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General Discussion / Re: Norge Charging at 13.0 Volts - seems low

« Last post by PJPR01 on Today at 06:56:48 PM »

SUCCESS!!!  Now charging at 14.2 volts with just a quick few minutes testing in the garage!!  What a happy thing to see after all of that disassembly and assembly...bike started up right away, all good!

Very happy to see that resolved the charging issue, some of the benefits of taking the bike apart were a nice degreasing, changing of inner spark plugs, cleaning every single connector with Caig DeOxit, re-grooming of some of the wires along the frame, fresh zip ties, inspection of the alternator and belt (both good).  Also wiring in a new illuminated switch for my driving lights as the last one no longer illuminates at night.

Now that I have all of my plastic bits off, I'm going to try and painting experiment as well...what the hell!

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Project

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 06:50:03 PM »

This is very impressive! My own opinion is that the wheels from a V9 Roamer would make for a more convincing tribute, if that's the appropriate word:





Still, it's your bike, so attaboy!

Hey, if I could have it my way, I’d be through another 18/17 combo like what’s on the pre-E5 V7’s. The front can be done—axle is the same diameter, just different length, so washers could simply make up the difference. As for the rear, the V9 and V7 final drives have different splines, combined with the V9 not having the coupler that the earlier V7 driveshaft uses. That bums me out, because I believe the V7 rear wheel will not fit onto a V9 final drives…unless there are some modifications possibly made…which I’m not adverse to. Anyway.

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General Discussion / Re: New bike..tomorrow! V7 Sport 850

« Last post by Buddy Shagmore on Today at 05:48:34 PM »

Congrats! How about a pic?
You may need a magnifying glass to read the owner's manual...lol. You can set the traction control back on. My '24 Stone 10 is on "2".
Enjoy the break in miles. After that you can also change the shift point warning that will flash on the dash, if you over rev during break in.
Great bikes these 850s are, I love mine.

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General Discussion / Re: Final Tour on the Breva750

« Last post by Scott Carpenter on Today at 05:32:51 PM »

I will be selling the Breva DG - there's only room for 1 bike here in the "garage".

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General Discussion / Re: New bike..tomorrow! V7 Sport 850

« Last post by Scott Carpenter on Today at 05:31:14 PM »

Another 66 miles done today and this time instead of dual carriageways or tourist clogged Devon lanes, I was able to ride some of my favourite local twisty roads. Really had one of my best short rides of the year, the temperature was perfect in the early evening, roads dry, and I was much more in tune with the bike. This thing really handles and is a big step up from the Breva. It took sections of the "Torpoint Twisties" with a far more settled ride than the Breva does. The sound is great. Little children point and make the "rev it" sign. Adults take a second look - never really had a bike that did that before.....

Almost 200 miles done and therefore 1/5 of the way to the first service and the full mumbo. 

Will likely have to wait until next weekend to ride it again. Can't wait.

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General Discussion / Re: GRIT Rally

« Last post by Beaver on Today at 05:30:30 PM »

Yes, there will be a GRIT Rally! It will be Fri Oct 3 thru Sun Oct 5 with the main event being on Sunday. Location is 15093 County Road 431, Lindale, Tx.

I've got many routes around East Texas mapped out. The countryside is totally different than the Twisted Sisters in the Hill Country, but you can ride to New York and London or go to the Eiffel Tower in Paris while you're here. 😃

There is camping onsite or you can sleep on a comfy cot inside the air conditioned "dance studio".

You can call or text 903.316.7720 for more info.

Thanks for asking. Hope to see you here!

Georganne Foster
Beaver

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General Discussion / Re: Anybody have leaks between tire and bead?

« Last post by drdwb on Today at 05:04:34 PM »

Funny this post comes up now. Yesterday I changed the front tire on my 07 Norge, the Metzler tire clearly states the tire pressure should not exceed 40lbs when seating the tire. I used good quality NAPA tire paste, both beads set pretty quickly with the valve core out,Definitely heard the pop/ping, but I’ve no idea what pressure was.  When installing new tires I always check the line on the tire sidewall just above rim, that should be equal distance from the rim all the way around. This one wasn’t in one spot, so I released the air, bounced the tire several times while turning it. Than put a ratchet strap around the perimeter of the tire cranked it in a few times and aired it up again with valve core out, as I was checking the line I noticed soap bubbles around the rim in a couple areas. Deflated tire, put valve core in and took it up to 36lbs. No sign of bubbles and the tire has maintained 36 lbs 24 hours later.
My system puts out a max of 90-95 lbs but maybe it was enough to exceed the stated 40 lb seating pressure.
If something changes or tire starts losing air I’ll add to this post. So far looks good, now going for test ride.

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General Discussion / Re: potential new V7-850 owner

« Last post by Kev m on Today at 05:01:25 PM »

They hit in 2021

He's asking when the NEW ones will arrive...

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General Discussion / Re: potential new V7-850 owner

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 04:18:02 PM »

They hit in 2021

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

« Last post by Clifton on Today at 04:04:43 PM »

OK you can't be "too upside down" to sell a bike that you don't like. It'll only be worth less the longer you wait, get rid of it now and cut your loss.