Author Topic: Norge Prep for the WG Rally  (Read 2468 times)

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2021, 08:05:12 AM »
Too late..
I’ve already hired a rubber raft with tie downs for the Sport.


The Sport is now sporting new rubber,  Roper sloppage plate, improved return spring, and  LP Extender.   :cheesy:  Finished this just before the Norge service. 

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #31 on: April 25, 2021, 10:20:23 AM »
I just wanted to comment on such a wonderful looking shop you have Dave
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #32 on: April 25, 2021, 12:27:54 PM »
I just wanted to comment on such a wonderful looking shop you have Dave

I am forever indebted to the original owner who had this house built in 1959.  He was an engineer and made having shop space a priority.   



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1973 V7 Sport
1974 Eldo
1974 Police Eldo
1976 Convert
1977 Lemans 1.2
1980 T3 California
1993 1000S - Sparklehorse
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2022 V85TT Guardia d'Onore
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #33 on: April 25, 2021, 04:46:22 PM »
A couple of things.
Support the weight of the bike on something other than the centrestand. The removal of the required bolts will allow the bike to settle hazardously under it’s own weight. A chain block from above is ideal.
There is not a positive mechanism to reliably prevent the right side swingarm pivot pin seal to become dislodged during reassembly. I made a spacer to go between the seal and the housing face, with a modicum of clearance..(about 10 thou’).
When I first disassembled mine at 90,000 k, after witnessing the dry rollers falling out on the floor and the rusted cage collapsing in pieces, I had the pleasure of seeing the crunched seal laying in the bottom of the housing that had NEVER been in place...!
Don’t omit to grease the drive shaft splines before assembly.
Oh and..
Whip the CARC off and check the security of the pinion retaining nut...



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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #33 on: April 25, 2021, 04:46:22 PM »

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #34 on: April 25, 2021, 05:19:01 PM »
Hmmm..
I spotted two glaring mistakes...
“To become dislodged” should be “from becoming dislodged”
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“Do not omit to grease” should be, “ do not omit the grease on”
Other than that, I would have to break out the microscope... :popcorn:


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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #35 on: April 25, 2021, 05:47:34 PM »
 :boozing:  I need the updates too.  :thumb:   :grin:  "Just funnin' with you."  no need to tell me. I know it's incorrect.   :grin: :grin:
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2021, 06:38:30 PM »
:boozing:  I need the updates too.  :thumb:   :grin:  "Just funnin' with you."  no need to tell me. I know it's incorrect.   :grin: :grin:
I like to be corrected on these things.
I had not noticed until you pointed it out. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #37 on: April 25, 2021, 06:40:22 PM »
"No harm.  No foul."
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #38 on: April 25, 2021, 06:50:51 PM »
Since the Norge went so well the Griso is next. 

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #39 on: April 25, 2021, 06:57:12 PM »
I like your shop.  You have some nice shop toys.   :thumb:
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #40 on: April 27, 2021, 08:04:30 AM »
With learning curve intact the Griso only took 2.5 hours start to finish.  It too had minimal grease with the forked arm being bone dry.





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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #41 on: April 27, 2021, 09:28:44 AM »
I wasn't worried about my Norge one dammed minute until I found this thread.  Now I'm terrified. Thanks Dave         :cry:

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #42 on: April 27, 2021, 10:08:59 AM »
Honestly, there is no excuse for bone dry bearings on a brand new bike.
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #43 on: April 27, 2021, 10:29:15 AM »
Honestly, there is no excuse for bone dry bearings on a brand new bike.

Luigi has been stingy with grease for quite some time now!
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #44 on: April 27, 2021, 10:42:12 AM »
I wasn't worried about my Norge one dammed minute until I found this thread.  Now I'm terrified. Thanks Dave         :cry:

Have you read the Rollerization threads ?  :wink:

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #45 on: April 27, 2021, 10:43:31 AM »
Luigi has been stingy with grease for quite some time now!

The question is, why?  If it's the cost and labor of greasing the bearings then charge another $20 or $50 bucks for the bike.

Can you imagine buying ANY new car, major brand motorcycle or even a lawn mower and having to do such maintenance?
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #46 on: April 27, 2021, 11:08:22 AM »
The question is, why?  If it's the cost and labor of greasing the bearings then charge another $20 or $50 bucks for the bike.

Can you imagine buying ANY new car, major brand motorcycle or even a lawn mower and having to do such maintenance?

No, but its a Moto Guzzi and I love them enough to forgive the fact that the grease quota per bike is extremely low for some unknown and mysterious reason.    :bow:    I don't think it would cost them more than a few pennies to do it right. 
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #47 on: April 27, 2021, 11:13:45 AM »
Your bikes are all so clean, no dirt, grease, etc. Does anyone actually ride any of them?

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #48 on: April 27, 2021, 11:21:59 AM »
Dave,
What is the Harley with the blue tank next to the BMW?

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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #49 on: April 27, 2021, 11:25:03 AM »
Your bikes are all so clean, no dirt, grease, etc. Does anyone actually ride any of them?

They are all well cared for.  And they are ridden. 
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Re: Norge Prep for the WG Rally
« Reply #50 on: April 27, 2021, 11:26:30 AM »
Dave,
What is the Harley with the blue tank next to the BMW?

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1974 Eldo
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1993 1000S - Sparklehorse
2004 V11S - Eraldo-ized
2016 Griso SE - Beetle-ized
2021 V7-850 Stone Centenario
2022 V85TT Guardia d'Onore
2023 V100S

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