Norge weather protection

[Brian UK]

The 8 valve bars are further back, but the screen is also larger.

 

[Bill Hagan]

They do, Eric ... or, at least, there has been considerable chatter on all the Guzzi boards to that effect. In fact, others have tried various types of h/g, yet all seem to bump.

I have a set of the Stelvio h/g on my Griso and, as a result of how grand they are there, I plan to pull 'em this Sunday (they go on and come off very easily) and try 'em on the Norge to see how bad the bind is. Will let you know.

Bill

Thx Bill. I am looking forward for your follow up.

Well, OK, I followed up.

Tried the Stelvio h/g from my Griso -- where there are great -- on the Norge, where, regrettably, they work not at all.

Took a few pix, but they aren't worth posting.

The h/g strike the fairing even sooner than I thought they would. And, as they are rigid, the fairing gives more than the h/g do.

It occurred to me that we Norgesters cannot be the only folks who have this concern, so I googled around.

See, e.g., these, but suspect any h/g that are more flexible might work.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-gene ... iring.html

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-mods ... esult.html

Look forward to hearing that someone has broken the code.

Bill

 

[Bill Hagan]

Hmmmmmm.

Just found these.:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/ ... uards.aspx

Cheap enough. I may order a pair and see.

Ain't pretty, but that's not why we buy such things.

Bill

 

[Eric Plante]

Keep us posted Bill.
I would like to try some h/g myself but since I am currently upgrading my suspension (f & r) plus a new carbon fiber muffler, I will wait a little cause $ is running a little lower

 

[Bill Hagan]

Decided to look on advrider. That's a place where the inmates make Guzzisti seem normal. :laugh:

Seriously, if anyone has found the answer, someone there probably has. And also found what doesn't work.

Anyway, searched thread titles only for "hand guards."

Wow.

Going through 'em now.

Goal, of course, is something that will provide requisite wind block but not interfere with use of clutch and brake levers. Needs to be stiff enough in structure or mount that won't dislodge or blow back at speed, yet flexible enough to give a bit when bumping up against fairing. Bet something close enough is in here somewhere:

http://advrider.com/forums/search.php?searchid=21861638

Bill

 

[Bill Hagan]

I am letting myself in for significant ridicule for posting this ... but c'est la vie.

Before I spent a dime on any of the various options I mentioned in earlier posts, I had a brain storm. OK, a cranial dust devil, but an idea. Also seems to me to be in the best traditions of cheap Guzzisti since 1921.

Found some cheap knee pads in my tool closet, and ...

http://tinyurl.com/Red-neck-Norge-Hand-Guards

Yeah. I know. Might blow off at speed, but weather's looking passable on Friday, I have the day off, and I'll make it an R&D day. :laugh:

Bill

 

[Brian UK]

Looks fine Bill, I have seen plastic milk bottles cut and used for the same thing.

 

[Eric Plante]

Funny Bill,
It could also serve a second purpose by making it more comfortable if you have to kneel down on the side of the road to fix your bike. brilliant!

 

[Scott of the Sahara]

I tried the Stelvio hand guards without the bar risers. They did not work. After rising up the bars about 36mm higher, the handguards work very well. The amount of steering lock that I lost is miniscule. I have not had any problems moving the bike around in my driveway and in parking conditions. You would never lock the steering while riding the Norge.

 

[Bill Hagan]

I tried the Stelvio hand guards without the bar risers. They did not work. After rising up the bars about 36mm higher, the handguards work very well. The amount of steering lock that I lost is miniscule. I have not had any problems moving the bike around in my driveway and in parking conditions. You would never lock the steering while riding the Norge.

Which product did you use to raise bars, Scott? Pix?

While I think that what you say is right 99+% of the time re not needing full lock, I have been there in some tight, slo-mo turns in cramped lots. OK, yes, I should have just stopped and paddle-footed it, but in the one instance that I think of every time the subject comes up, I had an audience and ego kicked in. Thankfully, was able to move on saddle, clutch it (luckily) well, and use rear brake with more skill than I had, thus survived looking like the pro I'm not.

Point is I'm not sure I want to compromise a millimeter of full range of motion if I can avoid it. No doubt more mental than real concern, but it's there.

That's why to me, the "soft" h/g approach appeals to me, tho I am interested in what you did. The Stelvio h/g are great on the Griso, but they are seriously rigid. Something that flexes more would seem better, especially as we use those for weather -- not trees and boulders in our path.

Thanks.

Funny Bill,
It could also serve a second purpose by making it more comfortable if you have to kneel down on the side of the road to fix your bike. brilliant!

Brilliant, Eric. Simply brilliant. :laugh:

Bill

 

[andyb]

Hi Bill,
Are your lock stops symmetric?
I have just fitted the large Skidmarks screen which has made an amazing improvement. Quiet enough to ride (short journeys) without ear plugs and very much more comfortable. But as it is wider the lock of the bike is more critical and the RH handlebar clonks the screen. Clearance for the LH bar is OK. Everything is symmetrical - except for the lock stops, as the LH bar is also closer to the tank than the RH bar. The lock stops are not damaged - just a little out at manufacture (about 1mm!) - so I am building the stop on the frame of the bike up a little with JB Weld. A blob of real weld might be better but JB is easier.
I looked at another Norge and that also had asymmetric lock stops so it may be a 'design feature'?

AndyB

 

[Bill Hagan]

Hi Bill,
Are your lock stops symmetric?
I have just fitted the large Skidmarks screen which has made an amazing improvement. Quiet enough to ride (short journeys) without ear plugs and very much more comfortable. But as it is wider the lock of the bike is more critical and the RH handlebar clonks the screen. Clearance for the LH bar is OK. Everything is symmetrical - except for the lock stops, as the LH bar is also closer to the tank than the RH bar. The lock stops are not damaged - just a little out at manufacture (about 1mm!) - so I am building the stop on the frame of the bike up a little with JB Weld. A blob of real weld might be better but JB is easier.
I looked at another Norge and that also had asymmetric lock stops so it may be a 'design feature'?

AndyB

Hmmmmmm. That's interesting. Will check this weekend.

I did create assymetrical stops on my EV once ... by passing a pick up truck just as he decided to turn left. :woohoo:

Bill