Sloan's. If you want your local dealer to stay in business, then you need to give them your business.Shops you guys recommend online to order parts from? Head gaskets, oil filters, etc?
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Sloan's. If you want your local dealer to stay in business, then you need to give them your business.Shops you guys recommend online to order parts from? Head gaskets, oil filters, etc?
The local dealer here that dropped them told me MG owed him $40k for warranty works. Maybe I took his comment too literally or perhaps things have changed...... dunno?Hey Roadscum & Todd!
Appreciate the info, I always thought a dealer would get re-imbursed but a parts credit???
Wow no wonder there are so few dealers & so many that pick up & drop the line.
These are such great bikes, after 50 years of riding them I have not found another brand that is as satisfying as a Guzzi.
The local dealer here that dropped them told me MG owed him $40k for warranty works. Maybe I took his comment too literally or perhaps things have changed...... dunno?
Paul
They've always treated me well and have taken very good care of my bike....... without any issues. Whatever they may be, I have no complaints and highly recommend them. About 2 years ago they took on Guzzi again and are now having 2nd thoughts. Here they are, fine folks indeed: http://www.eurocyclesoftampabay.com/Well that would automatically rule that dealer out.
The only thing worse than a dealer so stupid they might claim to be owed $40k for warranty work would be a dealer actually stupid enough to let the bill get that high.
Either way, nevermind.
Sloan's. If you want your local dealer to stay in business, then you need to give them your business.
I would say you shouldn't learn on your new bike... but up to you.
I believe either 75w-90 or 80w90 or 85w90 all would be satisfactory, depends on the brand. Agip has 85w90, Motul has 75w90.
Sticker on the rear fender specifies valve clearances as 0.15mm intake and 0.20mm exhaust which is what my dealer tech recommends. Although the service manual which you can download here says 0.10mm intake and 0.15mm exhaust.
2. For valve adjustment, one way to not worry about TDC is ... rotate motor, see intake start being pushed down, this means for certainty the exhaust is closed, so check exhaust clearance then. Then rotate motor, see exhaust valve starting to be pushed, means intake is closed, check intake. Would that technique be OK with this valve train?
Welcome to the world of Guzzi where our motto is:
"Guzzi making mechanics out of riders since 1921"
How I check the oil:
Loosen dipstick.
Sit on bike & hold in upright position.
Take dipstick out.
Wipe clean.
Re-Insert dipstick without screwing in.
Take dipstick out & check level.
Please note that with all the Guzzi's I have owned in the past 45 years ALL of them run a 1/2 qt low.
I have never owned a small block but believe they are the same.
If you try to maintain oil at the full level it will just blow out thru the breather.
That's funny, bought my 16' Griso from them August 11th. Already replaced the speedo under warranty, fogged over lens, and waiting on the replacement seat to be delivered.They've always treated me well and have taken very good care of my bike....... without any issues. Whatever they may be, I have no complaints and highly recommend them. About 2 years ago they took on Guzzi again and are now having 2nd thoughts. Here they are, fine folks indeed: http://www.eurocyclesoftampabay.com/
Paul