Ninja_Nerd
Just got it firing!
Hello all, first time on the forum.
I've had many bikes, both street and dirt over the years, but they've all been of the reliable, predictable (some would say boring) Japanese variety. Currently riding a Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja and I love the bike in many ways, but I'm 51 and the hips and knees complain bitterly after a long day on the highway. Plus I don't feel the need for 190 HP face-melting, pants-wetting acceleration anymore - although it was fun while it lasted ;-)
Anyhoo, I was on the web site for a local dealer and spotted a left-over 2015 Norge GT 8V brand new in white. Something about the bike really grabbed me and before I knew it I was researching it and reading reviews. I could buy a Concours or FJR for about the same money, but something about the Guzzi is calling to me. I think it's because everyone else in my riding group rides FJRs, Concours, Honda STs, etc.
Finally, to my point - I am scared shitless about "exotic" bikes like this because of their reputation for being unreliable, finicky and expensive to service with poor dealer support in many places. For example, I mostly do trips through the northwestern states and can't recall ever seeing a Guzzi dealership. Can someone who owns a 2015 Norge tell me what their experience has been in terms of reliability, cost of maintenance (valve adjustments for example), dealer support, warranty claims, etc. Any insight would be helpful before i go and buy this fricken beautiful piece of Italian goodness. Thanks!
I've had many bikes, both street and dirt over the years, but they've all been of the reliable, predictable (some would say boring) Japanese variety. Currently riding a Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja and I love the bike in many ways, but I'm 51 and the hips and knees complain bitterly after a long day on the highway. Plus I don't feel the need for 190 HP face-melting, pants-wetting acceleration anymore - although it was fun while it lasted ;-)
Anyhoo, I was on the web site for a local dealer and spotted a left-over 2015 Norge GT 8V brand new in white. Something about the bike really grabbed me and before I knew it I was researching it and reading reviews. I could buy a Concours or FJR for about the same money, but something about the Guzzi is calling to me. I think it's because everyone else in my riding group rides FJRs, Concours, Honda STs, etc.
Finally, to my point - I am scared shitless about "exotic" bikes like this because of their reputation for being unreliable, finicky and expensive to service with poor dealer support in many places. For example, I mostly do trips through the northwestern states and can't recall ever seeing a Guzzi dealership. Can someone who owns a 2015 Norge tell me what their experience has been in terms of reliability, cost of maintenance (valve adjustments for example), dealer support, warranty claims, etc. Any insight would be helpful before i go and buy this fricken beautiful piece of Italian goodness. Thanks!