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MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual MOTO GUZZI Quota 1100 ES Owner’s Manual...
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MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual The illustrations and description in this booklet are indicative only and the manufacturer reserves itself the right to introduce any modification it may deem necessary for better performance or for constructive or commercial reasons without prior notice.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Starter Electric starter motor 12V-1.2 Kw with electromagnetic ratchet control. Ring gear on the flywheel. START « » push-button on right handlebar. Transmission Clutch Dry, twin driven plates. Located on engine flywheel.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual These items do however after the aerodynamic features of the bike; it is advisable therefore not to exceed 130 kph especially when the bike is fully loaded. Refuelings Part Liters Recommended product Fuel tank (reserve approx 4 lt.)
The number stamped on the tubular frame is written in the motorcycle logbook and is the vehicle’s legal identification. Spare Parts Always use approved «Moto Guzzi Original Spares» only when replacing or repairing parts. Use of spares which are not approved will invalidate warranty rights.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Control panel (fig. 3) Key switch for devices and steering lock. Position OFF « » vehicle stationary. Key removable (no contact). Position ON « » vehicle ready to be started. All circuits are on. Key not removable.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Rev counter. Pilot light (green) «Neutral» for neutral position. Lights up when the gearbox is in neutral. Pilot light (green) for flashing indicators. Pilot light (blue) for main beam. Oil pressure pilot light (red). Goes out when the oil pressure is sufficient to ensure engine lubrication.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Horn Button, Headlamp Flasher and direction indicators (fig. 4) These are mounted on the left handlebar: Push-button E « » sounds the electric horn when pressed. Push-button C « » flashing light control.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Starter Button and Engine Stop Lever (fig. 5) These are mounted on the right handlebar. With the key «1» in fig. 3 in position ON « », the vehicle is ready for starting.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Brake lever, front brake («D» in fig. 5) This is on the right handlebar and controls the master cylinder of the front brake. Brake pedal for rear brake («A» in fig. 16) This is centrally located on the right side of the vehicle and is linked to the rear brake master cylinder by a tierod.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Electric fuel cocks (Fig. 8) The vehicle is provided with two electric cocks “A” fitted on both sides under the tank. They operate automatically, cutting off fuel flow to the throttle unit when the engine is not running.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Removing the saddle (fig. 12) To remove the saddle from the frame, proceed as follows: Take off the side battery covers; Unscrew the saddle locking screws; Lift the saddle, pressing downward on the front part as shown on the figure.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE Preliminary checks Check: that there is sufficient fuel in the tank; that the engine oil is on the right level; the ignition key is in position ON «...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Warm start Follow the same procedure as that for the cold start but without the «CHOKE» control in the start position («1», fig. 4). WARNING! - The starter motor should not be operated for more than 5 seconds;...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual RUNNING-IN The recommendations below should be followed when running-in: Before riding, run the engine at low revs until it has warmed up. Do not exceed the rpm shown in the table; it is also advisable to run the engine at varying speeds rather than at a constant speed.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the clutch lever (fig. 14) There should be no more or less than 3÷4 mm of free play at the lever; turn ring nut «A» to obtain the desired play.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Checking the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir (fig. 15) To ensure efficient operation of the brakes: Make frequent checks of the fluid level in the front «A» and rear «B» reservoirs.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Check that brake pedal «A» has an idle stroke of approx. 5÷10 mm. before the end of dipstick «B» comes into contact with the brake pump master cylinder; otherwise alter the length of dipstick «B»...
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MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual turn the adjuster nut «C» to take up any play. When play has been adjusted tighten the nut «B» and the steering head fixing bolt «A». It is recommended to perform the operation described above at our dealer...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual WHEEL REMOVAL Front wheel (fig. 19) To remove the wheel, proceed as follows: place the vehicle on its center stand and keep the front wheel raised from the ground; undo screws «A» that secure the brake calipers to the fork, and remove the calipers «B»...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual To reassemble, go through the instructions in reverse order, taking care to insert the bracket assembly with caliper in the lug on the left member of the swing arm assembly. WARNING FOR WHEELS WITH SPIKES At each maintenance control, check for integrity and tension of the wheel spokes.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual SERVICE SCHEDULE MILEAGE COVERED 1,500 Km 10,000 Km 20,000 Km 30,000 Km 40,000 Km 50,000 Km (1,000 mi.) (6,000 mi.) (12,000 mi.) (18,000 mi.) (24,000 mi.) (30,000 mi) ITEMS Engine oil...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual CLEANING - STORING Cleaning Preparations for washing Before washing the vehicle, the following parts should be covered with a waterproof material: the rear part of the silencers, the clutch and brake levers and pedals, the throttle twist-grip, the left-hand light switch, the ignition key switch, the shaft with driving couplings.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual CLEANING THE WINDSCREEN The windscreen can be cleaned using most of the soaps, cleaners, waxes and polishes commercially available for glass and plastic. The following precautions should be taken: do not wash or polish the windscreen in direct or strong sunlight or when temperatures are high;...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual LUBRICATION Engine lubrication Checking the oil level (fig. 21) Check the crankcase oil level every 500 km; the oil should reach the «Max» mark on the dipstick «A». If the oil is below this level, top up with the recommended type and grade of oil.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Changing the filter cartridge and cleaning the mesh filter (fig. 22) After the first 500÷1,500 km (first oil change) and afterward every 10,000 km, replace the filtering cartridge «A» by doing the following: unscrew the drain plug «B»...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Rear transmission box lubrication (fig. 24) Checking the oil level Check the oil level every 5,000 km; the oil should just reach the level plug hole «A»; if the oil is below the level top up with the recommended grade and type of oil.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual These operations are best carried out by an authorized dealer. Greasing To grease: steering bearings; swinging arm bearings; control rod joints; side stand fittings; Use: «Agip Grease 30».
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual VALVE GEAR Valve clearances (fig. 26) The clearance between rocker arms and valves should be checked and adjusted after the first 500÷1,500 km and every 5,000 thereafter or if the valve gear becomes excessively noisy.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual WEBER injection- ignition system (I.A.W. 15M) In the Weber injection-ignition system type “alfa/N” the engine speed and the throttle position are used to measure the quantity of sucked air; when the quantity of air is known, measure the fuel quantity in relation with the desired strength.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual It includes: battery, ignition switch, two relays, electronic unit with built-in max pressure sensor, ignition unit, air temperature sensor, throttle position potentiometer, two injectors, oil temperature sensor, injection timing/RPM sensor. Operation phases Normal operation When the engine is in standard thermic conditions, the 15M I.A.W.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual to avoid either malfunctioning or inefficiencies of the ignition system, the spark plug wire connections (spark plug cap) and the spark plugs must be of the recommended type (as original equipment);...
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Every 20,000 km it is necessary to replace it. To change the fuel filter, it is advised to use an authorized dealer. Changing the air filter («A» of fig. 29) Check the air filter every 5,000 km and clean by blowing with compressed air; change every 10,000 km.
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MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Even if used plugs appear to be in good condition, they should be replaced every 10.000 N.B. - Values lower than 0.7 mm can compromise the engine life. WARNING! To avoid either malfunctioning or inefficiencies of the ignition system, the spark plug wire connections (spark plug cap) and the spark plugs must be of the recommended type (as original equipment).
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT The electrical equipment consists of the following: Battery. Starter motor with electro-magnetic ratchet. Generator-alternator fitted to the front of the crankshaft. Fuel reserve signal device. Light switch. Ignition coil.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Contains toxic materials (Pb and H2SO4) Extremely high current, avoid short circuit. DO NOT charge in a gas tight container. Sealed Lead Battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly. These operations are best carried out by an authorized dealer.
MOTO GUZZI • Quota 1100 ES • Owner’s Manual Front and rear direction indicators (fig. 32) Undo screws «B» that hold the reflectors to the direction indicator units to remove it ; To remove the bulb from its holder, press in and turn.
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