Moto Guzzi Norge first impressions - Page 10

Disco Stu · 11-29-2011, 08:24 AM

I'm going in a couple of weeks to pick up an 07 Norge GT for the wife. I've searched the web, does anyone have links to frame sliders or cylinder head protection for the Norge?

jdgretz · 11-29-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

I'm going in a couple of weeks to pick up an 07 Norge GT for the wife. I've searched the web, does anyone have links to frame sliders or cylinder head protection for the Norge?

No such things I'm aware of - just don't fall down

jdg

LookoutMountainTiger · 11-29-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

I'm going in a couple of weeks to pick up an 07 Norge GT for the wife. I've searched the web, does anyone have links to frame sliders or cylinder head protection for the Norge?

Moto International in Seattle, Harpers is St Louis, MO.

GuzziTech.com

rocker59 · 11-29-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

I'm going in a couple of weeks to pick up an 07 Norge GT for the wife. I've searched the web, does anyone have links to frame sliders or cylinder head protection for the Norge?

Stucchi Luigi makes some crash bars. Available from MG Cycle:

http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info....oducts_id=2119

Reviews on them are good over at Wildguzzi.com/forum

Here's a "how-to" thread on the bars:
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php...seen#msg370941

Cavernous · 11-29-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wistrick

I love my Norge 09....Despite the fact I am gonna have to take it in under warranty to have the front engine seal fixed...Oil leak
Dan

I always say, it's not a real Guzzi unless it leaks a little oil

jdgretz · 11-29-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Stucchi Luigi makes some crash bars. Available from MG Cycle:

http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info....oducts_id=2119

Reviews on them are good over at Wildguzzi.com/forum

Here's a "how-to" thread on the bars:
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php...seen#msg370941

Forgot about the crash bars - I don't normally think of those in relationship to frame sliders or cylinder head protectors. I've never seen a set in person, but they look like they would save the heads and provide a place for highway pegs. Not sure they will do much to save the upper fairing in a low side. Anyone had a get off with these on the bike?

jdg

Disco Stu · 11-29-2011, 02:30 PM

All I'm worried about is a 0mph tipover. Every bike my wife has ever ridden, she's dropped it once in a parking lot

jdgretz · 11-29-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

All I'm worried about is a 0mph tipover. Every bike my wife has ever ridden, she's dropped it once in a parking lot

If you can lower it gently (I know, tough to do) the only thing that will take any scuffing will be the bags and maybe a bar end weight (DAMHIK)

jdg

davevv · 11-29-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdgretz

If you can lower it gently (I know, tough to do) the only thing that will take any scuffing will be the bags and maybe a bar end weight (DAMHIK)

jdg

Exactly. Proved it myself just last week.

SCExpat · 11-30-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cavernous

I always say, it's not a real Guzzi unless it leaks a little oil

I always thought that was for Harleys...........

Scott of the Sahara · 11-30-2011, 07:02 AM

I have "dropped" my Norge 3 times. First when I had it for 2 days and I had my wife on the back. I stopped short and the bike went down on some gravel. My rear saddle bag got some nicks and my ego took a hit. My wife's knee was sore for awhile. I did the same thing solo on the same side (left). No damage. then the bike did one all by it's self. I was idling and warming up the engine and the bike crept forward and the kickstand went under.
All three times the handle bar end took all of the impact and the fairing has a couple of scratches where you can't see them. I do not know how the crash bars would help.

jdgretz · 11-30-2011, 10:38 AM

I've had a relatively low speed low-side with the Norge (roughly 30MPH) and what took the hit was the bag, lower and upper fairings, brake peddle and bar end weight, and clutch lever (yeah, I know, it's on the other side - what can I say

) - heads didn't get a scratch.

jdg

RedShark · 12-06-2011, 06:32 PM

You bastards have be seriously Jonesing for a Norge ! Been considering a used Breva 1200 Sport that is for sale here, - if it were the Norge it'd be a Done Deal. I enjoy my Futura, but.....always looking for new/better rides. Test rode the Breva sport - not bad, not nearly as fast as the Aprilia, but hardly slow.

Good thing that Moto International is so far away from me.

jdgretz · 12-06-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RedShark

Good thing that Moto International is so far away from me.

Yeah, the fly and ride probably wouldn't work out for you so well

jdg

Scott of the Sahara · 12-08-2011, 06:42 AM

How about an exchange program. You can come over here and ride my Norge and I will go over there and ride your Futura.

11-30-2011, 10:38 AM	#147
jdgretz Looking for new places Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Canoga Park - A great place to live work and shop Oddometer: 723	I've had a relatively low speed low-side with the Norge (roughly 30MPH) and what took the hit was the bag, lower and upper fairings, brake peddle and bar end weight, and clutch lever (yeah, I know, it's on the other side - what can I say) - heads didn't get a scratch. jdg __________________ '07 Norge - the fast red one '03 Honda Shadow 750 - Rocky '99 Honda Helix - Little Zippy '88 Kawasaki C-10 - Ruby '76 Honda CJ360T

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11-29-2011, 08:24 AM	#136
Disco Stu I'm Barry F'n Gibb!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: The Center of my Own Universe Oddometer: 4,636	I'm going in a couple of weeks to pick up an 07 Norge GT for the wife. I've searched the web, does anyone have links to frame sliders or cylinder head protection for the Norge?

11-29-2011, 02:30 PM	#142
Disco Stu I'm Barry F'n Gibb!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: The Center of my Own Universe Oddometer: 4,636	All I'm worried about is a 0mph tipover. Every bike my wife has ever ridden, she's dropped it once in a parking lot

11-30-2011, 07:02 AM	#146
Scott of the Sahara ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 299	I have "dropped" my Norge 3 times. First when I had it for 2 days and I had my wife on the back. I stopped short and the bike went down on some gravel. My rear saddle bag got some nicks and my ego took a hit. My wife's knee was sore for awhile. I did the same thing solo on the same side (left). No damage. then the bike did one all by it's self. I was idling and warming up the engine and the bike crept forward and the kickstand went under. All three times the handle bar end took all of the impact and the fairing has a couple of scratches where you can't see them. I do not know how the crash bars would help.

12-06-2011, 06:32 PM	#148
RedShark Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Honolulu Oddometer: 970	You bastards have be seriously Jonesing for a Norge ! Been considering a used Breva 1200 Sport that is for sale here, - if it were the Norge it'd be a Done Deal. I enjoy my Futura, but.....always looking for new/better rides. Test rode the Breva sport - not bad, not nearly as fast as the Aprilia, but hardly slow. Good thing that Moto International is so far away from me.

12-08-2011, 06:42 AM	#150
Scott of the Sahara ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 299	How about an exchange program. You can come over here and ride my Norge and I will go over there and ride your Futura.