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               USE+MAINTENANCE BOOK
© 2006 Moto Guzzi S.p.A.                   SAFETY WARNINGS                             TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Mandello del Lario (LECCO)
                                           The following precautionary warnings are           The operations preceded by this
                                           used throughout this manual in order to            symbol must be repeated on the
                                           convey the following messages:             opposite side of the vehicle.
                                                 Safety warning. When you find        If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the
                                                 this symbol on the vehicle or in     reassembly of the units repeat the
                                           the manual, be careful to the potential    disassembly operations in reverse order.
                                           risk of personal injury. Failure to        The terms “right” and “left” are referred to
                                           observe the indications preceded by        the rider seated on the vehicle in the
                                           this symbol may put your safety, that of   normal riding position.
                                           other people and the vehicle at risk!
                                                                                       WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS -
                                                                                       GENERAL ADVICE
                                                         WARNING
                                                                                      Before starting the engine, carefully read
First edition: February 2006               Indicates a potential hazard which may
                                                                                      this manual and in particular the section
                                           result in serious injury or even death.
                                                                                      “SAFE DRIVE”.
Reprint: May 2006                                                                     Your and other people’s safety depends
                                                         CAUTION                      not only on your quickness of reflexes and
                                           Indicates a potential hazard which may     on your agility, but also on what you know
                                           result in minor personal injury or         about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on
                                           damage to the vehicle.                     your knowledge of the basic information for
Produced and printed by:                                                              “SAFE DRIVE”. Therefore, get a thorough
VALLEY FORGE DECA
Ravenna , Modena, Torino
                                           NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual        knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as
DECA S.r.l.                                precedes important information or          to be able to ride in the traffic safely.
Registered Main Office                     instructions.
Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11
48022 Lugo (RA) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 0545 216611                                                                NOTE      This manual must be considered
Fax +39 - 0545 216610
E-mail: deca@vftis.spx.com
                                                                                      as an integral part of the vehicle and must
www.vftis.com                                                                         always accompany it, even in case of
                                                                                      resale.
on behalf of:
Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
via E. V. Parodi, 57
23826 Mandello del Lario (LECCO) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 0341 70 91 11
Fax +39 - 0341 70 92 20
www.motoguzzi.it


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Moto Guzzi has carried out this manual          NOTE         In some countries the             VERSION:
with the maximum attention, in order to         antipollution and noise regulations in force
supply the user with correct and updated        require periodical inspections.                  I   Italy              SGP   Singapore
information.                                                                                         United                   Slovenia
                                                The user of the vehicle in these countries      UK                      SLO
However, since Moto Guzzi constantly                                                                 Kingdom
                                                must:
improves the design of its products, there                                                           Austria             IL   Israel
                                                – contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer        A
may be slight discrepancies between the
                                                  to have the non-homologated components        P    Portugal           ROK   South Korea
characteristics of your vehicle and those
                                                  replaced with others homologated for use
described in this manual. For any                                                               SF   Finland            MAL   Malaysia
                                                  in the country in question;
clarification concerning the information
                                                – carry    out    the   required periodical     B    Belgium            RCH   Chile
contained in this manual, do not hesitate to
                                                  inspections.
contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.                                                         D    Germany             HR   Croatia
For inspections and repair operations not       In this manual the various versions are
                                                                                                F    France             AUS   Australia
expressly described in this publication, for    indicated by the following symbols:
                                                                                                E    Spain              USA   United States
the purchase of Moto Guzzi genuine spare              supplied as standard, if provided                                       of America
parts, accessories and other products, as
well as for specific advice, contact                                                            GR   Greece              BR   Brazil
exclusively Moto Guzzi Authorised                                                               NL   Holland            RSA   South Africa
Dealers and Service Centres, which
guarantee prompt and accurate                                                                   CH   Switzerland         NZ   New Zealand
assistance.                                                                                     DK   Denmark            CDN   Canada
Thank you for choosing Moto Guzzi. We                                                           J    Japan
wish you a nice ride.
All rights as to electronic storage,
reproduction and total or partial adaptation,
with any means, are reserved for all
Countries.




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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................... 2                            PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS......... 37                                    CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS................ 74
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................... 2                                  PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ............................... 38                       CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN
                                                                                   STARTING ........................................................... 39        INDICATOR BULBS ............................................. 75
WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL                                                   MOVING OFF AND RIDING................................. 41                      CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULB.................... 76
ADVICE ......................................................... 2                 RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 44         REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB ......... 77
  INDICE GENERALE............................................... 4                 STOPPING ........................................................... 45
  BASIC SAFETY RULES......................................... 6                                                                                                TRANSPORT............................................... 78
                                                                                   PARKING ............................................................. 45      DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 78
  CLOTHING ............................................................. 9         PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......... 46
  ACCESSORIES ................................................... 10                                                                                           CLEANING .................................................. 79
  LOAD.................................................................... 10   MAINTENANCE........................................... 48                        LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY........................ 81
                                                                                 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT............... 48
POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEY ... 12                                          SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 49                                TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 82
LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 14                                              IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 52                   LUBRICANT CHART ............................................ 85
                                                                                 JOINTS WITH SCREW CLAMPS ........................ 52                            AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ............. 14                                                                                                                      CENTRES............................................................. 86
                                                                                 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
  INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ....... 15
                                                                                 LEVEL .................................................................. 53
  MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY ................. 16
                                                                                 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER ........ 54
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .............. 18                                      FRONT WHEEL ................................................... 55
 CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR .................. 18                                REAR WHEEL...................................................... 55
 CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ................ 19                                 FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER.................................. 56
 IGNITION SWITCH .............................................. 20               CHECKING THE CARDAN SHAFT OIL LEVEL . 57
 STEERING LOCK ................................................ 20               REMOVING THE SIDE BODY PANELS .............. 57
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................ 21                              REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......... 58
  UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT .................... 21                             REMOVING THE HEADLIGHT FAIRING............. 58
  GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTS ................ 21                                ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT FAIRING
  LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS............................. 22                          HEIGHT ................................................................ 58
  WHERE PROVIDED (OR AS AN ACCESSORY) 23                                         INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR
  MORE ACCESSORIES........................................ 23                    SUSPENSIONS.................................................... 59
  INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING SOFT BAGS                                          FRONT SUSPENSION......................................... 59
  AND TOP CASE................................................... 24             REAR SUSPENSION ........................................... 59
  SEAT BAG ........................................................... 26        CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ...... 60
                                                                                 ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL .......... 61
MAIN COMPONENTS .................................. 27                            SPARK PLUGS .................................................... 62
 FUEL .................................................................... 27    CHECKING THE SIDE STAND............................ 64
 BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ............. 28                                  BATTERY ............................................................. 65
 DISC BRAKES ..................................................... 29            LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............... 66
 FRONT BRAKE .................................................... 30             CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS . 66
 REAR BRAKE ...................................................... 31            REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 67
 TOPPING UP ....................................................... 31           CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ................. 68
 TYRES ................................................................. 32      CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................ 68
 ENGINE OIL ......................................................... 33         INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................... 69
 ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY 34                                         CHECKING THE SWITCHES .............................. 70
 EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER ..... 34                                       CHANGING THE FUSES ..................................... 70
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................... 35                               BEAM SETTING................................................... 72
  GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE.............. 35                                BULBS.................................................................. 73


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SAFE DRIVE
BASIC SAFETY RULES                                  The use of medicines, alcohol and drugs or        Most road accidents are caused by
                                                    psychotropic substances notably increases         inexperienced riders.
To ride the vehicle it is necessary to be in
                                                    the risk of accidents.                            NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
possession of all the requirements
prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum         Your riding is also affected by your              in any case, make sure that the rider has
age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state       physical and mental condition - do not ride       all the requirements for driving.
taxes, vehicle registration, number plate,          if you are feeling ill, upset, tired or sleepy.
etc.).
Gradually get to know the vehicle by
driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or
private areas.




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Strictly observe all posted signs and         Avoid obstacles that could damage the
national and local road regulations.          vehicle or make you lose control of the                    WARNING
Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres          vehicle.                                    Always hold the handlebars with both
that may endanger your and other people's     Avoid riding in the slipstream created by   hands and keep both feet on the
safety (for example: wheelies, speeding,      preceding vehicles in order to increase     footrests (or on the rider's footboards),
etc.), and adjust your riding style to road   your speed.                                 in the correct riding position.
surface conditions, visibility, etc.                                                      Avoid standing up or stretching your
                                                                                          limbs while driving.




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OIL


Do not allow yourself to become distracted   Use only the specified fuels and lubricants   If the vehicle has been involved in an
by other persons or by smoking, eating,      indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART" and        accident, check the control levers, pipes
drinking, reading etc. when riding.          check o il and fuel levels at reg ular        and hoses, wires, the braking system and
                                             intervals.                                    key components for damage.
                                                                                           If in doubt, have the vehicle inspected at a
                                                                                           Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer and ask
                                                                                           them to carefully check the frame,
                                                                                           handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and
                                                                                           all devices whose inspection is best left to
                                                                                           a skilled mechanic.
                                                                                           Always remember to report any
                                                                                           malfunction to the technicians to help them
                                                                                           in their work.
                                                                                           Never use the vehicle when the amount of
                                                                                           damage it has suffered endangers your
                                                                                           safety.




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ONLY ORIGINALS

         A12
          345




Never change the position, inclination or        Making any modifications to the vehicle       CLOTHING
colour of: number plate, turn indicators,        and/or removing the original components
                                                                                               Before starting, always wear a correctly
lights and horns.                                can adversely affect vehicle performance
                                                                                               fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
Any modification of the vehicle will result in   and safety or make it illegal to ride.
                                                                                               homologated, in good condition, of the
the invalidity of the guarantee.                 We recommend respecting all regulations       right size and that the visor is clean.
                                                 and national and local provisions regarding
                                                                                               Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
                                                 the equipment of the vehicle.
                                                                                               and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
                                                 In particular, avoid all modifications that   will make yourself more visible to the other
                                                 increase the vehicle’s performance levels     riders, thus notably reducing the risk of
                                                 or alter its original characteristics.        being knocked down, and you will be more
                                                 Never race with other vehicles.               protected in case of fall.
                                                 Do not ride off road.                         This clothing should be very tight-fitting
                                                                                               and fastened at the wrists and ankles;
                                                                                               strings, belts and ties should not be
                                                                                               hanging loose; prevent these and other
                                                                                               objects from interfering with driving by
                                                                                               getting entangled with moving parts or
                                                                                               driving mechanisms.




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Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects in             ACCESSORIES                                        Make sure any accessories installed are
your pockets as they might cause injury in                                                                  fastened securely to the vehicle and will not
                                                         The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the event of a fall                                                                                         affect safety during riding.
                                                         the choice, installation and use of any
(this includes keys, pens, glass vials, etc. -           accessory.                                         Do not install electrical devices and do not
n o t e t h a t t h e s a m e a p pl i e s t o y o u r                                                      modify those already existing to avoid
                                                         Avoid installing accessories that cover
passenger).                                                                                                 electrical overloads, because the vehicle
                                                         horns or lights or that could impair their
                                                                                                            could suddenly stop or there could be a
                                                         functions, limit the suspension stroke and
                                                                                                            dangerous current shortage in the horn and
                                                         the steering angle, hamper the operation of
                                                                                                            in the lights.
                                                         the controls and reduce the ground
                                                         clearance and the angle of inclination in          Moto Guzzi recommends the use of
                                                         turns.                                             genuine accessories (Moto Guzzi genuine
                                                                                                            accessories).
                                                         Avoid using accessories that hamper
                                                         access to the controls, since this can             LOAD
                                                         prolong reaction times during an                   Be careful not to overload the vehicle with
                                                         emergency.                                         exceeding luggage. Place your luggage as
                                                         Big fairings and windshields installed on          close as possible to the centre of gravity of
                                                         the vehicle may produce aerodynamic                the vehicle and make sure its weight is
                                                         forces that affect the stability of the vehicle,   evenly distributed across both sides of the
                                                         especially when riding at high speed.              vehicle to keep it stable. Furthermore, make
                                                                                                            sure that the load is firmly secured to the
                                                                                                            vehicle, especially during long trips.


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KG!




Avoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerous     Do not carry any luggage unless firmly         Do not exceed the maximum load capacity
objects to the handlebars, mudguards and       secured to the vehicle.                        of each luggage rack.
forks - this could slow down the vehicle's     Do not carry any bags which protrude too       The overloaded vehicle will become
response in turns and would inevitably         much over luggage rack or cover the lights,    unstable and handle poorly.
affect handling.                               horn or indicators.
Do not secure bulky bags to the vehicle        Do not carry pets or children sitting on the
sides, as they could hit people or obstacles   glove compartment or on the luggage rack.
when riding, resulting in loss of control.




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POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEY

                                 1   2   3               4     5     6      7    8    9    10




                                                          19    18   17     16   15   14   13   12   11

KEY
 1) Headlight                                 8) Battery                                   15) Swinging arm
 2) Instrument panel                          9) Passenger/rider seat                      16) Side stand
 3) Left rear-view mirror                    10) Passenger grab rail                       17) Rider left footrest
 4) Fuel tank filler cap                     11) Tool kit compartment                      18) Gear shift lever
 5) Fuel tank                                12) Left rear shock absorber                  19) Engine oil dipstick
 6) Left side body panel                     13) Seat lock
 7) Main fuse carrier (30A)                  14) Left passenger footpeg

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1   2    3    4    5     6    7     8                9




                                     18   17   16   15   14    13   12      11   10
KEY
 1) Tail light                             7) Horn                                        13) Electronic control unit
 2) Glove compartment                      8) Right rear-view mirror                      14) Right rider footrest
 3) Compartment for disc lock              9) Front brake fluid reservoir                 15) Cardan shaft
    (disc lock OPT )                      10) Air filter                                  16) Rear brake master cylinder
 4) Rear brake fluid reservoir            11) Engine oil filter                           17) Right passenger footpeg
 5) Auxiliary fuse carrier                12) Rear brake control lever                    18) Right rear shock absorber
 6) Right side body panel


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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS                               INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS


            1         2                       3   4        5                     2        3       4       5


                                                                             1                                6



     6


          7                          8   11



          10                         9                12                11           10       9       8           7

LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY                         LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY
 1) Clutch lever                                                1) Green turn indicator warning light (   )
 2) Ignition switch/steering lock ( - - )                       2) Blue high beam warning light (     )
 3) Instruments and indicators                                  3) Red engine oil pressure warning light (  )
 4) Front brake lever                                           4) Amber low fuel warning light ( )
 5) Throttle grip                                               5) Red "     " warning light
 6) High beam flasher - passing button ( )                      6) Green neutral light ( )
 7) Dimmer switch ( - )                                         7) Revolution counter
 8) Choke lever ( )                                             8) Red emergency indicator button ( )
 9) Turn indicator switch (     )                               9) TRIP button (multifunction display)
 10)Horn button (      )                                        10)Multifunction digital display
 11)Engine stop switch ( - )                                    11)Speedometer
 12)Starter button ( )




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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE
Description                                Function
Direction indicator warning light Blinks when the direction indicators are on.
(   )
High beam warning light (        )         Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam.
Engine oil pressure warning light Comes on when the ignition switch is set to " " with the engine stopped as a lamp test.
(  )                              If the light does not come on in this phase, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
                                                               If the engine oil pressure light "( )" stays on after the engine is started or
                                            CAUTION            comes on during normal engine operation, it means that engine oil pressure
                                  in the circuit is low. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
                                  Dealer.
Fuel reserve light (    )                  It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is approx. 5 litres.
                                           When the light comes on, refuel as soon as possible, see page 27 (FUEL).
Electronic fuel injection check light It comes on for about three seconds whenever the ignition switch is set to " " with the engine stopped as a
(    )                                test of injection system operation. After starting the engine, the light must go out within 3 seconds.
                                                                  If the light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that the electronic
                                                CAUTION           fuel injection system is not operating correctly. In this case, stop the engine
                                      immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
Neutral indicator light (    )              Turns on when gearbox is in neutral.
Rev counter (rpm)                          Indicates engine rpm.
                                                                        Never exceed engine maximum speed, see page 44 (RUNNING-IN).
                                                    CAUTION
Emergency flasher button (           )     Flashes when pressed.
                                           It indicates that all four emergency warning lights (turn indicators) are flashing.
                T o t a l o d o m e t e r / Gives total distance covered or distance covered since the trip meter was last reset (in km T o t o gg l e b e -
                trip                        or miles).
                (km/mi)                                                                                                                 tween readouts,
Multifunction                                                                                                                           see page 16
digital display Clock                       Indicates hours and minutes according to setting.                                           (MULTIFUNC-
                                                                                                                                        TION DIGITAL
                External                    Displays external temperature.
                temperature                                                                                                             DISPLAY)

Speedometer                                Indicates road speed.




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Odometer (km/mi) (ODO)
                                                                                                  Indicates total distance covered.
                                                                                                  The figure will be stored for at least five
                                                                                                  years even in case battery is removed.
                                                                                                  Each time the key is turned to on, total
                                                                                                  distance covered indication (ODO) is
                                                                                                  displayed, regardless of which function had
                                                                                                  been selected previously.
                                                                                                  Trip meter (km/mi) (TRIP)
                                                                                                  Indicates the distance covered since last
                                                                                1                 resetting in kilometres or miles.
                                                                                                  To reset the trip meter, proceed as follows:
MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL                             Press the TRIP (1) button repeatedly to         enter “TRIP” mode pressing TRIP (1): the
DISPLAY                                           display in the order:                           parameters indicated in the table on the
When you turn the ignition key to “ “, the                                                        side will be shown, one at a time.
following instrument panel lights will turn                           TRIP                        Keep the TRIP button (1) pressed for more
on:                                                                                               than 3 seconds.
                                                                Odometer (km/mi)
– (Red) engine oil pressure light (     ); this          (total distance covered) (ODO)
  light stays on until the engine starts.
– All segments of the multifunction digital                           TRIP
  display come on for about 2 seconds to
  test their operation. Afterwards, the                         Odometer (km/mi)
  display will switch to total distance            trip (distance covered since last resetting)
  covered indication (ODO).                                           (TRIP)
– The lights of both multifunction display                            TRIP
  instruments and of the hazard button
  come on.
– The EFI light turns on for about 3                                  Clock
  seconds if the switch is set to " ".                                TRIP
– The pointers of both instruments go to
  full scale and then back to zero.
                                                         External temperature in °C/°F
                                                                      TRIP


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Clock                                          External temperature in °C/°F                  HAZARD button operation
Set the clock as follows:                      Indicates the external temperature reading.    Pressing the HAZARD button turns on all
enter “clock” mode pressing TRIP (1): the      When external temperature drops below          four turn indicators (the button will also
parameters indicated in the table on the       3°C, the display will switch to the ICE mode   flash when activated). The HAZARD
side will be shown, one at a time.             to warn against possible black ice. When       blinker stays on when the key is removed
                                               this mode is activated, the display will       from the switch, but may not be turned off
Keep the TRIP button (1) pressed for more      automatically switch from the current          by simply pressing the hazard button
than 3 seconds.                                function to a flashing air temperature         again. In order to switch off the hazard
When entering the hour setting function,       indication. The ICE mode remains enabled       blinker, you must first set the ignition
hours are flashing. Press the "TRIP" button    for 10 seconds and then the display            switch to " " and then press the HAZARD
and the hours indication will increase by 1    switches back to the function displayed        button.
hour each second the button is held down.      earlier. If the external temperature stays
Three seconds after the "TRIP" button has      be lo w 3° C, the ICE mo de fl ash i ng
been released, the hours will stop flashing.   indication is repeated every five minutes
Set data are confirmed and clock               for three times maximum.
automatically sets to minutes setting mode.    If the air temperature sensor is faulty or
Minutes start flashing. Press the "TRIP"       disconnected, two flashing horizontal
button and the minutes indication will         segments will be displayed.
increase by 1 minute each second the
button is held down. 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.




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MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS
                                                                      3) DIMMER SWITCH (          -   )
                                      3          5                       In position "     " the high beam comes on, while if it is in
     4                                                                   position "   ”, the low beam comes on.

                                                                      4) HIGH BEAM FLASHER BUTTON (             )
                                                                         Allows for the use of the passing lights in case of danger or
                                                                         emergency.
                                                                      NOTE     Release the button to turn off the high beam flasher.

                                                                      5) CHOKE LEVER (       )
                                                                         Move lever down (     ) to activate engine cold start device.
                                                                         To disable the cold start, move the lever (       ) to its initial
                                                                         position.

                                      1          2

CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR
NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition
switch is in the “ ” position.
1) HORN BUTTON ( )
   Press it to operate the horn.

2) DIRECTION INDICATORS SWITCH (              )
   Move the switch to the left, before turning left; move it to the
   right before turning right. Press the switch to turn off the
   direction indicator.
NOTE      When the indicator repeater light flashes quickly, this
indicates that one or both turn indicator bulbs are burnt out. For
replacement instructions, please see page 75 (CHANGING THE
FRONT AND REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS).




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CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR
NOTE       The electric components only operate when the ignition   6
switch is in the “ ” position.
6) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (         -   )

                          WARNING
Do not operate the engine stop switch " - " while riding.
   This switch serves as a safety or emergency switch. With the
   switch pressed in position “ ”, it is possible to start the
   engine; the engine can be stopped by pressing the switch to
   position “ ”.

                           CAUTION                                      7
With the engine stopped and the ignition switch in position
" ", the battery may wear down.
 When the vehicle has come to a standstill and you have
stopped the engine, set the ignition switch to position " ".

7) STARTER BUTTON ( )
   When the starter button " " is pressed, the starter motor will
   crank the engine. For the starting procedure, see page 39
   (STARTING).




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Position        Function        Key removal
                                                                                                           The steering
                                                                                                           is locked.
                                                                                                           It     is      n o t It is possible
                                                                                                           p o s s i b l e t o to remove the
                                                                                           Steering lock   start          t h e key.
                                                                                                           engine           or
                                                                                                           switch on the
                                                                                                           lights.
                                                                                                           Neither the
                                                                                                                               It is possible
                                                                                                           e n g i n e , n o r to remove the
                                                                                                           the lights will
                                                                                                           operate.            key.

                                                                                                           The engine        It   is not
IGNITION SWITCH                                STEERING LOCK                                               and the lights    possible to
                                                                                                           can        be     remove the
The ignition switch (1) is mounted to the                                                                  operated.         key.
top yoke of the steering shaft.                               WARNING
NOTE       The key operates the ignition       Never turn the key to position " "
switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock and   when riding, or you will lose control of
the seat lock.                                 the vehicle.
Two keys are supplied together with the        OPERATION
vehicle (one spare key).                       To lock the steering:
NOTE       Do not keep the spare key on the    u Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
vehicle.                                       u Turn the key to " ".
                                               u Push in the key and turn it to position
                                                 ( ).
                                               u Remove the key.




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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT


         2                                             3




              1


                                               To lock the seat (2):                         GLOVE/TOOL KIT
UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT
                                               u Slide the seat front end into place and     COMPARTMENTS
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
                                                 lower the rear end.                         To access the glove/tool kit
  46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
                                               u Push down on the rear end until the lock    compartments:
  STAND).
                                                 clicks shut.                                u Remove the passenger seat, see page 21
u Insert the key (1) into the seat lock.
u Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise, lift the                                                   (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT).
  seat (2) and pull rearwards.
NOTE      Before lowering and locking the
                                                              WARNING
seat (2), make sure that you have not left     Before riding, make sure that the seat
the key in the glove/tool kit compartments.    (2) is properly locked.

                                               At the bottom of the seat is a useful
                                               compartment for storing the disc lock (disc
                                               lock OPT ); release and remove the flap
                                               (3) to open this compartment.




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The tool kit includes:
–   5, 6, 8 mm L-shaped Allen keys (2);                            10                                  10
–   13 - 14 mm double fork spanner (3);
–   22 - 27 mm double fork spanner (4);
–   22 mm socket spanner for spark plug (5);
–   double-ended         crosshead/flat-blade
    screwdriver (6);
–   shock absorber preload adjustment
    spanner (7);
–   pliers (8)                                          7
–   14 mm hexagonal adapter;
–   two tool boxes (9).
Maximum allowed weight: 5 kg inside                             LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
the glove compartment + 5 kg inside the                 5
tool kit compartment.                                           A small piece of luggage can be fitted on
                                                    8           the seat rear end;
                                                                 it can be positioned using elastic bands to
                                                6               be secured to the two elements (10).
                                                            9
                                                                Maximum allowed weight: 5 kg.

                                                                                WARNING
                                                                Carry small luggage only and make sure
                                                                it is fastened securely.




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WHERE PROVIDED (or as an accessory)   MORE ACCESSORIES
The following are available:          The following are available:
– centre stand (1),                   – disc lock
– headlight fairing (2)               – large windshield
– soft side bags (3)                  – 30/40 lt. side panniers
– luggage rack (4)
– soft top case (5)                   Please visit our web site for further details:
                                      www.motoguzzi.it - Accessories


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING                      Fastening the bag and top case                 Ensure that the support is properly in place
SOFT BAGS AND TOP CASE                           u Move the bag close to the fastener           in the fastener lower/upper seats.
Carefully follow instructions for correct        u Centre the bag fastener onto the bag         To lock the bag onto the fastener, turn the
installation            and          correct       support small tube section, and move         key inside the bag clockwise by 90°
distribution/fastening of any load to install      the bag downward until it clicks in place.
the bags and top case, so to avoid
affecting vehicle handling that might result
in falls or serious accidents, that might also
lead to death.




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A




                                                                                             A




Removing the bag and top case                Note: use the first zip to open the bag,   Retainers of the two side buckles must
u Work the top lever as shown and lift the   use the second one to increase bag         always be secured to bag body
  bag off the support.                       capacity by opening the bellow.            fasteners A, no matter if bellow is open
                                                                                        or closed.
                                                                                        Use the suitable protection in case of
                                                                                        rain.




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SEAT BAG
It is supplied together with the top case and
can be installed on the passenger seat. It is
therefore impossible to ride with a
passenger when bag is fitted.
Carefully follow instructions for correct
installation            and          correct
distribution/fastening of any load to install
the bags, so to avoid affecting vehicle
                                                                                     2
handling that might result in falls or serious
accidents, that might also lead to death.
                                                                   1

                                                 Fastening the bag
                                                 u Position the bag on the passenger seat.
                                                 u Fasten the four straps 1 (two on each
                                                   side) to the side bag support frame, and
                                                   tension them so as to centre the load
                                                   onto the seat.

                                                 If fitted together with top case, ensure that
                                                 the Velcro fastener 2 on both parts is
                                                 properly jointed in the contact area.




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MAIN COMPONENTS
FUEL

                                            Use only premium grade unleaded petrol
               WARNING                      with 95 RON and 85 MON octane rating                    1
The fuel used in internal combustion        minimum.
engines is highly flammable and can
become explosive under particular           To refuel, proceed as follows:
conditions.                                 u Raise the flap (1).
It is important to refuel and service the   u Insert the key (2) into the tank plug lock
vehicle in a well-ventilated area, with       (3).
the engine off.                             u Turn the key clockwise, pull and open
Do not smoke while refuelling or near         the fuel flap.
fuel vapours, in any case avoid contact
                                            FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve
with naked flames, sparks and any                                                             2     3
                                            included): 18 b
other heat source or source of ignition
to prevent fires or explosion.              TANK RESERVE: 5 b
Avoid spilling fuel, as it may ignite                                                      After refuelling:
when in contact with hot engine parts.                      CAUTION
In the event of accidental spillage, make                                                  NOTE      The plug can only be closed
                                            Do not add any additives or other              when the key (2) is inserted.
sure that the area has completely dried
                                            substances to the fuel.
before starting the engine.                                                                u With the key (2) inserted, press the plug
                                            If you use a funnel or other similar
Never fill the tank to the rim, as fuel                                                      and tighten.
                                            items, make sure that they are perfectly
expands from heat and when left under
                                            clean.
direct sunlight.
Screw th e pl ug up carefull y after                                                                        WARNING
refuelling. Avoid any contact of the fuel                   WARNING                        Make sure that the cap is properly
with the skin and the inhalation of         Do not fill the tank completely; the           closed.
vapours; do not swallow fuel or pour it     maximum fuel level must remain below
from a receptacle into another by                                                          u Remove the key (2).
                                            the lower edge of the filler neck (see
means of a tube.                                                                           u Close the flap (1).
                                            figure).
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE               u Refuel.
ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.


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BRAKE FLUID - recommendations
                                                               WARNING                                       WARNING
NOTE      This vehicle is provided with front   Ensure that the brake discs have not          In the event of accidental contact, flush
and rea r disc brakes with sepa ra te           become contaminated with oil or               affected area thoroughly. If fluid has
hydraulic circuits.                             grease, especially after maintenance or       been spilled in the eyes, seek the
The following information refers to a single    inspections.                                  assistance of an ophthalmologist or a
braking system, but is valid for both.          Check that the brake hoses are not            doctor.
                                                twisted or worn.                              DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE
                                                Prevent water or dust from accidentally       ENVIRONMENT.
                   WARNING                      getting into the circuit.                     KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Sudden changes in brake lever play or a         Wear latex gloves when servicing the
spongy feel of the lever may indicate           hydraulic circuit.
problems with the hydraulic system.             If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
                                                                                                             CAUTION
Please contact a Moto Guzzi                     skin or the eyes, it can cause serious        When using the brake fluid, take care
Authorised Dealer in case you have any          irritations.                                  not to spill it on the plastic or painted
doubts on the operation of the braking                                                        parts, since it can damage them.
system and in case you are not able to
carry out the normal checks.




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DISC BRAKES                                   NOTE This vehicle is equipped with              NOTE       Halve maintenance intervals if
                                              front and rear disc brakes operated by          you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
               WARNING                        independent hydraulic circuits.                 on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
The brakes are the parts that most            The front braking system is with single disc    is used in competitions.
ensure your safety and for this reason        (left side).                                    Have the brake discs checked by a Moto
they must always be perfectly working;        The rear braking system is the single disc      Guzzi Authorised Dealer after the first
check them before every trip.                 type (left side).                               1000 km (625 mi) and then every 2000 km
A dirty disc will soil the pads, leading to   The following information refers to a single    (1243 mi).
loss of braking efficiency.                   braking system, but is valid for both.          Before leaving, check brake fluid level in
Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty      When the disc pads wear out, the level of       the reservoirs, see page 30 (FRONT
discs must be cleaned with a high-            the fluid decreases to automatically            BRAKE), page 31 (REAR BRAKE), and
quality degreaser.                            compensate for their wear.                      check brake pads, see page 60
                                              The front brake fluid reservoir is positioned   (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR
Have brake fluid changed every two                                                            WEAR).
years by a Moto Guzzi Authorised              on the right handlebar, near the front brake
Dealer.                                       lever coupling.                                 Have the brake fluid changed every 20000
                                              The rear brake fluid reservoir is located       km (12427 mi) or every two years by a
Use brake fluid meeting the                                                                   Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.
specifications listed in the lubricant        behind the footpeg bracket, on the right-
chart, see page 85 (LUBRICANT                 hand side of the motorcycle.
CHART).
                                                                                                              WARNING
                                                                                              Do not use the vehicle if the braking
                                                                                              system leaks fluid.



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TOPPING UP                                    u Top up the reservoir (2) with brake fluid,
         1                                1                                                      see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART)
                                                 Carefully read page 28 (BRAKE FLUID -
                                                                                                 until bringing level between the "MIN"
                                                 recommendations).
                                          3                                                      and "MAX" marks.
                                                                 CAUTION
                                          4
                                                 The brake fluid may flow out of the                           CAUTION
                                                 reservoir. Do not operate the front brake     Do not exceed the “MAX” level while
                                          2      leve r if the screws (1) have been            topping up.
                                                 loosened or, most important, with the
                                                 brake fluid reservoir plug removed.           It is advisable to top up until reaching
                                                                                               the “MAX” level only with new pads.
                                                 u Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake
                                                   fluid reservoir (2) using a cross-head      Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn
                                                   screwdriver.                                out pads, since this will cause a fluid
FRONT BRAKE                                                                                    outflow when the pads are changed.
CHECK                                                           WARNING                        Check the braking efficiency.
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page       Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
    46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE               brake fluid to the air.                       In case of excessive stroke of the brake
    STAND).                                                                                    lever or reduced efficiency of the
                                                 Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will           braking system, contact a Moto Guzzi
u Turn the handlebar fully to the right.         absorb moisture from the air.
u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds                                                       Authorised Dealer, since it may be
    the “MIN” mark.                              Leave the brake fluid reservoir open          necessary to bleed the system.
    MIN= minimum level                           ONLY for the time necessary for
                                                 topping up.
    MAX= maximum level
                                                 u Raise and remove the plug (3) together
If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN”     with the screws (1).
mark:                                            u Remove the gasket (4).
                   CAUTION                                       CAUTION
When the disc pads wear out, the level           In order not to spill the brake fluid while
of the fluid decreases progressively.            topping up, do not shake the vehicle.
u Check the brake discs and pads for             Do not put additives or other
   wear, see page 60 (CHECKING THE               substances into the fluid.
   BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).
If the pads and/or the disc do not need          If you use a funnel or other similar
replacing, provide for topping up.               items, make sure that they are perfectly
                                                 clean.

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CAUTION
                                                                                               In order not to spill the brake fluid while
                                                           2                                   topping up, keep the fluid in the
                                                                                               reservoir parallel to the reservoir rim (in
                                                                                               horizontal position).
                                      2                    3                                   Do not put additives or other
                                                                                               substances into the fluid.
                                                                                               If you use a funnel or other similar
                                                           1                                   items, make sure that they are perfectly
                                      1                                                        clean.
                                                                                               u Remove the gasket (3).
                                                                                               u Top up the reservoir (1) with brake fluid,
REAR BRAKE                                          TOPPING UP                                    see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART)
                                                                                                  until bringing level between the "MIN"
CHECK                                               Carefully read page 28 (BRAKE FLUID -         and "MAX" marks.
u Keep the vehicle upright, so as to keep           recommendations).
    the fluid in the reservoir (1) level with the                                                                CAUTION
    plug (2).
u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds                          CAUTION                      T o p u p t o " M AX " l e v e l o n l y af t e r
                                                    The brake fluid may flow out of the        changing the brake pads. Do not reach
    the “MIN” mark.
                                                    reservoir. Do not operate the rear brake   the “MAX” level with worn out pads,
    MIN= minimum level
                                                    lever if the brake fluid reservoir plug    since this will cause a fluid outflow
    MAX= maximum level                                                                         when the pads are changed.
                                                    has been loosened or removed.
If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN”                                                 Check the braking efficiency.
mark:
                                                                  WARNING                      In case of excessive stroke of the brake
                  CAUTION                                                                      lever or reduced efficiency of the
                                                    Avoid any prolonged exposure of the
                                                                                               braking system, contact a Moto Guzzi
When the disc pads wear out, the level              brake fluid to the air.
                                                                                               Authorised Dealer, since it may be
of the fluid decreases progressively.               The brake fluid is hygroscopic and         necessary to bleed the system.
u Check the brake discs and pads for                when in contact with the air it absorbs
   wear, see page 60 (CHECKING THE                  its humidity.
   BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR).                            Leave the brake fluid reservoir open
If the pads and/or the disc do not need             ONLY for the time necessary for
replacing, provide for topping up.                  topping up.
                                                    u Unscrew and remove the plug (2).

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TYRES                                                                                      Change the tyre when it is worn out or in
This vehicle is equipped with tubeless                                                     case of puncture on the tread side, if the
tyres.                                                                                     puncture is larger than 5 mm.
                                                                                           After repairing a tyre, have the wheels
NOTE       Halve maintenance intervals if                                                  balanced.
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle                                                                WARNING
is used in competitions.                                                                   Use tyres of the specified type and
                                                                                           model recommended by the
                   WARNING                                                                 manufacturer, see page 82 (TECHNICAL
Check the inflation pressure at room                                            2          DATA). Using other than specified tyres
temperature every two weeks.                                                               may adversely affect handling.
Check the conditions of the tyres and the                                                  Do not install tyres with air tube on rims
inflation pressure at room temperature         The tyres could come off the rims under     for tubeless tyres and vice versa.
after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and then      hard braking.                               Make sure that the inflation valves (2)
every 7500 km (4687 mi), see page 82                                                       always have their sealing caps on, to
(TECHNICAL DATA).                              Further, the vehicle could skid while
                                               turning.                                    prevent the tyres from suddenly going
If the tyres are hot, the measurement is                                                   flat.
not correct.                                                  WARNING                      Tyre replacement and repair, and wheel
Carry out the measurement especially           Check the surface and the wear of the       servicing and balancing are delicate
before and after long rides.                   tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can    operations that should be carried out
If the inflation pressure is too high, the     impair both the grip and the vehicle        using adequate tools and are best left to
ground unevenness can not be                   handling.                                   experienced mechanics.
dampened and is therefore transmitted to       Some of the tyres approved for this         For this reason, it is advisable to have
the handlebar, thus compromising the           vehicle are equipped with wear              the above mentioned operations carried
driving comfort and reducing the road          indicators.                                 out by a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer
holding during turns.                          There are several kinds of wear             or by a qualified tyre repairer.
If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure    indicators. For more information on how
is too low, the tyre sides (1) are under       to check the tyres for wear, contact your
greater stress and the tyre itself may slip    Dealer.
on the rim or it may become loose, with        Visually inspect the tyres for wear and
consequent loss of control of the vehicle.     have them changed if worn.




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ENGINE OIL

                                                             WARNING
                                               Prolonged or repeated contact with
                                               engine oil may cause severe skin
                                               damage.

                                               Wash your hands carefully after use.
                                               KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
                                               DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE
                                               ENVIRONMENT.
                                               Dispose of engine oil - stored in a
If the tyres are new, they may still be        sealed container - through the nearest                    CAUTION
covered with a slippery film: drive            waste oil reclamation firm or through     Proceed with care.
carefully for the first few miles. Do not      the supplier.
                                                                                         Do not spill the oil!
oil the tyres with unsuitable fluids. Old      In case any maintenance operation
tyres, even if not completely worn                                                       Take care not to smear any component,
                                               should be required, it is advisable to    the area in which you are working and
down, may become hard and provide              use latex gloves.
poor grip.                                                                               the surrounding area. Carefully remove
                                                                                         any trace of oil.
In this case, replace them.                                  CAUTION                     In case of leakage or malfunctions,
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3):                 If the engine oil pressure light " "      contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
                                               comes on during regular engine            Dealer.
front and rear 2 mm ( USA 3 mm), anyway                                                  Periodically check the engine oil level, see
not less than required by the regulations in   operation, it means that engine oil
                                               pressure in the circuit is low.           page 53 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
force in the country where the vehicle is                                                ENGINE OIL LEVEL).
used.                                          If so, check engine oil level, see page
                                                                                         For engine oil change instructions, see
                                               53 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
                                                                                         page 49 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
                                               ENGINE OIL LEVEL), should it be
                                                                                         CHART) and page 54 (CHANGING
                                               incorrect, immediately stop the engine
                                                                                         ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER).
                                               and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
                                               Dealer.                                   NOTE Use high-quality oil, see page 85
                                                                                         (LUBRICANT CHART).



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EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST
                                                            CAUTION                       SILENCER
                                             Make sure that there is a certain idle
                                             stroke in the movement of the lever (3),                     WARNING
                                             to prevent the brake from remaining          Tampering with the noise control
                                             applied and the consequent untimely          system is prohibited.
                                             wear of the braking elements.
                                                                                          Owners are warned that the law may
                                             Lever (3) idle stroke: 4 mm (measured at     prohibit:
                                             the lever end).                              – the removal or rendering inoperative by
      2      1                    3                                                          any person, other than for purposes of
                                             u Lock the master cylinder control rod (2)
                                               by means of the lock nut (1).                 maintenance, repair or replacement, of
                                                                                             any device or element of design
                                                                                             incorporated into any new vehicle – for
ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER                                  CAUTION                          the purpose of noise control – prior to its
FREE PLAY                                    After the adjustment, make sure that the        sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser
The brake control lever is positioned        wheel rotates freely with released              or while it is in use;
ergonomically during the assembly of the     brake.                                       – the use of the vehicle after such device
vehicle.                                                                                     or element of design has been removed
If necessary, it is possible to adjust the   Check the braking efficiency.                   or rendered inoperative by any person.
brake control lever play:                    If necessary, contact your Moto Guzzi        Check the exhaust silencer and the
                                             Authorised Dealer.                           silencer pipes, making sure that there are
u Loosen the lock nut (1).
                                                                                          neither signs of rust, nor holes and that the
u Unscrew the master cylinder control rod
                                                                                          exhaust system works effectively.
   (2) in order to ensure a minimum
   clearance of 0.5 – 1 mm between the                                                    If the noise produced by the exhaust
   rod and the master cylinder piston.                                                    system increases, immediately contact
                                                                                          your Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE




GETTING ON AND OFF THE
VEHICLE                                                         CAUTION
The instructions below must be followed         Do not apply the load of your weight or
with the maximum care in order to avoid         of the passenger’s weight onto the side
any injury to persons and damage to             stand.
property and to the vehicle, caused by the
                                                The stand has been designed to support
falling of the rider or the passenger from
                                                the weight of the vehicle and a minimum
the vehicle and/or the falling or overturning
                                                load, without the rider and the passenger.
of the vehicle itself.
                                                The purpose of placing the vehicle on the
                WARNING                         side stand before mounting is to keep the
Risk of falling and overturning.                vehicle from falling or overturning. This
Proceed with care.                              does not mean that the side stand should
When getting on and off the vehicle, make       be used to support the weight of rider and
sure nothing can impair your movements.         passenger.                                    NOTE      The rider must get on the vehicle
Also, your hands should be free (replace        While getting on and off, the weight of the   first and get off last to ensure he/she has
any objects, such as your helmet, gloves or     vehicle may make you lose balance, and        control and balance of the vehicle while the
dangling glasses before mounting or             the vehicle may fall or overturn.             passenger is mounting or dismounting.
dismounting).
Always get on and off the vehicle from the
left side and with the side stand down.
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of the fairing or the luggage without
                                                  creating unbalance.                                                WARNING
                                                                                                     Make sure that the parking surface is
                                                  GETTING ON THE VEHICLE                             free from obstacles, firm and flat.
                                                  u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get            u With the left shoe heel, extend the side
                                                    on the vehicle without loading your                 stand completely.
                                                    weight onto the side stand.
                                                                                                     NOTE If it is impossible for you to place
                                                  NOTE        If it is impossible for you to place   both feet on the ground, place the right foot
                                                  both feet on the ground, place the right foot      on the ground (in case of unbalance, the
                                                  on the ground (in case of unbalance, the           left side of the vehicle is prevented from
                                                  left side of the vehicle is prevented from         falling over by the side stand) and keep the
                                                  falling over by the side stand) and keep the       left foot ready to rest on the ground.
                                                  left foot ready to rest on the ground.             u Place both feet on the ground, keeping
When getting on and off the vehicle, the          u Place both feet on the ground and                   the vehicle in balance in riding position.
passenger must move carefully to avoid              straighten the vehicle into riding position      u Instruct the passenger how to safely get
causing imbalance.                                  while keeping it in balance.                        off the vehicle.
NOTE       The rider is responsible for           NOTE      The rider must not extract or                            WARNING
instructing the passenger on how to safely        attempt to extract the passenger footrest          Risk of falling and overturning.
get on and off the vehicle.                       while seated astride the vehicle, because          Make sure that the passenger has got
The vehicle is equipped with special              this might compromise the stability and            off the vehicle.
passenger footrests to make it easier to get      balance of the vehicle.                            Do not load your weight onto the side
on and off the vehicle. The passenger must        u Have the passenger extract the two               stand.
always use the left footrest to get on and          passenger footrests.                             u Incline the vehicle until the stand rests
off the vehicle.                                  u Instruct the passenger on how to safely            on the ground.
Neither get off, nor try to get off the vehicle     get on the vehicle.                              u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get
by jumping or stretching your leg down to         u Kick the side stand completely back                off the vehicle.
the ground. In both cases this would                using your left foot.                            u Rotate     the handlebar completely
compromise the stability and balance of                                                                leftwards.
the vehicle.                                      GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE
                                                                                                     u Lift the passenger footrests.
                                                  u Select an appropriate location             for
NOTE Bags or objects strapped to the                parking, see page 45 (PARKING).
rear of the vehicle can represent an                                                                                 CAUTION
                                                  u Stop the vehicle, see page                 45
obstacle while getting on and off.                                                                   Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
                                                    (STOPPING).
In any case, perform a controlled
movement with your right leg, which must
avoid striking and safely pass the rear part

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PRELIMINARY CHECKING                            NOTE      This vehicle is equipped with an                      CAUTION
OPERATIONS                                      electronic engine control unit capable of
                                                                                                  If the writing "     " (1) is displayed
                                                detecting abnormal operation in real time
                                                                                                  during the normal operation of the
                WARNING                         and storing faults.
                                                                                                  engine, this means that the electronic
Check the vehicle before each ride to           Whenever the ignition switch is set to            unit has detected a failure.
ensure correct and safe operation, see          "    ", the wording "         " (1) appears on
page 38 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART).                the right side of the multifunction display       In many cases the engine keeps
                                                for approximately three seconds.                  running with limited performance;
Failure to comply with these checking           The wording "       " (1) is also displayed for   contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
operations can cause severe personal            three seconds after engine is started to          Dealer immediately.
injuries or damages to the vehicle.             indicate that a test for correct fuel injection
Do not hesitate to contact your Moto Guzzi      operation is under way.
Authorised Dealer if you need clarifications
about the operation of vehicle controls or if
you suspect or have identified a
malfunction.
It does not take long to carry out a check-
up and this operation ensures you much
more safety.



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PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART

           Component                                                                    Check                                                         page
Front and rear disc brakes           Check the operation, the idle stroke of the control levers, the fluid level and make sure there are no 28, 29, 30, 31,
                                     leaks.                                                                                                       60
                                     Check the wear of the pads.
                                     If necessary, top up the fluid reservoir.
Throttle                             Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all steering         61
                                     positions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it.
Engine oil                           Check and/or top up as required.                                                                                33, 53
Wheel/tyres                          Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage.                                     32
                                     Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves.
Brake levers                         Make sure that they work smoothly.                                                                                 -
                                     Lubricate the joints if necessary (rear brake control).
Clutch                               Check clutch operation, free travel of control lever (free play with a cold engine must be less than 1             -
                                     mm).
                                     The clutch must not jerk and/or slip when operated.
Steering                             Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance or looseness.                                  -
Side stand                           Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the stand is let up or down there is no friction      64, 70
                                     and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal position.
                                     If necessary, lubricate joints and articulations.
Fastening elements                   Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose. If necessary, adjust or tighten them.                         -
Fuel tank                            Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.                                                                    27
                                     Check the circuit for leaks.
                                     Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly closed.
Engine stop switch (      -      )   Make sure that it operates correctly.                                                                             19
Lights, warning lights, horn, Check horn and indicators for proper operation. Change bulbs or fix a failure, if necessary.                        74, 75, 76, 77
rear brake light switches and
electrical devices
Transmission fluid                   Check. If level needs topping up, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.                                         53




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u Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
  1                11                 2                        4       7      6                  in position "   ".
                                                                                               u Set the engine stop switch (2) to position
                                                  5                                 10           "   ".
                                                                                               u Turn the key (3) and set the ignition
                                     12                                                          switch to position "       ".

                                                                                               The following occurs:
                                                                                               – the pointers of both instruments go to full
               3                                                                                 scale and then back to zero;
                                                                                               – the engine oil pressure light (red) "      "
                                                                                                 (4) on the instrument panel comes on
                                                                                                 and stays on until after the engine is
STARTING                                     Avoid starting the engine in closed or              running;
                                             badly-ventilated rooms.                           – the multifunction digital display (5) turns
                                                                                                 on all digits for about two seconds as a
               WARNING                       Failure to heed this warning may cause              test routine and then displays the total
This is a high-performance vehicle. We       loss of consciousness or even lead to               distance covered (ODO);
recommend that you become familiar           death by asphyxia.                                – whenever the ignition switch is turned to
with it gradually using the greatest care.   NOTE       With the side stand down, the            position " " the warning light "       " (6)
                                             engine can be started only if the gearbox is        comes on for three seconds;
Do not position any object inside the        in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage    – you will hear the fuel pump buzzing for
front fairing (between the handlebar and     the gears, the engine stops.                        about three seconds as it pressurises
the instrument panel), in order not to                                                           the fuel system.
hinder the rotation of the handlebar and     With the side stand up, it is possible to start
visibility toward the instrument panel.      the engine either in neutral gear or with
                                             engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.                           CAUTION
NOTE       Before starting the engine,
                                             u Get on the vehicle and sit in the riding        If the low fuel warning light " " (7) on
carefully read “safe drive”, see page 5                                                        the instrument panel comes on, it
                                               position, see page 35 (GETTING ON
(SAFE DRIVE).                                                                                  means that there are 5 litres of fuel left
                                               AND OFF THE VEHICLE).
                                             u Make sure that the stand is completely          in the tank. Refuel as soon as possible,
               WARNING                         up.                                             see page 27 (FUEL).
Exhaust emissions contain carbon
oxide, which is a poisonous gas and
extremely harmful if inhaled.


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  • 1. part# 977483 USE+MAINTENANCE BOOK
  • 2. © 2006 Moto Guzzi S.p.A. SAFETY WARNINGS TECHNICAL INFORMATION Mandello del Lario (LECCO) The following precautionary warnings are The operations preceded by this used throughout this manual in order to symbol must be repeated on the convey the following messages: opposite side of the vehicle. Safety warning. When you find If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the this symbol on the vehicle or in reassembly of the units repeat the the manual, be careful to the potential disassembly operations in reverse order. risk of personal injury. Failure to The terms “right” and “left” are referred to observe the indications preceded by the rider seated on the vehicle in the this symbol may put your safety, that of normal riding position. other people and the vehicle at risk! WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL ADVICE WARNING Before starting the engine, carefully read First edition: February 2006 Indicates a potential hazard which may this manual and in particular the section result in serious injury or even death. “SAFE DRIVE”. Reprint: May 2006 Your and other people’s safety depends CAUTION not only on your quickness of reflexes and Indicates a potential hazard which may on your agility, but also on what you know result in minor personal injury or about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on damage to the vehicle. your knowledge of the basic information for Produced and printed by: “SAFE DRIVE”. Therefore, get a thorough VALLEY FORGE DECA Ravenna , Modena, Torino NOTE The word “NOTE” in this manual knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as DECA S.r.l. precedes important information or to be able to ride in the traffic safely. Registered Main Office instructions. Via Vincenzo Giardini, 11 48022 Lugo (RA) - Italy Tel. +39 - 0545 216611 NOTE This manual must be considered Fax +39 - 0545 216610 E-mail: deca@vftis.spx.com as an integral part of the vehicle and must www.vftis.com always accompany it, even in case of resale. on behalf of: Moto Guzzi S.p.A. via E. V. Parodi, 57 23826 Mandello del Lario (LECCO) - Italy Tel. +39 - 0341 70 91 11 Fax +39 - 0341 70 92 20 www.motoguzzi.it 2 use and maintenance Breva
  • 3. Moto Guzzi has carried out this manual NOTE In some countries the VERSION: with the maximum attention, in order to antipollution and noise regulations in force supply the user with correct and updated require periodical inspections. I Italy SGP Singapore information. United Slovenia The user of the vehicle in these countries UK SLO However, since Moto Guzzi constantly Kingdom must: improves the design of its products, there Austria IL Israel – contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer A may be slight discrepancies between the to have the non-homologated components P Portugal ROK South Korea characteristics of your vehicle and those replaced with others homologated for use described in this manual. For any SF Finland MAL Malaysia in the country in question; clarification concerning the information – carry out the required periodical B Belgium RCH Chile contained in this manual, do not hesitate to inspections. contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. D Germany HR Croatia For inspections and repair operations not In this manual the various versions are F France AUS Australia expressly described in this publication, for indicated by the following symbols: E Spain USA United States the purchase of Moto Guzzi genuine spare supplied as standard, if provided of America parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact GR Greece BR Brazil exclusively Moto Guzzi Authorised NL Holland RSA South Africa Dealers and Service Centres, which guarantee prompt and accurate CH Switzerland NZ New Zealand assistance. DK Denmark CDN Canada Thank you for choosing Moto Guzzi. We J Japan wish you a nice ride. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries. use and maintenance Breva 3
  • 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................... 2 PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS......... 37 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS................ 74 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................... 2 PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ............................... 38 CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN STARTING ........................................................... 39 INDICATOR BULBS ............................................. 75 WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL MOVING OFF AND RIDING................................. 41 CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULB.................... 76 ADVICE ......................................................... 2 RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 44 REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB ......... 77 INDICE GENERALE............................................... 4 STOPPING ........................................................... 45 BASIC SAFETY RULES......................................... 6 TRANSPORT............................................... 78 PARKING ............................................................. 45 DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 78 CLOTHING ............................................................. 9 PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......... 46 ACCESSORIES ................................................... 10 CLEANING .................................................. 79 LOAD.................................................................... 10 MAINTENANCE........................................... 48 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY........................ 81 SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT............... 48 POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEY ... 12 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 49 TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 82 LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 14 IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 52 LUBRICANT CHART ............................................ 85 JOINTS WITH SCREW CLAMPS ........................ 52 AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ............. 14 CENTRES............................................................. 86 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ....... 15 LEVEL .................................................................. 53 MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY ................. 16 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER ........ 54 MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .............. 18 FRONT WHEEL ................................................... 55 CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR .................. 18 REAR WHEEL...................................................... 55 CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ................ 19 FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER.................................. 56 IGNITION SWITCH .............................................. 20 CHECKING THE CARDAN SHAFT OIL LEVEL . 57 STEERING LOCK ................................................ 20 REMOVING THE SIDE BODY PANELS .............. 57 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................ 21 REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .......... 58 UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT .................... 21 REMOVING THE HEADLIGHT FAIRING............. 58 GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTS ................ 21 ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT FAIRING LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS............................. 22 HEIGHT ................................................................ 58 WHERE PROVIDED (OR AS AN ACCESSORY) 23 INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR MORE ACCESSORIES........................................ 23 SUSPENSIONS.................................................... 59 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING SOFT BAGS FRONT SUSPENSION......................................... 59 AND TOP CASE................................................... 24 REAR SUSPENSION ........................................... 59 SEAT BAG ........................................................... 26 CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ...... 60 ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL .......... 61 MAIN COMPONENTS .................................. 27 SPARK PLUGS .................................................... 62 FUEL .................................................................... 27 CHECKING THE SIDE STAND............................ 64 BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ............. 28 BATTERY ............................................................. 65 DISC BRAKES ..................................................... 29 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............... 66 FRONT BRAKE .................................................... 30 CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS . 66 REAR BRAKE ...................................................... 31 REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 67 TOPPING UP ....................................................... 31 CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ................. 68 TYRES ................................................................. 32 CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................ 68 ENGINE OIL ......................................................... 33 INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................... 69 ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAY 34 CHECKING THE SWITCHES .............................. 70 EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER ..... 34 CHANGING THE FUSES ..................................... 70 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................... 35 BEAM SETTING................................................... 72 GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE.............. 35 BULBS.................................................................. 73 4 use and maintenance Breva
  • 6. BASIC SAFETY RULES The use of medicines, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by psychotropic substances notably increases inexperienced riders. To ride the vehicle it is necessary to be in the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, possession of all the requirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum Your riding is also affected by your in any case, make sure that the rider has age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state physical and mental condition - do not ride all the requirements for driving. taxes, vehicle registration, number plate, if you are feeling ill, upset, tired or sleepy. etc.). Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas. 6 use and maintenance Breva
  • 7. Strictly observe all posted signs and Avoid obstacles that could damage the national and local road regulations. vehicle or make you lose control of the WARNING Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres vehicle. Always hold the handlebars with both that may endanger your and other people's Avoid riding in the slipstream created by hands and keep both feet on the safety (for example: wheelies, speeding, preceding vehicles in order to increase footrests (or on the rider's footboards), etc.), and adjust your riding style to road your speed. in the correct riding position. surface conditions, visibility, etc. Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs while driving. use and maintenance Breva 7
  • 8. OIL Do not allow yourself to become distracted Use only the specified fuels and lubricants If the vehicle has been involved in an by other persons or by smoking, eating, indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART" and accident, check the control levers, pipes drinking, reading etc. when riding. check o il and fuel levels at reg ular and hoses, wires, the braking system and intervals. key components for damage. If in doubt, have the vehicle inspected at a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer and ask them to carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all devices whose inspection is best left to a skilled mechanic. Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their work. Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage it has suffered endangers your safety. 8 use and maintenance Breva
  • 9. ONLY ORIGINALS A12 345 Never change the position, inclination or Making any modifications to the vehicle CLOTHING colour of: number plate, turn indicators, and/or removing the original components Before starting, always wear a correctly lights and horns. can adversely affect vehicle performance fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is Any modification of the vehicle will result in and safety or make it illegal to ride. homologated, in good condition, of the the invalidity of the guarantee. We recommend respecting all regulations right size and that the visor is clean. and national and local provisions regarding Wear protective clothing, preferably in light the equipment of the vehicle. and/or reflecting colours. In this way you In particular, avoid all modifications that will make yourself more visible to the other increase the vehicle’s performance levels riders, thus notably reducing the risk of or alter its original characteristics. being knocked down, and you will be more Never race with other vehicles. protected in case of fall. Do not ride off road. This clothing should be very tight-fitting and fastened at the wrists and ankles; strings, belts and ties should not be hanging loose; prevent these and other objects from interfering with driving by getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms. use and maintenance Breva 9
  • 10. Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects in ACCESSORIES Make sure any accessories installed are your pockets as they might cause injury in fastened securely to the vehicle and will not The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the event of a fall affect safety during riding. the choice, installation and use of any (this includes keys, pens, glass vials, etc. - accessory. Do not install electrical devices and do not n o t e t h a t t h e s a m e a p pl i e s t o y o u r modify those already existing to avoid Avoid installing accessories that cover passenger). electrical overloads, because the vehicle horns or lights or that could impair their could suddenly stop or there could be a functions, limit the suspension stroke and dangerous current shortage in the horn and the steering angle, hamper the operation of in the lights. the controls and reduce the ground clearance and the angle of inclination in Moto Guzzi recommends the use of turns. genuine accessories (Moto Guzzi genuine accessories). Avoid using accessories that hamper access to the controls, since this can LOAD prolong reaction times during an Be careful not to overload the vehicle with emergency. exceeding luggage. Place your luggage as Big fairings and windshields installed on close as possible to the centre of gravity of the vehicle may produce aerodynamic the vehicle and make sure its weight is forces that affect the stability of the vehicle, evenly distributed across both sides of the especially when riding at high speed. vehicle to keep it stable. Furthermore, make sure that the load is firmly secured to the vehicle, especially during long trips. 10 use and maintenance Breva
  • 11. KG! Avoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerous Do not carry any luggage unless firmly Do not exceed the maximum load capacity objects to the handlebars, mudguards and secured to the vehicle. of each luggage rack. forks - this could slow down the vehicle's Do not carry any bags which protrude too The overloaded vehicle will become response in turns and would inevitably much over luggage rack or cover the lights, unstable and handle poorly. affect handling. horn or indicators. Do not secure bulky bags to the vehicle Do not carry pets or children sitting on the sides, as they could hit people or obstacles glove compartment or on the luggage rack. when riding, resulting in loss of control. use and maintenance Breva 11
  • 12. POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 KEY 1) Headlight 8) Battery 15) Swinging arm 2) Instrument panel 9) Passenger/rider seat 16) Side stand 3) Left rear-view mirror 10) Passenger grab rail 17) Rider left footrest 4) Fuel tank filler cap 11) Tool kit compartment 18) Gear shift lever 5) Fuel tank 12) Left rear shock absorber 19) Engine oil dipstick 6) Left side body panel 13) Seat lock 7) Main fuse carrier (30A) 14) Left passenger footpeg 12 use and maintenance Breva
  • 13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 KEY 1) Tail light 7) Horn 13) Electronic control unit 2) Glove compartment 8) Right rear-view mirror 14) Right rider footrest 3) Compartment for disc lock 9) Front brake fluid reservoir 15) Cardan shaft (disc lock OPT ) 10) Air filter 16) Rear brake master cylinder 4) Rear brake fluid reservoir 11) Engine oil filter 17) Right passenger footpeg 5) Auxiliary fuse carrier 12) Rear brake control lever 18) Right rear shock absorber 6) Right side body panel use and maintenance Breva 13
  • 14. LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 1 6 6 7 8 11 10 9 12 11 10 9 8 7 LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY 1) Clutch lever 1) Green turn indicator warning light ( ) 2) Ignition switch/steering lock ( - - ) 2) Blue high beam warning light ( ) 3) Instruments and indicators 3) Red engine oil pressure warning light ( ) 4) Front brake lever 4) Amber low fuel warning light ( ) 5) Throttle grip 5) Red " " warning light 6) High beam flasher - passing button ( ) 6) Green neutral light ( ) 7) Dimmer switch ( - ) 7) Revolution counter 8) Choke lever ( ) 8) Red emergency indicator button ( ) 9) Turn indicator switch ( ) 9) TRIP button (multifunction display) 10)Horn button ( ) 10)Multifunction digital display 11)Engine stop switch ( - ) 11)Speedometer 12)Starter button ( ) 14 use and maintenance Breva
  • 15. INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE Description Function Direction indicator warning light Blinks when the direction indicators are on. ( ) High beam warning light ( ) Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam. Engine oil pressure warning light Comes on when the ignition switch is set to " " with the engine stopped as a lamp test. ( ) If the light does not come on in this phase, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. If the engine oil pressure light "( )" stays on after the engine is started or CAUTION comes on during normal engine operation, it means that engine oil pressure in the circuit is low. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. Fuel reserve light ( ) It comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is approx. 5 litres. When the light comes on, refuel as soon as possible, see page 27 (FUEL). Electronic fuel injection check light It comes on for about three seconds whenever the ignition switch is set to " " with the engine stopped as a ( ) test of injection system operation. After starting the engine, the light must go out within 3 seconds. If the light comes on during normal engine operation, it means that the electronic CAUTION fuel injection system is not operating correctly. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. Neutral indicator light ( ) Turns on when gearbox is in neutral. Rev counter (rpm) Indicates engine rpm. Never exceed engine maximum speed, see page 44 (RUNNING-IN). CAUTION Emergency flasher button ( ) Flashes when pressed. It indicates that all four emergency warning lights (turn indicators) are flashing. T o t a l o d o m e t e r / Gives total distance covered or distance covered since the trip meter was last reset (in km T o t o gg l e b e - trip or miles). (km/mi) tween readouts, Multifunction see page 16 digital display Clock Indicates hours and minutes according to setting. (MULTIFUNC- TION DIGITAL External Displays external temperature. temperature DISPLAY) Speedometer Indicates road speed. use and maintenance Breva 15
  • 16. Odometer (km/mi) (ODO) Indicates total distance covered. The figure will be stored for at least five years even in case battery is removed. Each time the key is turned to on, total distance covered indication (ODO) is displayed, regardless of which function had been selected previously. Trip meter (km/mi) (TRIP) Indicates the distance covered since last 1 resetting in kilometres or miles. To reset the trip meter, proceed as follows: MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL Press the TRIP (1) button repeatedly to enter “TRIP” mode pressing TRIP (1): the DISPLAY display in the order: parameters indicated in the table on the When you turn the ignition key to “ “, the side will be shown, one at a time. following instrument panel lights will turn TRIP Keep the TRIP button (1) pressed for more on: than 3 seconds. Odometer (km/mi) – (Red) engine oil pressure light ( ); this (total distance covered) (ODO) light stays on until the engine starts. – All segments of the multifunction digital TRIP display come on for about 2 seconds to test their operation. Afterwards, the Odometer (km/mi) display will switch to total distance trip (distance covered since last resetting) covered indication (ODO). (TRIP) – The lights of both multifunction display TRIP instruments and of the hazard button come on. – The EFI light turns on for about 3 Clock seconds if the switch is set to " ". TRIP – The pointers of both instruments go to full scale and then back to zero. External temperature in °C/°F TRIP 16 use and maintenance Breva
  • 17. Clock External temperature in °C/°F HAZARD button operation Set the clock as follows: Indicates the external temperature reading. Pressing the HAZARD button turns on all enter “clock” mode pressing TRIP (1): the When external temperature drops below four turn indicators (the button will also parameters indicated in the table on the 3°C, the display will switch to the ICE mode flash when activated). The HAZARD side will be shown, one at a time. to warn against possible black ice. When blinker stays on when the key is removed this mode is activated, the display will from the switch, but may not be turned off Keep the TRIP button (1) pressed for more automatically switch from the current by simply pressing the hazard button than 3 seconds. function to a flashing air temperature again. In order to switch off the hazard When entering the hour setting function, indication. The ICE mode remains enabled blinker, you must first set the ignition hours are flashing. Press the "TRIP" button for 10 seconds and then the display switch to " " and then press the HAZARD and the hours indication will increase by 1 switches back to the function displayed button. hour each second the button is held down. earlier. If the external temperature stays Three seconds after the "TRIP" button has be lo w 3° C, the ICE mo de fl ash i ng been released, the hours will stop flashing. indication is repeated every five minutes Set data are confirmed and clock for three times maximum. automatically sets to minutes setting mode. If the air temperature sensor is faulty or Minutes start flashing. Press the "TRIP" disconnected, two flashing horizontal button and the minutes indication will segments will be displayed. increase by 1 minute each second the button is held down. 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 Breva 17
  • 18. MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS 3) DIMMER SWITCH ( - ) 3 5 In position " " the high beam comes on, while if it is in 4 position " ”, the low beam comes on. 4) HIGH BEAM FLASHER BUTTON ( ) Allows for the use of the passing lights in case of danger or emergency. NOTE Release the button to turn off the high beam flasher. 5) CHOKE LEVER ( ) Move lever down ( ) to activate engine cold start device. To disable the cold start, move the lever ( ) to its initial position. 1 2 CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition switch is in the “ ” position. 1) HORN BUTTON ( ) Press it to operate the horn. 2) DIRECTION INDICATORS SWITCH ( ) Move the switch to the left, before turning left; move it to the right before turning right. Press the switch to turn off the direction indicator. NOTE When the indicator repeater light flashes quickly, this indicates that one or both turn indicator bulbs are burnt out. For replacement instructions, please see page 75 (CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS). 18 use and maintenance Breva
  • 19. CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition 6 switch is in the “ ” position. 6) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( - ) WARNING Do not operate the engine stop switch " - " while riding. This switch serves as a safety or emergency switch. With the switch pressed in position “ ”, it is possible to start the engine; the engine can be stopped by pressing the switch to position “ ”. CAUTION 7 With the engine stopped and the ignition switch in position " ", the battery may wear down. When the vehicle has come to a standstill and you have stopped the engine, set the ignition switch to position " ". 7) STARTER BUTTON ( ) When the starter button " " is pressed, the starter motor will crank the engine. For the starting procedure, see page 39 (STARTING). use and maintenance Breva 19
  • 20. Position Function Key removal The steering is locked. It is n o t It is possible p o s s i b l e t o to remove the Steering lock start t h e key. engine or switch on the lights. Neither the It is possible e n g i n e , n o r to remove the the lights will operate. key. The engine It is not IGNITION SWITCH STEERING LOCK and the lights possible to can be remove the The ignition switch (1) is mounted to the operated. key. top yoke of the steering shaft. WARNING NOTE The key operates the ignition Never turn the key to position " " switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock and when riding, or you will lose control of the seat lock. the vehicle. Two keys are supplied together with the OPERATION vehicle (one spare key). To lock the steering: NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the u Turn the handlebar fully to the left. vehicle. u Turn the key to " ". u Push in the key and turn it to position ( ). u Remove the key. 20 use and maintenance Breva
  • 21. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 2 3 1 To lock the seat (2): GLOVE/TOOL KIT UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT u Slide the seat front end into place and COMPARTMENTS u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page lower the rear end. To access the glove/tool kit 46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE u Push down on the rear end until the lock compartments: STAND). clicks shut. u Remove the passenger seat, see page 21 u Insert the key (1) into the seat lock. u Rotate the key (1) anticlockwise, lift the (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT). seat (2) and pull rearwards. NOTE Before lowering and locking the WARNING seat (2), make sure that you have not left Before riding, make sure that the seat the key in the glove/tool kit compartments. (2) is properly locked. At the bottom of the seat is a useful compartment for storing the disc lock (disc lock OPT ); release and remove the flap (3) to open this compartment. use and maintenance Breva 21
  • 22. The tool kit includes: – 5, 6, 8 mm L-shaped Allen keys (2); 10 10 – 13 - 14 mm double fork spanner (3); – 22 - 27 mm double fork spanner (4); – 22 mm socket spanner for spark plug (5); – double-ended crosshead/flat-blade screwdriver (6); – shock absorber preload adjustment spanner (7); – pliers (8) 7 – 14 mm hexagonal adapter; – two tool boxes (9). Maximum allowed weight: 5 kg inside LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS the glove compartment + 5 kg inside the 5 tool kit compartment. A small piece of luggage can be fitted on 8 the seat rear end; it can be positioned using elastic bands to 6 be secured to the two elements (10). 9 Maximum allowed weight: 5 kg. WARNING Carry small luggage only and make sure it is fastened securely. 22 use and maintenance Breva
  • 23. 2 5 3 5 4 1 WHERE PROVIDED (or as an accessory) MORE ACCESSORIES The following are available: The following are available: – centre stand (1), – disc lock – headlight fairing (2) – large windshield – soft side bags (3) – 30/40 lt. side panniers – luggage rack (4) – soft top case (5) Please visit our web site for further details: www.motoguzzi.it - Accessories use and maintenance Breva 23
  • 24. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING Fastening the bag and top case Ensure that the support is properly in place SOFT BAGS AND TOP CASE u Move the bag close to the fastener in the fastener lower/upper seats. Carefully follow instructions for correct u Centre the bag fastener onto the bag To lock the bag onto the fastener, turn the installation and correct support small tube section, and move key inside the bag clockwise by 90° distribution/fastening of any load to install the bag downward until it clicks in place. the bags and top case, so to avoid affecting vehicle handling that might result in falls or serious accidents, that might also lead to death. 24 use and maintenance Breva
  • 25. A A Removing the bag and top case Note: use the first zip to open the bag, Retainers of the two side buckles must u Work the top lever as shown and lift the use the second one to increase bag always be secured to bag body bag off the support. capacity by opening the bellow. fasteners A, no matter if bellow is open or closed. Use the suitable protection in case of rain. use and maintenance Breva 25
  • 26. SEAT BAG It is supplied together with the top case and can be installed on the passenger seat. It is therefore impossible to ride with a passenger when bag is fitted. Carefully follow instructions for correct installation and correct distribution/fastening of any load to install the bags, so to avoid affecting vehicle 2 handling that might result in falls or serious accidents, that might also lead to death. 1 Fastening the bag u Position the bag on the passenger seat. u Fasten the four straps 1 (two on each side) to the side bag support frame, and tension them so as to centre the load onto the seat. If fitted together with top case, ensure that the Velcro fastener 2 on both parts is properly jointed in the contact area. 26 use and maintenance Breva
  • 27. MAIN COMPONENTS FUEL Use only premium grade unleaded petrol WARNING with 95 RON and 85 MON octane rating 1 The fuel used in internal combustion minimum. engines is highly flammable and can become explosive under particular To refuel, proceed as follows: conditions. u Raise the flap (1). It is important to refuel and service the u Insert the key (2) into the tank plug lock vehicle in a well-ventilated area, with (3). the engine off. u Turn the key clockwise, pull and open Do not smoke while refuelling or near the fuel flap. fuel vapours, in any case avoid contact FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve with naked flames, sparks and any 2 3 included): 18 b other heat source or source of ignition to prevent fires or explosion. TANK RESERVE: 5 b Avoid spilling fuel, as it may ignite After refuelling: when in contact with hot engine parts. CAUTION In the event of accidental spillage, make NOTE The plug can only be closed Do not add any additives or other when the key (2) is inserted. sure that the area has completely dried substances to the fuel. before starting the engine. u With the key (2) inserted, press the plug If you use a funnel or other similar Never fill the tank to the rim, as fuel and tighten. items, make sure that they are perfectly expands from heat and when left under clean. direct sunlight. Screw th e pl ug up carefull y after WARNING refuelling. Avoid any contact of the fuel WARNING Make sure that the cap is properly with the skin and the inhalation of Do not fill the tank completely; the closed. vapours; do not swallow fuel or pour it maximum fuel level must remain below from a receptacle into another by u Remove the key (2). the lower edge of the filler neck (see means of a tube. u Close the flap (1). figure). DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE u Refuel. ENVIRONMENT. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. use and maintenance Breva 27
  • 28. BRAKE FLUID - recommendations WARNING WARNING NOTE This vehicle is provided with front Ensure that the brake discs have not In the event of accidental contact, flush and rea r disc brakes with sepa ra te become contaminated with oil or affected area thoroughly. If fluid has hydraulic circuits. grease, especially after maintenance or been spilled in the eyes, seek the The following information refers to a single inspections. assistance of an ophthalmologist or a braking system, but is valid for both. Check that the brake hoses are not doctor. twisted or worn. DO NOT RELEASE INTO THE Prevent water or dust from accidentally ENVIRONMENT. WARNING getting into the circuit. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Sudden changes in brake lever play or a Wear latex gloves when servicing the spongy feel of the lever may indicate hydraulic circuit. problems with the hydraulic system. If the brake fluid gets in contact with the CAUTION Please contact a Moto Guzzi skin or the eyes, it can cause serious When using the brake fluid, take care Authorised Dealer in case you have any irritations. not to spill it on the plastic or painted doubts on the operation of the braking parts, since it can damage them. system and in case you are not able to carry out the normal checks. 28 use and maintenance Breva
  • 29. DISC BRAKES NOTE This vehicle is equipped with NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if front and rear disc brakes operated by you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, WARNING independent hydraulic circuits. on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle The brakes are the parts that most The front braking system is with single disc is used in competitions. ensure your safety and for this reason (left side). Have the brake discs checked by a Moto they must always be perfectly working; The rear braking system is the single disc Guzzi Authorised Dealer after the first check them before every trip. type (left side). 1000 km (625 mi) and then every 2000 km A dirty disc will soil the pads, leading to The following information refers to a single (1243 mi). loss of braking efficiency. braking system, but is valid for both. Before leaving, check brake fluid level in Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty When the disc pads wear out, the level of the reservoirs, see page 30 (FRONT discs must be cleaned with a high- the fluid decreases to automatically BRAKE), page 31 (REAR BRAKE), and quality degreaser. compensate for their wear. check brake pads, see page 60 The front brake fluid reservoir is positioned (CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR Have brake fluid changed every two WEAR). years by a Moto Guzzi Authorised on the right handlebar, near the front brake Dealer. lever coupling. Have the brake fluid changed every 20000 The rear brake fluid reservoir is located km (12427 mi) or every two years by a Use brake fluid meeting the Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. specifications listed in the lubricant behind the footpeg bracket, on the right- chart, see page 85 (LUBRICANT hand side of the motorcycle. CHART). WARNING Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks fluid. use and maintenance Breva 29
  • 30. TOPPING UP u Top up the reservoir (2) with brake fluid, 1 1 see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART) Carefully read page 28 (BRAKE FLUID - until bringing level between the "MIN" recommendations). 3 and "MAX" marks. CAUTION 4 The brake fluid may flow out of the CAUTION reservoir. Do not operate the front brake Do not exceed the “MAX” level while 2 leve r if the screws (1) have been topping up. loosened or, most important, with the brake fluid reservoir plug removed. It is advisable to top up until reaching the “MAX” level only with new pads. u Unscrew the two screws (1) of the brake fluid reservoir (2) using a cross-head Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn screwdriver. out pads, since this will cause a fluid FRONT BRAKE outflow when the pads are changed. CHECK WARNING Check the braking efficiency. u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page Avoid any prolonged exposure of the 46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE brake fluid to the air. In case of excessive stroke of the brake STAND). lever or reduced efficiency of the Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will braking system, contact a Moto Guzzi u Turn the handlebar fully to the right. absorb moisture from the air. u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds Authorised Dealer, since it may be the “MIN” mark. Leave the brake fluid reservoir open necessary to bleed the system. MIN= minimum level ONLY for the time necessary for topping up. MAX= maximum level u Raise and remove the plug (3) together If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN” with the screws (1). mark: u Remove the gasket (4). CAUTION CAUTION When the disc pads wear out, the level In order not to spill the brake fluid while of the fluid decreases progressively. topping up, do not shake the vehicle. u Check the brake discs and pads for Do not put additives or other wear, see page 60 (CHECKING THE substances into the fluid. BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR). If the pads and/or the disc do not need If you use a funnel or other similar replacing, provide for topping up. items, make sure that they are perfectly clean. 30 use and maintenance Breva
  • 31. CAUTION In order not to spill the brake fluid while 2 topping up, keep the fluid in the reservoir parallel to the reservoir rim (in horizontal position). 2 3 Do not put additives or other substances into the fluid. If you use a funnel or other similar 1 items, make sure that they are perfectly 1 clean. u Remove the gasket (3). u Top up the reservoir (1) with brake fluid, REAR BRAKE TOPPING UP see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART) until bringing level between the "MIN" CHECK Carefully read page 28 (BRAKE FLUID - and "MAX" marks. u Keep the vehicle upright, so as to keep recommendations). the fluid in the reservoir (1) level with the CAUTION plug (2). u Make sure that the fluid level exceeds CAUTION T o p u p t o " M AX " l e v e l o n l y af t e r The brake fluid may flow out of the changing the brake pads. Do not reach the “MIN” mark. reservoir. Do not operate the rear brake the “MAX” level with worn out pads, MIN= minimum level lever if the brake fluid reservoir plug since this will cause a fluid outflow MAX= maximum level when the pads are changed. has been loosened or removed. If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN” Check the braking efficiency. mark: WARNING In case of excessive stroke of the brake CAUTION lever or reduced efficiency of the Avoid any prolonged exposure of the braking system, contact a Moto Guzzi When the disc pads wear out, the level brake fluid to the air. Authorised Dealer, since it may be of the fluid decreases progressively. The brake fluid is hygroscopic and necessary to bleed the system. u Check the brake discs and pads for when in contact with the air it absorbs wear, see page 60 (CHECKING THE its humidity. BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR). Leave the brake fluid reservoir open If the pads and/or the disc do not need ONLY for the time necessary for replacing, provide for topping up. topping up. u Unscrew and remove the plug (2). use and maintenance Breva 31
  • 32. TYRES Change the tyre when it is worn out or in This vehicle is equipped with tubeless case of puncture on the tread side, if the tyres. puncture is larger than 5 mm. After repairing a tyre, have the wheels NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if balanced. you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle WARNING is used in competitions. Use tyres of the specified type and model recommended by the WARNING manufacturer, see page 82 (TECHNICAL Check the inflation pressure at room 2 DATA). Using other than specified tyres temperature every two weeks. may adversely affect handling. Check the conditions of the tyres and the Do not install tyres with air tube on rims inflation pressure at room temperature The tyres could come off the rims under for tubeless tyres and vice versa. after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and then hard braking. Make sure that the inflation valves (2) every 7500 km (4687 mi), see page 82 always have their sealing caps on, to (TECHNICAL DATA). Further, the vehicle could skid while turning. prevent the tyres from suddenly going If the tyres are hot, the measurement is flat. not correct. WARNING Tyre replacement and repair, and wheel Carry out the measurement especially Check the surface and the wear of the servicing and balancing are delicate before and after long rides. tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can operations that should be carried out If the inflation pressure is too high, the impair both the grip and the vehicle using adequate tools and are best left to ground unevenness can not be handling. experienced mechanics. dampened and is therefore transmitted to Some of the tyres approved for this For this reason, it is advisable to have the handlebar, thus compromising the vehicle are equipped with wear the above mentioned operations carried driving comfort and reducing the road indicators. out by a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer holding during turns. There are several kinds of wear or by a qualified tyre repairer. If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure indicators. For more information on how is too low, the tyre sides (1) are under to check the tyres for wear, contact your greater stress and the tyre itself may slip Dealer. on the rim or it may become loose, with Visually inspect the tyres for wear and consequent loss of control of the vehicle. have them changed if worn. 32 use and maintenance Breva
  • 33. ENGINE OIL WARNING Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil may cause severe skin damage. Wash your hands carefully after use. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Dispose of engine oil - stored in a If the tyres are new, they may still be sealed container - through the nearest CAUTION covered with a slippery film: drive waste oil reclamation firm or through Proceed with care. carefully for the first few miles. Do not the supplier. Do not spill the oil! oil the tyres with unsuitable fluids. Old In case any maintenance operation tyres, even if not completely worn Take care not to smear any component, should be required, it is advisable to the area in which you are working and down, may become hard and provide use latex gloves. poor grip. the surrounding area. Carefully remove any trace of oil. In this case, replace them. CAUTION In case of leakage or malfunctions, MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3): If the engine oil pressure light " " contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised comes on during regular engine Dealer. front and rear 2 mm ( USA 3 mm), anyway Periodically check the engine oil level, see not less than required by the regulations in operation, it means that engine oil pressure in the circuit is low. page 53 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP force in the country where the vehicle is ENGINE OIL LEVEL). used. If so, check engine oil level, see page For engine oil change instructions, see 53 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP page 49 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LEVEL), should it be CHART) and page 54 (CHANGING incorrect, immediately stop the engine ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER). and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. NOTE Use high-quality oil, see page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART). use and maintenance Breva 33
  • 34. EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST CAUTION SILENCER Make sure that there is a certain idle stroke in the movement of the lever (3), WARNING to prevent the brake from remaining Tampering with the noise control applied and the consequent untimely system is prohibited. wear of the braking elements. Owners are warned that the law may Lever (3) idle stroke: 4 mm (measured at prohibit: the lever end). – the removal or rendering inoperative by 2 1 3 any person, other than for purposes of u Lock the master cylinder control rod (2) by means of the lock nut (1). maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle – for ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER CAUTION the purpose of noise control – prior to its FREE PLAY After the adjustment, make sure that the sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser The brake control lever is positioned wheel rotates freely with released or while it is in use; ergonomically during the assembly of the brake. – the use of the vehicle after such device vehicle. or element of design has been removed If necessary, it is possible to adjust the Check the braking efficiency. or rendered inoperative by any person. brake control lever play: If necessary, contact your Moto Guzzi Check the exhaust silencer and the Authorised Dealer. silencer pipes, making sure that there are u Loosen the lock nut (1). neither signs of rust, nor holes and that the u Unscrew the master cylinder control rod exhaust system works effectively. (2) in order to ensure a minimum clearance of 0.5 – 1 mm between the If the noise produced by the exhaust rod and the master cylinder piston. system increases, immediately contact your Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. 34 use and maintenance Breva
  • 35. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE CAUTION The instructions below must be followed Do not apply the load of your weight or with the maximum care in order to avoid of the passenger’s weight onto the side any injury to persons and damage to stand. property and to the vehicle, caused by the The stand has been designed to support falling of the rider or the passenger from the weight of the vehicle and a minimum the vehicle and/or the falling or overturning load, without the rider and the passenger. of the vehicle itself. The purpose of placing the vehicle on the WARNING side stand before mounting is to keep the Risk of falling and overturning. vehicle from falling or overturning. This Proceed with care. does not mean that the side stand should When getting on and off the vehicle, make be used to support the weight of rider and sure nothing can impair your movements. passenger. NOTE The rider must get on the vehicle Also, your hands should be free (replace While getting on and off, the weight of the first and get off last to ensure he/she has any objects, such as your helmet, gloves or vehicle may make you lose balance, and control and balance of the vehicle while the dangling glasses before mounting or the vehicle may fall or overturn. passenger is mounting or dismounting. dismounting). Always get on and off the vehicle from the left side and with the side stand down. use and maintenance Breva 35
  • 36. of the fairing or the luggage without creating unbalance. WARNING Make sure that the parking surface is GETTING ON THE VEHICLE free from obstacles, firm and flat. u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get u With the left shoe heel, extend the side on the vehicle without loading your stand completely. weight onto the side stand. NOTE If it is impossible for you to place NOTE If it is impossible for you to place both feet on the ground, place the right foot both feet on the ground, place the right foot on the ground (in case of unbalance, the on the ground (in case of unbalance, the left side of the vehicle is prevented from left side of the vehicle is prevented from falling over by the side stand) and keep the falling over by the side stand) and keep the left foot ready to rest on the ground. left foot ready to rest on the ground. u Place both feet on the ground, keeping When getting on and off the vehicle, the u Place both feet on the ground and the vehicle in balance in riding position. passenger must move carefully to avoid straighten the vehicle into riding position u Instruct the passenger how to safely get causing imbalance. while keeping it in balance. off the vehicle. NOTE The rider is responsible for NOTE The rider must not extract or WARNING instructing the passenger on how to safely attempt to extract the passenger footrest Risk of falling and overturning. get on and off the vehicle. while seated astride the vehicle, because Make sure that the passenger has got The vehicle is equipped with special this might compromise the stability and off the vehicle. passenger footrests to make it easier to get balance of the vehicle. Do not load your weight onto the side on and off the vehicle. The passenger must u Have the passenger extract the two stand. always use the left footrest to get on and passenger footrests. u Incline the vehicle until the stand rests off the vehicle. u Instruct the passenger on how to safely on the ground. Neither get off, nor try to get off the vehicle get on the vehicle. u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get by jumping or stretching your leg down to u Kick the side stand completely back off the vehicle. the ground. In both cases this would using your left foot. u Rotate the handlebar completely compromise the stability and balance of leftwards. the vehicle. GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE u Lift the passenger footrests. u Select an appropriate location for NOTE Bags or objects strapped to the parking, see page 45 (PARKING). rear of the vehicle can represent an CAUTION u Stop the vehicle, see page 45 obstacle while getting on and off. Make sure that the vehicle is stable. (STOPPING). In any case, perform a controlled movement with your right leg, which must avoid striking and safely pass the rear part 36 use and maintenance Breva
  • 37. 1 PRELIMINARY CHECKING NOTE This vehicle is equipped with an CAUTION OPERATIONS electronic engine control unit capable of If the writing " " (1) is displayed detecting abnormal operation in real time during the normal operation of the WARNING and storing faults. engine, this means that the electronic Check the vehicle before each ride to Whenever the ignition switch is set to unit has detected a failure. ensure correct and safe operation, see " ", the wording " " (1) appears on page 38 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART). the right side of the multifunction display In many cases the engine keeps for approximately three seconds. running with limited performance; Failure to comply with these checking The wording " " (1) is also displayed for contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised operations can cause severe personal three seconds after engine is started to Dealer immediately. injuries or damages to the vehicle. indicate that a test for correct fuel injection Do not hesitate to contact your Moto Guzzi operation is under way. Authorised Dealer if you need clarifications about the operation of vehicle controls or if you suspect or have identified a malfunction. It does not take long to carry out a check- up and this operation ensures you much more safety. use and maintenance Breva 37
  • 38. PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART Component Check page Front and rear disc brakes Check the operation, the idle stroke of the control levers, the fluid level and make sure there are no 28, 29, 30, 31, leaks. 60 Check the wear of the pads. If necessary, top up the fluid reservoir. Throttle Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all steering 61 positions. If necessary, adjust and/or lubricate it. Engine oil Check and/or top up as required. 33, 53 Wheel/tyres Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage. 32 Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves. Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly. - Lubricate the joints if necessary (rear brake control). Clutch Check clutch operation, free travel of control lever (free play with a cold engine must be less than 1 - mm). The clutch must not jerk and/or slip when operated. Steering Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance or looseness. - Side stand Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the stand is let up or down there is no friction 64, 70 and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal position. If necessary, lubricate joints and articulations. Fastening elements Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose. If necessary, adjust or tighten them. - Fuel tank Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary. 27 Check the circuit for leaks. Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly closed. Engine stop switch ( - ) Make sure that it operates correctly. 19 Lights, warning lights, horn, Check horn and indicators for proper operation. Change bulbs or fix a failure, if necessary. 74, 75, 76, 77 rear brake light switches and electrical devices Transmission fluid Check. If level needs topping up, contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. 53 38 use and maintenance Breva
  • 39. u Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is 1 11 2 4 7 6 in position " ". u Set the engine stop switch (2) to position 5 10 " ". u Turn the key (3) and set the ignition 12 switch to position " ". The following occurs: – the pointers of both instruments go to full 3 scale and then back to zero; – the engine oil pressure light (red) " " (4) on the instrument panel comes on and stays on until after the engine is STARTING Avoid starting the engine in closed or running; badly-ventilated rooms. – the multifunction digital display (5) turns on all digits for about two seconds as a WARNING Failure to heed this warning may cause test routine and then displays the total This is a high-performance vehicle. We loss of consciousness or even lead to distance covered (ODO); recommend that you become familiar death by asphyxia. – whenever the ignition switch is turned to with it gradually using the greatest care. NOTE With the side stand down, the position " " the warning light " " (6) engine can be started only if the gearbox is comes on for three seconds; Do not position any object inside the in neutral; in this case, if you try to engage – you will hear the fuel pump buzzing for front fairing (between the handlebar and the gears, the engine stops. about three seconds as it pressurises the instrument panel), in order not to the fuel system. hinder the rotation of the handlebar and With the side stand up, it is possible to start visibility toward the instrument panel. the engine either in neutral gear or with engaged gears and pulled in clutch lever. CAUTION NOTE Before starting the engine, u Get on the vehicle and sit in the riding If the low fuel warning light " " (7) on carefully read “safe drive”, see page 5 the instrument panel comes on, it position, see page 35 (GETTING ON (SAFE DRIVE). means that there are 5 litres of fuel left AND OFF THE VEHICLE). u Make sure that the stand is completely in the tank. Refuel as soon as possible, WARNING up. see page 27 (FUEL). Exhaust emissions contain carbon oxide, which is a poisonous gas and extremely harmful if inhaled. use and maintenance Breva 39