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V100 Scheduled Maintenance Tables

Since Scott posted this thread re: V100 Maint intervals, I thought I’d put this post here. I just got my bike back from Cadre Cycles here in Cincinnati. I took it in for the 7500 miles service. And, while in the shop, had new Continental Road Attack 4 tires put on. They also did the clutch seal (warranty). And, as a bonus, they replaced the clutch lever, because the little finger/thumb wheel adjuster was locked up and couldn’t be adjusted. No charge. Great service👍😁. Bike is running great. Although new, the new tires feel very predictable in the corners, with absolutely no detection of compound change when leaning over 👍.

Pic - After about 25 miles… will do a scruff-in tomorrow on a Kentucky ride. I think it’ll be fine for the MSTA rally in Marietta next week😉… Lord, I hope for no rain - had enough in NC/TN/GA recently😂!

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Thank you, Scott!
Somewhere on this computer is a service outline, somewhere near my larger-print owner's manual that I CAN retrieve, just can't remember its "title." At least I've now been reminded to search a bit harder now... I used to enjoy doing basic maintenance on my air-cooled twins (air'n'oil-cooled too), but now the Mandello's more complicated and I'm too old & forgetful... IOW, I don't like doing it any more 🤨
 
Coolant and alternator belt replacement every two years. Does that seem excessive to anybody out there?
 
GuidoVeloce said:
Coolant and alternator belt replacement every two years. Does that seem excessive to anybody out there?
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If like most Europeans, your motorcycle lives outdoors, then no, not excessive at all.

I'm pretty sure the majority of worldwide motorcyclists don't have garages and an alternator belt replacement isn't something you can or want to do on the side of the highway.

If it breaks, you are dead in the water and going no place until it is fixed.

Alternator belt maintenance "by crisis" is a really lousy bet. It can get seriously expensive in a hurry when it happens in the worst possible place.

Think long-distance towing to a Guzzi or competent shop, overnight shipment of part(s) (if available), installation, lodging, meals, etc.

If your part is not in the USA, or it's Friday 4:30pm, or it's a 3 day weekend holiday...well then, you are faced with a monumental challenge.

$$$$ FAST.
 
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Bike should run for a considerable distance on battery, I traveled over 180 miles on a fully charged battery. Pull fuse for headlight, park to bumpstart where possible.
 
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