Only the mechanics of the Official Moto Guzzi Service Network know this vehicle well, thanks to constant
technical professional development and Moto Guzzi specific training programmes, and have the tools
needed to carry out maintenance and repair operations correctly.
The reliability of the vehicle also depends on its mechanical conditions. Checking the vehicle before
setting off, carrying out routine maintenance and using only Moto Guzzi Original Spare parts is
fundamental!
For information about the nearest Official Dealer and/or Service Centre, consult the Yellow Pages or
search directly on the inset map in our Official Website:
www.motoguzzi.it
Only by purchasing Moto Guzzi Original Spare Parts will you get a product designed and tested during
the bike designing phase. Moto Guzzi Original Spare Parts are subject to systematic quality control
procedures so that their reliability and performance over time is guaranteed.
The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding; While the basic features as
described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Moto Guzzi reserves the right, at any time
and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components,
parts or accessory supplies, which it deems necessary to improve the product or which are required for
manufacturing or commercial reasons.
Not all versions shown in this publication are available in all Countries. The availability of individual
versions should be checked with the Official Moto Guzzi sales network.
This manual provides the main information to carry out regular maintenance operations on your vehicle.
This manual is intended to Moto Guzzi Dealers and their qualified mechanics; several concepts have
been deliberately omitted as they are considered unnecessary. As it is not possible to include complete
mechanical notions in this manual, users should have basic mechanical knowledge or minimum
knowledge about the procedures involved when repairing scooters. Without this knowledge, repairing or
checking the vehicle may be inefficient or even dangerous. As the vehicle repair and check procedures
are not described in detail, be extremely cautious so as not to damage components or injure individuals.
In order to optimise customer satisfaction when using our vehicles, Moto Guzzi s.p.a. commits itself to
continually improve its products and the relative documentation. The main technical modifications and
changes in repair procedures are communicated to all Moto Guzzi Sales Outlets and its InternationalSubsidiaries. These changes will be introduced in the subsequent editions of the manual. In case of
need or further queries on repair and check procedures, consult Moto Guzzi CUSTOMERDEPARTMENT, which will be prepared to provide any information on the subject and any further
communications on updates and technical changes related to the vehicle.
NOTE Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.
CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.
WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.
Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle
to prevent damaging the environment.
Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.
If you need to keep the engine running in order to carry out any procedure, please ensure that you do
so in an open or very well ventilated area. Never let the engine run in an enclosed area. If you do work
in an enclosed area, make sure to use a smoke-extraction system.
CAUTION
EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISONOUS GAS WHICH CAN CAUSE
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH.
Fuel
CAUTION
FUEL USED TO POWER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND CAN
BECOME EXPLOSIVE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO
CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH
THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELLING AND NEAR FUEL VAPOURS,
AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES WHICH MAY
CAUSE THEM TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Hot components
The engine and the exhaust system components get very hot and remain in this condition for a certain
time interval after the engine has been shut off. Before handling these components, make sure that you
are wearing insulating gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust system have cooled down.
Used engine oil and transmission oil
CAUTION
IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR LATEX GLOVES WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION OIL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SKIN IF HANDLED
FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME AND ON A REGULAR BASIS.
WASH YOUR HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER HANDLING OIL.
HAND THE OIL OVER TO OR HAVE IT COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST USED OIL RECYCLING
COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep coupled parts together since they have "adjusted" to each other due to normal wear
and tear.
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Some components must be used together or replaced altogether.
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Keep away from heat sources.
REASSEMBLING COMPONENTS
CAUTION
BEARINGS MUST BE ABLE TO ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTHERWISE THEY NEED REPLACING.
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Only use ORIGINAL Moto Guzzi SPARE PARTS.
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Comply with lubricant and consumables usage guidelines.
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Lubricate parts (whenever possible) before reassembling them.
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When tightening nuts and screws, start from the ones with the largest section or from the
internal ones, moving diagonally. Tighten nuts and screws in successive steps before applying the tightening torque.
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Always replace self-locking nuts, washers, sealing rings, circlips, O-rings, split pins and
screws with new ones if their tread is damaged.
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When fitting bearings, make sure to lubricate them well.
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Check that each component is fitted correctly.
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After a repair or routine maintenance procedure, carry out pre-ride checks and test the vehicle on private grounds or in an area with low traffic density.
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Clean all junction surfaces, oil guard rims and washers before refitting them. Smear a light
layer of lithium-based grease on the oil guard rims. Reassemble the oil guard and the bearings with the brand or lot number facing outward (visible side).
ELECTRIC CONNECTORS
Electric connectors must be disconnected as described below as non-compliance with the procedure
so described causes irreparable damage to both the connector and the cable harness:
Press the relevant safety hooks, if any.
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Grip the two connectors and disconnect them by pulling them in opposite directions.
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If there are signs of dirt, rust, humidity, etc., clean the connector internal parts carefully using
a pressurised air jet.
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Make sure that the cables are correctly linked to the connector internal terminal ends.
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Then insert the two connectors making sure that they couple correctly (if the relevant hooks
are provided, you will hear them "click" into place).
CAUTION
TO DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS, DO NOT PULL THE CABLES.
NOTE
THE TWO CONNECTORS CONNECT ONLY FROM ONE SIDE: CONNECT THEM THE RIGHT WAY
ROUND.
DO NOT FORGET THAT THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF ALL FASTENING ELEMENTS ON
WHEELS, BRAKES, WHEEL SPINDLES AND OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PLAY A KEY
ROLE IN ENSURING THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY AND MUST COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED VALUES.
CHECK THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF FASTENING PARTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AL-
WAYS USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO REASSEMBLE THESE COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO COM-
PLY WITH THESE RECOMMENDATIONS MAY CAUSE ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS TO GET
LOOSE AND EVEN DETACHED, THUS BLOCKING A WHEEL, OR OTHERWISE COMPROMISE
VEHICLE HANDLING. THIS CAN LEAD TO FALLS, WITH THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
Running-in
Engine run-in is essential to ensure engine long life and correct operation. Twisty roads and gradients
are ideal to run in engine, brakes and suspensions effectively. Vary your driving speed during run-in.
In this way, you allow for the work of components to be "loaded" and then "unloaded", thus cooling
engine parts.
CAUTION
THE CLUTCH MAY EMIT A SLIGHT BURNING SMELL WHEN FIRST USED. THIS PHENOMENON
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL AND WILL DISAPPEAR AS SOON AS THE CLUTCH
PLATES GET ADAPTED.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO STRAIN ENGINE COMPONENTS DURING RUN-IN, HOWEVER, MAKE SURE
NOT TO OVERDO THIS.
CAUTION
ONLY AFTER THE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE RUN-IN PERIOD CAN THE BEST PERFORM-
ANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE BE OBTAINED.
Follow the guidelines detailed below:
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Do not twist the throttle grip abruptly and completely when the engine is working at a low
revs, either during or after run-in.
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During the first 100 km (62 miles) operate the brakes with caution, avoid rough and long
braking. That is to permit the adequate adjustment of the pad friction material to the brake
discs.
AFTER THE SPECIFIED MILEAGE, TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN OFFICIAL Moto Guzzi DEALER
FOR THE CHECKS INDICATED IN THE "AFTER-RUN" TABLE IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTE-
NANCE SECTION TO AVOID INJURING YOURSELF, OTHERS AND /OR DAMAGING THE VEHI-
CLE.
Vehicle identification
SERIAL NUMBER POSITION
These numbers are necessary for vehicle registration.
NOTE
ALTERING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS CAN BE SERIOUSLY PUNISHED BY LAW, PARTICU-
LARLY MODIFYING THE CHASSIS NUMBER WILL IMMEDIATELY INVALIDATE THE WARRAN-
This number is composed by numbers and letters,
as in the example shown below.
ZGULSE000YMXXXXXX
KEY:
ZGU: WMI (World manufacturer identifier) code;
LS: model;
E00: version variation;
0: digit free
Y year of manufacture
M: production plant (M= Mandello del Lario);
XXXXXX: progressive number (6 digits);
CHASSIS NUMBER
The chassis number is stamped on the right side
of the headstock.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number is stamped on the left side,
close to the engine oil level check cap.
Measurement of the cylinder diameter must be done at three heights, turning the dial gauge 90°.
Check that cylinders and pistons are of the same selection types (D, E, F).
Check clearance between cylinders and pistons on the selected diameter; if it exceeds the value specified, it is necessary to replace cylinders and pistons.
The pistons of an engine must be balanced; a weight difference of up to 1.5 g (0.0033 lb) is allowed.
Thoroughly clean the upper surface of
both cylinders.
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Place the tool on the left cylinder to determine the "squish" (X).
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Fasten the tool with the nuts of the stud
bolts.
Specific tooling
020676Y Comparator support for piston position checking
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Reset the micrometer on the cylinder rim.
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Move the tool so that the micrometer feeler reaches the top point of the piston crown.
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Take note of the measurement and, according to the values found, consult the chart at the
bottom of the page to decide the thickness of the gasket to be fitted between cylinder and
head.
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Unlock crankshaft rotation.
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Rotate the crankshaft by 90°until the right cylinder piston reaches the TDC.
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Lock crankshaft rotation.
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Place the tool on the right cylinder stud bolts to determine the "squish" (X).
Specific tooling
020676Y Comparator support for piston position checking
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Repeat the same operations to determine the thickness of the left cylinder gasket between
cylinder and head also for the right cylinder .
CYLINDER GASKET THICKNESS - HEAD
Specification
Value (X) -0.56 / -0.37 mm (-0.022 / -0.0146 in)gasket thickness: 0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Value (X) -0.37 / -0.19 mm (-0.0146 / -0.0075 in)gasket thickness: 0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Value (X) -0.19 / 0 mm (-0.0075 / 0 in)gasket thickness: 1.05 mm (0.0413 in)