How have you made your Norge a more comfortable tourer?

[MGPilot]

The Norge starts its life as an excellent bike. But based on your personal preferences, what modifications have you made to better suit you?  Different windscreen? Gel seat? Lowered pegs? Raised bars? Additional lights? Electronic cruise control?

Please include the year of your Norge if you think it's relevant to the mods you chose.

Thanks.

[BAT 11]

Hi All, mine January 2011, 8v Norge.   Stock but added Calsci med screen, lot quieter, less buffeting. Not much higher than stock but wider on top wings. Stelvio handguards,they fit easily,hands a bit drier in wet weather, warmer in winter. Fitted Stebel horns ,under the fairing, left and right . AMP headlight covers too. Only fit bags when a long trip is planned.

[JeffOlson]

2014. MG top case for convenient storage and a nice backrest for my wife, Agostini touring windscreen for perfect wind and weather protection with no buffeting, Knight Design lowering foot pegs and toe pegs for noticeably more leg room, and a throttle lock for cruise control.

[jim mac]

2012 Gt.  Skidmarx larger screen,  Acerbis Vison hand guards (LED spots incorporated)  Stebel horn,  LED bar light fitted low level.  wiring and fitting for Sat Nav.  air pillow for longer rides although i dont really think it is required) Givi rack and 45l top box  panniers only on bike when touring.  replaced foot pegs to lower them.

[auzziguzzi]

2006 Norge

Corbin leather seat
Stelvio rear shock - more ground clearance, longer travel
Stelvio mirrors - clearer than stock
Windscreen 4" wider and 4" higher
10% higher gearing - use Breva 1100 primary gearset
Lambswool handlebar muffs - for winter riding
Hepco racks and topbox - side cases only when touring
Steel timing gears for low maintenance (and the sound)

Almost forgot :
MPH Startus Interruptus fix - still running on original battery

John

[kingoffleece]

2014 Norge:
King of Fleece LLC rebuilt seat with Tri Color Guzzi logo, reshaped and raised 1" for increased comfort, Stelvio hand guards, Adaptive TPX, Garmin 660, CalSci medium screen, and GIVI 55L topbox with Admore light kit.

Added Twisted Throttle micro spots with custom solid mounts to front fender.  Atlas throttle lock.  Laminar Lip added to CalSci.

[OlderSlower]

Cal Sci tall windshield, Helibars, Russell seat, Matris shock and fork kit, Knight design pegs, cruise control, Startus interruptus, Harper oil dipstick, Wolfman tank bag and electric outlet.  I would take this bike anywhere. 

[Cool Runnings]

Day Long.....



KD pegs next!

[PJPR01]

Corbin seat - massive improvement in comfort
GoldWing 1800 footpegs - lower, flatter, wider, more knee room by about 3/4 inch, slightly shaved off part of the kickstand footrest so it doesn't touch the lowered pegs
Cal Sci Tinted Shorty - better looking, much better on turbulence than stock, had bought a CalSci medium, but have never used it as the Shorty does the trick
Tom Tom Rider GPS - hard wired in mounted on a RAM mount
Escort Battery Powered Radar Detector - also on a RAM mount
Tank Bag - from Harpers, Tank cover as well from Top Sellerie
Louder horn
Throttlemeister heavy for cruise control
Crampbuster - for when not using cruise control
Halogen Driving lights - fork mounted (can't remember the name of the brand - bright enough to make the deer not cross the road  :) )
Smoked rear lenses
Scala Rider Headset Intercom - communicates with Bluetooth music and TomTom rider
All else stock...might consider changing out the rear spring when it wears out to something stiffer, but not bad so far even riding two up.

Next up...a King of Fleece seat cover for rainy days...
Got a pair of Helibars I ordered a few months ago...have yet to install them...maybe for the next super long distance ride...

[Gliderjohn]

Cal-Sci medium shield and a GPS mount, that's all. The seat seems fine for me although a bit over 400 miles has been my longest day so far but felt I could have comfortably gone another 150 or so. Sitting/handlebar position in general is just about perfect for me. Very similar to my T-3.
GliderJohn

[MAC]

2009
Cal Sci windshield
Russell seat
Heli Bars
Martin Engineering spotlights

[MGrego]

2012

1. MG cycle windscreen - re-curved like original but a little larger,can cruise at 80 with visor flipped up
2. Cee Bailey custom seat - found on ebay, got lucky and seems like it was made just for me
3. Goldwing GL1800 pegs - wider and lower than stock
4. Givi "Tanklock" bag - tanklock ring from Turkey, a nice person over there makes them for breva/norges
5. Throttlemiester throttle lock
6. Did Norge Pilot's "riser" modification to the handle bars, raised 3/4 inch

Now, just need some warmer riding weather !!

[kingoffleece]

Yes we sure do.
15 degrees and blowing snow out my window!!!!!!!!!!!!

[toolittletime]

2012 Roller version!!!

 MG cycle windscreen - re-curved like original but a little larger, can cruise at 80 with visor flipped up

 Did Norge Pilot's "riser" modification to the handle bars, raised 3/4 inch
 
 Goldwing GL1800 pegs - wider and lower than stock

 J& M CB Radio with hidden antenna....cuts the range but looks so much better

 Sargent seat with Italian flag

 Heated  outlet "BMW style on left side plastic fairing cover.

 Givi topbox.

 Air horn with relay

 


I know there's something I'm forgetting.....

Tim

[ITSec]

2008 Norge - things that may be less relevant to later design are marked with a *

- Helibar risers *
- Hyperpro spring and shock (rear) and Hyperpro fork springs
- CalSci windshield and Laminar Lip for stock windshield *
- Stelvio handguards
- Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control
- Throttlemeister (heavy) throttle lock / end weights
- Russell Day-Long saddle (with heat)
- MG trunk (2nd gen design)
- Additional LED lighting: 12" strips for running/signal/brake (red/amber/red) on back of each pannier, 12" amber for signal on each handguard
- Fender extensions on both front and rear
- Various engine mods help touring ( * may not be as valuable on later engine design)
- Sena SMH10 in all helmets
- Eastern Beaver circuit block with 6 switched circuits and 2 always hot circuits; all added electrical needs are fed from this block, and controlled by relays as required
- 12v accessory outlets on left dash (1) and in trunk (3 outlets) including USB converters and self-retracting cords
- RAM mounts on clutch reservoir (GPS) and brake reservoir (SPOT satellite tracker)
- IBA Premier plate frame 

I've probably forgotten a few things, and I didn't include stuff that didn't have any effect on touring use but that are a good idea (i.e. starter fix).

[fatbob]

Russell seat, lowered pegs, raised bars, new screen, throttlemeister, Stelio hand guards.

Ciao

[bratman2]

09 Norge, installed second generation gel seat, Moto International risers, Rexxer stage 2 download which reduced heat/increased bottom and midrange power.

[ohiorider]

Corbin saddle.  Bought one slightly used from 1200 Sport owner who had sold his bike, but kept saddle.  Installed on my 1200 Sport.  All day ride.  Sharpie script on saddle pan said 'Norge.' 

Bob

[jdgretz]

'07

Bill Mayer Saddle - did a ride in for a perfect custom fit the first time.
Heli-bars
GuzziTech suspension upgrade - HyperPro custom rear shock, progressive front springs, cartridge emulators
GuzziTech O2 Optimizer
GoCruise Throttle lock - best $20 I've ever spent on a motorcycle accessory
Cal-Sci XL screen - keeps the wife happy

Bike came with Givi E460 top box

jdg

[Cool Runnings]

'07

Bill Mayer Saddle - did a ride in for a perfect custom fit the first time.
Heli-bars
GuzziTech suspension upgrade - HyperPro custom rear shock, progressive front springs, cartridge emulators
GuzziTech O2 Optimizer
GoCruise Throttle lock - best $20 I've ever spent on a motorcycle accessory
Cal-Sci XL screen - keeps the wife happy

Bike came with Givi E460 top box

jdg

7/8" or 1" handlebar size?

[Dean Rose]

7/8" or 1" handlebar size?

It's adjustable, got it on my Breva 1100 and take it off and put it on the EV. Fits on the grips not the bars.


Dean

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151847654392?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

[Cool Runnings]

It's adjustable, got it on my Breva 1100 and take it off and put it on the EV. Fits on the grips not the bars.


Dean

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151847654392?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

The GoCruise Throttle lock comes in two sizes, 7/8" bars and 1" bars, what does the Norge use?

[Scott of the Sahara]

Lots of people have installed the Medium Cali Science windscreen. I did. huge improvement over stock.
I have a Givi Trunk. Good for extra storage. I keep it on the bike all the time. Good for backrest for my passenger.
I installed some Stelvio Handguards.
I also had to raise the handlebars up about 1.5" to make the handguards work.
I also intalled a different dipstick that is external along the cylinder. (the original plastic one broke) It is easier to check oil, although harder to add oil.

[Zoom Zoom]

Bigger windscreen, bar risers, Russell Day Long, electronic cruise control, then traded on a Stelvio. 

John Henry

[Boblue]

I chopped the windscreen way down, it measures just under 15 inches top to bottom now.  Knight Design lowered foot pegs are nice, but you'll likely have to do something about the pad of the side stand contacting the foot peg.  I put a spot of weld on the side stand stop and filed it down until there was about and 1/8 inch of clearance between side stand pad and foot peg.  I tried a Russell-Daylong and it positioned me to high on the bike.  I like the Corbin seat, it offers a little more room to move around.  It also works really well with an AirHawk seat pad, for me anyway.

[Cool Runnings]

I chopped the windscreen way down, it measures just under 15 inches top to bottom now.  Knight Design lowered foot pegs are nice, but you'll likely have to do something about the pad of the side stand contacting the foot peg.  I put a spot of weld on the side stand stop and filed it down until there was about and 1/8 inch of clearance between side stand pad and foot peg.  I tried a Russell-Daylong and it positioned me to high on the bike.  I like the Corbin seat, it offers a little more room to move around.  It also works really well with an AirHawk seat pad, for me anyway.

Bet you could sell that Russell here, no problem.

[Boblue]

Bet you could sell that Russell here, no problem.

Already have, couple of years ago.  It was a fantastic seat, just too high for my liking.

[jdgretz]

The GoCruise Throttle lock comes in two sizes, 7/8" bars and 1" bars, what does the Norge use?

I have the large.  Actually a couple of them - one also on the loaner Shadow.  They just work.

jdg

[Cool Runnings]

I have the large.  Actually a couple of them - one also on the loaner Shadow.  They just work.

jdg

Ok, get the large eh, most likely will brave the - F and measure them in the ga-rage.

[PICKLEKOOKEN]

I'll asked again what year Goldwing pegs?