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General Discussion / Re: Cali 1400 clutch replacement

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 09:45:41 PM »

I didn’t know Grip Edge was a product so I looked them up on Amazon. A nice low protest at $129 will be inbound soon.

Thank you for the education.

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General Discussion / Re: Cali 1400 clutch replacement

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 09:14:11 PM »

Gripedge allen sockets do seem to work well on the cheese class button heads fasteners. 3, 4, 5mm 1/4" drive are my main ones for the small fasteners on Guzzi that always seem to round out. Also have a set of 3/8 drive long up to 10mm. Expensive, but I think worth it. The 3, 1/4" drives are about $30 direct. No one seems to sell singles, only sets.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: New To Me 2016 Eldorado 1400

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 09:05:49 PM »

I was finally able to get out at night on what’s become the world’s most enhanced 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado. Love this bike by the way.

Now all forward lighting is LedPerf LED replacement bulbs. In a word: PERFECT

Seriously love the improvements.

Low beam:





Low beam w/driving lights:






High beam w/driving lights:





Yea, I know the phone camera doesn’t do them enough justice. In practice, on the road, they’re fantastic!

I was only on a poorly lit 2 lane backroad. With my Low beam and driving lights, I had an incredible light spread. On both sides of the road I could see the entire grassy part and somewhat in to the trees. Exactly what I want to see to watch for the few deer we have around here. Not a single oncoming car flashed their high beams at me which is also excellent.

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General Discussion / Re: 1200 Sport handlebar conversion

« Last post by Rebochi on Today at 08:58:58 PM »

     I am using Griso bars with a Moto Internation riser, the wiring and cables fit and it is comfortable unlike the stock 1200S bars

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General Discussion / Re: Valve clearances after 11.7k miles ++

« Last post by Kev m on Today at 07:20:42 PM »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but those labels are US or Canadian emissions control certification labels no? If so, they may not be on world or EU models, though I would think they could have their own versions

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General Discussion / Re: Ever sat on a motorcycle and said "Ahhh"?

« Last post by davethewelder on Today at 06:29:47 PM »

My previous V85TT was probably the most comfortable bike, only had it for just over a year. 

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General Discussion / Re: Valve clearances after 11.7k miles ++

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 06:01:58 PM »

If you look around there is a sticker on your bike, under seat or sidecover or on rear fender. Dave beat me

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General Discussion / Re: Valve clearances after 11.7k miles ++

« Last post by davethewelder on Today at 05:51:32 PM »

FWIW, I couldn't find a valve clearance spec in my 2023 V7 owners manual. Dirk described his source as an engine manual, so that could be a more thorough service manual rather than an owner's manual, which at least has a detailed description of all the warning stickers.

on my 2024 there’s info under the seat, valve clearance, oil weight and spark plugs.

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General Discussion / Re: Valve clearances after 11.7k miles ++

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 04:53:38 PM »

I haven't worked on a large variety of bikes but every one I have had a larger clearance for the exhaust. Reason being the exhaust valve gets hotter and expands more.

Several mid-'80s Guzzis had the same clearance for both - .009".

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General Discussion / Re: Valve clearances after 11.7k miles ++

« Last post by toomanybikes on Today at 04:14:46 PM »

Thank you! I must check page 61 in my manual if it is the same as yours - I looked at the service section, where the other specs were found, and it was not there. Overall, the only manuals I have found that were worse, was the OEM Triumph of the old T300 series. Almost useless.

Anyway, my valves are set slightly on the loose side, which is what I have always done on my cars and bikes. I do not think it is overly critical, either, as long as there is clearances. The old KZ series from Kawasaki listed a permissible range of 0.05 to 0.20 mm for both intake and exhaust.

FWIW, I couldn't find a valve clearance spec in my 2023 V7 owners manual. Dirk described his source as an engine manual, so that could be a more thorough service manual rather than an owner's manual, which at least has a detailed description of all the warning stickers.