Cheers Scott...
...One big issue I realize owning the Sport for 13 years is that there is very little grease in any of the bearings from the factory.
Regards
Stewart
Thanks Stewart.
I hear that complaint a great deal but all modern bearings are made nowadays pre-lubed by the bearing manufacturer. In my experience, all motorcycle manufacturers do not add additional grease to any bearings on the assembly line. It’s not necessary and would just create a mess I’m sure.
I’ve read a great deal here about the Stelvio rear swing-arm and shock bearings, but I've never seen one fail myself. The range of motion is so little to begin with. However, all the time guys tear it apart to slather them in what I consider to be, excessive grease. To each their own I guess. This does not mean that the problem and failure hasn’t been observed by others, it has, just not me...which means nothing in the grand scheme btw!
I think the greatest threat to any bearing on a Moto Guzzi, is pressure washers and those damn pressure wash hoses at self service car washes. That kind of water pressure is terrible tor any motorcycle, and also causes 95% of electrical switch issues I have diagnosed and repaired.
My motto is never use those things to wash your bike but if you must, keep 4-5 feet back from the motorcycle surfaces at all times.
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