5 Years of Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 - A honest and open opinion and suggestions for a smoother ride

[@cet72]

I have had a Griso for 10 years ... I also went on the track with great satisfaction, I slowly learned to do more or less ordinary maintenance on it and now at 65K km I wouldn't change it with any other bike. I am in love with this piece of iron!

[@TYPE1media]

Well done Carlo 🙂 prima o poi un giro a Franciacorta lo faccio pure io

[@cet72]

Unfortunately the Franciacorta circuit, the closest to my house, has been sold to Porsche, which is not known if it will open it to the public. In any case, in the vicinity there are those of Cervesina and Cremona, which have recently been expanded ... ;-)

[@TYPE1media]

@@cet72 Good to know! I was meant to visit my parents in Italy this summer while I was doing a roadtrip on the Griso but unfortunately it’s too much of a pain with the traffic lights system still.. going to do Scotland instead..

[@cet72]

@@TYPE1media If you change idea and pass to Lodi (not far from Milan), let me know!

[@TYPE1media]

@@cet72 avevo una fidanzata a Lodi 😂 will do 👍🏼

[@GhostGriso]

Enjoyed the video, and fully agree, how great the Griso is. I've got the 1st generation 1100 Griso and over 170k with minimal issue.

[@TYPE1media]

Hey mate, thanks for watching 🙂 Is it roller tappets? Oh you don’t need to worry about that on the 1100! It was a 1200v8 issue

[@GhostGriso]

@@TYPE1media indeed, I've had a few minor issues, current one after 177000km is union joint on drive shaft. And as Pete mention, deff look at swing arm and suspension linkages. Mine were dry as a bone and degraded massively. Totally fab bike all the same. 😁

[@johann-ulrichhofstetter2978]

Thank you for the viedeo, I just bought used a 1100 Griso and I can't wait to pick it up next week.

[@TYPE1media]

You won’t regret it 😁

[@davio7031]

Got my Griso 1200SE! Picking it up soon 🎉🎉🎉

[@speedfinder1]

I have a V7 850 Special (Not a 1200 Griso.) but I can completely agree with you on your comments. The air filter thing is a good one. A stock air filter flows plenty of air and only cost a few pounds, "When you need to change it." I've just checked in there on my bike as it is a year old and there is NO DUST whatsoever! The oil levels on most Moto Guzzi are very critical and "less is better" than too much. The simple design of these engines is their strength and gives them good reliability.

[@Brutaga]

I don’t own a Griso, but I certainly would like to. Thank you for your video, it hasn’t altered my opinion on the Griso and eventually I will purchase one. I own a Kawasaki 500 Mach 3 H1A triple so I love and appreciate motorcycles that are different, to me being outside normal is very appealing. Warmest regards from New Zealand

[@tduic]

Just bumped to your video, it's a really great and honest review. My friend had one (8v) and I've ridden it for several hundred kilometers on few occasions, and, honestly, it was the best bike I have ever ridden. I adored its vibrations, its grunt, its engine braking, road handling, practically everything. This is the bike where i realized that 1000cc+ V2 is the way to go. Griso will always stay No.1 in my heart and who knows, one day I might get a good used one.

[@TYPE1media]

Good words my friend! That’s an illness called Grisitis… you can only cure it by getting a Griso for yourself ✌🏼

[@skyislands8887]

My 1100 Griso is the best all-round Guzzi I have owned, it kind of combined the best atibutes of my prior guzzi's. I did 3 mods. 1. LED headlight lamp and LED hi and low driving / flood lights. 2. Carbon fibre slip on that was designed and tuned for the 1100i. 3 found a set of tyres that suited my riding style and the bikes handling. I was warned to not use any non genuine air filters including oil type like k&n Negitives 1. I am 6'1 and found that I was a bit cramped. More peg room needed 2. Watch the rear brake....it can be easily and unintentionally locked under hard breaking. Finding less aggressive pads helped. When riding with a group, on straights and open corners, the griso didn't have the proformance (although still very acceptable). in the tight twisties, I could out corner and out torque many more modern machines. Best parts about owing griso, people think it is a relatively new bike, not a 2006 as they are one of the most unique production bikes ever made with a ageless style. Unfortunately it was completely submerged in the recent floods in north NSW. RIP 🙏 to my faithful Griso. Hard part is finding a new one.

[@simonlangmead7]

Like he said, keep the bike standard (original) Aftermarket air filter has done damage to his engine with dirt in the air box. Removing original muffler for aftermarket changes the exhaust back pressure and makes it run worse. So now he gets a power commander to fix a problem he created. I own a 91 Moto Guzzi 1000 and a 2008 Kawasaki Concours I bought both new and still have them. Everything is 100% factory OEM original parts on both bikes. I do maintenance only and don’t try to modify anything. Leave it alone, and it will leave you alone. Mess with it, and it will mess with you big time.

[@grisoghetto2027]

Bravo! Great video and thank you for sharing your experience. We brothers of the GRiSO know what it is to enjoy this motorcycle. -Steak

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you for watching 🙂 The Ghetto has always been really helpful!

[@kc34motorcycle]

Great Video Andrea!!! Thank you for your words about our products and for sharing your experience with Griso!!😊🏍

[@TYPE1media]

Always a Pleasure... I will make a dedicated video about products from KC34 ✌🏼

[@zanelucca8272]

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[@mohammedwells1186]

@Zane Lucca Instablaster :)

[@zanelucca8272]

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[@zanelucca8272]

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[@jerryyoung448]

I have the new 2022 V85TT Guardia d Onore, coming SOOON, I have ordered, the Akrapovic slip on, for it, I am 75 yrs. old, live in Billings Montana, raced Moto X, for 20 yrs., raced Dirt track, for another 20 yrs. Rode H.D., my whole life, needed a change, the Guzzi WORKS!!! Jerry D.

[@TYPE1media]

Hey Jerry… that’s a good way of starting 2022.. happy new year and welcome to the Guzzi family.. many more years of riding for you ✌🏼

[@T-legend2142]

Just curious why you would pick a Suzuki Vstrom for a touring bike where you could also chose another guzzi like the Norge or Stelvio 1200. Could you clarify?

[@markclark7273]

I have a Stelvio which has the same engine and it seized up on the M1 at 21,000 miles. It was the plastic oil pump gear which became loose on its metal center, twisted and stripped its teeth. I didn't notice the warning on the screen as it was early morning with low sun and the screen is almost impossible to see in those conditions. It cost me nearly £1000 for a used crankshaft from Germany plus a few gaskets and seals, and a new clutch while the engine was out, I did the work myself. This destroyed my faith in Guzzis but the repairs worked and 12,000 miles on I still have the bike as I love it and can't find anything I want to change it for. It took a year for me to stop looking for dire warnings on the display every 10 seconds, now I just ride and enjoy it. It was interesting to hear about the mess in the throttle bodies as I have had poor fueling recently, injector cleaner did not help and its erratic, some days are good, some bad but it usually clears after aboput 15 minutes. Maybe I need a throttle body strip. Thanks for a most informative and helpful video. Mark, UK.

[@TYPE1media]

@@markclark7273 hey mark! Glad you got it sorted.. now that I think about it I did replace the plastic oil pump gear too! I’m now on the lookout for the new Stelvio.. doing a lot of touring so it would make sense for me to move into the Adventure market! Many happy Guzzi miles

[@markclark7273]

I am not sure about the new Stelvio, I don't think the Mandello engine suits an adventure bike but i do need to book myself in with my dealer for a test ride at some point. More than about 90bhp is too much and makes the bike a handful to ride and not so good at town speeds, the old Stelvio is borderline in this area.

[@garmit61]

I've just seen this review 3 years late. Loved the video footage onnthe Stelvio Pass. I think my Aprilia there around 2018. I've always loved the Griso but never got around to buying one. The small tank scares me. I sold the Falco a while back. I now have a 650 VStrom and a Moto Guzzi Le Mans IV. Love them both for different reasons. There's something glorious about the primitive tech on carburetted Guzzis. Love them. Thanks for the video. You have a new subscriber.

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you! I just refurbished mine and wrapped it in emerald green.. still loving her to bits, the small tank wasn’t a big issue for me I’ve done loads of touring and even the NC500 in the highlands without ever running out of juice. The Griso 1200 is fuel injected doesn’t have carbs 😄 thanks for the sub

[@TioKimo]

That LMIV wasn't primitive when new. Underappreciated! Enjoy

[@TioKimo]

@@TYPE1media would love to see the new scheme. KC34 seems to have dropped many parts from their offering for GRiSO.

[@TYPE1media]

@@TioKimo yeah unfortunately I don’t think they do much custom parts anymore, they also don’t ship abroad.

[@TYPE1media]

@@TioKimo if you have a social media contact I can send you a photo

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Good all round comments , i have a Sport with the same engine and have done the same miles as you.It's been the most reliable bike i've had with only a few niggles. I converted to roller tappets at 20k, there was minimum wear. I run it with stock air filter with the intake snorkel removed, Gpr can and Mistral collector without cat. I remapped it the same as you with help from Beetle, only fiddly bit was setting the Co trims. I balance the throttle bodies with a Morgan carb tune now and again. It has more than enough power and i have hard luggage for touring. I fitted a Stelvio shock to increase ground clearance as it's easy to grind the pegs. I had an 1100 Griso before but found it hard for long distance as i'm quite tall, plus the 8v engine is much better.

[@TYPE1media]

You’re right! All amazing upgrades.. I forgot to mention about the tappets... I also assumed that whoever has an interest in the Griso will know about the tappets conversion. Maybe worth a video on its own about that subject

[@jiltedjohn9294]

@@TYPE1media For sure, it would be good

[@TK-cl1jm]

In my experience, any of these filters that increase air flow also increase the amount of particles they let through. There is really no way around that unless you are going to change the actual shape/size of the element and housing. Beautiful bike! Would love to add one to go with the V7!

[@TYPE1media]

Yeah I’m with you on that one! And if you can.. go for it, just came back from our NC500 tour and the Griso has been fantastic once again

[@sallhame]

What filter? I'va been checking out my old Moto Guzzi, and I can't find one? :-P

[@baricho4771]

Thankyou for a very informative video.. I love the Griso.. so will refer to your video .. Awesome!!

[@TYPE1media]

Amazing! Glad you’ve found it informative! Hope you manage to get one

[@torkd14]

Generally those type of air filters require oil on them to catch fine particulates. I don’t know the make of the one you’re holding but a K&N which is similar looking to yours, needs to be cleaned and oiled often. Your valves usually take a beating when dirt is introduced into the engine.

[@TYPE1media]

That’s what I thought.. thank you for clarifying that for everyone else 😁

[@torkd14]

@@TYPE1media I should have stated I found my way to your video because I found a Griso in my area for sale with low km and a good price. I appreciate your video, I might just have to go see this bike in person. Thank you.

[@TYPE1media]

@@torkd14 I hope you will get it mate! Cracking bike as said in the video ✌🏼

[@stephenaustin1896]

This is a very useful review for Griso owners. I have one and it is a brilliant, robust and unique motorcycle that I love. Australia is a very large country so when doing long cross state trips I wish it had a bigger petrol tank. However so far at 25,000 kms it is flawless riding.

[@TYPE1media]

I agree on the tank size.. ✌🏼 glad you’re having a good time on the Griso

[@vansamang]

Hi, cool long term review. I'm a guzzi fan myself. About the airfilter, on my V7 I use filters from the brand Hiflo, these are brilliant. They have better flow then stock, but still catch the same amount of rubish. The washable filters mostly work but sometimes they are cleaned wrong, never clean them with air. the little cotton mesh will start to allign and so it will not filter anymore.

[@MarysJanuszPazdzioch]

Thank you mate for sharing your knowledge and experience. Despite it's most beautiful bike I have seen I don't want it now. You do proper maintenance of this bike and still experience factory built issues. I've been ridden my VFR for years and I only changed oil and filter few times. No issues at all. But for someone who likes spending time in his garage (I don't) it's very impressive bike and simple beautiful 🙂

[@jorgeson3586]

Hard to find good reviews on internet, let alone honest ones.good and honest review o Moto Guzzi ,that’s hens teeth

[@BlueMarbleRider]

A great honest overview of your owndership. Have always admired Guzzis, and will likely end up with something...Griso, Lemans perhaps V100 one day. Cheers.

[@TYPE1media]

I’m keeping an eye on the v100 as well 🧐

[@philipetherington2397]

Very interesting and helpful - from a prospective griso owner.

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you Philip, I’m glad you find it helpful 🙂

[@Nzchimeran]

Totally agree about agricultural machine. I have the 1100 I have used Beetle map ( 10 minute install ) and Agostini Mondello exhaust. Went +7 on CO trim , bike runs great. You got to oil K&N air filters.

[@spainlinas]

hi there,i have the same 1100 cc griso,,its wort to install the beetle map? thanks

[@Nzchimeran]

@@spainlinas yes, it is night and day. Made bike easily 30% more power

[@paulsnify]

I love Motoguzzi my first I bought when I was 19 years old and I went all over Europe on it and ended up turning it into a Battle of the Twins racer with 950cc Cosworth conversion and cams etc from Italy. So I bought a Griso with 2000 miles on it. The cam followers went twice the seal leaked behind the clutch at 3000 kilometers. The speedo was steaming up. So I sold it. However it was a great bike and if Motoguzzi UK had been even slightly helpful I would have kept it. I fitted an after market exhaust that sounded great it handled very well it was powerful brakes were great looked great a shame. I would consider buy another one day. But beware they cam mods have been done as its expensive fix.

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you for your comment Paul, yes it’s a shame that the Guzzi customer service in UK is so weak.. I like to compare Guzzi to Alfa Romeo.. they’re amazing when everything works..

[@le_kakis]

You have my personal favourite naked motorcycle ever,i hope Moto Guzzi brings it back one day so i can dream of buying it😂 very nice video by the way 👌

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you brother, there will be a naked 1000cc bike announcement from Guzzi soon

[@le_kakis]

Very interesting news! I'll be waiting like crazy!

[@joloevaa]

🙂Similar experiences on mine. A little love and hate bike. I have not had any serious issues with mine. It's not good for offroad. I have stock cpu mapping at the moment. Ruff engine below 2500 rpm. I think it is comfortable to run a maximum 1000km a day. The seam on the seat was red, that has faded.. 🙂

[@xzsdfvdfbv]

I like the video clip of you lifting the bike up (4:04) Hahaha... You were talking about the bolt heads rounding off - that's one thing i like about Harleys, they have harder fasteners and tougher paint than most bikes (but of course Harleys have other disadvantages). My wife has a MG V9 Bobber (with Zard exhaust), and it is so much fun to ride, and so easy to ride, and it has the best sound. Anyway I also liked the Griso, but now I'm seriously considering buying the MG V100 Mandelo. It's very exciting, and the only thing that might prevent me buying it is Harley's new Pan America. I can't decide whether i will need to go off road... Have you tried either of those?

[@TYPE1media]

Hulk Mode

[@stephanh.6610]

The Pan American is way too heavy compared to the Mandello, and higher; if you are 6ft tall and strong enough, then go for it, it is a great touring bike.

[@chris.davidoff]

Thanks for the detailed video, it was really helpful! I really want to get one, but they are very rare in my area..

[@TYPE1media]

Do it! You know you want it!

[@chris.davidoff]

@@TYPE1media Gosh I would love to, but there's only like 5 used ones for sale in the whole country :( (USA) and none in my state

[@peterroper617]

Interesting series of videos. A few things that leave me a bit confused in some of them but there ya go. What made you think the clutch needed a new plate at such a low mileage? Did you try adjusting the length of the plunger on the handlebar lever prior to swapping the plate? There was a run of dodgy plates in the 2012/early '13 period but generally the clutches last well I've had several still working fine at 200,000km. I'm assuming the oil pump gear was showing some sort of damage other than discolouration? Good catch on that, I probably wouldn't of found it simply because if I was doing a clutch I wouldn't of gone about it in such a bizarre and labour intensive way but everyone has their own way of doing things. Doing it the way it was done of course means that the swingarm stayed in the frame so I hope the bearings of both the swingarm and shock linkage have been addressed previously? If the CARC bikes have one Achilles Heel, (Flat tappet fiasco excepted.) it's the swingarm bearings and shock linkage. My 2008 8V is close to 140,000 km now. Apart from the flat tappets destroying the first motor and regular maintenance the thing is reliable as an anvil. After 40 years of working on Guzzis it's sort of what I expect. Your problems seem odd at such a low mileage.

[@pimbolinha1]

Olá, o meu marido tem a Griso 1200, adoramos a moto, mas de momento está a acender uma luz vermelha no visor com símbolo de óleo...foi ao mecânico á revisão, mas depois de dar uma pequena volta com ela, voltou a acender o visor vermelho. Alguém que já teve o mesmo problema? O que poderá ser? Posso enviar foto...se ajudar... Cristina

[@Grwsport]

Generally is oil pressure sensor problem. U can change with 20 euro.....

[@chriscraft999]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the bike. Did you have to grease the rear suspension bearings at the pivot points? I have heard the factory did not grease those bearings.

[@TYPE1media]

No worries..I never greased the rear suspension if I’m totally honest, not had any issues with it

[@paulcooper5610]

Was the air filter a K&N filter? if so slightly worrying as I'm about to replace my fuel tank on my Bellagio for a V7 one and this can't happen without removing the air filter box and fitting K&N pod filters. I agree that keeping parts stock is probably safer but I really prefer the V7 tank look. I agree that these Moto Guzzi engines are really strong, it's just silly little things that let them down, for me it was the internal fuel hose splitting inside the fuel tank and the oil filter vibrating lose causing low oil pressure that has caused me to need the recovery service. Still love my Guzzi and will never sell it, so I guess you just forget these things and enjoy the ride.

[@TYPE1media]

No it was a SprintFilter, I think as long as you don’t ride in really dirty conditions you’re fine.. as an all day rider on grimey uk winter roads it wasn’t really holding up too well in terms of filtering. I agree with all the rest.. you just think about the good times and all the silly little pains go away

[@paulcooper5610]

@@TYPE1media I tend to be a fair weather rider, so as I don't do the mileage or need to ride in dirty conditions, I'll go ahead with my plans, (I've already brought the V7 tank) I just fancy changing the looks without actually changing my bike.

[@TYPE1media]

@@paulcooper5610 you’ll be fine! 👌🏼

[@stathisskouropoulos6160]

Great video and thanks for the tips! Is there out there an available aftermarket exhaust that will give you the thrilling sound you would expect without compromising on factory engine proper running??

[@TYPE1media]

Hard to say.. I had a Mivv exhaust that sounded amazing without db killer and didn’t loose much power.. if anything the torque delivery was just slightly higher on the rpm range. But it did backfire quite a lot.. which is exciting, but all that banging in the exhaust can cause issues to the valves in the long run cause the engine is not running with the correct stoichiometry.

[@davepersich3035]

Hi there. I have a Breva 1100 and the clutch is noisy when you disengage it, ie pull the lever in. People say it is normal but how noisy is normal?

[@TYPE1media]

Hello! It’s a dry clutch and yes it’s normal to have a bit of rattle… Guzzi’s are like people.. they’re all a bit different so it’s difficult to know what’s normal and what isn’t.. personally I’d say that if it sounds like beans in a metal tin or like gentle scratching it’s normal.. if you have squeaking or knocking then get it checked.

[@dirtydmoto3015]

Hey, a great video! I'm riding a Bellagio and its pure fun! Keep up with your Guzzi :)

[@TYPE1media]

Nice one! Keep in touch

[@nigelfisher6896]

Thanks for your video. What brand/make was the air filter?

[@TYPE1media]

Pipercross

[@TYPE1media]

Pipercross

[@nigelfisher6896]

@@TYPE1media thanks. I will avoid putting this brand into my V85TT 😀

[@Joyrider197]

How much did it cost you, the clutch repair i mean.

[@akshayd82]

Also being in the US, I can't order the crash protection you linked. The hepco becker stuff is too expensive otherwise and kinda ugly

[@TYPE1media]

Yeah my dad has some pipe ones in his Griso and I’m really not a Fan. Shame that you can’t get the KC34 ones

[@nathanlambshead4778]

Great informative video. Thank you.

[@TYPE1media]

My pleasure

[@jessekeskinen4370]

How you lift up your Griso.? I have EMC shock on my Griso, but my broplem is the same.

[@papercut1987]

I'm seeing an 2014 Griso with 60000km ( about 40k miles), price is alright, still negotiable. Previous owner does the oil changes and small jobs, but nothing too extensive as maintenance, I doubt the valves are adjusted. Is the bike at the end of its life? what major maintenance should I plan for? or I should simply avoid it and look for one with less mileage? Thanks

[@TYPE1media]

I’ve seen Griso’s with more than 100k miles.. the engines are solid, just make sure the distribution is the ‘rollerised’ one and not the first one that came out, if you do a bit of research about it you’ll see what I mean. Apart from that do a valve adjustment and a Full extensive service including gearbox and shaft oil, filters and spark plugs. You’ll have many more happy miles to enjoy. Only reason mine has had bits and bobs to do is because I treated her harshly and I messed with it myself.

[@papercut1987]

@@TYPE1media test ride it yesterday. Engine sounds healthy. hydraulic clutch lever feels good. But my left foot couldn't feel anything when I'm changing gears (unlike the heavy clunk I hear when I rode the V7iii, it even went to a false "1" once (N light is off, but it's actually still in Neutral). should I worry about it? or is that something normal with Griso. thanks

[@TYPE1media]

@@papercut1987 ​​⁠going into 1st it makes a nice clunk, which is classic moto Guzzi, but I have no false neutral so I would investigate that. The other gears have a nice click going in but you need to make sure you stay with the pedal all the way to the end for slightly longer than you’re used to maybe as sometimes it takes a bit to go in, mine sometimes if you don’t push 3rd or 4th in all the way when you open the throttle it pulls down one gear.

[@johnmartin2472]

I have a 1200 SE Tenni Griso,2010 model, I also have dropped the forks for quicker turning and have recently changed the forks and the rear shock with custom made Maxton units which have totally transformed the bike's handling. With a K&N air filter, opened up air box and Termigoni exhaust I went with a remap done by BDS Performance, the bike runs well for it. Thankfully I managed to get the cam towers kit free from Guzzi. I notice in your video that your Griso have some engine guards, I don't recognise them, are they still available, who makes them?

[@TYPE1media]

My Dad has the Tenni, beautiful creature.. yes they’re made by KC34 an Italian manufacturer based in Mandello… www.kc34motorcycle.com/prodotto/paramotore-moto-guzzi-griso/

[@johnmartin2472]

thanks for the product info. my 1400 Eldorado is also a beautiful creature but a totally different animal!!

[@bsc1463]

Very informative ! Thank you ! Subbed in .

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you.. it’s now 8 years of Guzzi Griso, still loving it

[@mkoehler222]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the valves disintegrating and destroying the engine? They finally fixed it in the later years Grizzo. No moto guzzi for me.

[@TYPE1media]

@@mkoehler222 this was only a problem on the first generation of 1200 which is not my case so that’s why I haven’t mentioned it.

[@mkoehler222]

@TYPE1media Thanks, I did think about buying one years ago but ended up with an Indian FTR. Still have it after 5 years and 25k miles with no issues. Good luck with yours.

[@gennaro8607]

Hi Andrea! great video and Super motorcycle, the wild boar! haha! What phone holder do you have?

[@TYPE1media]

Thanks Gennaro 😂 that’s an Old phone holder.. I now use a Quad Lock with vibration dumpener

[@marklekavich5594]

What are your thoughts on the oem ecu? It's located just above the exhaust headers and when it gets hot (like every stop light) the fueling/performance gets very inconsistent.

[@TYPE1media]

Hey Mark, I’ve not had that problem on mine.

[@matthewsweet294]

Nice review

[@TYPE1media]

Thank you!

[@mohdgaith2939]

Thanks man

[@TYPE1media]

You’re welcome

[@alessandromartufi2941]

CIAO, IM ALESSANDRO, FROM BERLIN.i just sold my trusty California stone 2002 model, and I'm now looking to get a Griso,2007model.is this bike as reliable as the California? Man I love the Griso it's so 😎

[@TYPE1media]

Ciao Zio 🙂 They’re amazing! But make sure the engine has been rollerised. ‘It needs roller tappets otherwise forget about it as it will eventually break.

[@guitarblowaway]

Dude my Griso does the exact same at 5k Rpm with a power commander

[@TYPE1media]

I think that they didn’t properly programmed the firmware in the dynoJet units mate

[@guitarblowaway]

@@TYPE1media Yea I think you are right. Now I have the stock ECU tuned and it runs great.

[@TYPE1media]

@@guitarblowaway glad to hear dude ✌🏼

[@louisvaldivia9260]

What type of aftermarket filter were you using?

[@TYPE1media]

www.carpimoto.it/en-GB/Brand_Sprint-Filter/Engine-Parts/Air-Filters/41954_PM01S-Sprint-Filter-Air-Filter-for-Moto-Guzzi-Griso.htm

[@louisvaldivia9260]

Wow that sucks I have one on my v7 III and I haven't had any issues with mine

[@TYPE1media]

I don’t recommend it for road use as it will NOT stop dust ingress

[@TYPE1media]

@@louisvaldivia9260 if you do a few thousand miles I can guarantee you that when you open the throttle body you will find a lot of grime 😬

[@louisvaldivia9260]

@@TYPE1media I got 10,000 miles with mine. Only oil in the airbox. Is your sprint filter really flexible?

[@DaniWhiteMoto]

Do you need anything special to use the beetle maps??

[@TYPE1media]

You will need the adapter to load the map and a laptop with Guzzi Diag, and the map itself

[@akshayd82]

How did you raise the rear shock height? I can't see an adjustment nut.

[@TYPE1media]

You need to adjust the preload by using a C-spanner, loosen the top ring and then compress the spring by tightening the lower ring, after that re tight the top ring. If they’re hard to release you can try gently with a big flat screwdriver and rubber hammer

[@akshayd82]

@@TYPE1media ah the preload way. I thought there was a separate ride height adjustment! Also for the front fork, it is the 2nd ring or two full band that need to be visible?

[@TYPE1media]

@@akshayd82 correct and for the front if I remember correctly (my bike is still at the shop so can’t check) it’s full bands i think, so one down from factory settings I believe

[@bressan1998]

How is it with a passenger?

[@TYPE1media]

Becomes even more stable.

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

How does it compare to a Eldorado?

[@TYPE1media]

I’ve never had anything to do with an Eldorado mate

[@savage22bolt32]

Great information, but you sure didn't need to add that monotonous, background music.

[@TYPE1media]

If you don’t like it you don’t need to say it.. just go watch something else

[@savage22bolt32]

@@TYPE1media well the information you presented was great. Consider my message constructive criticism. Certainly, you can't please everyone. I just can't understand why so many creators pipe in the elevator music while they're trying to convey important information.

[@TYPE1media]

@@savage22bolt32 because equally some people find videos with no music boring. It’s 50/50 there’s no need to point that out.. thank you for your criticism.

[@savage22bolt32]

@@TYPE1media People like me can turn captions on & volume off, but I'd rather listen to you speaking, & turn on my own music if I felt the need. Anyway, I do wish you the best with your channel. Your information was presented well. I've never seen a Griso, & not sure if it would fit my type of riding. Going to look at a 2016 V7ii next week.

[@TYPE1media]

@@savage22bolt32 I understand your opinion. Thank you. Personally I’m looking forward to test ride the new V100

[@glennfrom3475]

Don’t get the V- Strom There’s a lot of other bikes out there that cost the same that are way better. I had a strom and it was ok but hands-down the griso It’s so much better.

[@TYPE1media]

Hey Glenn, thanks for the suggestion. Without doubt the Griso is better 🙂 I was thinking about the Vstrom in case I do more touring cause they’re reliable and comfy for long distances.. I do 4000/5000 miles round trips in summer normally. And I love the Griso but at 40+ thousand miles I don’t know how many more summers I can trust it if you know what I mean

[@glennfrom3475]

Yeah it’s a bit more of a Comfortable bike for those long rides. I just wasn’t too impressed with the front forks on the strum. I was wanting to try one of those new Moto Guzzi Adventure bikes.

[@TYPE1media]

@@glennfrom3475 the v85tt is great.. just lacks a bit of power for my tastes

[@jernejsvab8114]

Look after 1200 Tenere

[@davidBarrel]

@@TYPE1media How is to tour on the grisso? average speed and mileage on a tank etc, I mean is not made ...for that , windshield? bags? I love the grisso I need excuses:)

[@checker3694]

I discovered over 20 years ago these garbage fictional hi flow air filter that let dirt into your engine. Dynoed a ferrari 308 qv 20 minutes apart, lost 5 bhp on a K&N. I always say go on a diet first, loose 5kg body weight, cheaper and healthier than a junk filter if your qualifying for grid position in a race its a different story.

[@TYPE1media]

Yeah.. I learned that lesson as well! Thank you for your comment 🙂 what do you ride now?

[@checker3694]

@TYPE-1 I have multiple bikes, one being a v7 850, on the long slow search for a Griso SE , has got to be the best muscle naked that very few people are aware off

[@beebeer]

If it's not broken don't fix it !

[@TYPE1media]

The take home lesson is pretty much that! 😂

[@Tothinkuponwell]

Its seems ridiculous to me you speak if all this maintenance and changes that you do, then say if you do this its a reliable good bike. Thsts an oxymoron surely?..compare this to any japanesel bike, it sounds like a nightmare..im not trying to be mean ..but you have after this put me off these machines..perhaps sadly,.. completely.

[@TYPE1media]

If you watched properly and be knowledgable about Guzzi you will know that the only reason I had to do all the maintenance is because I’ve messed with it myself. As said in the video, keep the bike stock, do the regular services and you’ll have 0 problems. Enjoy

[@wolf1e2]

You throttle body full of crap coz the 1200 has a fuel evaporation canister which feeds crap back in... you can remove it.. the 1100 doesn't have that. The k&n filter is great Owned my 2008 1100 for 14 years.. and I'm still in love with it... The toughest most robust bike ever made.... way better and more reliability than any BMW ever made... Only a few minor issues

[@johnrocker2986]

Paper filters cannot be bettered these K&N things are a scam.

[@GIGABACHI]

"Paper filters cannot be bettered". If you are looking for maximum dirt filtration and engine longevity, stick ONLY to paper element. All other filters are not filtering all it should. I had K&N air filters on different vehicles for 20 years and saw all the crap that made it past the "filter" and into the ducting before the throttle body. Not worth it. 💩👎