Hello all. I am new to the forum and new to Moto Guzzi.
So far I really like my new 2014 V7.
I have one question. The transmission rattles a little more than I expected at idle in neutral with the clutch lever released. If it were a car I would say the input shaft bearing was starting to fail.
The rattle started at about 200 miles. It now has about 800. The first service is complete including changing the transmission fluid. It now has Royal Purple 75w-90. The noise was unaffected with the transmission oil change. No major metal chunks or flakes came out. Just a little fine metal sheen in the oil and a little deposit on the magnet.
Is this noise normal for a Guzzi? it does not sound terrible but a little annoying. Thanks for any responses.
Jerry
So far I really like my new 2014 V7.
I have one question. The transmission rattles a little more than I expected at idle in neutral with the clutch lever released. If it were a car I would say the input shaft bearing was starting to fail.
The rattle started at about 200 miles. It now has about 800. The first service is complete including changing the transmission fluid. It now has Royal Purple 75w-90. The noise was unaffected with the transmission oil change. No major metal chunks or flakes came out. Just a little fine metal sheen in the oil and a little deposit on the magnet.
Is this noise normal for a Guzzi? it does not sound terrible but a little annoying. Thanks for any responses.
Jerry