How to change the oil and filter on a Moto Guzzi V7 all models motorcycle maintenance

[@ferrydewit3416]

I used to have an SP2 from 1984. To change the oil filter I had to remove the carter pan. Laying on my back under the engine removing 12 screws and catch the pan to prevent it from falling on the street with a potential breaking of it. After changing the oil filter I had to lay under the engine again to put back the screws. It’s an enormous improvement of how the oil filter is placed now.

[@bikerdood1100]

Don’t know w/o they designed them like that, small blocks are much easier. My Breva 1100 does have an easy to remove filter, finally

[@LeifGustavsson-d6z]

The cause of this was that the big block not had an real oil filter from the beginning. The filter position was a later modification, from the early 70-is.

[@LifeofnotBrian]

This was quite helpful! First-time V7-owner here about to embark on his first service after 1 year ownership (I bought a V7 Classic 2009-model, fully serviced, last year).

[@bikerdood1100]

Well valves are everywhere 10k km if I remember

[@readyplayer2]

Very useful and well shot, thank you. Do you have another video on valve adjustments for the V7? Greetings from the Pacific Northwest, USA!

[@bikerdood1100]

All the small blocks are essentially the same Although the original big block motor is a little different

[@jeffslade1892]

The tool to get the filter flange off is a thing called a nail lifter, looks like a slightly bent screwdriver with a claw hammer slot. 101 uses other than pulling tacks up.

[@bikerdood1100]

I am aware of them I just don’t have one. They are usually Perspex

[@tpv59]

THANK YOU Sir. Very Much APPRECIATED. WELL done. Thank You. 'OZ'. (Australia)

[@bikerdood1100]

No worries

[@robinfrench1914]

Thanks, this will be very useful for me.

[@bikerdood1100]

No worries

[@michaelcase8574]

Guzzi says to check the oil while hot instead of after it cools like in others. So when you fill it, it shows a bit lower than when it's hot if you use the amount of oil they recommend, you won't overfill.

[@bikerdood1100]

Nice idea. Or just don’t fill to the top

[@nitram_nosnibor]

Great tutorial, thanks for the time you spent making it 👍🏻

[@bikerdood1100]

My pleasure

[@mar0364]

Thanks for the video. V7 III here.

[@bikerdood1100]

All small blocks make great bikes, light and easy to work on

[@ferdinand3665]

Lovely video. You helped me a lot :)

[@bikerdood1100]

No worries

[@leeanderson3277]

Thanks for the video. I love your headlight, where can I get one?

[@bikerdood1100]

Oh we just picked it up on EBay It didn’t fit perfectly but I had a spare shell which did

[@srinivasanmadusampathkumar6671]

Lovely clip and useful. I gave V7 Carbon. I find the clutch lever is tight to pull and getting the neutral is difficult. So I need to the clutch in traffic etc. Please advise me. I get tired soon on long rides

[@bikerdood1100]

Well look at the cable see if it’s carefully routed , no tight bends Lubing the cable always helps Basically remove lever from cable fasten a small bag over the end with an elastic band so it’s like a funnel and put some oil in Engine oil is good or gear oil and wait a while oil will run through after a few hours . Cable will move much smoother. The lever arm at the back of the gear box that the cable attaches to can stiffen up , it’s hard to get at so clean as well as you can and spray lots of WD 40 and move it by hand . Those things should hopefully help

[@ericc365]

This issue is often caused by an out of adjustment clutch cable. See owners manual for adjustment specs and methods.

[@allans7281]

I always judge a bike but how simple the oil change is. This one is alittle quirky but hey it's Italian! what year is the bike? procedure is all the same for the V7?

[@bikerdood1100]

Oil change is very simple, valve checks equally so. The oil and filter change is the same for all small block Guzzis from the first V35/ V50 right through to the V85

[@viennapalace]

Thanks for an interesting video but can I be "that guy" & lodge a complaint? To be honest, I had great difficulty hearing what you were saying & for once, it can't be blamed on my advancing years! Now, I understand that there is much to be said about being a soft spoken gentleman but please, for the sake of us oldies, speak up when making videos! Your daddy gave you balls, use them! ;) (In anticipation, I have subscribed to your channel)

[@bikerdood1100]

In fairness it’s an older video and our equipment is much improved I do speak quite loudly and clearly while filming but it isn’t always picked up and you can’t to several takes when you recording maintenance unfortunately

[@viennapalace]

Don't worry, I won't hold it against you. Besides, I just found the video where you show how to adjust the valves on a small block Guzzi & the sound is at least 200% better! I do like a happy ending! Ride safe mate! Or ride fast & take chances... Who am I to tell you what to do? :D

[@ioanm18]

Hello. What oil do you use? Type and quantity? Thanks.

[@bikerdood1100]

We use 10/60 fully synthetic No preference on brand I think it’s more important to ensure it’s changed regularly We change earlier than recommended

[@riderun5299]

Thank you. Is there V7 2021 850 cm3 or V7III?

[@bikerdood1100]

It’s a V7 11 but the bottom end is little changed

[@younesj1847]

Could you please tell me where did you buy the led headlight ? Would love to change mine to a cool LED one like yours ! Cheers from Paris

[@bikerdood1100]

We picked them up from EBay to be honest, didn’t fit quite as easily as I would have liked but not too bad.

[@karwoj25]

I recommend using a torque wrench for every bolt in this video.

[@bikerdood1100]

Assuming everyone has one And go conservative on the settings I’ve been caught out a few times using factory settings on Guzzis

[@autonomousindividual7780]

I recommend you don't. Go by feel. Many a stripped bolt due to torque wrenches. Ask around among mechanics. Headbolts yes oilchange no.

[@karwoj25]

​@@autonomousindividual7780 The tightening torque for drainage plugs is only 12Nm (8.85 lb ft). It's just impossible to harm this bolt with such low torque. And I'm quite sure you have put more torque on this bolt and nothing wrong happened :) Anyway, I use torque wrenches for everyday serivce and I have never beed disappointed with results.

[@bachelorchownowwithflavor3712]

@@autonomousindividual7780 Professional mechanic here. I have used a torque wrench countless times, including on drain plugs, and I have never stripped or broken anything when the wrench was set to the correct torque for the given fastener. I will say that whenever you are given a torque range rather than a single number always set your wrench to the middle of the range, just to be on the safe side. Also, torque wrenches aren't accurate at the extremes of their range, so avoid using a particular torque wrench if the setting you need is at the very bottom or top of its range. Choose a wrench with a lower or higher range depending on your situation. Finally, always inspect your fastener or plug before reinstalling to be sure it's in good condition. If it's suspect, replace it. The cost of replacement hardware is much lower than the cost of repairs caused by bad hardware.

[@larrywoolley9507]

you never showed the oil level on the stick after adding the oil?

[@bikerdood1100]

Oh dear What a pity never mind

[@ethanjames7924]

What type of oil did you use?

[@bikerdood1100]

Blimey Well filmed it some time ago so I don’t remember the brand, I always use a pretty good brand of fully synthetic of the correct grade . These bikes run pretty hot so the correct grade is vital and I change early too . I think regular changes probably matter at least as much if not more than the brand to be honest.

[@pandapopulation6281]

How much oil do these bikes take?

[@bikerdood1100]

2 litres is what the manual states but usually a bit less in the real world particularly as you do not want to over fill . I fill to the half way mark and no more .

[@Mr_lahDdah_Gunner_Graham]

I had about 200ml left with the half dipstick. If you fill it right up (2l) you run the risk of sucking up oil into your airbox and then you may have to change the air filter . Will check the levels after the first decent run

[@tiufb]

Vice grips on the dipstick?! No thanks

[@bikerdood1100]

Not like I’m gripping em tight 🙄