Author Topic: Norge Egg Hatching in Dahlonega (Read 8536 times)

Bill Hagan · « **on:** March 18, 2015, 09:16:25 PM »

David Williams of European Motorsports (Riders Hill) sent me these pix of my brother’s Norge just moments after the ~~stork~~ ~~aquila~~ … OK, truck delivered it this afternoon and Ian cracked the shell.

Michael takes delivery on Saturday. :D

Looking forward to seeing the hand-off. And, maybe, just maybe, a ride. ;)

Bill

AH Fan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:26:47 PM »

Never owned or ridden one but Ill bet they are mile munchers........... ;-T

Ciao

pehayes · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2015, 09:56:09 PM »

Quote from: Bill Hagan on March 18, 2015, 09:16:25 PM

David Williams of European Motorsports (Riders Hill) sent me these pix of my brother’s Norge just moments after the ~~stork~~ ~~aquila~~ …

That would be CICOGNA = stork. And, yes, Guzzi did make one.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

JeffOlson · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:15:51 PM »

Beautiful bike!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2015, 10:15:51 PM »

Bill Havins · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2015, 08:00:40 AM »

Ah! Another sign that Spring is just around the corner! Congrats to your brother.

Bill

Jerryd · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2015, 08:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Bill Hagan on March 18, 2015, 09:16:25 PM

David Williams of European Motorsports (Riders Hill) sent me these pix of my brother’s Norge just moments after the ~~stork~~ ~~aquila~~ … OK, truck delivered it this afternoon and Ian cracked the shell.

Michael takes delivery on Saturday. :D

Looking forward to seeing the hand-off. And, maybe, just maybe, a ride. ;)

Bill

Hey Bill, would you recommend these guys for service work? There's really no one in Florida I can count on for service on modern Guzzi's, and Riders Hill would be a good ride up.

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2015, 08:14:39 AM »

Quote from: Jerryd on March 19, 2015, 08:03:51 AM

Hey Bill, would you recommend these guys for service work? There's really no one in Florida I can count on for service on modern Guzzi's, and Riders Hill would be a good ride up.

RidersHill in Dahlonega, and we have another place now Vespa of Marietta. GuzziSteve is working there part time.

M0T0Geezer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2015, 08:45:52 AM »

Absolutely beautiful. Black is my weakness. I am so envious.

BUT... I might actually choose the Norge in Po-leese White P:) just so I could get a fear response from the cagers.

'Geezer

zedXmick · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:23:08 AM »

Beautiful motorcycle! Hope you have miles of smiles on your new ride! ;D

Kev m · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:28:53 AM »

NICE!

I know these things are just material possessions.

But as material things go, is there anything more joyous than a new motorcycle?

;-T

samfrank · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:34:05 AM »

Looking good, Bill! Bet he loves it. Isn't he coming off a Griso? That's the espresso brown not black, right?
Sam

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:35:38 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on March 19, 2015, 09:28:53 AM

... is there anything more joyous than a new motorcycle?

Yes, first ride on some old "barn find" that you've rescued and put back into roadworthy condition with your own two hands. ;) YMMV.

Kev m · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:42:25 AM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 19, 2015, 09:35:38 AM

Yes, first ride on some old "barn find" that you've rescued and put back into roadworthy condition with your own two hands. ;) YMMV.

OK, accepted.

I could almost argue that's a NEW motorcycle too at that point, regardless of some "old" components. ;) ;-T

Tobit · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2015, 12:27:27 PM »

That black and silver combo is fantastic.

;-T

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2015, 12:42:10 PM »

Quote from: Tobit on March 19, 2015, 12:27:27 PM

That black and silver combo is fantastic.

;-T

Not black.

Lannis · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2015, 12:45:23 PM »

Quote from: Wayne Orwig on March 19, 2015, 12:42:10 PM

Not black.

Whatever color it is, it looks like a lot of fun. Bill, looking for some "family ride reports" this summer!

Lannis

JeffOlson · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2015, 01:24:11 PM »

The pictures don't really show the color that well, but I think it is called "root beer"...

And there's nothing wrong with that. Root beer is one of my favorite drinks, er, colors...

tazio · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2015, 05:48:43 PM »

I wanna be like Mike!
Mr.Bill, seems like just yesterday, you know?..

jas67 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2015, 01:29:08 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on March 19, 2015, 09:28:53 AM

NICE!

I know these things are just material possessions.

But as material things go, is there anything more joyous than a new motorcycle?

;-T

:+1

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guzzisteve · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:02:55 PM »

Michael has had 4 new motorcycles in the last 6yrs. He has progressed very well.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:12:23 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 19, 2015, 09:35:38 AM

Yes, first ride on some old "barn find" that you've rescued and put back into roadworthy condition with your own two hands. ;) YMMV.

Yep. Hard to beat, but NEW is also kool.. ;D

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:40:43 PM »

New is fun and exciting; old you poured sweat into is sooooo satisfying. ;-T

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:44:46 PM »

Quote from: kevdog3019 on March 20, 2015, 09:40:43 PM

New is fun and exciting; old you poured sweat into is sooooo satisfying. ;-T

I'll buy that.

The "good news" is that with our Guzzis you sometimes get two mints in one. ;)

Bill

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2015, 06:53:31 AM »

I wonder if the dealers couldn't get the owner involved in un-crating and setting up a new bike, especially one that's been special ordered,
it would be a good bonding experience and give the owner a chance to ask any questions they might not normally think of.

Don't wheel out the old "Sorry we can't have the public in the workshop, liability issues yada yada". Do it outside the workshop then.

youcanrunnaked · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2015, 09:07:12 AM »

Quote from: Jerryd on March 19, 2015, 08:03:51 AM

Hey Bill, would you recommend these guys for service work? There's really no one in Florida I can count on for service on modern Guzzi's, and Riders Hill would be a good ride up.

Why do you say this? Do you not know that there are SIX authorized Moto Guzzi Dealers in Florida? Surely one of them must be near you. Is that one to be avoided?

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/find-dealer.html

If you're willing to ride to North Georgia, why not Miami? The guys at Unique Superbikes seem to know that they are doing.

http://www.uniquesbk.com/

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2015, 09:29:25 AM »

Quote from: Kiwi_Roy on March 21, 2015, 06:53:31 AM

I wonder if the dealers couldn't get the owner involved in un-crating and setting up a new bike, especially one that's been special ordered,
it would be a good bonding experience and give the owner a chance to ask any questions they might not normally think of.

Don't wheel out the old "Sorry we can't have the public in the workshop, liability issues yada yada". Do it outside the workshop then.

That's a great idea. If I'm ever lucky enough to order a new bike, I would much appreciate that orientation.

blackcat · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:18:10 AM »

That little bit of silver really helps that root beer colored bike.

smdl · « **Reply #27 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:20:10 AM »

Quote from: Nic in North Central MA on March 21, 2015, 09:29:25 AM

That's a great idea. If I'm ever lucky enough to order a new bike, I would much appreciate that orientation.

I agree, but I think the concern of the dealers would be the increased time that this would take, as time = money. However, if a dealer were to offer me an opportunity to have an orientation and participate in the un-crating for, say, an extra $100, I would definitely take advantage. The only other issue might be if the dealer is not confident in their staff, so they wouldn't want things done under the supervision of a customer. I would like to hope that this wouldn't be the case with most dealers, but I'm sure it would be with some.

Cheers,
Shaun

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