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  1. J

    How to remove a stuck, spinning gearbox oil drain bolt?

    Apparently many have found that the UFI oil filters leak. MGNA recommends a Bosch oil filter if you find that UFI filters leak. Since I had to tighten the UFI more than usual to stop the filter from self-lubing on the outside, I will ignore the manual and use a Bosch filter next time.
  2. J

    How to remove a stuck, spinning gearbox oil drain bolt?

    I had to tighten the heck out of the Guzzi recommended UFI oil filter to keep it from leaking. I've learned my lesson with trusting the damn manual and will go with a Bosch next time.
  3. J

    How to remove a stuck, spinning gearbox oil drain bolt?

    I should probably follow up. I dropped the oil pan, installed a time-sert, and then made the oil pan the cleanest part on the bike That gave me a good idea of the number of metal shavings involved. I did the gearbox next using grease on all the time-sert bits to catch shavings. Then I ran...
  4. J

    How to remove a stuck, spinning gearbox oil drain bolt?

    Will do, though I think the threads were in bad shape when I bought the used bike. Never had a problem using the torque specs on any of my Japanese bikes, Ducatis, or even my Griso.
  5. J

    How to remove a stuck, spinning gearbox oil drain bolt?

    Well, some of the bloom is off the rose with my new Norge. Having obtained a used bike, I went about performing standard maintenance. The CARC oil was changed without incident, drain bolt torqued to 20 NM with a beam style torque wrench. Did the gearbox oil, and dropped the drain plug in the...
  6. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    Well, the '07 is in my garage and, holy cow do I need to clean my garage! Also, I think I'm going to try a couple rounds of Solution Finish on the bike's plastics as it seems to be the latest and greatest black trim restorer. My experience with classic bikes tells me to either just apply...
  7. J

    Breva 11 - Norge 12 & 1200 Sport Registry and picture thread

    Well, the '07 is in my garage and, holy cow do I need to clean my garage! Also, I think I'm going to try a couple rounds of Solution Finish on the bike's plastics as it seems to be the latest and greatest black trim restorer. My experience with classic bikes tells me to either just apply...
  8. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    Anyone bring greyed plastics back to black? That seems to be the chief imperfection on the bike. The tupperware attachment points look good.
  9. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    Unknown, it is coming from a dealer. I think the problem range was VIN numbers 12208 - 12309 range, built in October and November of 2006. This one has a VIN of 128xx, so it was a much later build.
  10. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    Alright, I'm excited to take a test ride on one tomorrow. It is a 2007 with the final 5 numbers in the VIN being 128XX. I think that safely puts it out of the problematic oil pump range. The bike has just under 25k miles, so it has quite a bit of life left.
  11. J

    Moto Guzzi Now Only Has Small Block Non-Cruisers in the US! Is Guzzi a Small Block Company Now?

    I guess I'm late to notice this, but I'm a bit disappointed to see that Moto Guzzi doesn't have at least one upright big block. Yes, you can still get that great 8V motor in a cruiser, but as a guy that likes his feet underneath him, there isn't anything for riders like me. The Griso was a...
  12. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    I may be swapping the bike above for a Norge with 23k miles on Friday. Anything special to check on the 2 valver?
  13. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    I presently have two bikes, the Monster S2R800 (last of the Galluzzi designed Monsters, with Ohlins and big Brembos all around) and the SV(with GSXR shock and emulators). Weirdly, I think my SV is just as fast through the hills. I had two similar bikes so I could ride the canyons with my dad...
  14. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    Thanks for the responses. Are there any must-do's? It seems like a longer dipstick and flattened seat help for distance. By the way, if you want to talk about a locked in seating position, I did 4 hours out and 4 hours back the next day this weekend (see picture below), and I definitely felt...
  15. J

    Thinking of Adding an Gen 1 Norge to the garage. A good or bad move?

    I had an 8V Griso a few years back and I just didn't bond with it. To summarize my complaints, touring engine + naked sport bike looks and components + long wheelbase + extra weight = bike that wasn't good as a tourer or sport bike. Back to my point, thanks to the magic of depreciation Norge's...
  16. J

    Road version of Moto Guzzi V85 in development

    I actually think the SV650 has quite a bit of character, especially if you like a revver. The Bandit or most modern Hondas on the other hand...
  17. J

    Everything you ever wanted to know about the 1200 8V engine tappet failure but were afraid to ask.

    Just a heads up, I have an early 2011 Griso with a drill mark on each cylinder, and lacking a groove in the center of the rocker box covers. That would make my Griso kit B compatible, wouldn't it?
  18. J

    What is the Griso 50 State Compliance Sticker Location?

    The mileage is less than 4k, but the CA DMV says you can bring in a vehicle with fewer than 7500 miles if it is 50 state certified, hence my scramble to find the sticker. See FFVR 29 on the CA DMV website. I'd post the link, but my phone isn't cooperating.
  19. J

    What is the Griso 50 State Compliance Sticker Location?

    I just found that AF1 sells the decals. Piaggio was not responsive to either my email or phone call.
  20. J

    What is the Griso 50 State Compliance Sticker Location?

    In two days a new-to-me low mileage 2011 Griso will be delivered to my place in California. Does anyone know the location of the 50 state compliance sticker? I'll need to find the sticker when the bike arrives to show the DMV but I don't know where to look. If a sticker isn't present I think I...
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