What kind of valve does a Moto Guzzi have?
2003, 2004, 2005 Moto Guzzi Californias have hydraulic valves. They had some teething problems that have apparently been worked out. Great idea, I suppose, but adjusting valves on a Guzzi is a 30-minute deal. No shims required…
What kind of timing chain does a Moto Guzzi use?
Shim, valve spring, thick, 1mm. Common to almost all 2 valve per cylinder Guzzi big twins through 2010. 1969-1971 V7 Special, Ambassador,… more info GU13058200 Automatic timing chain tensioner for Moto Guzzi big twins with timing chains.
What kind of tensioner does a Moto Guzzi use?
GU13058200 Automatic timing chain tensioner for Moto Guzzi big twins with timing chains. Spring loaded tensioner has a large blade which applies… more info Oil pump shaft key, used on many models from 1967 through 2012 California Vintage.
How many half shells does a Moto Guzzi have?
3rd undersize (0.762mm) connecting rod bearing half shell with one oil hole, replaces 37062008, GU3706200 8. Two half shells per rod, 4 per… more info Oil drain plug with magnet to catch ferrous swarf. Fits most engine drain, rear drive fill, and transmission fill plugs, hex head uses standard Guzzi… more info
2003, 2004, 2005 Moto Guzzi Californias have hydraulic valves. They had some teething problems that have apparently been worked out. Great idea, I suppose, but adjusting valves on a Guzzi is a 30-minute deal. No shims required…
Where are the head bolts on a Moto Guzzi?
There are 6 head bolts per cylinder: two under each rocker arm, one under the 10mm hex cap at the top of the cylinder, and one by the spark plug. Use a long 10mm Allen key w/ an adjustable (Crescent) wrench to open that cap. It is not reverse threaded, mine was tight as hell. 10. Loosen all 6 of the head bolts just a little bit to break them.
What kind of bike has hydraulic valve adjusters?
Both of Honda’s 1100cc Shadows have hydraulic valve adjusters. #9 It’s mostly big cruisers and pushrod bikes which have the hydraulic adjusters. The Honda 750 Nighthawk is the big exception I can think of – it was one of the few 4-cyl DOHC bikes that had hydraulics. Pretty cool system.