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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: nwguy on September 27, 2021, 04:36:39 PM
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Any opinions on Hyper Pro's Street Box product for a 2008 Norge?
https://www.webshop-hyperpro.com/en/motorbike/moto-guzzi/1200-norge/1200-norge/2006-2009/suspension/front-and-rear-suspension/streetbox/SB-MG12-0AA-A
I sent them an email asking about the springs and shock being "one size fits all" rather than the custom built shocks and different weight springs I've seen. I also asked if they'd substitute 20 weight fork oil for the 15 weight. I'm maybe 210 pounds and tour with camping gear. Last trip I scraped quite a bit of metal off my side stand. I tend to ride in a "spirited manner" in the twisties. Any better solutions without breaking the bank? I've read other threads but am not sure how much of the info is current.
Would simply swapping the fork oil and putting on a heavier spring be adequate?
Am now reading about setting preload and rebound. Guess I should measure sag first and try adjusting the rear shock before buying anything.
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I’ve got 15w in mine and just about a miles on w. Va ,pa. Md and va. I’m going back to 10. Not good on rough roads.
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Hey NW guy
I have the heavier spring (not installed on a shock) I bought from the Seattle Dealer (Dave Richardson's shop- cant remember name) new and never installed. If you are interested, shoot me a PM and I can send pics...
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My '07 Norge had a very weak spring on the back. Guzzi changed that at some point, but I don't know where yours falls in that equation.
I did that Hyperpro package to my Norge and it transformed it. I don't recall the particulars any more other than the new front springs were progressive rate and they didn't have it put together as a package. At the time, the price of admission was several hundred dollars more and I considered it very worth it.
John Henry
Yes, I did the same with my 07 and it made a huge difference along with a valving kit for the front forks.