po18guy

Since the EU clamps down on noise, intake noise is also targeted. A cross section of the passages in the lower box will determine if opening the upper will net an gain. I suppose you could pod filter the throttle bodies, but that would undoubtedly open Pandora's airbox.

With a LeMans fairing, one could conceivably run the intakes forward of the engine, maybe even into clean air. Expensive surgery though.

I note that Hiflofiltro has gotten good reviews from his channel, based on construction and materials, particularly filtering media.

Here it is:

This fellow dissects oil filters on a weekly basis. Some filters have stamped louvers in the core and he has opened some new filters in which the louvers were improperly stamped and thus only partially open. This would certainly greatly restrict oil flow.

Fellow on a Kawasaki forum just bought a 2-valve Norge and I am providing him with the best guidance I can regarding the bike. There must be a Norge owner or two here. In that case, I'll ask him to sign up.

Well, my shirt size is "extra medium".

There are a lot of average people out there. My psychiatrist has assured me that I need never fear that...

The fairing does not quite match the tank and sides. I'm thinking a period Pichler or similar aftermarket fairing, as they were hot poop in the 80s. Quite possibly a 120 crank, as it also has the calipers to the rear.

"Might" consider coating the tank to preserve the graphics. Unless they are already bubbled.

Eternal rest unto a him!

Chinese ownership: Benelli, Moto Morini, Pirelli. Manufacturing/Tech agreements: KTM and who else? Chinese money has been the quick fix, but you might as well give them the company as the CCP will steal everything it can. Remember that "China" is a 75 year old, amoral nation, where the national motto is 可以的话作弊 (cheat if you can).

Both tight may indicate that the engine was not as cold as when you set them.

Fellow on the Kawi forum is looking at a 2-valve Norge today. "And now for somthing completely different..."

Oh. Maybe went bungee jumping? There is sound advice to swap the springs from the seat release under the tailpiece with the fast idle spring. The seat release can use more pressure and the fast idle, less.