Does anyone know the engine number from which roller tappets started to be fitted to the Stelvio? Seems like there is a lot of confusion on this subject.
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stromcat said:Does anyone know the engine number from which roller tappets started to be fitted to the Stelvio? Seems like there is a lot of confusion on this subject.
For the right money of course!Brian UK said:I'd give it away before the inevitable happens :lol: . I'm sure I can find several Guzzi enthusiasts in your area who would willingly take it off your hands.
pete roper said:No motor will last if it never gets up to operating temperature. Its a simple matter of using the correct tool for the job. If you are commuting a short distance buy a small scooter or a Honda step-thru. It'll pay for itself in savings within a year, will stop your Stelvio depreciating as rapidly. Small motors with a small oil capacity will reach operating temperature far faster and avoid all issues with oil contamination that will cause damage to any motor that never gets hot.
Pete
Nah, if it's about to explode, it can't be worth anything surely?stromcat said:For the right money of course!Brian UK said:I'd give it away before the inevitable happens :lol: . I'm sure I can find several Guzzi enthusiasts in your area who would willingly take it off your hands.
mrcanns said:I apologize for spending my money on a modern motorcycle I throught I could ride when I wanted to
looks like if you have a 2012 or later bike you have rollers, mine poss. last of the flat tappet a/c motors failed full service history only recomended agip 10w60 (which has one of the highest zddp levels I've been able to research) only time will tell if the rollers will outlast the con rods! it appears my bike will be ok now as I'm shipping it to OZ for my next ride out?Brian UK said:Why would you want to do that? The latest tappets seem to be bomb proof. Of course, if you have nothing better to do with your time and money, that's another thing.
Problem is,I am not sure mine HAS the latest tappets.Seems like there were at least 3 versions of the flat tappets before they even got round to introducing the rollers.Brian UK said:Nah, if it's about to explode, it can't be worth anything surely?stromcat said:For the right money of course!Brian UK said:I'd give it away before the inevitable happens :lol: . I'm sure I can find several Guzzi enthusiasts in your area who would willingly take it off your hands.
Seriously, don't panic, it's a good bike, and the latest tappets have shown no problems. It will be covered by warranty too.