MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 Use & Maintenance Book

part# MG977526
© 2006 Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Mandello del Lario (LECCO)
T h e s y m b o l s a n d w a r n i n g s u s e d
throughout this manual have the following
meanings:
Safety warning. This symbol
attached to the vehicle or in the
manual indicates a potential risk of
personal injury. Failure to observe the
indications preceded by this symbol
may put your safety, that of other
people and the vehicle at risk!
Indicates a potential hazard which may
First edition: May 2006
result in serious injury or even death.
Reprint:
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in minor personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.
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DECA S.r.l.
instructions.
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Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
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23826 Mandello del Lario (LECCO) - Italy
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated on the
opposite side of the vehicle.
Unless expressly indicated otherwise,
r e a s s e m b l y i s a r e v e r s a l o f t h e
disassembly procedure.
The terms "right" and "left" are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the
normal riding position.
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
GENERAL ADVICE
WARNING
Before starting the engine, read this
manual thoroughly paying special attention
to section "SAFE RIDING".
Your and other people's safety largely
CAUTION
depends on your reflexes and agility, but
there are other key factors, such as your
knowledge of the vehicle's operation and
condition, as well as of the basic rules of
"SAFE RIDING". Becoming thoroughly
familia r with vehicle is essentia l to
mastering safe riding techniques in traffic.
NOTE
This manual must be considered
as an integral part of the vehicle and must
always accompany it, also in the event the
vehicle is resold.
NOTE
Moto Guzzi has taken care to ensure that Some countries have statutory
the information provided in this manual is emission and noise control regulations in
accurate and updated. pla c e req uiri ng th at motor veh icle s
undergo periodical inspections.
However, due to the ongoing design
improvement of Moto Guzzi products, your
Users in these countries must:
vehicle's specifications may differ slightly
contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer to
from those outlined in this manual. For any
have any components affecting compliance
clarification concerning the information
with such regu la tio ns re placed with
contained in this manual, do not hesitate to
components approved for use in that
contact your Moto Guzzi Authorised
country;
Dealer.
have their vehicles inspected at the
For control and repair operations not
required intervals.
c o v e r e d i n t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n , f o r t h e
purchase of genuine Moto Guzzi spare
Market versions are identified by the
parts, accessories and other products, as
following symbols throughout the manual:
well as for specific advice, refer exclusively
to Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealers and
optional
OPT
Service Centres, which guarantee prompt
and accurate service.
catalytic silencer
Thank you for choosing Moto Guzzi. Enjoy
your ride!
A l l r i g h t s o f e l e c t r o n i c s t o r a g e ,
reproduction and total or partial adaptation
with any means reserved for all Countries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................... 2 THE CLUTCH LEVER .......................................... 45
CATALYTIC SILENCER ...................................... 46
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................... 2
EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER...... 46
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL
OUTER STRUCTURES ................................ 47
ADVICE ......................................................... 2
REMOVING THE REAR LEFT SIDE BODY
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................... 4
PANEL.................................................................. 47
BASIC SAFETY RULES......................................... 6
REMOVING THE RIGHT SIDE BODY PANEL .... 47
CLOTHING ............................................................. 9
REMOVING THE LUG ......................................... 47
ACCESSORIES ................................................... 10
REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE BODY PANEL....... 48
LOAD.................................................................... 10
LIFTING THE DASH PANEL................................ 48
POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEY ... 12
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................... 49
LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 14
GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE .............. 49
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ............. 15 PRE-RIDE CHECKS ............................................ 51
PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ............................... 52
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ....... 16
STARTING ........................................................... 53
MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY........................ 18
MOVING OFF AND RIDING................................. 55
LOCATION OF ACCESSORIES (if any)........ 25
RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 58
ACCESSORIES (if any)................................ 26
STOPPING ........................................................... 59
PARKING ............................................................. 59
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .............. 27
PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......... 60
CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR .................. 27
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT............... 62
CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ................ 27
CONTROLS ON THE DASH PANEL ................... 28
MAINTENANCE........................................... 62
IGNITION SWITCH .............................................. 29
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 63
STEERING LOCK ................................................ 29
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 66
PARKING LIGHTS ............................................... 30 JOINTS WITH SCREW CLAMPS ........................ 66
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................ 31
LEVEL .................................................................. 67
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT .................... 31
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER ........ 68
GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTS ................ 31
FRONT WHEEL ................................................... 69
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS............................. 32
REAR WHEEL...................................................... 70
WINDSCREEN ADJUSTMENT............................ 33
FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER.................................. 70
MAIN COMPONENTS .................................. 34
CHECKING THE CARDAN SHAFT OIL LEVEL . 71
FUEL .................................................................... 34
CHECKING GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL ................ 71
BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ............. 35
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ....................................... 72
DISC BRAKES ..................................................... 36
INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR
FRONT BRAKE .................................................... 37
SUSPENSIONS.................................................... 73
REAR BRAKE ...................................................... 38
FRONT SUSPENSION......................................... 73
TOPPING UP ....................................................... 38
REAR SUSPENSION ........................................... 74
ABS ...................................................................... 39
CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ...... 76
CLUTCH FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 41
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL .......... 77
CLUTCH ............................................................... 42
SPARK PLUGS .................................................... 77
TYRES ................................................................. 43
CHECKING THE STAND ..................................... 79
ENGINE OIL ......................................................... 45
BATTERY ............................................................. 81
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND
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Italy Singapore
SGP
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U n i t e d Slovenia
UK SLO
Kingdom
Austria Israel
A IL
Portugal South Korea
P ROK
Finland Malaysia
SF MAL
Belgium Chile
B RCH
Germany Croatia
D HR
France Australia
F AUS
Spain United States
USA
E
of America
Greece Brazil
GR BR
Holland South Africa
NL RSA
Switzerland New Zealand
CH NZ
Denmark Canada
DK CDN
Japan
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LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............... 81
CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS . 81
REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 82
CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL.................. 83
CHARGING THE BATTERY................................. 83
INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................... 84
CHECKING THE SWITCHES............................... 84
CHANGING THE FUSES ..................................... 85
BEAM SETTING ................................................... 87
BULBS .................................................................. 88
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS................ 89
CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN
INDICATOR BULBS ............................................. 90
CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULB.................... 91
REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB ......... 91
TRANSPORT............................................... 92
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 92
CLEANING .................................................. 93
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY........................ 94
TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 96
LUBRICANT CHART ............................................ 99
AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE
CENTRES........................................................... 103