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Thoughts on buying low mile 2008 Norge?

Congrats.

Great to meet you, too, even if our "rally" was only a few minutes long!

Let me know if you want me to do any coordinating or other checking in at WMS while you wait.

I'm a party-line kind of guy, so I generally stick with OEM, especially with w/s and, even more so, with saddles.

I've never had issues with the stock w/s, tho I never drone for miles on the slab.

And, I'm glad that the seat is comfy cuz it looks as if it comes from a brothel ... not that I have any direct experience with that sort of thing. :giggle:

I do kind of like the black-outed lower sections of the panniers. May even do that to mine.

Bill
 
Bill Hagan said:
I do kind of like the black-outed lower sections of the panniers. May even do that to mine.
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The bottom half of those hard cases have been sprayed with truck bed liner. The PO did a neat job with it, so it does not look bad, but I wonder if it was to cover damage. Doesn't really bother me.

I do like the shape and sweep of the original windscreen better than this replacement, but will likely stick with this one unless I see a decent used one show up on ebay for the right price.
 
mpk said:
New to this forum, also new to Guzzis in general. I'm thinking of getting into sport touring, and have come across a 2008 a 7000mi Guzzi Norge 1200 for around for around $5000. Before I decided to test ride, any thoughts on what I should be looking out for on this bike? I'm also looking at a BMW K1200GT with 32K miles for around the same price. Different rides, for sure, but just thought I'd put it out there. Presently riding a Triumph Bonneville. Looking for more sportiness and the ability to do long distances.
Cheers-
M
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I bought a rough 08 Norge 13,000 miles and i love it! New Michelin Road 5s Im in heaven
 
sempervee said:
I've owned a beautiful RED 07 and was relatively happy with it. If I had to do over again I would buy the 8V as much was improved. 8V can be had for not much more than 2V Norge. IMHO The MG will be less expensive to maintain and fix then the BMW. Ask me how I know. LOL.
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Not sure why you believe 8v is holy grail, I wouldn't trade my 2valve for one! No way
 
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