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question for the techies amoung us:what is replaced when resetting the valves on this new engine? With no shims, does that mean the rocker arm is the wear item?
I think there was discussion here regarding shim replacement. cams come out.
In the second photo, the tan cam chain tensioners appear to be plastic. IIRC, BMW did this on some boxer engines, and they eventually break down.
Those are the plastic chain guides, the tensioner is the metal round cylinder behind the one guide.chain guides are plastic in just about every car and motorcycle engine I can think of. They've been used in millions of engines just fine. The 217hp RSV4 has plastic guides too
and 15 grand buys you a motor with plastic partshmmmI just wasn't made for these times
That whole process seems to make valve adjustments much more of a complex event than current engines. At first glance, doesn't seem to be something one can do easily enough at home. Special tools required, magnets? hhmmm...
Show of hands. Anyone else experiencing a bit of ambiguity from Moto Guzzi on their pre-order? Back in early November when I put my order in I received two emails in quick succession from Moto Guzzi USA/Canada confirming my pre-order. I made the order at the dealership and ordered some accessories at that time as well as I wanted everything on the bike when I picked it up. The dealer told me at that time to expect the bike in March and that I would receive an email from Moto Guzzi a few weeks before it arrives letting me know when to expect it. The dealer also said they will notify me when they get confirmation that it is in route to them and they would then call me.Well, I have yet to get notice from Moto Guzzi that my bike is on the way But I have been notified by the dealer that they are expecting it in the next week or so. I am super excited as I thought my order may had been placed to late to make the first batch of arrivals for North America. I incredulously asked the dealer if they were certain my bike was in route as I haven't received the delivery confirmation from Moto Guzzi yet. They thought that was odd but assured me that my bike was state side and on the way. Just wanted to see if anyone else here has had a similar experience.Skippy
Congrats on the new bike, which dealer did you order it from?
Well this guy gets it.https://youtu.be/njhOQc4-iOo