• Ciao Guest - You’ve landed at the ultimate Guzzi site. NEW FORUM REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE EMAIL ACTIVATION - CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER - Use the CONTACT above if you need help. New to the forum? For all new members, we require ONE post in the Introductions section at the bottom, in order to post in most of the other sections. ALWAYS TRY A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW TOPIC - Most questions you may have, have likely been already answered. DON'T BE A DRIVE-BY POSTER: As a common courtesy, check back in and reply within 24 hours, or your post will be deleted. Note there's decades of heavily experienced Guzzi professionals on this site, all whom happily give endless amounts of their VALUABLE time for free; BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL!
  • There is ZERO tolerance on personal attacks and ANY HYPERLINKS to PRODUCT(S) or other competing website(s), including personal pages, social media or other Forums. This ALSO INCLUDES ECU DIAGnostic software, questions and mapping. We work very hard to offer commercially supported products and to keep info relevant here. First offense is a note, second is a warning, third time will get you banned from the site. We don't have the time to chase repeat (and ignorant) offenders. This is NOT a social media platform; It's an ad-free, privately funded website, in small help with user donations. Be sure to see the GTM STORE link above; ALL product purchases help support the site, or you can upgrade your Forum profile or DONATE via the link above.
  • Be sure to see the GTM STORE link also above for our 700+ product inventory, including OEM parts and many of our 100% Made-in-SoCal-USA GTM products and engine kits. In SoCal? Click the SERVICE tab above for the best in service, tires, tuning and installation of our products or custom work, and don't miss our GT MotoCycles® (not) art on the BUILDS tab above. WE'RE HERE ONLINE ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS MADE OR RECEIVED - DO NOT EMAIL AND ASK QUESTIONS OR ASK TO CALL YOU.
  • Like the new V100, GuzziTech is full throttle into the future! We're now running on an all-new server and we've updated our Forum software. The visual differences are obvious, but hopefully you'll notice the super-fast speed. If you notice any glitches or have any issues, please post on the Site Support section at the bottom. If you haven't yet, please upgrade your account which is covered in the Site Support section or via the DONATE tab above, which gives you full site access including the DOWNLOADS section. We really appreciate every $ and your support to keep this site ad-free. Create an account, sign in, upgrade your account, and enjoy. See you on the road in 2024.

YSS Shocks on 750 Breva

nutman

nutman

Tuned and Synch'ed
Joined
Nov 19, 2008
Messages
43
Location
Martinez, CA
Installed my new YSS Shocks. Went easy as cake. All I had to do was remove the tool bag holders from under the seat to make room for the mounted cylinders and trim about a half inch from the bottom of the fender.
Also rebaffled my mufflers. Removed all the guts inside and install baffles and glass packing. Cost about 40 bucks alot cheaper then a set of after market slip ons. Just a little louder not much but oh ya. Need to reset PC III for the new flow but shouldn't be to bad.
So far I've added the deeper pan, installed new valving and springs in the forks and installed a PC III.
This bike just keeps getting more fun, let you know how it goes
lance
 
nutman said:
Installed my new YSS Shocks. Went easy as cake. All I had to do was remove the tool bag holders from under the seat to make room for the mounted cylinders and trim about a half inch from the bottom of the fender.
Also rebaffled my mufflers. Removed all the guts inside and install baffles and glass packing. Cost about 40 bucks alot cheaper then a set of after market slip ons. Just a little louder not much but oh ya. Need to reset PC III for the new flow but shouldn't be to bad.
So far I've added the deeper pan, installed new valving and springs in the forks and installed a PC III.
This bike just keeps getting more fun, let you know how it goes
lance
Click to expand...

So where do you keep your tools? I had the same problem with the factory option Bitubos. To get the necessary clearance they have to be mounted upside down. Unfortunately this means I have to remove the mufflers to adjust the preload (which I can otherwise do, because I still have my tools :D.
 
Its a Moto Guzzi what do I need tools for? Been packing those tool packs around for 36000 miles I think I used the allen wrench once. I did try installing them the other way but just didn't work for me. Plus all I have to do to make the adjustments is lift off the seat.
 
nutman said:
Its a Moto Guzzi what do I need tools for? Been packing those tool packs around for 36000 miles I think I used the allen wrench once. I did try installing them the other way but just didn't work for me. Plus all I have to do to make the adjustments is lift off the seat.
Click to expand...

What about the wrench you use to adjust the shocks? or does yours have one of those 5 step cams rather than a threaded adjuster?

Due to their vulnerable location, I like to carry a spare spark plug and brake lever as well (I've got an old bent one that works for a spare). Might be the difference between limping home and getting towed.

Here in NSW, If any vehicle needs to be towed due to an accident (even a minor fall that busts a lever or your spark plug, thus rendering the bike mostly undamaged, but unrideable) the police get notified. Then the person riding it gets at least a neg driving charge and 3 points off their license just for slipping in some diesel (or whatever).

So I keep important bits that might break off with me and the tools to fit them. Potentially saving hundreds in future insurance.

I've never actually used any of this stuff, but then I've never had anything fall on my head at a construction site either. I still have to wear a hard hat.
 
That just not fair. Live in northern California its my daily driver and I keep it up, easy for me been a mechanic for 40 years. Only problem is people cutting me off while I'm splitting lanes. Springs are adjusted by spanners but are easy to get to. Don't carry them with me once I set my sag it stays about the same unless I pack for a long trip. Once the shocks get broken in I let you know how they work. Planning on riding to Moto GP at Seca.
 
nutman said:
That just not fair. Live in northern California its my daily driver and I keep it up, easy for me been a mechanic for 40 years. Only problem is people cutting me off while I'm splitting lanes. Springs are adjusted by spanners but are easy to get to. Don't carry them with me once I set my sag it stays about the same unless I pack for a long trip. Once the shocks get broken in I let you know how they work. Planning on riding to Moto GP at Seca.
Click to expand...

I'll look forward to that. My Bitubos still work pretty well, but when they do die I'll be looking for a suitable replacement. I'm thinking hydraulic preload next time.

You're right it's not fair. Poorly worded legislation resulting from motorcycles being largely ignored as a separate mode of transport.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top