Moto Guzzi V9 valve adjustment pt.1

[@AF-O6]

Not to be disrespectful, but it does need to be adjusted at TDC on the power stroke. At TDC on the intake/exhaust stroke, the exhaust will be almost closed and the intake starting to open. It would result in a bad adjustment.

[@spydie]

Hi DaBinChe! I got rid of my Himalayan and my CT125 and now I own a 2021 Kawasaki W800, 2021 Yamaha XT250 and my new 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Centenario. I didn't know you had a Guzzi also! Great to see your videos.

[@DaBinChe]

I used to also have a W650...really miss that kickstart. It was so easy to kick over.

[@spydie]

@@DaBinChe I had a W650 also and have many times wished I hadn't sold it. But 800 is twice the road bike. Really loving it and my Guzzi

[@Deetroiter]

When it’s time to do it on the v7, I want to try it to save a ton of money but honestly I’m afraid of valve adjustments for some reason.

[@homeontherange733]

Are you sure taking the stator cover off spills oil out? I adjusted my valves on my Moto Guzzi Eldorado. On the Eldorado, there is a rubber plug on the stator which you remove with your finger or flathead screw driver. No oil comes out. I did it both ways. 1. by jacking up the the rear tire and turning it. 2. By leaving the back tire down. Putting the bike in neutral , removing the rubber plug near the stator on the front of the engine. Using a socket, turning the engine over to align piston at top dead center. It was far easier than turning the back wheel. Your face is just inches away from the valves.

[@DaBinChe]

Not sure, I assume that oil was in there, didn't want to break a seal if I didn't have to.

[@spydie]

@@DaBinChe I saw another guy take the cover off. No oil in there, at least none came out when the cover came off. But I got the new MG service manual and MG recommends spinning the rear tire.

[@DaBinChe]

@@spydie good to know they recommend spinning the rear tire....I think that is the easiest way and non invasive.

[@spydie]

@@DaBinChe It would have been smarter of Guzzi to put a plug in the stator cover on all the bikes, like they did on the Eldorado. It would have been so much easier. As it is, the V7 doesn't have a centerstand and I haven't adjusted the valves yet (1700 miles) because I haven't figured out how to get the rear wheel off the ground. Everything I've tried (jacks) is terribly unstable. And you don't want to lift on the exhaust or the bottom of the engine. No frame like my XT250 has. I ordered this today: tinyurl.com/yfbjy3t4

[@marcin_travels]

Did you start from right side ? service manual say you should start from left cylinder ?

[@DaBinChe]

Doesn't really matter, as long is that piston is at TDC

[@blueyesITA]

How did you lift the bike exactly?

[@DaBinChe]

jack, you see it at 2:00

[@blueyesITA]

@@DaBinChe yes, seen, but is it stable? where did you place it exactly?