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General Discussion / Re: Price Check: 2008 Nevada 17,600 miles

« Last post by Gustav on Today at 04:26:49 PM »

All I know is my Nevada is the easiest, smoothest bike I've ever had for pushing or loading in the truck. Paul

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General Discussion / Re: Norge ABS switch question, what happens if I jump the leads?

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 04:12:26 PM »

After reading all the discussions about people wanting to disable or remove the ABS apparatus, it occurred to me: If you don't like ABS, why not just dis-able it (push the button) every time you fire the bike up?

Because a yellow warning light flashes incessantly.

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General Discussion / Re: Norge oil sensor connection controversy

« Last post by brider on Today at 04:02:15 PM »

Update:

Replaced the oil sensor with the part from MG with the vertical spade instead of OEM nail-head (used an open-end wrench and a million fractional turns to get it loose, then it spun off), and I also pulled the inner plugs to look at them and apply anti-seize to the threads.

RToD still came on when I turned on the key (after re-installing the dash) . What's up with that? Do I need to go into the diagnostic menu and input that 25XXX code and clear codes? I thought the new sensor would make the RToD go away. I crimped the connector so it was really difficult to jamb on, figured that HAD to make a good connection.

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General Discussion / Re: Price Check: 2008 Nevada 17,600 miles

« Last post by Mwether on Today at 04:00:54 PM »

The Cali will fit the bill if you're planning on touring out of state and having a pax.  The Nevada will feel cramped if two up.  Capable for solo riding.  If you're 6' or more the California would be a better fit.

5'8" and my wife hates bikes, so I'm good here! 

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General Discussion / Re: Price Check: 2008 Nevada 17,600 miles

« Last post by faffi on Today at 03:40:07 PM »

Personally, I consider a V7 to be twice as valuable as a Nevada, because if I bought the latter, I would have to change a lot for it to suit my preferences. However, everything is worth what you are willing to part with. I think it is better to buy with emotions than thinking about resale value, because emotions usually cause more happiness than resale value.

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General Discussion / Re: Front brake cable holder

« Last post by Air-Cooled on Today at 03:13:43 PM »

Thanks so much for the photos cliffrod!  If I need to shape it myself from straight stock wire I'll use this tool:

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General Discussion / Re: Norge ABS switch question, what happens if I jump the leads?

« Last post by brider on Today at 03:13:25 PM »

After reading all the discussions about people wanting to disable or remove the ABS apparatus, it occurred to me: If you don't like ABS, why not just dis-able it (push the button) every time you fire the bike up?

BTW, I plugged the dash back in and turned on the key, no ABS warning lights or anything, so I guess I'll leave it dis-connected.

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General Discussion / Re: Price Check: 2008 Nevada 17,600 miles

« Last post by Tom on Today at 03:05:03 PM »

The Cali will fit the bill if you're planning on touring out of state and having a pax.  The Nevada will feel cramped if two up.  Capable for solo riding.  If you're 6' or more the California would be a better fit.

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General Discussion / Re: Price Check: 2008 Nevada 17,600 miles

« Last post by Tkelly on Today at 02:47:36 PM »

Nevadas are rare and some folks are willing to pay accordingly,although the newer 750s are probably better from a performance standpoint.

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General Discussion / Re: Offically an old geezer rider

« Last post by Mike Crenshaw on Today at 02:44:22 PM »

I was taught by a Guzzista many years ago that there are four basic stages to getting older.   Age 60 you become a Geezer; age 65 you become a Coot; age 70 you finally reach Codge statusr; age 75 you are officially a Curmudgeon.  You can be an Old Fart at any age.  Hey, you kids get off my lawn and don't even think about touching that bike!!