Old.Baldy
Just got it firing!
Hi All
I've been searching but not found the answer yet, to the question I have.....is there a VIN serial number that indicates when they switched to roller tappets from the flats, on the Norge 8v?
I ask because I finally bought a Moto Guzzi after decades of promising myself I'd own one (have owned multiple Ducatis, Triumps, Suzukis etc but never a MG), and come to find out that there is is huge potential issue with the flat tappet versions.
I am still waiting for delivery of the 2012 Norge 8V that I bought while RVinf across the country, and so don;t know if I am in the clear with a roller bearing version or flat tappets. Is it possible to know from the VIN number? The VIN says it is a 2012 manfuacture, but the only other thing that seems to factor in is the serial number, which is in the 111nnn range.
Any ideas?
Also, I have no service history on the bike and so if I need to do the conversion, I guess I'm out of luck with regards dealer history. Has anyone had luck in similar circumstances when trying to get the parts from the manufacturer under goodwill claim?
Thanks all!!!!
Barry.
I've been searching but not found the answer yet, to the question I have.....is there a VIN serial number that indicates when they switched to roller tappets from the flats, on the Norge 8v?
I ask because I finally bought a Moto Guzzi after decades of promising myself I'd own one (have owned multiple Ducatis, Triumps, Suzukis etc but never a MG), and come to find out that there is is huge potential issue with the flat tappet versions.
I am still waiting for delivery of the 2012 Norge 8V that I bought while RVinf across the country, and so don;t know if I am in the clear with a roller bearing version or flat tappets. Is it possible to know from the VIN number? The VIN says it is a 2012 manfuacture, but the only other thing that seems to factor in is the serial number, which is in the 111nnn range.
Any ideas?
Also, I have no service history on the bike and so if I need to do the conversion, I guess I'm out of luck with regards dealer history. Has anyone had luck in similar circumstances when trying to get the parts from the manufacturer under goodwill claim?
Thanks all!!!!
Barry.