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    Tach issue V7III Special

    Darren, other than attempting to repair the tach as someone posted above, the only solution I was offered was that it needed a new tach. It was under warranty so not so bad. Good luck. Scott
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    Tach issue V7III Special

    Why don't you just leave it in place, connected, and add on a pigtail that allows your battery tender to keep it charge? No need to remove it. As for my tach issue, I was stunned but I brought the bike in for service on a Friday and they called me the next Monday morning to tell me the new tach...
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    Outex tubeless conversion for spoke wheels

    I recently did the rear wheel, on my V7 III Special with the, with the Outex kit and I lose 2lbs of pressure per day. I did the prep carefully but when putting down the tape I had a snafu and my attempts to correct it were not entirely successful. They make a sealer for slow leaks and am...
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    Tach issue V7III Special

    I took the bike to my dealer today, Blackmann's Cycle in PA, and they looked at it immediately, while I test rode a V85TT, and found that the tach is defective and put one on order for me. I guess in a few months they will have a replacement. At least I can ride it while I wait. Thanks for...
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    Tach issue V7III Special

    Hi vagrant and thanks for reply. I though of that but will that wipe out the mileage total? Or is there a fuse for the tach I can try first.........or is that fuse for the entire instrument cluster? Thanks
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    Tach issue V7III Special

    Hi all...my tach is stuck at around 1,000 rpm when I shut the bike off and idles at around 2,300, about 1,000 rpm off. This happened once before and I shut the bike off and restarted and that fixed it. That day it was idling at 4,000, or so the tach said. Today, no such luck as the restart had...
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    Bitubo Suspension options for V7

    Hi Todd, I would be interested in a chromed pair of Bitubo shocks. Do they make a pair 360mm and if so, what is the travel on such a pair? Either way, I will wait for your word on how good they are. Thanks, Scott
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    MG PO Club

    I got mine last week!
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    Why are Moto Guzzi considered quirky?

    I have a new V7III Special and I would not describe it as "quirky" but "unique" suggested above, fits perfectly! Maybe it is me that is a bit quirky? Scott
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    V100 Mandello Chat - H20

    I hope they pull this off before the push for electric vehicles kills the idea. I hated even typing this.....an electric motorcycle has no appeal to me. Thankfully I am old enough that I won't ever have to own one. Scott
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    V7 III Special..quirks, advice, trip odometer?

    I don't think I ever do that but it is possible I didn't wait for it to return to zero. I will certainly make sure in the future. Thanks for reply vagrant.
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    V7 III Special..quirks, advice, trip odometer?

    I have enjoyed this thread as a new and first time Guzzi owner. I have a 2020 Special and totally love it....what a fantastic bike! I am learning about the few idiosyncrasies but they have all disappeared after 1200 miles of riding. Getting some mileage on it and being able to rev it a bit is an...
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    And as for riding in the Midlantic region winters? I wear heated jacket and gloves and insulated boots. And if the roads are nasty I ride the V Strom, since I don't really care if it looks dirty or nasty. I try to ride at least once each winter month, even if its only 20 miles to go get a Starbucks.
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    I am waiting for the dealer specialist mechanic (who rides a Guzzi) to get back to me.......out with Covid.......but I am going to do the valve adjustment this week and also will disconnect the pipes and make sure the headers are flat on the heads and then reassemble. That should eliminate...
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    Hi and thank you for posting the pics. I haven't set up a photobucket account yet to post mine. But I did test the pipes for temp differences yesterday, at 2 min, 5min and 10 min, all at idle, and I checked the plugs today. The temp diff on the discolored pipe was roughly 10% at the valve cover...
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    OK...What is the plug gap really supposed to be? I have read several posts about the manual being wrong and that a wider gap creates a healthier spark? What brand and model of spark plug do you guys like to use.........or is that too big a can of worms? I can do the valve adjust and oil change...
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    The dealer Euro bike guy, who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, told me to let it warm up for 5 minutes or so, till the heads are at least getting warm. So, I let it warm while I am gearing up. As reminder, all of the rides have been at around 35 to 39 F temps, if that is relevant. And...
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    So, I now have 605 miles. Should I continue to ride it or should I do the valve adjust now? Or do you advise that I get it to a dealer? The one I purchased from is an hour and 45 min away but I have another one approx 1 hour north. I have a group ride planned for tomorrow but I can take my V...
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

    Those are the left and right header at 570 miles. Am I exaggerating or is this abnormal?
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    One Exhaust Header discoloring badly

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