Hi,
Nice to join this forum. I still own a 2004 Cafe Sport, but have been thinking of getting a new 2012 Griso SE. I like the Cafe Sport, but I think I'd like something up to date and mildly easier to get accessories, newer drivetrain, etc. I think the bikes are similar, i.e. naked-ish standards, and I'll be keeping the Sport. So, in a way I'd have two similar bikes, but I like that style, and with the bags and a windscreen its tourable enough for me. I like the Norge too, but really don't have so many chances to go long distances. And I can get bags and windscreen for less than the price differential.
I've been reading threads for a few weeks now.. I'd probably go to a dealer about 250 mi away, Rose Farm. If I really have problems with the bike, that'll be too bad, but I don't think I will and can try doing my own service. I'd rather buy from a good dealer who will do a good set up. I think I like the "medium" screen over the micro-screen. Also, though the Termi is wierdly $$$, I'm thinking of getting that too. Hopefully the seat on the Griso is more comfortable. I see the tank volume won't be a step up.
The other factor in this is my Sport really needs some time spent on maintenance. So I can make that a side project, while I enjoy the Griso.
I like my cafe sport, its a happy motor. Now, I think the new 8V will be decent too. Plus the Griso has a clock. Thats a must have.
Nice to join this forum. I still own a 2004 Cafe Sport, but have been thinking of getting a new 2012 Griso SE. I like the Cafe Sport, but I think I'd like something up to date and mildly easier to get accessories, newer drivetrain, etc. I think the bikes are similar, i.e. naked-ish standards, and I'll be keeping the Sport. So, in a way I'd have two similar bikes, but I like that style, and with the bags and a windscreen its tourable enough for me. I like the Norge too, but really don't have so many chances to go long distances. And I can get bags and windscreen for less than the price differential.
I've been reading threads for a few weeks now.. I'd probably go to a dealer about 250 mi away, Rose Farm. If I really have problems with the bike, that'll be too bad, but I don't think I will and can try doing my own service. I'd rather buy from a good dealer who will do a good set up. I think I like the "medium" screen over the micro-screen. Also, though the Termi is wierdly $$$, I'm thinking of getting that too. Hopefully the seat on the Griso is more comfortable. I see the tank volume won't be a step up.
The other factor in this is my Sport really needs some time spent on maintenance. So I can make that a side project, while I enjoy the Griso.
I like my cafe sport, its a happy motor. Now, I think the new 8V will be decent too. Plus the Griso has a clock. Thats a must have.
). There's nothing quite like an authentic MG logo'd factory-authorized part to accessorize your Griso IMHO. Whatever you decide though, be sure it has some restriction to keep the 8V running properly. Hope to welcome you to the Griso fold soon!
Now pretty much just trying to juggle my schedule _and_ find a few days with nice weather to go pick it up and ride it back. I don't want to ride a new bike back in cold rain through Chicago. :blink:
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