Spring and/or shock upgrade for '08 Norge

[jdgretz]

I did the full upgrade on my '07 - shock and spring on the back matched to my normal riding profile and progressive springs and cartridge emulators in the front.  It makes a BIG difference.  The whole thing was right at $1K, but well worth it.  Also, if you still have the Metzler Z6s on the bike, get rid of them.  I am happy with the Dunlop Road Smarts.  A much better tire for the Norge.

The center stand bumper can be cut way down - cutting it in half is the starting point, and you can go a bit further if necessary.  I do a good portion of my riding, if not most of it, in the canyons.  I very seldom scrape hard parts any more.  I ride with my toes down as "curb feelers" to give me a bit of advanced warning so I'm not surprised when I do scrape pegs.

Good luck and I'll be curious as to how just the rear spring works out for you.

jdg

[mikebr]

Im replacing mine with a new Hyperpro shock and front springs, hopefully summer comes around quick.

[jdgretz]

Are you getting the HyperPro front springs or the new Matris spring kit from Todd at Guzzi Tech?  If you are getting the HyperPro springs, you'll probably want the cartridge emulators as well to complete the setup.

I suspect you'll be very happy with the results.

jdg

[mikebr]

Are you getting the HyperPro front springs or the new Matris spring kit from Todd at Guzzi Tech?  If you are getting the HyperPro springs, you'll probably want the cartridge emulators as well to complete the setup.

I suspect you'll be very happy with the results.

jdg

Klaus recomended just using the Hyperpro front springs as they have sold a few to Norge owners with no complaints. Cartridge emulators can be added afterward if needed.

Mike

[bubba zanetti]

Mike. How is your idle going on your bike ?  I have a fix in mind that keeps the stepper and limits the air flow via a petcock like device.

Mine starts great but upon warm up the the idle hunts at stops.  Yours ... ?

[mikebr]

Mike. How is your idle going on your bike ?  I have a fix in mind that keeps the stepper and limits the air flow via a petcock like device.

Mine starts great but upon warm up the the idle hunts at stops.  Yours ... ?

Jim, no issues with my idle plus removed  the charcoal canister as you did, solved the vapourlock in the tank.

My new shock and springs turned up today   just wish my garage was heated to install them.

[Pete Roper]

Mike. How is your idle going on your bike ?  I have a fix in mind that keeps the stepper and limits the air flow via a petcock like device.

Mine starts great but upon warm up the the idle hunts at stops.  Yours ... ?

Idle,hot or cold, shouldn't be an issue.

First thing to check is the air bleeds. If they are both open? There's yer problem. Get it tuned properly.

Pete

[Biking Sailor]

On my 1200 Sport, along with the rubber bumper cut, I needed to raise the muffler up slightly.  There is a spacer plate that drops the mounting down when the Norge Hardbags are installed.  Dave Richardson sent instructions that said to change the spacing from 30MM drop to a 20MM drop (if memory serves) by dilling a hole in between the existing ones.  That raised the "pedal arm" part of the centerstand a bit more and I can use tires to the edge with rarely ever scrapping.  Of course, I don't ride two up but carry quite a bit of stuff in the bags.

[alphabet man]

Klaus recomended just using the Hyperpro front springs as they have sold a few to Norge owners with no complaints. Cartridge emulators can be added afterward if needed.

Mike

 I picked up my Norge yesterday it came with a hyperpro rear shock which probably needs adjusting and a set of front springs not yet installed, did you have to remove the forks to install the front springs or just take the bar risers off the top and leave the forks in place

David

[bubba zanetti]

 

Very nice looking. Those springs are extremely hard to install on the silver Guzzi's. I am willing to install them on mine as a demonstration.  

[alphabet man]

 

Very nice looking. Those springs are extremely hard to install on the silver Guzzi's. I am willing to install them on mine as a demonstration.  

 You are a saint Jim, but I couldn't put you through that, forks look like they come off easy, and I guess I will change the oil, what weight are you using? 10 or 15?

[jdgretz]

 You are a saint Jim, but I couldn't put you through that, forks look like they come off easy, and I guess I will change the oil, what weight are you using? 10 or 15?

I'm running 20w in mine.

jdg

[Oxman]

im  upgrading to Hyperpro springs and going with 15 in mine

[bubba zanetti]

Running 15 in mine and it is ok. Needs the springs though. Likely do that later this summer.  

[alphabet man]

Running 15 in mine and it is ok. Needs the springs though. Likely do that later this summer.  

 Easy peezy job, easiest fork removable of any bike I have owned

[Oxman]

Hey Dave .... You  are running the Hyperpro springs in your forks correct ? So what oil level did you put in ...The tag I got with mine say for 90 mm from the top and the guzzi service manual say 120 mm .