Author Topic: New Norge Coming To The Stable! (Read 10534 times)

craigclu · « **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2016, 02:04:42 PM »

Same story here... Retired and bought a new carry-over Norge (mine's a 2014 in white). I made a few changes to make it fit me a bit better and am really liking it. Not a hot rod but sneaky fast and it will be hard to maintain legal velocities! Enjoy your new schedule and new ride!

AH Fan · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:01:11 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on May 21, 2016, 04:48:06 PM

I have wanted a Norge since they came out. When Dave R at Moto International got the 2015's in at a great price I decided there was no reason to wait any longer!

So it's all mine now, 2015 Norge GT8V in Mahogany, or as some refer to - Espresso and Grappa. Now all I have to do is figure out how to get it home; fly and ride, or have it shipped? I really like the fly and drive concept but my schedule is limiting.

I retired 2 months ago, so this is my retirement present!

Congrats Dave ............ I have the same and will be making a dash to john day at the end of the month with fellow Guzzi pilots.

A really good sport tourer in my humble opinion.

Ciao

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #32 on:** June 13, 2016, 07:05:16 PM »

Haul Bikes called. They will be delivered tomorrow morning!!

Fuzzy · « **Reply #33 on:** June 14, 2016, 09:32:55 AM »

Great, Dave!
I hope you got some sleep. The excitement must have been like Christmas. Videos of the inaugural ride?

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #34 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:49:14 AM »

They arrived. I guess I should confess! Out of curiosity I asked Dave R what he could do for me on the 2015 V7 Special and found it too good to pass up.

I decided not to separate these two! It's going to be a fun summer!

twowings · « **Reply #35 on:** June 14, 2016, 03:01:07 PM »

Wow! An embarrassment of riches....Congrats!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #36 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:03:04 PM »

I have been able to ride both bikes a bit. The V7 is hard to stay off of! What a fun bike to ride!!! The Norge isn't too shabby either.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #37 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:54:33 PM »

Haul Bikes did a great job at a reasonable cost. Bikes were picked up in Seattle at MI 6/1 and dropped off 6/14 Rockford, IL.

Quite the rig!!

MGPilot · « **Reply #38 on:** June 14, 2016, 07:39:15 PM »

Congratulations! I think they're a great pair. I like the V7 on some of the slower, winding roads and being able to switch to the Norge for higher speed, highway rides.

They do ride differently. It can sort of screw with your head to get off on then onto the other for successive rides.

canuck750 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 14, 2016, 09:29:11 PM »

Great looking pair of bikes, you are a lucky guy!

alanp · « **Reply #40 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:24:58 PM »

Wow, congrats! Those are two gorgeous bikes, two of my favorite Guzzi color schemes of all time. The V7 is classic and the Burgundy is just so unusual and classy looking. Looks fantastic on the Norge.

It pains me to see the great deals that were available on those Norges, but I had one and it burned me and I cant go there again. But they are such great bikes in so many ways, and the best looking sport tourers out there. I hope you have many miles and many smiles...

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 15, 2016, 11:07:31 AM »

What do you think of the Mahogany color on the Norge now that you've seen it in person??

craigclu · « **Reply #42 on:** June 15, 2016, 11:31:16 AM »

Like Dolly Parton hears all the time, "Nice looking pair"!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #43 on:** June 15, 2016, 12:31:41 PM »

Quote from: Stormtruck2 on June 15, 2016, 11:07:31 AM

What do you think of the Mahogany color on the Norge now that you've seen it in person??

Bellissima!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #44 on:** June 15, 2016, 08:13:29 PM »

Espresso and Grappa for your viewing pleasure.

jim_W · « **Reply #45 on:** June 15, 2016, 09:53:35 PM »

I got one of the white ones. Fly & Ride worked out. home in Phoenix but headed for Iowa in a couple of weeks.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2016, 02:26:15 AM »

Quote from: jim_W on June 15, 2016, 09:53:35 PM

I got one of the white ones. Fly & Ride worked out. home in Phoenix but headed for Iowa in a couple of weeks.

Jim, I see you have a Corbin already. How do you like it?

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:21:54 AM »

Quote from: jim_W on June 15, 2016, 09:53:35 PM

I got one of the white ones. Fly & Ride worked out. home in Phoenix but headed for Iowa in a couple of weeks.

Let me know when you'll be in Iowa. Beer and cigars on me. I live close to Cedar Rapids.

bad Chad · « **Reply #48 on:** June 16, 2016, 05:34:03 PM »

I do like the espresso and grappa color, very up scale!

ohiorider · « **Reply #49 on:** June 16, 2016, 06:51:12 PM »

Nice! Rock on, 8v CARC!!

Bob

jim_W · « **Reply #50 on:** June 16, 2016, 07:35:09 PM »

I've not gone far on the Corbin yet but I've had them on other bikes and got along just fine. The stock seat seemed to cause me to work forward and I found myself having to keep moving back for comfort. Corbin sets me back a bit and I stay there.
First week in July I'll be visiting family and putting on some miles.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #51 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:40:48 PM »

Loaded Beetle's map and it went from tolerable to excellent! Hats off!

ohiorider · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2016, 09:25:01 AM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on June 16, 2016, 02:26:15 AM

Jim, I see you have a Corbin already. How do you like it?

You'd asked about the Corbin for the Norge. I have the identical saddle which I use for longer rides on the 1200 Sport. Longest day to date for me was in 2013. From Hudson OH to Northport MI in one day (475-500 miles.) I was good for an additional 100+ miles, but ran out of land! Perfect sport tourer for me, with Mana bars, HB rear rack, HB 30L Junior bags and mounts, adjustable foot pegs, and the Corbin saddle. Handles beautifully on either PR3 or PR4 (better on the 4's.)

Bob

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