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Mike, I really thinking to buy a new 08 Norge and haven't heard anything bad about the Norge, just wanted more info. How are your Guzzi's as far as reliability goes?
Yes, if you're reliant on a good dealer, they are few and far between. Most Guzzisti tend to be tinkerers, and outside of big warranty claims, actually enjoy taking care of the little stuff. There's a handful of bikes that have horrible dealer set up, and problems like posted above. Then there are others who leave the dealership and never have a problem from day one on. If you are going to look to a dealer to fix all of your woes, I'd say look to a non-Euro brand... if you buy one, knowing you may have a few small hiccups in the beginning, and a solid bike for the next decade +, you won't go wrong with a Guzzi.
My '00 Jackal has ~140k miles on it now, and aside from the few small niggles in the beginning, it's the best bike I've owned to date, and I'll never sell it. The Norge seems to be one of the least problematic CARC Guzzis to date... so far.
No, but it's their trade to sell bikes in perfectly working order. Some brands you need to do nothing, some others require more attention.I do think that installing front engine seals and o-rings in the hydraulic clutch is part of a Guzzi dealer's prep/setup on newly arrived Guzzis from Italy.