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thrice, and then??
- Thread starter RJVB
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OK
And to live up to that suggestion, I did about 200km tonight. And guess what? The only thing that happened is I developed a case of lose LHS rearview mirror — guess it's a Guzzi after all
(maybe due to the tipover yesterday, it's the stem that's too loose in the fastening nut or something like that, and of course the toolkit lacks *just* the right spanner)
Something else I noticed: I had a new centre stand mounted during the previous repair, as I'd warped the previous one. IIRC, a new design was made for the later Norges, allowing less grinding. That's not something that was ever an issue for me (and it won't be for the time it takes to get my full confidence back), but if I got that new stand design, there's one difference that I do notice. The tang sits higher, and my heel often touches it. Which is not pleasant, due to all vibrations (I now understand why those bolts and nuts work loose!).
Anyone else have that?
And to live up to that suggestion, I did about 200km tonight. And guess what? The only thing that happened is I developed a case of lose LHS rearview mirror — guess it's a Guzzi after all
(maybe due to the tipover yesterday, it's the stem that's too loose in the fastening nut or something like that, and of course the toolkit lacks *just* the right spanner)
Something else I noticed: I had a new centre stand mounted during the previous repair, as I'd warped the previous one. IIRC, a new design was made for the later Norges, allowing less grinding. That's not something that was ever an issue for me (and it won't be for the time it takes to get my full confidence back), but if I got that new stand design, there's one difference that I do notice. The tang sits higher, and my heel often touches it. Which is not pleasant, due to all vibrations (I now understand why those bolts and nuts work loose!).
Anyone else have that?
GrahamNZ
High Miler
RJVB
Try as I may I can't recall anything you've done or said that justifies your suffering. Mate, I'm truly sorry to hear of your misfortunes. But as the saying goes, "After a fall the best thing to do is to get back on the horse ASAP.
Graham
Try as I may I can't recall anything you've done or said that justifies your suffering. Mate, I'm truly sorry to hear of your misfortunes. But as the saying goes, "After a fall the best thing to do is to get back on the horse ASAP.
Graham
Brevabrabo
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Isn't it just a shorter rubber stop that is mounted to the stand. Just an idea, because at my Breva there is a modification made by the dealer. They do that when they fit the panniers and have to lower the exhaust so it doesn't touch the LHS pannier. When the stand is in "riding position" it rests against the exhaust.
Well it's a bit hard to explain, but maybe you can take a look under your Norge before you pick it up next time.......
Well it's a bit hard to explain, but maybe you can take a look under your Norge before you pick it up next time.......
loftyjohn
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Hi Rene
Dont loose hope It just bad luck, it will change it always does!
I would suggest having the bike painted white with blue and red stripes and large flashing blue light fitted to the top box!
Loftyjohn
Dont loose hope
It just bad luck, it will change it always does!I would suggest having the bike painted white with blue and red stripes and large flashing blue light fitted to the top box!
Loftyjohn
StormShearon
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Rene,
Very glad to hear you are OK. On the center stand issue, I hit mine with my heel on occaision and yes it rather rattles the teeth. Since I have big feet (anywhere from a US 12 to 14, depending on who makes them) I hit the darn thing too often. I don't have a solution.
Very glad to hear you are OK. On the center stand issue, I hit mine with my heel on occaision and yes it rather rattles the teeth. Since I have big feet (anywhere from a US 12 to 14, depending on who makes them) I hit the darn thing too often. I don't have a solution.
We have about the same size shoes...
I suppose one could reduce (shorten) the tang just 1cm or so, I don't think that'd make it that much more difficult to get the bike up on the stand? Or increase the stop ...
It never happened with the old one, funny.
I suppose one could reduce (shorten) the tang just 1cm or so, I don't think that'd make it that much more difficult to get the bike up on the stand? Or increase the stop ...
It never happened with the old one, funny.
StormShearon
Cruisin' Guzzisti
I haven't done much thinking on how to give myself some more room on the left side, but just might have to take a look at how much metal could be removed without altering the strength or integrity of the stand.
Roblatt
High Miler
The bung rests against the muffler on the B11. If yours is the same, try lowering the muffler. I raised mine to get more ground clearance. I get the vibrations too. Just move your foot occasionally.
Robert
Robert
Geordie
Cruisin' Guzzisti
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Gaaaa! Just read this. Well, they say things come in 3's so let's hope that's it!
email your address and I'll send the 3 mirrors I have, yours for nothing (maybe a beer if ever I pass through). Maybe you could mount them all ;-)
Keep well!
email your address and I'll send the 3 mirrors I have, yours for nothing (maybe a beer if ever I pass through). Maybe you could mount them all ;-)
Keep well!
guzzibob
GT Reference
On the centerstand stop, the trade off is between ground clearance & the end of the stand possibly touching your heel. For me, the ground clearance is far, far more important, cause that has the potential to put you on the ground. I have the stop cut back to almost nothing, & will keep it that way, given the mountain & canyon roads I regularly ride. And I also have the muffler up anytime I am not on a long trip requiring saddlebag usage. Without cutting back the stop, whatever the muffler position, way, way too easy to grind the centerstand HARD on a turn. This has been commented on by a number of mag road testers, as well as owners. In comparison, the occaisional vibration from touching my heel on the centerstand is trivial, & easy to mostly avoid by foot position. For the new rider (say RJVB), the ground clearance thing may not matter much now, but hopefully as mileage, experience & confidence accrue it will matter later.
hmm, Bob, I know about the trade-off. In 27000km, I managed to grind the stand only twice, on the same ride with my gf riding pillion. That's a very rare event in itself, and I since got the newer shock installed. OTOH, I do have feet the size described above, and legs going with it. I basically have 1 position only right now to avoid getting my foot tickled, and after each shift I have to search for it again. I couldn't even have a pillion in the current configuration, or s/he'd have to put the left foot in the pannier or so...
That's no good. I do more long-distance riding than twisties, it'll be a long time before I will be leaning enough again to get the thing even close to the ground, and in the meantime, I think I'll prefer to have a slightly thicker stop
That's no good. I do more long-distance riding than twisties, it'll be a long time before I will be leaning enough again to get the thing even close to the ground, and in the meantime, I think I'll prefer to have a slightly thicker stop
guzzibob
GT Reference
Hey, whatever works best for you, just wanted to raise the issue. In any case, if/when you do begin to ride more aggressively, you'll know what to do.