Identification Data; Joints With Screw Clamps; Checking And Topping Up Engine Oil - MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 Use & Maintenance Book

Component
Final transmission fluid
Fuel pipes
Brake lines
Clutch wear (*)
Inner spark plugs
Generator belt
Head stud bolts tightening
Exhaust pipe flange bolts
= check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary (as specified in the Workshop Manual);
Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used for racing.
(*) = If vehicle is used for racing, check every 5000 km (3125 mi).
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IDENTIFICATION DATA

ENGINE NUMBER
It is a good rule to report the frame and The engine number (2) is stamped on the
engine numbers in the space provided in left side close to the oil level plug/dipstick.
this manual.
The frame number must be quoted when
Engine no. ________________________
purchasing spare parts.
NOTE
Altering a vehicle identification

JOINTS WITH SCREW CLAMPS

numbers is illegal and punished by the law
with fines and imprisonment. In addition,
altering the frame number invalidates the
warranty. Remove ONLY the clamps indicated in
the maintenance procedures.
FRAME NUMBER
The frame number (1) is stamped on the
This text is not to be intended as an
right side of the steering tube.
authorisation to arbitrarily remove the
clamps present on the vehicle.
Frame no. _________________________
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End of running-in Every 10000 km Every 20000 km
[1000 km (625 mi)] (6250 mi) or 12 months (12500 mi) or 24 months
every 4 years:
every 4 years:
every 20000 km (12500 mi): , every 50000 km (31250 mi):
= clean; = change; = adjust.
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WARNING
Before removing a clamp, determine
whether removal may lead to leakage
and, if so, take adequate measures to
p r e v e n t l e a k a g e a n d p r o t e c t t h e
2 components positioned near the joint.
SCREW CLAMPS
For removal and installation it is sufficient
to use a common screwdriver.
CAUTION
Check the conditions of the clamp and
if necessary replace it with a new one of
t h e s a m e t y p e a n d d i m e n s i o n s ,
available on request from Moto Guzzi
Authorised Dealers.
When tightening the clamp, make sure
that the joint is sufficiently stable.
CAUTION
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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Carefully read page 45 (ENGINE OIL)
and page 62 (MAINTENANCE).
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
or on rough road surfaces.
Periodically check engine oil level, change
the oil every 10000 km (6250 mi), see page
68 (CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER).
Check as follows:
CAUTION
The engine oil level must be checked
with a warm engine and with the oil
level dipstick (1) not tightened.
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If necessary, top up engine oil level as
follows:
u Unscrew and remove the filler plug (3).
CAUTION
Do not add any additives or other
products to the oil.
If you use a funnel or other tools, make
sure that they are perfectly clean.
NOTE
Use high-quality 10W - 60 oil, see
page 99 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Top up to correct level, see page 99
(LUBRICANT CHART).
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If you check level when the engine is
cold, oil level may have temporarily
dropped below the "MIN" mark.
This is not a problem, provided that the
alarm light " " and the engine oil
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pressure icon " " do not come on,
see page 16 (INSTRUMENTS AND 3
INDICATORS TABLE).
NOTE
Letting the engine idle with the
vehicle at standstill is not the correct
procedure to warm engine and engine oil
up to operating temperature for an oil
check. Oil is best checked after a trip or
after travelling approximately 15 km (10 mi)
u Remove the left side body panel (if
out of town (this is sufficient to bring engine
fitted), see 48 (REMOVING THE LEFT
oil up to operating temperature).
SIDE BODY PANEL).
Loosen and remove the two screws (2).
u
Stop the engine, see page 59
u
u Release the left fairing from the front
(STOPPING).
retainer (3).
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, the
u
u Move aside the left fairing, loosen the oil
two wheels resting on the ground.
filler plug/dipstick (1).
u Clean the oil dipstick (1) and refit, do not
tighten.
u Take it out again and check oil level.
Correct level is achieved when the oil is
u
just below the MAX level mark.
Never exceed the "MAX" mark or let oil
level drop below the "MIN" mark, as this
may lead to severe engine damage.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER
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
Authorised Dealer.
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If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, follow these instructions.
Carefully read page 45 (ENGINE OIL)
and page 62 (MAINTENANCE).
Oil becomes very hot when engine is
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
warmed up; beware of scalds during the
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
procedure described below.
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions. u Place a container with more than 4000
cu. cm. capacity under the drain plug (1).
Periodically check engine oil level, change
u Unscrew and remove the drain plug (1).
the oil every 10000 km (6250 mi), see page
Remove the
u
6 7 ( CH E CK I N G A N D T O P P I NG U P
(REMOVING THE LUG).
ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
Unscrew and remove the filler plug (2).
u
To change oil: u Drain the oil into the container; allow
several minutes for oil to drain out
NOTE
Warm oil is more fluid and will
completely.
drain out more easily and completely; ideal
Check the sealing washers of the drain
u
temperature is reached after engine has
plug (1) and replace them if needed.
been running for about 20 minutes.
Remove any metal debris collected by
u
the drain plug (1) magnet.
u Tighten the drain plug (1).
Drain plugs (1) tightening torque: 12 Nm
(1.2 kgm).
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
lower lug, see 47