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General Discussion / Re: 07 Norge Dash Errors

« Last post by blackcat on July 06, 2025, 01:32:13 PM »

Blackcat, did you test the pressure switch with an air  compressor?
M12x1.5 adapter?

No I checked continuity by putting one probe on the nail head, inserting an Allen wrench in the switch, grounding it to the engine and attaching the negative probe to the negative terminal of the battery. I double checked this against the previous switch and there was no continuity.

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General Discussion / Re: 2025 V85

« Last post by Tkelly on July 06, 2025, 01:12:18 PM »

Glad to see you've bounced back on so many fronts!  Great report on the 2025.  I feel like throwing rocks at my old one now.  Thanks a lot!   

If I am still riding next year you can sell it to me and get a new one.

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General Discussion / Re: 07 Norge Dash Errors

« Last post by Pescatore on July 06, 2025, 01:00:03 PM »

Blackcat, did you test the pressure switch with an air  compressor?
M12x1.5 adapter?

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for some Guzzi Guidance

« Last post by blackcat on July 06, 2025, 11:37:09 AM »

I'd buy the 8V Griso depending on price and condition, will the dealer let you do a test ride?  I have nothing against the V11 series but would only consider one with Ohlins suspension and that is based on owning a 03 Rosso. Keep in mind that the V11's with ITI speedometers usually go bad around the 10K mark. 

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General Discussion / Re: Are small displacement motorcycles the future trend in motorcycling?

« Last post by Brand X on July 06, 2025, 11:06:59 AM »

IIRC, Sir Real Ed also had an Aprilia 550. Apparently, you can spend money on them to make the engine right and reliable. Should be a weapon.

You can get about 20 thousand miles out of a correctly built one  .That's good for a race engine..Getting the cases sealed, and the have the head gaskets setup correctly. is a huge key..Interesting separate oil cavities setup..Dry sump for the engine, and trans oil is in the same engine case..(two drain plugs) 

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General Discussion / Re: Tune up sequence

« Last post by n3303j on July 06, 2025, 10:55:29 AM »

NO.

The readings you are setting are 3 decimal places after the dot. So they are in thousanths of a volt.

0.150

That meter only reads to tenths of a volt.

0.1??

"Real volt meters can be had for >$20 through the normal outlets.

https://www.amazon.com/Crenova-Auto-Ranging-Multimeter-Measuring-Backlight/dp/B00KXX2OYY/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=3OQB2XIPXCUF6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0igT1Raq2QuSN2cSijNtPX2QCGCARbpLgYlND_Mg3DzVOOTNRe_7n7zyEFeiAaEkdpVeFDK14OH-e9symKExQyJHpCW4h7UBAv9pbeCYwIvUA63rqWypPRCPNtQj7P34ENBVzG0c8FXmIG2OoyOI4UoqLVCfWLtwMAr6O0bcrEr_WAW7myTqk45dnDkDXzyo7-eYkKoppB6em6aIJ5pmPQ.2GFDV01a4SL1jm0GON0B738AiXEaO-mxla0HY55pKp0&dib_tag=se&keywords=vom&qid=1751817232&sprefix=vom%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-9

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General Discussion / Re: 07 Norge Dash Errors

« Last post by blackcat on July 06, 2025, 10:46:47 AM »

This is for anyone who takes their dash apart to coat the board which requires removing the needles. Install the dash without the cover because getting the tach needle located in the correct position has turned into a guessing game. The fuel and speedometer were easy because they come to a set stop but for some reason the tach is all over the place. I'm getting closer to the correct needle placement but it is hit and miss so far. 

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General Discussion / Re: 2025 V85

« Last post by PeteS on July 06, 2025, 10:14:29 AM »

I am luvin’ mine. I thought nothing would be better than my LeMans but the V85 does most everything better.
Interesting yours has the earlier luggage rack steel tube setup. I thought all the 2025s had the cast aluminum rack mount.





Pete

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for some Guzzi Guidance

« Last post by Dave Swanson on July 06, 2025, 09:34:56 AM »

I would take the day and check out the V11 in person.   No need to buy a Griso long distance by using a bit of patience.  One will pop up close by in due time.   Neither one of the Grisos sound like special enough gems to warrant the long distance to buy IMO. 

To whet your V11 appetite, I will leave these for you. 

https://youtu.be/VvgKvX1ZlYk?si=NyjKbFiDY8TmwT32

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General Discussion / Re: 2025 V85

« Last post by Dave Swanson on July 06, 2025, 09:23:19 AM »

Glad to see you've bounced back on so many fronts!  Great report on the 2025.  I feel like throwing rocks at my old one now.  Thanks a lot!