Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

2015 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V (used) Ride Review: The Norge visually looks & feels compact & taught, with its 23 litre fuel tank rising in front of you & decent tolerances on the bodywork with the add-on front fender extender just touching the extended lower cowling behind the wheel…the bags, which require a specific procedure to open & remove/install  (not intuitive, had to look it up), integrate well into the body work minimizing the lard ass look a little of some tourers from the back….they are single walled & the lids flex/flop about a little when opened to the restraining straps….elasticized X straps help secure loads in the inner clamshell…but do feature a 2nd latch at the back that should assist with water tightness. The center stand is missing…a replacement is approx $180-$200 us on ebay. Some of the cable routing may need minor rerouting/zip ties to prevent rubbing/chafing…the left grip cable/wiring harness drops into the narrow space between the bar ste

2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Ride Review Moto Guzzi has a sales hit on their hands with this new bike…in essence becoming the brands savior while attracting both renewed & new interest….it is out selling the entire Guzzi model lineup 3 to 1 or more in most places. The Italians know how to make good looking bikes, but also seem content to build bikes not for the masses, with Moto Guzzi in particular, steadfastly remaining loyal to their heritage. The Mandello del Lario engineers have managed to infuse just enough modern tech/refinement in the V85 TT to remain competitive & relevant while utilizing a completely new Euro 4 compliant air cooled motor that continues to pay homage to the past & ooze the Guzzi charm…albeit with some welcomed refinement. Like many things in life, Guzzis are an acquired taste meant for those that like their drinks neither stirred nor shaken…Guzzistis seem to revel in the satisfaction that tech laden Starbucks Beemerphiles, Ready to Race KTM’rs, the Bre

Dimension are similar to Altrider's Dual Control unit except height of elevated section for standing is approx 1/8" less because Pivot Pegz are mounted in low position & brake lever is adjusted to the lowest position.                                                          Upper section 5/8" long x 7/8" high (back cleat), lower section 1.25" long x 3/16" high (front cleat), total length 2.0" (front cleat is 1/8"" higher than back for better contact because of foot angle), offset mounting so that left side overlaps oem brake cleat 1/4" to minimize protrusion to right to allow for increased foot room....fits comfortable for my size 12 foot.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Used triangle file for cleats , grooved channel on bottom with Dremel tool to fit cleats

 Kamloops, 108 Mile Ranch Bike Trip Photo Album Link Duffy Lake, Hwy #99 Cos Jim Massey manning Fort Heffley at the Heffley Creek Gun Club - Black Powder Rendevous.        13 team shoot competition with Jim & & his team scrambling to reset the gun range between shoots. Tent City at Heffley Creek Gun Club - The Black Powder Rendevous  Friend Cory Kilik at Likely