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  1. pokeyjoe

    2010 V7 Cafe Clutch Failing?

    The cable will get hot and stretch in heavy traffic. There are instructions in the manual to adjust it at the lever. It can be adjusted at the transmission as well. If it's going in for service, you can have the dealer do it. I would at least try to adjust it at the lever before you ride it...
  2. pokeyjoe

    V7 blowing oil through the rings

    Rich - I believe you said you just plugged the sump return. Where did that line originate? Did it come off the top frame tube (oil separator) or the airbox? The reason I ask is that I have seen about three different diagrams of the breather system. One of them had the sump return coming out...
  3. pokeyjoe

    V7ii ABS brake bleeding.

    I've bled a couple bikes with ABS now. It's pretty much the same drill, but, as you noted, you have a lot more fluid in the system. You don't need to cycle the ABS pump or anything. It will bleed just fine.
  4. pokeyjoe

    V7 II ENGINE FAILURES & CLUTCH ADJUST NOTICE!

    Every since Todd pointed out the lack of slack in the back adjuster, I've been using that as a guide when adjusting at the lever. I was at a dealer last week and they had 4 new V7 IIs in the showroom. Two of them had no slack at the rear adjuster. I know some dealers don't perform a PDI until...
  5. pokeyjoe

    2013 V7 Clickiness

    Check all your exhaust bolts, too (head and joints).
  6. pokeyjoe

    V7 C-S Suspension Thread

    I guess I should've been patient. That's a nice looking kit and the forks don't need to be modified to use it (like mine were).
  7. pokeyjoe

    V7 Registry & Picture thread -- ADD YOUR BIKE

    I guess the wrap comes loose.
  8. pokeyjoe

    Engine breathing V7

    I'm not sure setting up a drain back to the sump is worthwhile. If you only get a drop or two out of your vent line, why bother? Many catch cans have a drain on them anyway. I found a small, clear one with a drain on it. I may go that route. It's only 4" tall.
  9. pokeyjoe

    V7 Registry & Picture thread -- ADD YOUR BIKE

    I think it looks fine. You have enough chrome on that bike. A friend, that wraps the pipe on his dirt bike all the time, told me to watch out for those clamps. He recommends using safety wire instead.
  10. pokeyjoe

    V7 reving at start up, no power.....

    What does it say in YOUR owner's manual? Don't second guess the engineers that built the bike.
  11. pokeyjoe

    Engine breathing V7

    My bike is in the shop getting a bell housing leak addressed. If the oil is coming from the rear main crank seal, I think I'm going to follow your lead and go old school with the breather.
  12. pokeyjoe

    Engine breathing V7

    What about using a catch can on that line coming from the valve covers? I've seen some pretty small ones for motorcycles.
  13. pokeyjoe

    V7 reving at start up, no power.....

    The manual calls for premium fuel, so that's what I run. Timing advance is based on octane rating among other things. The ECU expects to see premium. Since there are not any knock sensors to retard the timing, running a lower grade is not advisable. Aftermarket pipes allow the engine to...
  14. pokeyjoe

    2013 v7 headlight wiring diagram

    Wiring diagrams for Guzzi's are more like guidelines, really. Wire colors may vary from bike to bike of the same model. Depends on what's on the shelf.
  15. pokeyjoe

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    The longer one on the left was required in the US. The deployment loop has been removed, but it is clearly longer than the Euro stand on the right. The tops of the stands have been lined-up so you can see the difference in length.
  16. pokeyjoe

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    No, it is not.
  17. pokeyjoe

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    My new V7 II has the old, longer, side stand installed on earlier models. It was cheaper. I paid $160 for it and MG wants ~$250 for the Euro model.
  18. pokeyjoe

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    He has the longer stand on the left. Don't let the absence of the deployment lever confuse you. I had Todd remove mine (no exhaust on that side). Since I just dropped my bike off in your shop, you can compare my stand to the ones on the new bikes.
  19. pokeyjoe

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    And here ya go: Euro stand on the right. I tried to line up the top so you could see the difference.
  20. pokeyjoe

    How to install a center stand on a 2015 V7 Stone

    All new V7s now come with the Euro stand. Its shorter and the bike leans over more. Maybe I can get a pick next to the other one for you.
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