Hello from Western NC

[Bill Lance]

Quick "Howdy" from western NC.

Obviously, new to forum--I typically try to read a lot, and say a little. No order yet, but very interested.
Thanks everyone, and look forward to next spring when y'all start giving first hand accounts.

Be safe!!

Bill

 

[k woo]

Welcome aboard Bill, I'm on the other side of the state from you. What bike do you ride now?

 

[Bill Lance]

Moto Guzzi Norge now.
Only 1 1/2 years, so only 20000 miles. Bike has been great, but with such a sparse dealer network, I wonder about longer trips--which I want to get into.
Thanks..

 

[k woo]

AWSOME bike!! I love Guzzis, looked VERY hard at a Stelvio. If they had a larger dealer network I would be on a Stelvio now, but a Yamaha dealer is about 3 minutes from where I work. Gotta Tenere on order. Do you ever ride to the coast?

 

[jly51]

Welcome bill,i`m in west tennessee about 8 to 10 hours from you. If you don`t have good dealer we have 2 ordered at our local shop.I have my money on a black one, one more on order not spoken for.CALL 1-731-885-1792,ASK FOR Tim or Curtis or check Abernathyonline.com.

 

[Bruisen]

Hello and welcome, also thought about the Stelvio. Unsure of the parts availability if needed.

 

[Bill Lance]

Thanks, guys for the replies.

K woo---haven't ridden to the coast yet. I have done a few IBA SS 1000's, but they have been out-and-back home 1 day trips.
I have a Guzzi dealer nearby. After buying the Norge, and researching a bit, it hit me about the tiny dealer network. Also, parts availability is a big concern. Long story short, I poked a hole in my oil pan. :-[ Took almost three weeks to get the pan and gaskets. Obviously, that is not tolerable -- especially if I had been on the road away from home.

I really like the Stelvio also--especially with an upgraded model coming. [over 8 gallons of fuel for one thing] But the same exact issues apply.

All that said, my Norge has performed well in the short 1 1/2 years [20000 miles] I have had it.

Thanks again for the replies. The S10 is definitely on my short list. I will be seriously looking for something iin about spring, 2012.

Bill

 

[HoebSTer]

Bill, goodluck in your search for the Super Tenere. I think the Guzzi's Stelvio looks neat, and think it may be better than a BMW, but i still have to think the Japanese reliability is up there along with dealer support.

 

[p3ga]

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I have a Guzzi dealer nearby. After buying the Norge, and researching a bit, it hit me about the tiny dealer network. Also, parts availability is a big concern. Long story short, I poked a hole in my oil pan. :-[ Took almost three weeks to get the pan and gaskets. Obviously, that is not tolerable -- especially if I had been on the road away from home.

As a former V11 LeMans owner, may I ask how you poked a hole in your oil pan?

And yes, the tiny -sometimes revolving door- dealer network can be a concern, but I always kept a few choice numbers stored in the phone just in case. Never had an issue getting the usual wear & tear items in a reasonable amount of time, usually the same amount to get items from the dealer for the Japanese bikes in the stable.

 

[HoebSTer]

Do the Guzzi's make better drivelines than the BMW's?

 

[p3ga]

Do the Guzzi's make better drivelines than the BMW's?

Boy, that's a loaded question. BMW sells so many more bikes, so even if 1% have had an issue with grenading final drives, that's hundreds - if not thousands - more bikes than Guzzi sells in a year. But I never heard "Did your final shit itself yet" at any of the Guzzi gatherings I made. And Guzzi owners do not seem bashful about putting the miles on their bikes.

How's that for politically correct?

I do think the Guzzi final drive is more robust than the BMW.

 

[k woo]

.... "Did your final shit itself yet" How's that for politically correct? ...

Unvarnished truth! I love it!! ;D

 

[Bill Lance]

As a former V11 LeMans owner, may I ask how you poked a hole in your oil pan?

And yes, the tiny -sometimes revolving door- dealer network can be a concern, but I always kept a few choice numbers stored in the phone just in case. Never had an issue getting the usual wear & tear items in a reasonable amount of time, usually the same amount to get items from the dealer for the Japanese bikes in the stable.
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Hit a large rock.

Embarrassing, but live and learn..