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« on: November 14, 2011, 09:46:22 PM »
I have been seriously contemplating the purchase of a Norge this spring and reading as much as I can on any issues or serious needs for upgrading. Can someone tell me more about the issues with the plastics cracking and the tabs possibly breaking off? Or point me to some info on the subject? Are some years more affected than others? Etc ....

Unless I come across a pristine LeMans, I think this is my next bike with purchase likely from Moto International.




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« on: November 14, 2011, 09:46:22 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2011, 03:39:03 AM »
Someone posted this over on v11lemans.com on October 30 from the SF Craigslist. $4500 for 2004 Cafe Sport, 29,000 miles. Not a bad price

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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 04:38:10 AM »
bubba,

As far I as know, the plastic is the same on all Norges from '07-'09 (I don't think any 2010's made it to North America). Apparently the plastic is significantly different (improved) on the 2011's.

I have an '09 with 21,000 miles, and the plastic is still in pretty good shape. However, some of the panels are quite thin and brittle; they could easily be cracked/ broken if not handled with care. You must remove the lower fairing panels and the chin for routine maintenance. I have snapped off a tab on two of the lower panels during this process, but everything is still holding together fairly well. Some owners permanently remove these body parts, which facilitates maintenance and reduces the likelihood of damaging the plastic. Other owners have reinforced the tabs on the panels.

In my opinion, this is a minor issue considering how much bike you can get for the money if you buy a leftover, non-current model from Moto International.

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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011, 07:21:52 AM »

 I have a Blazing RED 07 and have no problems with my plastic panels.  Have been off and on several times.
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2011, 08:08:32 AM »
Thanks for the feedback ... V11 or Norge ... V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ... ???

Such a lovely dilemma to while away the winter wondering ...  Smile
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2011, 10:40:22 AM »
I'm curious if alphabet man let you test ride his V11?
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2011, 10:59:02 AM »
Quote from: Orson on November 18, 2011, 10:40:22 AM

I'm curious if alphabet man let you test ride his V11?


He has offered, on several occasions, but .. when I see the look he has in his eyes for that bike, I mean how could I risk it?! Its nice he has confidence in my riding.  True, I am a very safe rider, BUT .. I think he actually has sex with that bike ! And it just wouldn't be right ...  Lol now would it ?

I rode a V11 several years ago.  An 03 and I loved it. He just beat me to the punch on the V11 and its not like I just follow the alphabet man around saying " I ll have what he's having ..."  After all he bought a Triumph after riding mine so to date we are even but it will be a hard legacy to live down if I do get a LeMans.  
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2011, 11:37:21 AM »
 Lol

This video posted in the Abarth thread also applies to my relationship with my V11  Bigsmile
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2011, 12:52:17 PM »
Quote from: bubba zanetti on November 18, 2011, 08:08:32 AM

Thanks for the feedback ... V11 or Norge ... V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ...V11 or Norge ... ???

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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2011, 09:08:30 AM »
Friend is looking at a 2000 Guzzi Quota in Calgary for me today.    I got it bad !!

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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2011, 02:08:19 PM »
Quote from: bubba zanetti on November 18, 2011, 10:59:02 AM



H BUT .. I think he actually has sex with that bike ! And it just wouldn't be right ...  Lol now would it ?

  


 HEY!   I wipe it down nice and clean after each errrr   uhmmm ride  Bigsmile
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2011, 02:57:11 PM »
Maybe this will help Jim, turn the sound up
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2011, 09:48:45 PM »
Quote from: blackbuell on November 15, 2011, 04:38:10 AM

bubba,

As far I as know, the plastic is the same on all Norges from '07-'09 (I don't think any 2010's made it to North America). Apparently the plastic is significantly different (improved) on the 2011's.

I have an '09 with 21,000 miles, and the plastic is still in pretty good shape. However, some of the panels are quite thin and brittle; they could easily be cracked/ broken if not handled with care. You must remove the lower fairing panels and the chin for routine maintenance. I have snapped off a tab on two of the lower panels during this process, but everything is still holding together fairly well. Some owners permanently remove these body parts, which facilitates maintenance and reduces the likelihood of damaging the plastic. Other owners have reinforced the tabs on the panels.
In my opinion, this is a minor issue considering how much bike you can get for the money if you buy a leftover, non-current model from Moto International.

Jon


I agree with everything Jon said. I removed the lowers on mine and replaced them with the Breva chin spoiler. Looks good & much easier maintenance.  I'd also agree that you can't go wrong with buying from Moto International.
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2011, 09:51:26 PM »
Quote from: alphabet man on November 20, 2011, 02:57:11 PM

Maybe this will help Jim, turn the sound up



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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2011, 02:48:55 PM »
Quote from: Orson on November 18, 2011, 11:37:21 AM

 Lol

This video posted in the Abarth thread also applies to my relationship with my V11  Bigsmile




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« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2011, 07:46:21 AM »
Quote from: alphabet man on November 20, 2011, 02:57:11 PM

Maybe this will help Jim, turn the sound up




That does sound fantastic. Fans my flames for sure ...  Cool
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