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  1. J

    GRISO SUMP 2009

    Good catch, Dan. I just assumed that he knew those were there. Good call.
  2. J

    GRISO SUMP 2009

    Hit it all the way around the sump where the pan meets the block with a rubber hammer.
  3. J

    Griso Evap Can removal

    Re: Griso Charcoal can removal I think that it's important to spend the time to run the vent line from under the tank all the way down near the ground to get the gasoline vapor away from all of the heat that's generated by the engine under the tank. Actually, you can get it to it fairly easily...
  4. J

    Griso Evap Can removal

    Re: Griso Charcoal can removal 1. The two lines that come from the bottom of the tank should be routed towards the ground. One is an air vent for the tank and the other is for overflow of gasoline. 2. Do you still have a battery in the bike that needs a vent hose? If not, you don't need a...
  5. J

    U.S. Griso 8V: Remove charcoal canister ?

    The BIG difference is that on an automobile, there is much more room to put a properly designed evaporative canister system. On a motorcycle, space is severely limited. You may be surprised at how many BMW motorcycles have had their evap systems removed due to drivability problems. I used to...
  6. J

    U.S. Griso 8V: Remove charcoal canister ?

    10% ethanol enhanced gasoline, polycarbonate gas tanks mixed with evaporative systems that don't let the tank breathe well can lead to the dreaded, "expanding tank issue". I've been removing the evap systems on every bike that I've owned since they started putting these contraptions on...
  7. J

    U.S. Griso 8V: Remove charcoal canister ?

    Since they started putting evaporative canister systems on motorcycles that I have purchased, the first thing that I do is remove them. They are poorly designed for motorcycles and can cause problems. I have a 4 valve (2 per side) Griso and removed mine the first day that I purchased it.
  8. J

    v7 cafe classic

    Nope, you would think that this would have been the case based on a MG technical memo that I read on this subject in my search to find the cause of the problem but my Breva is a 2007 model. The way that I finally found the correct level was to unscrew the pipe from the rear of the sump that...
  9. J

    v7 cafe classic

    kinkajou: Thanks for the info on torquing the heads. I bought my Breva 750 used with 1200 miles on the odometer and the 600 miles service had been performed by a MG dealer for the original owner. I now have around 6k miles on this bike and I've adjusted my own valves, etc. with no engine...
  10. J

    v7 cafe classic

    You'll keep finding oil in those drain tubes until all of it finally gets out of the airbox. Just keep draining it until you no longer see it. I have an 07 Breva 750 and did the same thing due to a run of those bikes leaving the factory with an incorrect dipstick. I finally figured out the...
  11. J

    v7 cafe classic

    Smallbock Guzzis are especially sensitive to being overfilled with oil and will throw any excess (and I mean any excess at all) into the airbox. Some will get sucked into the throttle bodies and it will cause smoke like you're describing. Look just in front of the rear wheel and you'll see a...
  12. J

    ? for Givi A770 owners

    BTW: You'll want to tilt the top of the A770 towards the rider as far as you can get it to make the air smooth. I've tried it in every conceivable position on both of my Guzzis and the top-tilted back works the best by far. Otherwise, you'll create a dirty air flow. I bought the A770 for the...
  13. J

    ? for Givi A770 owners

    I had one on my Griso but I'm 6'1" and it didn't work as well as I would have hoped that it would so I tried it on my Breva 750 and it worked much better. This was due to the seating & handlebar position difference between the bikes. Mine did not vibrate badly when it was on the Griso. What I...
  14. J

    Griso tail rack -- any online instructions?

    The bolts for mounting the sides were not long enough with my kit. I've read where others had the same problem. It looks like this is a common error from the factory.
  15. J

    SW Motech tank bag for Griso

    Ron, I also use a SW Moto bag with their attachment ring on my Breva 750 so when I bought a Griso, I attempted to find the proper attachment ring. After searching several sources and coming up empty handed, I contacted SW Moto and received a reply that they did not make a ring for the Griso and...
  16. J

    Two-Up on a Griso

    My wife has given up riding her own bike and occasionally rides behind me on the Griso. She is 5'7" and trim and says that the legroom leaves quite a bit to be desired. After 30 minutes, she feels the effects of the seating posture. I sent my seat to Russell Day Long on Monday of this week...
  17. J

    Thinking of buying

    Congratulations! After riding mostly Beemers (and a few Harleys) for 42 years, I decided to make a change last year. Now, I have a Breva 750, a Griso and an Aprilia Tuono. Sometimes, change is a really good thing and this is one of those times. I hope that you will enjoy your Guzzi as much...
  18. J

    Gutsi or Guzzi?

    Here's the link to a web site with a male from Italy pronouncing Moto Guzzi: http://www.forvo.com/word/moto_guzzi/ Here's another site and he pronounces it the same way http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=m ... mit=Submit
  19. J

    Gutsi or Guzzi?

    During the middle 80's to the middle 90's, I went to Italy over 40 times for business. Each trip lasted 7-10 days and I got to know some of the people who worked in the electronics factory that I did business with. Several of them owned Guzzi's and I had many a lunch and/or dinner at their...
  20. J

    Thinking of buying

    So you can compare apples to apples, Riders Hill in Dahlonega, GA (who has two of these for $8495) only charges $100 beyond their advertised price. So all you pay is $8595 plus your NY sales tax, registration, tag, etc. Still quite a difference between what the other dealer is quoting you. If...
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