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I'll be patiently waiting a couple of years while one of you guys "sort one out" for me to buy Grin
Quote from Guzzistajohn:Ya....I had to do a lot of sorting, retighten some fasteners and change windscreens. Now it is well sorted and no, it is not for sale. :BEER:GliderJohn
The only other thing I've done that counts as sorting and not accessorising or personalising would be going to lighter fork oil.
Quote from ItsForrest:Did the fork oil change make a noticeable difference? How light did you go?GliderJohn
PS hey Norge owners, how are the pillion accommodations? That is a Key Buyer Value for me; well, specifically, for the person who will complain at me endlessly if it's uncomfortable...Maybe I'll trade in my beloved California 1400 sometime.
Keep the Cali 1400 for pillions. Much more room than the Norge. I have a Norge, and being of the economy size, there is not a lot of room for a pillion. If you are of the average Italian, or smaller American size it will have room for two. But sadly I am twice the man I was while in the Navy, so I leave little room for a pillion.
I went to Bel Ray 10 wt. It smoothed out the ride noticeably but it is still firmly enough damped for some spirited riding. Note that when experimenting with oil weights, all brands are not equal so stick with the same brand for trackable results. Somewhere in these forums is a link to a chart that shows that one brand's 10 wt can be the same as another brand's 15 wt.
What is the weight of the oil in the forks from the factory?
My wife's complaint is that she gets a good deal of wind buffeting at freeway speeds. On back roads and secondary roads this is not an issue, or if we're attacking a bunch of sweepers - then she is enjoying the ride more than being back there on the boring interstate. I've tried a couple of different windshields but so far nothing protects like the old C-10 Connie did. My sweetie is 5'7" if that makes a difference. Seat comfort, however is fine for her.jdg
http://www.ridermagazine.com/road-tests/2014-moto-guzzi-norge-gt-8v-road-test-review.htm/Dang didn't call it quirky once! Or use the "T-Word"
The average Italian from where the Norge comes from is 3 inches taller than the average American at 6'1"+, look up Dinaric Alps. FYI
The shop manual says 15 wt but I don't recall if it says what brand.
Haven't had this new Norge for very long, but the front suspension seems a little too stiff to me. Before I change to the lighter oil, do you think it will loosen up some with a few thousand miles on it? .
Good point. Though my wife is a Palermitana and therefore teeny tiny. And waving her hands and angry all the time. Mostly about moving to the United States. ;DI'll have to keep the Norge in mind, though Legendary Jim at Rose Farm doesn't get many in stock.