Just taken my G8V for 12000 mile service, and guess what ? The cams and tappets are ready to be changed again, 12000 mile after original, from new, warranty replacement. At 6000 mile service, valve gaps were fine, now at 12000 they have shot up to 0.8mm, inlet and exhaust, indicating excessive wear. My dealer in the Midlands is excellent, and hopes to re-open the warranty claim, as the cam and tappet recall from new, obviously hasn't worked, still DEFECTIVE. He had 4 Grisos with exact same claim last year, all were honoured.
I'm glad my dealer didn't just wind the gap in to 0.1/0.15, and send me on my way, he's a proper mechanic, and looks after the customer.
Is this common worldwide, or not ? Can't think of reading about any double recalls, and this is my dealers 5th. I like my Griso a lot, but can't help thinking that this is not good for Guzzi sales, just go and buy a BMW boxer, that goes forever.
Any thoughts and comments invited, I'm curious.
I'm glad my dealer didn't just wind the gap in to 0.1/0.15, and send me on my way, he's a proper mechanic, and looks after the customer.
Is this common worldwide, or not ? Can't think of reading about any double recalls, and this is my dealers 5th. I like my Griso a lot, but can't help thinking that this is not good for Guzzi sales, just go and buy a BMW boxer, that goes forever.
Any thoughts and comments invited, I'm curious.