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Challenging find - Seattle WA
« on: August 27, 2026, 03:21:24 PM »

For those that are inclined.. There is a 2013  white Norge for sale on FB in Seattle for $3,000/OBO being sold by estate sale of owner passed.  I inquired within to find out it has NO KEYS, nothing is known about the bike, whether it runs or of the mileage.  I'm not interested.   It would be a huge challenge for someone to get keys made and connected to the ECM to control it.  Someone might be up for it here.  *Besides I am trying to sell one of my Guzzi bikes for a few reasons.    **I asked that they now include that bit of info in the ad for discerning buyers to know such a thing.
« Last Edit: August 27, 2026, 03:24:50 PM by SemperVee »
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Re: Challenging find - Seattle WA
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2026, 10:01:43 AM »
Just out of curiosity, if one worked thru a Guzzi dealer with the serial # of the bike could the right keys be found to start the process?
I have an 07 Norge that works great and fits my needs so I’m really not interested even if it had original keys. $3000 for a great bike that doesn’t work isn’t a good deal. But it would be sad if someone got it for $3000 or less  and parted it out.
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Re: Challenging find - Seattle WA
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2026, 10:59:58 PM »
The xdf for the 5am is out. If someone really wanted to they should be able to reflash the ECU and disable the immobilizer. I helped a local guy with his Ducati that was in a very similar situation like that.  Of course I verified he had the title and in his name first.
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Re: Challenging find - Seattle WA
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2026, 10:42:39 AM »

 $3000 for a great bike that doesn’t work isn’t a good deal. But it would be sad if someone got it for $3000 or less  and parted it out.
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