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« Last post by Mor on Today at 02:47:01 AM »
Just thought I'd close this out. I ended up removing the rocker cover breathers and used a short section of tubing to connect the 2 ports on the breather box together. I noticed that when I blew air into the crankcase most of it was travelling back into the case through the rocker breathers and re-pressurizing the case causing the oil to come up through the return pipe. I also sealed the breather and return pipe connections to the breather box with RTV and ran a bead around the holes where those tubes exit the bellhousing. My theory is that oil was being forced up the return line and making its way down the hoses, back through the bellhousing and exiting at the slot. After those mods I was able to blow air into the crankcase and no oil came up the return line as the air was able to escape the engine via the breather box into the air box.
I've put down 1000km now and it's been leak-free.
New worry unlocked when I replaced the gaskets and seals in my final drive and saw some pitting on 2 of the teeth on my pinion gear.
I didn't have my phone so couldn't get a photo. I have a couple of trips coming up and I'm hoping it will be fine until after the summer. I'll start a new thread for that when I get to do it but I'll probably ship it out and get it done professionally.
Thanks for all the replies and help on this thread.
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« Last post by Mor on Today at 02:33:47 AM »
Thanks guys, I'll take a chance on it.
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« Last post by RamJag on Today at 01:42:42 AM »
*** Update ***
Not all good news below, but maybe progress?
The dealer called me yesterday and said they adjusted the front forks (the dampening, I guess) and now the problem (actually, they refuse to call it a problem - they call it a "phenomenon") is "much better". I said "Not buying it. You are telling me that you've tried to mask the problem with dampening and you are admitting that the, er, phenomenon is still there, just not as severe. Your adjustment of the dampening is going to affect the performance of the front end, which on normal bumps and road imperfections was perfectly acceptable before. I do not accept your 'solution'."
I hope you guys are proud of me - it was your support here that gave me the courage to confront these absolute jokers. I told them that I want them to swap the front end with another bike and I would gladly test that. They immediately said that I should ride it like it is (with the fork dampening adjustment) and if it is not acceptable (it won't be, I'm sure), they will replace both tires at their cost (because Moto Guzzi "will do nothing", in their words.
This seems to me to be almost an admission that the tire is the problem and if Moto Guzzi is refusing to do anything, then it is likely due to the dealer's improper storage of the bike (which flattened the tire).
So, I will provide an update here after I go to the dealer and ride the bike. I've been without the bike for two weeks now and the riding weather here is PERFECT. The bike is a dream to ride (except for the bouncing) and I am itching beyond belief to get her up into the twisties, which are absolutely everywhere here!
Thanks again for all your sage advice. This forum is amazing!
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« Last post by faffi on Today at 01:42:04 AM »
I really like the looks of it  Guzzi, take notice and make us a Monza replika 
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« Last post by RamJag on Today at 01:28:42 AM »
I find it odd that 2 bikes of the same model have this issue. Maybe a bad run of wheels.
If you can get the front wheel off the ground safely, you can use a rod (pencil, stick or the like) laid on a bucket, stool or the like then hold the rod next to the lip of the rim. Rotate the wheel and see if the lip stays lined up with the rod or not. If it stays lined up, the wheel should be good, if not it's likely out of round.
Also, another thing to check. See if you can wiggle the wheel. Grab the wheel at lets say 3 and 9 o'clock, then try to rock it by pulling with one hand and pushing with the other. Could?? be a bearing issue, though not likely.
hope this helps,
Tom
Oh, I also find it odd that two bikes of same model have the issue. However, the "Special Edition" was a limited run. Also, we know that all Moto Guzzi V7's originate from the same factory in Mandello del Lario. Given these two pieces of info, it is certainly not far-fetched to think that a bad run of tires or rims would affect a few of these bikes. It does seem quite a coincidence that two of them happen to be at the same dealer here in Switzerland, though.
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« Last post by Matteo on Today at 12:14:25 AM »
Don't know if this has been posted before , fills in a lot of the Guzzi story. https://youtu.be/L8X9bNBaNfM?si=irDIBHwuGRfWznHN
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« Last post by RinkRat II on Today at 12:03:33 AM »
THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Pitch 'em and put in the aluminum washers. worked long before composites. My $.02 Paul B 
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« Last post by cliffrod on July 10, 2025, 10:27:57 PM »
It’s not your responsibility to be the advocate for their company. It isn’t like they’re sending you commission checks (or are they?)
If not, I’m pretty sure they aren’t losing sleep over whether you or I will buy their new widget. They sure aren’t making every part I need for the 40-50+yr old Guzzis that I’ve owned for decades. I’ll have my old V7 Sport until they pry my cold dead fingers from the clip-ons…. Brand loyalty can be irrelevant to what De Tomosa or Piaggio does. Your bike, your rules.
I trust the old bikes, not their new ones, in spite of what they are and aren’t. It’s up to Moto Guzzi to live up to the (significants imho) standard they have established, not for the dedicated customers to prop up the company,
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« Last post by Oca Grassa on July 10, 2025, 10:21:15 PM »
I don’t think the problem is the same for almost all the manufacturers. Few people are buying new because there is a glut of used bikes available. Riders have aged out, gotten out or were forced to sell for any number of reasons.
New bikes are way too expensive and near impossible for the average rider to wrench on. There’s so much tech on a bike these days I find it an absolute turn off. Then there is the physical beauty of the machines…or lack there of.
Seriously I’ve not seen a bike made post 2018 or 19 that made me look twice. That used to happen on a daily basis. Almost all bikes today are either retro (not my thing), adventure (also not my thing), cruiser ( still not my thing) or hump backed, electronic everything with unattractive plastic that looks pieced together rather than having smoothly flowing lines (yet again, not my thing)
Haven’t bought new since the mid Y2Ks. My newest bike to me and in year of manufacture is my Norge from 2008. Right next to it is my S2R from 2007. The next newest is a 2004 GSXR. 2008 or 9 is when I started to lose interest in anything new I saw in magazines or showrooms.
An 848/1098/1198 would get my attention but I don’t want or need another SBK. Same goes for Aprilia’s RSV4. The RS650 made me look twice or even 3 times. I dunno if I’d actually buy one, even used. If I wrote that I’m more than happy with what’s in my garage now, I’d be lying….but also not.
There are still bikes I’d love to have but the ones I REALLY loved to have are in my garage already. Do I feel guilty about not buying new? Not at all. In a free market it’s about supply & demand. Supply is overly abundant. Demand is historically low. What’s to feel guilty about?
Wanna sell more bikes in that market? Gotta stand out from the rest in value, looks & performance. Ease of maintenance is a huge plus too. Still not buying an overpriced ugly motorcycle . Let’s face it, none of us NEEDS a new bike. New to us maybe but we don’t NEED a new bike.
That’s the whole point that isn’t understood by corporations. Want us to buy? Make something with the visual impact of a 916, the price of modern 650 and the comfort of a Norge or a Monster. The same ol, same ol of the last 15 years isn’t gonna cut it.
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« Last post by Dirk_S on July 10, 2025, 10:01:18 PM »
After going through the hoses a few times, tightening clamps here and there, she’s back on the road. Here are some pics:     And the walk-around video: https://youtu.be/xusNY1T-I8M?si=HzI2OMwuKV20wrWaI still need to add a headlight cowl/fairing, clip-ons, lift the rear, clean up some areas (rear seat bracket), maybe some bar-end mirrors, and give it a paint job. Maybe a stainless exhaust one day, too.
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