V11 big service

[Guest Britcheflee]

Hi, I have a V11 Ballabio with just under 3,000 miles on it - when I purchased it from a previous owner he gave me a reciept to show it had had its first service and oil change at about 600 miles or so.

Other than the regular oil changes etc when is the first real big service I need to take it in for? I can do oil changes etc myself but want to know when I need to take it to the dealer for important check ups - particularly so as the nearest one to me is about 140 miles away!!!!

 

Lee

[G.POLEGATO]

Hi Lee, i think 5500 miles was a good mileage for a big check up (valve clearance, air filter, spark plugs, brake and suspension fluid,oil and oil filter .Anyway on the owner manual you can find all the service tab. Ciao Giovanni

Hi, I have a V11 Ballabio with just under 3,000 miles on it - when I purchased it from a previous owner he gave me a reciept to show it had had its first service and oil change at about 600 miles or so.

Other than the regular oil changes etc when is the first real big service I need to take it in for?  I can do oil changes etc myself but want to know when I need to take it to the dealer for important check ups - particularly so as the nearest one to me is about 140 miles away!!!!

 

Lee

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[Frenchbob]

Yes, about 6000, when you also need to change gearbox and drivebox oils [80/90 and drivebox needs 2cc moly in addition]. At the same time, if you have Siemens relays, change them for Bosch ones.

 

If you're used to servicing things like elderly cars, the Guzzi will hold no surprises or complications: do it all yourself - if you have a handbook, it's all in there. If not, get one from your dealer. Failing that, I'll PM you a copy of my service chart, if you like.

A Guzzi V11 is the ideal cycle for someone who lives a long way from their dealer. All you need is the parts mailed to you.

[belfastguzzi]

If you're used to servicing things...etc, etc......I'll PM you a copy of my service chart, if you like.

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and from what you intimate elsewhere, you're the very man to give detailed info, as you are regularly out in your barn, servicing... allegedly

 

Yes, about 6000. At the same time,

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Allegedly.

 

A Guzzi V11 is the ideal cycle for someone who lives a long way from their dealer. All you need is the parts mailed to you.

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Quite <_ phoning yet again today to see where the parts that i ordered at beginning of october are. src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_wacko.png" alt=":wacko:"> Ho hum. Otherwise, I agree.

[pete roper]

Lee, you did the clutch on your 850T. If you can do that servicing the V11 should be a breeze. If you've done the tappets on the 850 T the process on the V11 is identical so there are no surprises there. Dropping the oils is easy just be careful not to over-fill the gearbox and bevelbox. If it's fueling itself nicely? Leave the FI alone! I know that lots of people fiddle endlessly with things like their TPS, IMO if it ain't broke? Don't fix it!

 

One thing I would advise is dropping the sump off for a looksee. This is SUPPOSED to of been done at the first service but I now of few dealers who do. In the early years of V11 production there were certainly occasions where the factory was less than perfect in the cleaning of it's castings and it is a good idea tto drop the sump once and make sure there isn't any swarf or other munt around the strainer or lying in the sump itself. I'll be doing this on my Griso at the first service just to make sure anyway. It will also allow you to check that the thermostat/oil filter plumbing is securely bolted to the crankcase or sump extension thingy, (Can't offhand remember which it bolts to?) as these have been known to be left a tad loose at the factory. Having the sump off also makes it a lot easier to remove the filter, if you use the 'Manhole' you need a proper filter wrench.

 

Apart from that? As the others have said give the air filter a blow out, check that everything is clean and tight, get the wheels off the ground and check the wheel bearings and steering/swingarm bearings. Take the plugs out and re-install them with some zinc-cote or copper-cote on their threads. Grease up the UJ's and sliding coupling and go for a flog

 

Pete

[Guest Britcheflee]

Thanks pete,

 

Dont know why I am more concerned about the V11 than the 850T - I just suppose that the newer the bike the more complicated it would be to service...I probably have a while to go before I hit 6000 - only because of work/family/work/work....

It seems to be running perfectly....so wont mess with the fi or any of that stuff...starts great and idles perfectly as well. Just got to get over the initial nerves of taking a spanner to a brand new bike!!!

Lee

[dlaing]

Maybe I am obscessive, but for the first 12K miles I recommend changing the spark plugs, oil and adjusting the valves at 500miles, 3K, 6K, 9K and 12K.

After 12K you will be ready to adjust to a less meticulous schedule, as should have a good idea of how well the valves stay adjusted and how quickly the oil gets dirty and worn.

I also recommend checking the throttle balance every 1500 miles, for the life of the bike, as it is quick and easy to do.

Checking frequently for loose bolts for the first few thousand miles, is critical.

Siliconing electrical connections should be done the first time the gas tank comes off.

[Frenchbob]

and from what you intimate elsewhere, you're the very man to give detailed info, as you are regularly out in your barn, servicing... allegedly.

 

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Is this sarcasm? Are you intimating that I'm somehow bogus, Belfast?

[Guzzirider]

One thing I would advise is dropping the sump off for a looksee. This is SUPPOSED to of been done at the first service but I now of few dealers who do. In the early years of V11 production there were certainly occasions where the factory was less than perfect in the cleaning of it's castings and it is a good idea tto drop the sump once and make sure there isn't any swarf or other munt around the strainer or lying in the sump itself.

Pete

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Just dropped the sump on Helen's V11 for the first time and there was a big f*** off piece of curly swarf lying there.

 

As the Wise One above says, this is surely worth doing rather than just using the filter access hole.

 

Guy

[Frenchbob]

and from what you intimate elsewhere, you're the very man to give detailed info, as you are regularly out in your barn, servicing... allegedly

Allegedly.

Quite  <_ phoning yet again today to see where the parts that i ordered at beginning of october are. src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_wacko.png" alt=":wacko:">  Ho hum. Otherwise, I agree.

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You haven't had the courtesy to respond to my question, so I'll volunteer this.

 

If I sometimes seem to be stating the obvious, it's because people sometimes seem to be asking it. Otherwise, I'm happy, even keen, to acknowledge that there are proper experts on here, from whom I've benefited enormously - thanks are due to them. However, your sneering suggestion that I don't look after my bikes myself [and perhaps that in other ways I'm not authentic] is, I'll admit, irritating.

 

For the record, I do look after my six bikes, one of which I rebuilt from burned-out, rusty frame up, and repair and maintain them meticulously. I also look after, service and repair our four-wheelers, too. It's my hobby: why would I be dishonest about it?

 

Happily, in the real world, I have many friends who know who I am, where I am and what I do, so your attitude remains simply irritating - an irritation I intend to avoid in future.

[Guest Nogbad]

Frenchy, don't take any notice of BFG. He only does it to annoy, because he knows it teases. Anyway, I think we made him take down his "petulant points"!

 

[big J]

You haven't had the courtesy to respond to my question, so I'll volunteer this.

 

If I sometimes seem to be stating the obvious, it's because people sometimes seem to be asking it. Otherwise, I'm happy, even keen, to acknowledge that there are proper experts on here, from whom I've benefited enormously - thanks are due to them. However, your sneering suggestion that I don't look after my bikes myself [and perhaps that in other ways I'm not authentic] is, I'll admit, irritating.

 

For the record, I do look after my six bikes, one of which I rebuilt from burned-out, rusty frame up, and repair and maintain them meticulously. I also look after, service and repair our four-wheelers, too. It's my hobby: why would I be dishonest about it?

 

Happily, in the real world, I have many friends who know who I am, where I am and what I do, so your attitude remains simply irritating - an irritation I intend to avoid in future.

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I reckon he was just pulling your leg about the amount of time you spend making sure your cocks in full health.And why not? I try to make sure mine works properly and maintain it regularly.

[Ballacraine]

Just dropped the sump on Helen's V11 for the first time and there was a big f*** off piece of curly swarf lying there.

 

As the Wise One above says, this is surely worth doing rather than just using the filter access hole.

 

Guy 

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I found a small amount of muck / swarf the first time I dropped the Scura sump off at 6,000miles.

 

So I'll second ( or third ) the suggestion!

 

Nige.