2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V EICMA Show

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V EICMA Show, The Italians from Motto Guzzi came to EICMA Show with the 2011 Norge GT 8V. The 2011 archetypal gets revamped cyberbanking controls, timing and cooling systems, fresh chip agitation and bang ECU for claimed added good burke acknowledgment and added midrange. It will additionally get a new, audibly avant-garde shapes in the bodywork, allowance and bags

The 2011 Norge GT 8V is powered by a 1151 cc 90° V-Twin, four-stroke, air cooled agent akin to a six-speed gearbox. The fresh 8-valve agent is complimented by a reworked stainless animate 2-int-1 bankrupt arrangement for added good breathing, allowance to advance the application appraisement to 102 HP at 5500 rpm.

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V EICMA Show, With a weight of 566.6 lbs, the Norge’s saddle is 31.89 inches in acme and has been outfitted with a wider, added bedlam seat. The handlebar position has been bargain and abandoned hardly while its apparatus console has been confused to accomplish it easier for riders to read.

The Guzzi is coming together...

Just a quick update on the Guzzi...

The wallowy suspension really kind of showed itself riding a few hours 2-up the other day. The rear bottomed out a few times, but the forks really need attention. I think the Breva is sprung for a 140lb rider. I'm a tad bit more than that. Even with the front preload maxed, I still end up with the static sag at about 150% of what it should be. So, springs are on their way. I'll limp along with the shock a while longer. Springs are cheap - a full shock kit... not so much. I'll use 20W fork oil when I do the springs to increase damping a little bit. It's a start.

I just drilled and tapped some holes so I can mount the GPS cradle. I have to wire it up once I get a secondary fuse block in and set on a switched circuit. But I like the location I picked for the GPS. It's near the instrument cluster but it doesn't block anything. Pictures later.

Also, I spooned on a new pair of Angel ST tires. Holy CRAP! These things are nice. I have to remember to thank James for the recommendation. I don't know how they'll do on truly hard-core aggressive riding, but in my regular pace on the twisties, I haven't felt so confident, and like the bike is so planted since riding with a nicely warmed-up set of Pilot Powers on my old CBR/F4i. Niiiiiiice.

The factory luggage (used) that I ordered is on the bike and works nicely. I've heard these factory bags are not the best when it comes to being water proof.... I guess time will tell. That'll be disappointing if they're not, but hey... everything can be dealt with. I still have my Nelson-Rigg dry bags if I need them.

I'm going to modify the Givi rack for the top case so I can move the E45 top case back and inch or two to increase pillion room a little bit. The case sits a bit forward of the back edge of the seat and cramps the pillion a little bit. Easy fix. Weld, drill, paint, done.

That's about it for now...