for me was buying a brand new...
Forum: Road warriors 12-20-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
There are some great buys on '08's and '09's. I...

There are some great buys on '08's and '09's. I have 16,000 on my '08 and the bike is still going strong.
A few weeks ago I experienced the red triangle. It was there for the first 2 miles. Then I...
Forum: Road warriors 12-20-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,765
I think your original premise is flawed. The...

I think your original premise is flawed. The cruiser market is huge. I think Harley Davidson sells a large % of all motorcycles sold in America. Honda sells alot, but they have many different bikes....
Forum: Road warriors 12-18-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,597
This is the start of winter. You have time, don't...

This is the start of winter. You have time, don't jump at the first deal, if it not what you want.
You must find the bike that speaks to you, not that someone else likes.
You probably won't keep...
Forum: Road warriors 12-01-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 902
I think for a first time rider smaller is better....

I think for a first time rider smaller is better. You can always move up and get a bigger bike as you gain confidence. It is pretty hard to enjoy a bike that you can not handle at a stop sign. As far...
Forum: Road warriors 11-12-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,499
I am comfortable with Standard foot pegs below...

I am comfortable with Standard foot pegs below me. Feet forward feels ackward and out of control.
That said, I do like the low seat and low center of gravity offered by Harley and other cruisers....
Forum: Road warriors 11-09-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,274
you guys with the long legs are who the moto...

you guys with the long legs are who the moto designers are creating bikes to fit.
There were many bikes that I tried to sit on and realized that it was plain too tall for me.
Then to amplify that...
Forum: Road warriors 11-08-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,274
Two things you must take into consideration. #1...

Two things you must take into consideration.
#1 Seat height vs. your inseam. If you buy a tall bike and have a passenger, it could spell trouble at the stop sign.
#2 Your combined weights. Not much...
Forum: Road warriors 11-02-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,939
Love the Norge...

Love the Norge...
Forum: Road warriors 10-02-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
Looks like I won't make the October Breakfast in...

Looks like I won't make the October Breakfast in Enumclaw, this month. I have work.
Forum: Road warriors 09-23-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,624
My friend's Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. I couldn't...

My friend's Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. I couldn't believe how much I liked it...... except for the wind. I bought a Moto Guzzi Norge 1200. Almost the same thing except for a fairing and hard luggage.
Forum: Road warriors 09-04-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
Here are some pics from Saturday's Moto Guzzi...

Here are some pics from Saturday's Moto Guzzi Brerakfast in Enumclaw, WA.
Thanks Drone for inviting me.
Lots of Guzzis present.
A Couple of 1200 Sports
A couple of Stelvios
A Couple of Norges...
Forum: Road warriors 08-06-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 75,263
When I had my top box installed, it was just a...

When I had my top box installed, it was just a bit too forward for my wife. I was able to move it back without any problem. Mine is the Givi and the keys don't match. I am OK with that. I always keep...
Forum: Road warriors 07-18-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 58,590
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