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By the way, I'm Steve, I'm new here, just acquired my first Moto Guzzi (used 2-valve Norge) and this is my first post. I'm an independent auto/moto service and repair shop owner with over 25 years in the industry, and my post above is culled from that little well of experience.
Looking forward to my integration into the very distinct culture of this durable and quirky brand. In just one short month of awareness, I find you Guzzi owners SO much more refreshing than the Beemer crowd, and I'm positive I'll never do Boxers again.
Good stuff on DIY under-warranty ... or, FTM, post-, in the event of a later recall or "factory-shared" recall cost, e.g., the 8v rollerization sadness.
And, speaking for those of us who aspire to be wrenches but often fail, it's great to have another savvy automotive each guy here.
That said, I have to question your credentials, credibility, and, especially, judgment when you say Guzzisti are "refreshing."
Seriously, welcome. I love my '07 Norge. I am visiting Atlanta just now on my Griso, but launching on my Griso in the a.m. to Kentucky for a beer, bourbon, and bbq mutton, I wish it were on my Norge. Rode my brother's brand new 8v yesterday on some local ups, downs, and roundy-rounds, and that reminded me what a sweet but growly beast my own Norge is.
Bill