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clap sound new owner V7 stone

Completely different engines. On the V7 that sound would mean happy valves. If Guzzi valves are quiet that is when you will develop a problem. Set valves to specification and you will still have some valve noise, it just may be less.
 
john zibell said:
Completely different engines. On the V7 that sound would mean happy valves. If Guzzi valves are quiet that is when you will develop a problem. Set valves to specification and you will still have some valve noise, it just may be less.
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thank you for the reply, I said to myself that it could be a dry clutch, but you are right it could be valves.
 
john zibell said:
Completely different engines. On the V7 that sound would mean happy valves. If Guzzi valves are quiet that is when you will develop a problem. Set valves to specification and you will still have some valve noise, it just may be less.
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Yeah, that's how mine sounds.
 
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