MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS given in this manual. If you have any questions about your vehicle, contact your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer, as he will have First edition: March 2006 the very latest technical information available from the factory. For tests and r epairs not expressly...
Risk of burns. KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE tissue. Should you accidentally spill Do not remove the radiator cap when the AWAY FROM CHILDREN. clutch fluid on yourself, immediately engine is hot. Wait until the engine has use and maintenance Nevada...
140 East 45th Street, 17th Floor New York, your dealer, or Moto Guzzi. To contact s a l e o r d e l i v e r y t o t h e u l t i m a t e NY 10017 U.S.A.
This product should be checked for (FRAME NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER repair or replacement if the vehicle Every vehicle produced by Moto Guzzi Description of the vehicle identification noise has increased significantly receives a vehicle identification number number (V.I.N.), stamped on the steering through use.
1) Manufacturer's identification alphanumeric code. 2) Vehicle type. 3) Model. 4) Country for which the vehicle is intended. 5) #= Check digit number. 6) Model year (Y). 7) Assembling factory designation (M = MANDELLO). 8) Sequential serial number use and maintenance Nevada...
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POSITION OF THE WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS use and maintenance Nevada...
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WARNING ADHESIVE LABELS CHART Ref. Description Ref. Description use and maintenance Nevada...
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To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write to: NHTSA U.S. DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION 400 7th Street SW, (NVS-223) Washington, DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. use and maintenance Nevada...
11) Hose clamp 12) Hose clamp 13) Hose clamp 14) Hose clamp 15) Cable-guide 16) Cable-guide 17) Cable-guide 11 12 13 14 NOTE In the event of a fuel system malfunction, contact your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer use and maintenance Nevada...
State's stringent – You are responsible for presenting your anti-smog standards. Moto Guzzi must motorcycle to an Moto Guzzi dealer as warrant the emission control system on soon as a problem exists. The warranty your motorcycle for the periods of time...
An emergency situation occurs motorcycle dealer located within the when an authorized Moto Guzzi dealer is Moto Guzzi S.p.A., Via E. V. Parodi, 57 United States of America in compliance not reasonably available, a part is not 23826 Mandello del Lario (LECCO) Italy...
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III. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS maintenance. Such maintenance may A) The liability of Moto Guzzi under this L I M I T E D T H E E X P R E S S...
America Guzzi Dealer as reference data for the Greece Brazil purchase of spare parts or spec ific acce ssories of th e mo del you have Holland South Africa acquired. Switzerland New Zealand Denmark Canada Japan use and maintenance Nevada...
RUNNING-IN ............59 SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT ....12 TECHNICAL DATA........100 STOPPING ............60 MOTO GUZZI S.P.A. - LIMITED WARRANTY ON PARKING ............60 LUBRICANT CHART ......... 103 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ......13 PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ..61 AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND SERVICE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ......
, b e t h e y i l l i c i t o r prescription. Make sure you are in good use and maintenance Nevada...
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Failure to comply with these instructions distance and speed of a vehicle, or you may result in serious injuries or even may even not see it at all. death. use and maintenance Nevada...
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"LUBRICANT CHART"; check the oil, fuel the throttle. compromise your safety. and coolant levels regularly. Your Moto Guzzi dealer is ready and able to WARNING If the throttle sticks open, it may cause a help you with any safety problems that you In the event of a throttle sticking collision with another vehicle, or an upset.
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In some jurisdictions, it can even lead to the confiscation of your vehicle. use and maintenance Nevada...
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Avoid rapid, harsh an upset and serious injury or even death. application of the brakes. use and maintenance Nevada...
Many vehicle accidents are caused by an hanging loose; prevent these and other opposing automobile driver making a left objects from interfering with driving by turn without warning in front of the vehicle. getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms. use and maintenance Nevada...
Remember that loads tend to loosen with any accessory you would like to install or riding, so frequently check the security of any load you would like to carry, first your load. consult your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer. use and maintenance Nevada...
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When carrying a passenger, remember that your vehicle's handling is degraded, that the brakes are less efficient, and the center of gravity is higher and further to the rear. use and maintenance Nevada...
17)Gear change lever 4) Fuel tank 11)Left rear shock absorber 18)Engine oil dipstick 5) Left side body panel 12)Left passenger footpeg 19)Left horn 6) Main fuse carrier (30A) 13)Seat lock 20)Left front reflector 7) Battery 14)Rear swinging arm use and maintenance Nevada...
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18)Right rear shock absorber 5) Right side body panel 13)Right rider footpeg 19)Right rear reflector 6) Right rearview mirror 14)Engine Control Unit 20)Rear reflector 7) Front brake fluid reservoir (Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC CA) 8) Air filter use and maintenance Nevada...
If so, stop the engine immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is approx. 4 litres.
– The EFI light turns on for about 3 TRIP seconds if the switch is set to " ". – The pointers of both instruments go to External temperature in °C/°F full scale and then back to zero. TRIP use and maintenance Nevada...
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Three seconds after the "TRIP" button has been released, the minutes will stop flashing and set data are confirmed. NOTE The clock setting mode will only work when the motorcycle is at standstill and with the engine stopped. use and maintenance Nevada...
Turn the handlebar fully to the left. NOTE Turn the key to " ". Store the spare key in a safe Push in the key and turn it to position place (other than the vehicle). " ". Extract the key. use and maintenance Nevada...
NOTE The indicator repeater light flashing quickly indicates that one or both turn indicator bulbs are burnt out. For replacement instructions, please see page 94 (CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS). use and maintenance Nevada...
When the starter button " " is pressed, the starter motor will position “ ”. crank the engine. For the starting procedure, see page 54 (STARTING). use and maintenance Nevada...
Push down on the rear end until the lock screwdriver (6); – shock absorber preload adjustment clicks shut. spanner (7); WARNING – 14 mm hexagon adapter (8) Before riding, make sure that the seat (2) is – tool box (9). properly locked. use and maintenance Nevada...
– tank bag – side panniers (2) – top case. – luggage rack with back rest (3) – tall windshield (4) Please visit our web site for further details: – engine crash bar (5) www.motoguzzi.it - Accessories use and maintenance Nevada...
PROPERLY, DO NOT DUMP IT INTO your mouth as suction for a siphon STORM SEWERS OR INTO A SINK OR Prevent any foreign material from hose. TOILET. getting into the fuel tank, as this could lead to serious engine damage. use and maintenance Nevada...
Also, oil on the tires creates an extremely slippery and therefore dangerous situation. CAUTION In case of oil leakage do not ride your vehicle. Before using the vehicle, have it repaired by your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer. use and maintenance Nevada...
Check the brake pad wear, as shown on p. 80 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR). Have your brakes serviced ENGINE OIL by your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer CAUTION WARNING Perform these maintenance operations WARNING...
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Sudden changes in clearance or elastic resistance on the brake lever are due to problems with the hydraulic system. Contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer, should you be in doubt as to whether your braking system is working perfectly, and if you are unable to carry out normal checks.
Have brake fluid changed every two the reservoirs, see page 44 (FRONT Brake fluid level decreases as the brake years by a Moto Guzzi Authorized BRAKE), page 45 (REAR BRAKE), and Dealer. pads wear down. c h e c k b r a k e p a d s , s e e p a g e...
Check the brake disks and pads for wear, clean. see page 80 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR). If the pads and/or the disk do not need replacing, top up fluid level. use and maintenance Nevada...
80 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR). CAUTION If the pads and/or the disk do not need Make sure the fluid in the reservoir is replacing, top up fluid level. level with the reservoir rim (horizontal) use and maintenance Nevada...
Visually inspect the tires for wear and stress on the sidewalls (1) and the tire have them changed if worn. may slip on the rim or even come off the rim, leading to loss of control. use and maintenance Nevada...
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (3): In case of leakage or malfunction, operation, it means that engine oil contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized front and rear 0.12 mm ( 3 mm), pressure in the circuit is low.
Turn adjusting eccentric bushing (4) until If necessary, brake lever can be adjusted reaching desired rear brake lever height; as follows: Loosen the nut (1). Turn the drive rod (2) clockwise until it is released of the brake master cylinder. use and maintenance Nevada...
Always get on and off the vehicle from the left side and with the side stand down. use and maintenance Nevada...
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CAUTION Select appropriate location obstacle while getting on and off. parking, see page 60 (PARKING). Make sure that the vehicle is stable. Stop the vehicle, see page (STOPPING). use and maintenance Nevada...
Contact your Local Moto detected an anomaly. In most cases, the Do not hesitate to contact your Moto Guzzi Guzzi Dealer for repairs. Failure to heed engine will keep running, although giving...
Check the proper operation of the acoustic and visual devices. Change the bulbs or repair if faulty. 91, 92, 93 electrical devices Transmission fluid Check. If level needs topping up, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. use and maintenance Nevada...
If the engine fails to start: instrument panel lights while you are Wait a few seconds and repeat the COLD riding, it means that 1.32 US gal (5 ) of START PROCEDURE. fuel is still available. use and maintenance Nevada...
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(3) completely. For the first miles, ride at moderate Engage the first gear by pushing the speed to allow the engine to warm up. gearshift lever down (4). Release the brake lever (pulled during starting). use and maintenance Nevada...
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In this case stop the engine immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. Shifting from a higher to a lower gear, known as "downshifting", should be...
Take advantage wave may cause you to lose control of of engine compression by downshifting the vehicle. using both brakes intermittently. use and maintenance Nevada...
WARNING on). After the first 625 mi (1000 km), have a Release the clutch lever (2). Moto Guzzi Authorized dealer carry If you need to stop only briefly, keep at out the "Post runni ng-in" checks least one brake applied.
60 (PARKING). (STEERING LOCK) and remove the key Hold the left grip (6) firmly and place (4). your right hand over the rear end of the vehicle (7). WARNING Make sure that the vehicle is stable. use and maintenance Nevada...
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Load your weight on the lever (10) prevent the vehicle from falling down or (Pos.B) of the center stand and at the overturning in case of unbalance. same time move your center of gravity towards the rear part of the vehicle (Pos.C). use and maintenance Nevada...
Before proceeding, make sure that the Make sure that all legal requirements: room in which you are working is registration, license plates, insurance, etc. properly ventilated. are in order. use and maintenance Nevada...
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Remember that many service operations, if ensue. done improperly, can be very hazardous. If you have any questions about your ability to carry out the operations described here, contact your Local Moto Guzzi Dealer. In all cases, personally carry out the use and maintenance Nevada...
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer (CAN ALSO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE OWNER). End of running-in Every 4687 mi (7500 km) Every 9375 mi (15000 km) Component [625 mi (1000 km)]...
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OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. Component End of running-in Every 4687 mi (7500 km) Every 9375 mi (15000 km) [625 mi (1000 km)] or 12 months or 24 months Gearbox fluid Idle mixture (CO)
Engine Number see p. 71 (IDENTIFICATION DATA) Local Moto Guzzi Dealer Name Local Moto Guzzi Dealer Address Local Moto Guzzi Dealer Telephone Number Warranty Activation Date (from Retail Purchase Warranty Activation Form) The following is to help you keep an...
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Date Odometer Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading use and maintenance Nevada...
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Date Odometer Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading use and maintenance Nevada...
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Date Odometer Maintenance Performed Dealer Stamp reading use and maintenance Nevada...
, It is a good rule to report the frame and The engine number (2) is stamped on the available on request from Moto Guzzi engine numbers in the space provided in left side close to the oil level plug/dipstick.
Guzzi Authorized Dealer, see page 65 cause loss of consciousness or even (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART). lead to death by asphyxia. Stop the engine, see page (STOPPING). Keep the vehicle in vertical position, the two wheels resting on the ground. use and maintenance Nevada...
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If necessary, top up engine oil level as Use only a natural fiber cloth, i.e. follows: cotton. Man made fabrics such as polyester, etc. could ignite. Unscrew and remove the filler plug (1). use and maintenance Nevada...
CAUTION Changing engine oil and engine oil filter can prove difficult; these operations are best left to experienced mechanics. If necessary, contact your Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. If you wish to perform these operations yourself, follow these instructions. C a r e f u l l y...
WARNING maintenance. You may wish to have your Fit the new engine oil filter with the Local Moto Guzzi Dealer carry out these spring facing downwards. Riding with damaged rims may be operations. If you wish to perform these...
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Withdraw the brake calliper (2) from the Local Moto Guzzi Dealer. It may be disk, leaving it attached to the hose (3). necessary to have your dealer bleed the...
Check that oil level is just below the hole for the level plug (1). Top up if oil is below the specified level. To top up or change cardan shaft oil, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. use and maintenance Nevada...
CAUTION Loosen the flap (1). On refitting, adjust the rearview mirrors and tighten the nuts to secure them CAUTION firmly in place. Hold the rearview mirror (2), to prevent it from accidentally falling down. use and maintenance Nevada...
Have the front fork oil changed by NOTE It is possible to adjust spring Have the fork oil seals changed by a a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer, who will preload in order to customise the vehicle Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer after the ensure prompt, accurate service.
When finished, tighten the ring nut (3). CAUTION To ensure vehicle stability, the same setting must be used on both rear shock absorbers. If necessary, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. use and maintenance Nevada...
To have them replaced, contact your Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. Have the throttle control cables checked by a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer after the first 625 mi (1000 km) and then every 4687 mi (7500 km). There should be 0.08 - 0.12 inch (2-3 mm) free play in the throttle twistgrip (measured at twistgrip edge).
Change the spark plugs every 6214 mi (10000 km). Periodically remove the spark plugs and clean them carefully, removing any carbon deposits; change them if necessary. use and maintenance Nevada...
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- i n t o t h e wear. hexagonal flat of the spark plug socket. use and maintenance Nevada...
The side stand (1) is equipped with a The springs (2) keep the stand in the safety switch (3) that inhibits ignition or desired position (extended or retracted). stops the engine whenever a gear is engaged while the side stand (1) is down. use and maintenance Nevada...
Lower the side stand (1) to operate the near the battery. safety switch (3). The following happens: – the engine must stop; If the engine keeps running, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. use and maintenance Nevada...
Unscrew the two retaining screws (1) page 77 (REMOVING THE SIDE BODY and remove bracket (2). PANELS). Release and remove the negative (-) Unscrew the two retaining screws (1) terminal screw (4). and remove bracket (2). use and maintenance Nevada...
5-10 minutes before exceed the “MAX“ mark, because refitting the battery, as it will keep battery fluid expands when the battery producing gas for a few minutes. is under charging. Add distilled water until achieving correct level. use and maintenance Nevada...
(it might be a good idea to protect the tank with soft cloth). NOTE Place the battery (5) with the terminals pointing to the left side of the vehicle. use and maintenance Nevada...
In this case it is advisable to contact a Moto Guzzi Authorized Dealer. Checking the fuses is recommended whenever an electric component fails to operate or is malfunctioning, or when the engine does not start. use and maintenance Nevada...
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Extract and check the fuses one by one - a divided link bar (2) means that the fuse is blown. Before replacing a fuse, identify the cause of the failure, if possible. Replace the blown fuse with a new one with equal current rating. use and maintenance Nevada...
(3). slots. DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRES. Fit a new bulb of equal rating. NOTE Before changing a bulb, check the fuses, see page 89 (CHANGING THE FUSES). use and maintenance Nevada...
M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e l e n s l o c a t e s correctly into its seat on refitting. Tighten the screw (1) moderately and carefully, to avoid damaging the lens. use and maintenance Nevada...
SWITCHES). NOTE Make sure the bulb is correctly Place the vehicle on the stand, see page located in the bulb holder. 61 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). Unscrew and remove the two screws (1). use and maintenance Nevada...
Failure to heed this warning could c a u s e s e r i o u s d a m a g e t o t h e transmission due to vibration of the transport truck. use and maintenance Nevada...
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees. Resins, fruits or leaves falling from the trees may contain aggressive chemical substan ce s th at may dama ge the paintwork. use and maintenance Nevada...
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WARNING could damage the paint. Do not apply protection waxes to the Do not use fluids at a temperature seat, or it may become slippery. higher than 40°C to clean the plastic components of the vehicle. use and maintenance Nevada...
When the vehicle is to remain unused for long periods, some precautions are necessary to avoid damage. Do not postpone necessary repairs or you could forget them when you take the vehicle out of storage; a general check up is also recommended. use and maintenance Nevada...
1780 cc Transmission fluid 0.26 US gal (1 Fork fluid 24.4 ± 0.15 cu in (400 ± 2.5 cm )(per leg) Seats Max vehicle load 396.90 lb (180 kg) (rider + passenger + luggage) use and maintenance Nevada...
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Front Size: 100/90 V18 56V Inflation pressure: 220 kpa Inflation pressure with passenger: + 30 kpa Type: METZLER ME 55 Rear Size: 130/90 -16 67V Inflation pressure: 220 kpa Inflation pressure with passenger: + 30 kpa use and maintenance Nevada...
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12 V – 10 W (RY 10 W orange lamp) Stop/rear parking lights 12 V – 5/21 W Instrument panel lighting Number plate light 12 V – 5 W WARNING LIGHTS Neutral Turn indicators Fuel reserve High beam Engine oil pressure use and maintenance Nevada...
BRAKE 5.1 DOT 4 (the braking system is also compatible with DOT 5). As an alternative to the recommended product, top brand brake fluid meeting or exceeding SAE J1703, NHTSA 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 specifications for synthetic brake fluid can be used. use and maintenance Nevada...
When you demand Moto Guzzi Genuine Parts, you are purchasing products that have been developed and tested as early as the vehicle design stage. Moto Guzzi Genuine Parts systematically undergo strict quality control procedures to ensure total reliability and long service life.
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