[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

 

 

 

Thank You all for the good information.

 

But come on to recommend a Honda or Kawasaki for reliability over a Moto Guzzi. They can not be that bad?

 

 

From this day to the ending of the world,

But we in it shall be remember'd;

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;

For he to-day that sheds his blood with me

Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,

 

This day shall gentle his condition;

And gentlemen in England now a-bed

Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,

And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks

That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

 

Are we heading to battle?

 

 

 

some could see a reference to battle. It pops up on the forum from time to time to reference the good times to be had while skinning ones knuckles and talking Guzzi with the like minded.

 

As with Agincourt, no matter who is best, we are better.

 

 I am glad that this was clarified as it brings to mind more dire circumstances.

 

 

 On a lighter note I hope we all have many more good greasy years to come.

[Post a pic of your V11 - No words]

After 50 or so pages WOW just does not cut it. Some BEAUTIFUL Bikes. Congrats to everyone.

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

I went to that V11 breakdown page and I have to admit the Tenni and the Le Mans Sure look good. Maybe a bit taller of a wind shield.

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

Don't let people scare you off. From what I can see, most Guzzis will "soldier on" for a very long time. Especially the 2V big blocks.

 

Will you have to work on it more than a Honda? Probably.

Will you enjoy working on it more than a Honda? Probably.

Will it die in the middle of the desert? I doubt it.

 

You've come to forum that's pretty focused on the V11 Sport and LeMans series by Moto Guzzi. The V11 LeMans fairing is between the 1200 Sport and Norge touring fairings. It provides ample protection at the speeds you mentioned. You could probably pick up a 2003 or 2004 LeMans for less than the Sport - and there are some special editions with Ohlins suspension. These later years seem to be the best-sorted from the factory.

 

Instead of one of those new-fangled CARC bikes, can we interest you in a V11?

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5691

 

What I like about the Moto Guzzi of which I maybe wrong about newer models was what I would call ease of maintenance. Such as the valve are easy to get to for adjustment as well as carburation.  Of which I could also be wrong but if one keeps up with fluid changes and to keep moving parts greased along with valve adjustments as well with other basic mechanical duties the Moto Guzzi should become a reliable old friend?

 

 

I have had many motorcycle designs. But have never really liked bucket and shim valve adjustments as one is stuck with having to find these shims of the correct size.

 

The closest things I have had to a Moto Guzzi were an old BMW R90 and a 78 BMW R100S. The R90 was better lol. But at the time I could not bring myself to really like the ole Beemers. They were ok but would porpus at speed badly and were not exactly powerful bikes. But far better than the inline 4 Indian lol and Harley Davidson Flat Head 74 and Pan Head along with my Current 74 FLH that I built from the bare Frame. But it is a semi restored ole Shrine Family bike. But no fun to ride not to mention very heavy maintenance and O handling lol. I was big into the Ole Honda CBX 1000 with lots of mods to my 78's but due to no frame they also had high speed handling issues and also high maintenance to valve adjustment of which is bucket and shim and let me tell you when there is 24 of them puppies and you have to pretty much remove the engine to do it they are no fun. especially every 4-5,ooo miles. But I will stop with the back ground. My current riding bike is a Trusty Ole 96 Kawasaki KLR 650 Thumper of which is known for reliability. But am looking for something more.

 

As for the V11 I am not stuck on any certain Moto Guzzi as I mentioned I am brand new so I am open to designs. Thank You 

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

 

Thank You all for the good information.

 

But come on to recommend a Honda or Kawasaki for reliability over a Moto Guzzi. They can not be that bad?

 

 

From this day to the ending of the world,

But we in it shall be remember'd;

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;

For he to-day that sheds his blood with me

Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,

 

 

Since you brought up this Poem here is one I wrote of which some consider harsh while many others do not understand but I have a feeling that you will and will not think it harsh?

 

If one sits in thundering quiet the soul dies slow instead of yell to the heavens for all to hear and behold the righteous and upstanding and ones of which should be held with tales of woe.

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

 

Thank You all for the good information.

 

But come on to recommend a Honda or Kawasaki for reliability over a Moto Guzzi. They can not be that bad?

 

 

From this day to the ending of the world,

But we in it shall be remember'd;

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;

For he to-day that sheds his blood with me

Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,

 

This day shall gentle his condition;

And gentlemen in England now a-bed

Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,

And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks

That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

 

Are we heading to battle?

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

Thank You all for the good information.

 

But come on to recommend a Honda or Kawasaki for reliability over a Moto Guzzi. They can not be that bad?

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

The 8V motors have an issue involving the cam followers. They went to rollers at some point, 2011-2012?? for a fix.I'm not sure when or which models, but there's info out there. You may want to watch out for the early ones.

 

Thank You. Did they not make a 4V or to say 2 valves per cylinder?

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

Also, there is a thread on the 2008 Sport in the "Newer Models" sub-forum. Have a look:

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19071&p=204833

 

This thread will get moved there eventually, but let's get some posting first!

 

[Personally, I think there ought to be a dedicated 1200 Sport Sub-Forum since *somebody* we know and love ( Chief Whip Jaap) has one!]

 

 

Thank You. I looked but it is not what one might call a lengthy thread lol. Nice starter content though.

[Moto Guzzi Norge VS Sport 1200?]

 I am brand new to the Moto Guzzi interest. And thus for the last few days I have been reading everything I can but as some might understand I still know nothing lol. So I thought I would ask.

 

 I have been really looking at the Norge and the Sport 1200 for my first Moto Guzzi. As I do wish to have bags and a decent enough fairing for highway use. Especially since I am in South TEXAS so when speeds are normally in the 70-85 mph range with long stretches of highway it would be nice to have a bit of wind protection to hide behind.

 

 I understand I think that Aftermarket Fairings are available for the Sport 1200's but my main concern is reliability and self maintenance between the two models and what short falls one model may have over the other as I am not in a position to just throw money away. 

 

 So of course I am mainly looking at a used Moto Guzzi so what years of these models should I look at or to say which ones should I avoid?

 

 

Thank You Everyone for your time and knowledge.

 

 

 Speaking of Knowledge I have to say from what I have read thus far on this forum for being brand new I am very impressed with the free exchange of knowledge and the willingness to help others of which is great to behold in this day and age. Congrats to one and all in this respect.