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General Discussion / Re: Seriously stupid designs

« Last post by nmroadrunner on Today at 12:34:37 PM »

Baloney.

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General Discussion / Re: Seriously stupid designs

« Last post by faffi on Today at 11:46:39 AM »

But on a day ride through hills and twisties on the Norge continues to bring huge smiles.

Having never ridden a Norge, I can only relate to the test reports I have read. And a common tune of complaints is an apparent severe lack of cornering clearance, restricted by the dragging center stand on both sides, left side being the worst offender by far.

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General Discussion / Re: Clutch lever sticking V7 850

« Last post by pehayes on Today at 11:34:12 AM »

I had an SPII which allowed a new cable to rub against the exhaust header.  The outer waterproof coating melted allowing the internal steel coil to now contact the header.  The heat transferred along the internal steel coil which subsequently melted the plastic internal friction liner into a puddle.

Stopped and parked overnight.

Next morning the clutch handle wouldn't move at all.  The friction liner had meted into the working cable core strands and then cooled to re-solidify.   Result was rock solid.  Only solution was another new cable.  Bad juju can happen if you're not careful with cable routing.  Also think about wind resistance at highway speed and see if that moves the cable away from stopped position.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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General Discussion / Re: Seriously stupid designs

« Last post by drdwb on Today at 11:29:16 AM »

NORGE has too many fiddly layers to get thru to access parts that require maintenance!!!   Why I am more and more in like with my 03 EV everyday!

I totally agree with SemperVee, maintaining the 03 EV is like working on an old Ford tractor, simple and most things with the exception of the fuel tank gas line connection are easily accomplished. The 07 Norge with dip stick extension isn’t that bad but removing the Tupperware is a pain, removing and replacing the air box has to be one of my least favorite tasks.

But on a day ride through hills and twisties on the Norge continues to bring huge smiles.

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General Discussion / Re: Breva 1100 - faulty wiring causing ECU voltage reading?

« Last post by pehayes on Today at 11:27:53 AM »

You are going down a rabbit hole and will be chasing this forever.  You'll have total frustration.
Read all four pages of this link:
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=117948.0

Now go install a bypass circuit and switch and be done with it.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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General Discussion / Re: Seriously stupid designs

« Last post by azccj on Today at 11:05:58 AM »

The first Norge was built without an easy way to check the oil level. Then MG drilled a large hole in the left side fairing that used the same big rubber plug used to seal the hole in the front belt cover. This allowed easy access to the dipstick. But when it came time to add oil it was still a pain. Back when I had my 2007 Norge I used a 2 gallon pump up weed sprayer to add oil. Worked great and it allowed me to fill the bike with fresh oil during the oil change, with a precise amount of oil. On that bike, any amount of oil above halfway on the dipstick would find its way into the air box.

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Project

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 10:53:37 AM »

I like the styling but don't get the fat tires.  That negates the performance and the sporty styling.

The wheels and tires will be ethically tossed off the pier, given to the local go-kart track as a tax-exempt, charitable donation, or sold.

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General Discussion / Re: Better sidestand for the V50

« Last post by Finkey on Today at 10:47:49 AM »

Brilliant. Such an improvement I just mizzled a "Kawasaki ZX600 J1 ZX6R Side Stand" on to my VII (500cc small block 1980).
Just followed the above guide with a few work arounds.
Many thanks to all contributers.

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Project

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 10:45:59 AM »

I like the styling but don't get the fat tires.  That negates the performance and the sporty styling.

Umm... did you read his latest post?

…And after:


Over the winter I hope to swap out the V9 triples and wheels for a V7’s, clean up the bikini fairing a little…and who knows what else.

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General Discussion / Re: Breva 1100 - faulty wiring causing ECU voltage reading?

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 10:38:46 AM »

 The readout on my Norge (Breva with a fairing and more comprehensive dash) is ALWAYS LOWER then actual with voltage meter...