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Title: Adding a quart
Post by: BRIO on September 08, 2015, 01:55:47 PM
The Germans design things to be serviced. The Italians, not so much...
This is how I added a liter to my steed.

(http://s989.photobucket.com/component/Download-File?file=%2Falbums%2Faf12%2Fjoachimroselio%2Fimage.jpg2.jpg)
Title: Re: Addition a quart
Post by: Lannis on September 08, 2015, 02:03:39 PM
The Germans design things to be serviced. The Italians, not so much...
This is how I added a liter to my steed.



Looks more like a cyborg blood transfusion than a motorcycle engine service ... !! 

Lannis
Title: Re: Addition a quart
Post by: HarveyMushman on September 08, 2015, 02:07:49 PM
The Germans design things to be serviced. The Italians, not so much...

Maybe so, but the Italians are well ahead of the Japanese on this score.  My Stelvio has been a breeze compared to my last two bikes, Suzukis both. 
Title: Re: Addition a quart
Post by: guzzipete on September 08, 2015, 04:23:14 PM
Brio, have you changed the fluid in the rear drive? If yes, did you have to remove the rear wheel to
do it? On my 2012 BMW R1200R, the rear wheel must be removed to change the rear drive fluid.
Title: Re: Addition a quart
Post by: canuguzzi on September 08, 2015, 04:37:12 PM
Garden sprayer with caulking tip. Takes seconds, no pumps or electricity needed. No drips either.
Title: Re: Addition a quart
Post by: BRIO on September 08, 2015, 07:50:49 PM
Brio, have you changed the fluid in the rear drive? If yes, did you have to remove the rear wheel to
do it? On my 2012 BMW R1200R, the rear wheel must be removed to change the rear drive fluid.

I havent, but reading the factory service manual suggest that you do not need to remove the rear wheel.
Title: Re: Adding a quart
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on September 08, 2015, 08:02:37 PM
So. Why are you needing to add a quart to a Guzzi? I've never added any.. <scratching head>
Title: Re: Adding a quart
Post by: Lannis on September 08, 2015, 08:05:01 PM
So. Why are you needing to add a quart to a Guzzi? I've never added any.. <scratching head>

Maybe he just drained 3.5 quarts out in a periodic ceremony .... ?

Lannis
Title: Re: Adding a quart
Post by: BRIO on September 09, 2015, 07:22:28 AM
I haven't owned the bike long enough to determine whether it lost the oil or if it was low to begin with. I've noticed a little weeping by the valve cover gaskets. One thing is for certain, I want my lean burning oil cooled engine to have as much medium in it as I can. Now it's full. I'll retorque the valve covers and keep an eye on the level.