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Andy, did they explain what the procedure was to improve the spray pattern andstatic flow on your injectors? Was everything improved by dissembling, cleaning and reassembling or were parts replaced? Thanks for sharing the info with us. Jerry

Thanks for that info Phil, I'm so ingrained to think the inside of the exhaust should be the copper/penny brown after a good cruise down the highway that I start to worry when it turns dark or black. Thanks again! Jerry

I have been keeping track of my mileage and have been getting consistently 36-41mpg riding here in North Georgia Mountains. The inside of my exhaust cans looks pretty dark leading me to think I might be running on the rich side. I usually top off the tank when I get around 120 miles showing on the trip meter and it takes around 3.7 gallons. The " low fuel light" has yet to come on. I am very fortunate there are several stations in the area who sell non-Ethanol gas so that is all I have used for several years now trying to avoid a swollen tank problems.

Have you checked Keyboard Shipping? They are home based in Tenn. I used them when I bought my LeMans and had it shipped from Houston, Tx., to Clearwater, Fl. If I recall it was just over $500.00. Their price was competitive but they offered zero deductible and a higher coverage amount. Jerry

I'm curious Andy, how many miles did you get before the bike sputtered to a stop? The farthest I have gone before stopping to top off has been 140 miles and the low fuel light had not come on. Jerry

I had an '08 (2vpc) and loved it. Rode it all over Florida and also up to Nova Scotia and back with an 09 Norge (also 2vpc) and 3 Harleys. Both Norges consistently got better mpg and were so much easier to handle going thru the mountains (BRP), and tight parking lots, never burned a drop of oil in 5 thousand miles. More than i can say about the Harleys. Only sold mine in a fit of depression after a shoulder surgery and doctors orders not to ride for 6-8 months. Two weeks after I sold the bike I was cleared to start riding again. Kicked myself for selling that bike! Recently bought a Breva 1200 Sport which is basically a naked Norge and really like it. But i still think another Norge is in my future. The 2vpc have plenty of power. I can't wait to try an 8v. You cant go wrong with either. Hope this helps

If you guys get some free time and want to meet for a ride, give me a shout. Jerry 706-896-3580

Hi Bill, does this mean you will be headed up here to Hiawassee more often? It will be great to see another Guzzi up here . I didn't get much riding in last year after shoulder surgery and family stuff back down in Florida so I'm anxious to put some miles on the bike this year. Jerry

Wow, adding another bike to your herd! Do you still have the Yamahaha two smoker?

Mine was rough running when I first bought. Czaky came over and helped with a good tune up. Removed the Air fuel mixture screws and sprayed automotive carb cleaner thru them. We couldn't believe the crud that came out of those orifices. Looked like flakes of varnish! Good luck and keep us posted

biesel, many owners use Harley Davidson wrinkle finish black engine paint. Not sure if you have H/D dealer nearby but you may be able to order on-line.

Being a public school graduate math was never my strong point. I do believe you can calculate the flow rate from the petcocks to what the carbs are capable of moving. I think you are on the right track installing larger petcocks and larger diameter fuel lines. You can't get too much fuel delivered to the float bowls. But with the engine at full throttle I'm sure it can suck the bowls dry. Are you running stock needle valves in the float bowls? That might also be a source of fuel restriction, combined with the tank vent. The proximaty of the fuel line to the cylinder head my 02 LeMans always concerned me as many owners complained of vapor locks so I purchased a woven and foil covered fuel line insulation kit by DEI from a local hot rod shop. Even in our Florida heat and humidity I have not had a problem. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy your write ups.

Who is that masked man?

IE417, I spotted that ad last week. If you read the description looks like the seller has not owned the bike more than a couple months. Why is he selling it so soon? Did he buy just to flip? If memory serves me correct, pretty sure I saw that bike over at Two Wheels of Suchess last summer probably with the previous owner.

Wow congrats on the new bike and welcome to the club. I was fortunate with the fly and ride I did last year with my Norge. The previous owner had maintained it in excellent condition. The tires were several years old but still had plenty of tread and no dry rot cracks upon inspection. If you do the fly and ride just be conservative and watch your speeds. Inspect the tires at each gas stop, if they do show signs of deteriorating, you can always buy a set at the closest bike shop. Good luck and have fun!

Did you notice a little extra vibration, not to mention that frame flex while you were riding down the road?

I used a very similar DEI fuel line wrap on my bikes main fuel lines from the shut off to the filter, and from the filter to the fuel pump and injectors. Living in Florida temps reach mid 90's on a daily basis and getting stuck in traffic jams is just asking for heat related problems. Since wrapping my fuel lines I have never had a problem.

Just pulling your leg Chuck. Looks like there is enough room on either side of the re-enforcement web to drill a hole and either use screws into a Delrin pad or small cap screw and nuts

Guzzi glue?

One final update. I had shoulder surgery back in January at which time they installed all kinds of pinS, anchors and 150 lbs.test string. Ordered me to stay off bikes for 6-8 months. During a fit of depression I listed the bike over on the Wildguzzi Forum. Two weeks later a guy flies down from Illinois, buys the bike and rides it back. Since then he as ridden it out West and is in San Diego now. Not one problem with the starting issue! As a side note. While on our ride to Canada last year the other Norge started eating fuses. Not having another Startus Interruptus pigtail, I simply ran the heavier gauge wire from the white plug down to the starter solenoid and replaced his relay with a new spare I brought along. Brian has not had any more problems either. Not sure if it was just the too small gauge wire or cheap relay but by replacing both seems to have cured the problem.

My Shoulder​ surgery recovery is going well and I plan on attending this one, missed last year. Will you be riding down again?

Doesn't Nic up in New Jersey have a Quat exhaust on his ride? Docc, wasn't Nic's bike the subject of the SSR tech session a couple years ago? WAs rough running before the session and after someone splashed a beer at it, the bike ran fine, at least that's as much as I can remember

I spotted a 2003 V-11 Sport over on Craigslist/Atlanta the other day. Pretty sure it was low mileage (14000?) with an asking price of $4,000.

I had taken my tank off to change the fuel filter out. After re-installing the tank I tried to start the bike and nothing. Removed the tank and discovered the two wires from the clutch lever switch had disconnected. If memory serves me they were in the bundle near the ignition coil on the left side of the bike. Plugged them back in and the bike fired right up. Hope this helps

Yes the national weather shows what looks like another big storm headed towards the Great Lakes Region. Buy brought his heated riding gear, hope he doesn't need it.