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Another "new" Guzzi owner in Toronto

Keith Broughton

Keith Broughton

Tuned and Synch'ed
Joined
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Location
Toronto
Just picked up a 2009 V7C with only 7500 km on it. Nice bike!
My other Japanese bikes are a bit put out by this Italian :)
Looking forward to next spring when I can get some seat time.
First thing, new tires and the "fun" of that back wheel change.
 
Grazi!
Did the tire change and the back wheel is certainly not as easy as my FJR.
I need to learn some Italian swear words ;)
Will post pics soon.
 
I thought the same thing with the back tire removal but after a couple times I find it easy to do.

I undo the shocks and the 4 bolts on the differential and just slide the whole thing in or out that way. VERY EASY once you get it figured out.

Just be careful not to let that swing arm fold all the way down, because it will bend the shifting linkage stuff, ask me how I know.....I just use a bungee chord to keep it from going all the way down after that episode with it bending my linkage. I was able to straighten it out with some persuasion and a whole bunch of cuss words.

Once you develop a good routine.... it's actually easier then any other bikes I've had with drive shafts or chains.

Best thing to do with those rubber cushions, just glue the frocking things in place. They will drive you nuts. Had to do that with my BMW also.
 
I was able to get it back together without removing the final drive. I had considered it as a last resort and might do it the next time.
Good tip on the swingarm restraint.
Removed the shocks and brake calliper as directed and having the bike leaned over on the side stand helped with the rubbers.
Need to learn some Italian swear works....;-)
 
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