DirtieGirtie
Just got it firing!
Hi guys.
After years of admiring Guzzi's, I finally pulled the trigger on a new-to-me 2015 V7 ii (stone?) with glossy red tank. She has a mere 5300 miles but has sat for a few years. I took 2 hours last weekend and scrubbed every inch of dust off her with a toothbrush... I like to get to know my bikes that way. Anyways, what maintenance do you guys suggest right off the bat?
1. Oil change. I completed the oil change last night. Road her around the block (first time riding her!) to warm up the oil and changed it out, along with the filter. Should be good for the year. It did feel kinda strange only putting 2L of oil in her... my Raider takes 4.5 quarts.
2. Transmission and Gear Box oil change. I ordered the correct weight oils and should be able to do those this weekend.
3. Fuel Filter? It looks like the 50/50 metal/plastic fuel filter is a common failure point. I ordered a new all metal filter and will replace it sometime this summer.
4. Rear tire. The current one is bald. Like, REALLY bald. Just going around the block I could feel the rear end skid out a bit with every downshift. Anyways, I'm not a super aggressive rider so any new tire would be better than the one on there now! So I found a highly rated tire that is on super clearance right now and thought I would share. $38 for a 130/80R-17 rear!
chapmoto.com/dunlop-trailsmart-dual-sport-radial-rear-tire.html
They also sell on Amazon at the same price.
5. Regulator? I've seen a few posts about people going to a MOSFET regulator. Is this something I should consider?
Anything else I should consider doing? E.g. On some bikes a certain electrical connection or switch is highly susceptible to failure so it's advisable to clean it and lube it up with e-contact grease to prevent being stuck on the side of the road. Anything like that on a 2015 V7 I should do right away?
After years of admiring Guzzi's, I finally pulled the trigger on a new-to-me 2015 V7 ii (stone?) with glossy red tank. She has a mere 5300 miles but has sat for a few years. I took 2 hours last weekend and scrubbed every inch of dust off her with a toothbrush... I like to get to know my bikes that way. Anyways, what maintenance do you guys suggest right off the bat?
1. Oil change. I completed the oil change last night. Road her around the block (first time riding her!) to warm up the oil and changed it out, along with the filter. Should be good for the year. It did feel kinda strange only putting 2L of oil in her... my Raider takes 4.5 quarts.
2. Transmission and Gear Box oil change. I ordered the correct weight oils and should be able to do those this weekend.
3. Fuel Filter? It looks like the 50/50 metal/plastic fuel filter is a common failure point. I ordered a new all metal filter and will replace it sometime this summer.
4. Rear tire. The current one is bald. Like, REALLY bald. Just going around the block I could feel the rear end skid out a bit with every downshift. Anyways, I'm not a super aggressive rider so any new tire would be better than the one on there now! So I found a highly rated tire that is on super clearance right now and thought I would share. $38 for a 130/80R-17 rear!
chapmoto.com/dunlop-trailsmart-dual-sport-radial-rear-tire.html
They also sell on Amazon at the same price.
5. Regulator? I've seen a few posts about people going to a MOSFET regulator. Is this something I should consider?
Anything else I should consider doing? E.g. On some bikes a certain electrical connection or switch is highly susceptible to failure so it's advisable to clean it and lube it up with e-contact grease to prevent being stuck on the side of the road. Anything like that on a 2015 V7 I should do right away?