MOTO GUZZI V750 IE Informations techniques

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use and maintenance Breva10Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects inyour pockets as they might cause injury inthe event of a fall(this includes k

11use and maintenance BrevaAvoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerousobjects to the handlebars, mudguards andforks - this could slow down the vehicl

use and maintenance Breva12POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEYKEY1) Headlight2) Instrument panel3) Left rear-view mirror4) Fuel tank filler cap5) Fuel

13use and maintenance BrevaKEY1) Tail light2) Glove compartment3) Compartment for disc lock (disc lock )4) Rear brake fluid reservoir5) Auxiliary f

use and maintenance Breva14LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLSLOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY1) Clutch lever2) Ignition switch/steering lock (

15use and maintenance BrevaINSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLEDescription FunctionDirection indicator warning light()Blinks when the direction indicato

use and maintenance Breva16MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAYWhen you turn the ignition key to “ “, thefollowing instrument panel lights will turnon:– (R

17use and maintenance BrevaClockSet the clock as follows:enter “clock” mode pressing TRIP (1): theparameters indicated in the table on theside will

use and maintenance Breva18MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBARNOTE The electric components only operate when the ignitionswitch is

19use and maintenance BrevaCONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBARNOTE The electric components only operate when the ignitionswitch is in the “ ” position.6) EN

use and maintenance Breva2© 2006 Moto Guzzi S.p.A. Mandello del Lario (LECCO)First edition: February 2006Reprint: May 2006Produced and printed by:VA

use and maintenance Breva20IGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch (1) is mounted to thetop yoke of the steering shaft.NOTE The key operates the ignition

21use and maintenance BrevaAUXILIARY EQUIPMENTUNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THESTA

use and maintenance Breva22The tool kit includes:– 5, 6, 8 mm L-shaped Allen keys (2);– 13 - 14 mm double fork spanner (3);– 22 - 27 mm double fork

23use and maintenance Breva512 354WHERE PROVIDED (or as an accessory)The following are available:– centre stand (1), – headlight fairing (2)– soft s

use and maintenance Breva24INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING SOFT BAGS AND TOP CASECarefully follow instructions for correctinstallation and correctdistri

25use and maintenance BrevaRemoving the bag and top caseu Work the top lever as shown and lift thebag off the support.Note: use the first zip to ope

use and maintenance Breva26SEAT BAG It is supplied together with the top case andcan be installed on the passenger seat. It istherefore impossible t

27use and maintenance BrevaMAIN COMPONENTSFUELWARNINGThe fuel used in internal combustionengines is highly flammable and canbecome explosive under p

use and maintenance Breva28BRAKE FLUID - recommendationsNOTE This vehicle is provided with frontand rear disc brakes with separatehydraulic circuits

29use and maintenance BrevaDISC BRAKESWARNINGThe brakes are the parts that mostensure your safety and for this reasonthey must always be perfectly w

3use and maintenance BrevaMoto Guzzi has carried out this manualwith the maximum attention, in order tosupply the user with correct and updatedinfor

use and maintenance Breva30FRONT BRAKECHECKu Place the vehicle on the stand, see page46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).u Turn the handlebar fully

31use and maintenance BrevaREAR BRAKECHECKu Keep the vehicle upright, so as to keepthe fluid in the reservoir (1) level with theplug (2).u Make sure

use and maintenance Breva32TYRESThis vehicle is equipped with tubelesstyres.NOTE Halve maintenance intervals ifyou are riding in rainy or dusty cond

33use and maintenance BrevaIf the tyres are new, they may still becovered with a slippery film: drivecarefully for the first few miles. Do notoil th

use and maintenance Breva34ADJUSTING REAR BRAKE LEVER FREE PLAYThe brake control lever is positionedergonomically during the assembly of thevehicle.

35use and maintenance BrevaINSTRUCTIONS FOR USEGETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLEThe instructions below must be followedwith the maximum care in order t

use and maintenance Breva36When getting on and off the vehicle, thepassenger must move carefully to avoidcausing imbalance.NOTE The rider is respons

37use and maintenance BrevaPRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONSWARNINGCheck the vehicle before each ride toensure correct and safe operation, seepage 38

use and maintenance Breva38PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHARTComponent Check pageFront and rear disc brakes Check the operation, the idle stroke of the control l

39use and maintenance BrevaSTARTINGWARNINGThis is a high-performance vehicle. Werecommend that you become familiarwith it gradually using the greate

use and maintenance Breva4TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY WARNINGS ... 2TECHNICAL INFORMATION ... 2W

use and maintenance Breva40u Operate a brake to lock at least onewheel.u Pull in the clutch lever (8) completelyand shift the gear lever (9) to sele

41use and maintenance BrevaSTARTING THE ENGINE FROM COLDIf ambient temperature is low (close to orbelow 0°C/32°F), you may have troublestarting the

use and maintenance Breva42WARNINGIf you are riding with a passenger, giveyour passenger proper instructions toavoid problems when manoeuvring.Befor

43use and maintenance BrevaCAUTIONIf the engine oil pressure light " " (5)comes on during regular engineoperation, it means that engine oi

use and maintenance Breva44When approaching a bend, slow downor brake in good time. Take the bend atmoderate, steady speed or accelerateslightly. La

45use and maintenance BrevaWARNINGAfter the first 1000 km (625 mi), have aMoto Guzzi Authorised Dealer carryout the checks indicated in the column“A

use and maintenance Breva46To park the vehicle:u Choose a suitable parking area.u Stop the vehicle, see page 45(STOPPING)u Set the engine stop swit

47use and maintenance BrevaCENTRE STAND WARNINGIt is forbidden to position the vehicle onthe centre stand while seated astridethe vehicle in riding

use and maintenance Breva48MAINTENANCEWARNINGRisk of fire.Keep fuel and other flammablesubstances away from the electricalcomponents.Before beginnin

49use and maintenance BrevaSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHARTOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer (WHICH CAN BE CARRIED OUT EVE

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use and maintenance Breva50OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE Moto Guzzi Authorised DealerComponent End of running-in[1000 km (625 mi)]Every 7500 k

51use and maintenance BrevaFinal transmission fluid eeFuel pipescevery 4 years:eBrake linescevery 4 years:eClutch wear (*)cComponent End of running-

use and maintenance Breva52IDENTIFICATION DATAIt is a good rule to write down the frameand engine numbers in the space providedin this manual.The fr

53use and maintenance BrevaCHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVELCarefully read page 48(MAINTENANCE) and page 33 (ENGINEOIL).NOTE Halve maintena

use and maintenance Breva54CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERCAUTIONChanging engine oil and engine oil filtercan prove difficult; these operations a

55use and maintenance Brevau Unscrew the screw (3) and remove thecover (4).u Remove the engine oil filter (5).CAUTIONNever reuse a filter.u Spread a

use and maintenance Breva56FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERCarefully read page 48(MAINTENANCE).WARNINGA dirty disc will soil the pads, leading toloss of brakin

57use and maintenance BrevaCHECKING THE CARDAN SHAFT OIL LEVELNOTE Halve maintenance intervals ifyou are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,or on

use and maintenance Breva58REMOVING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORSu Place the vehicle on the stand, see page46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).u Lift the p

59use and maintenance BrevaINSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONSCarefully read page 48(MAINTENANCE).NOTE To change the front fork fluid,contact

use and maintenance Breva6BASIC SAFETY RULESTo ride the vehicle it is necessary to be inpossession of all the requirementsprescribed by law (driving

use and maintenance Breva60ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCKABSORBERNOTE Halve maintenance intervals ifyou are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,on rough r

61use and maintenance BrevaWARNINGCheck the brake pads for wear, possiblybefore each ride.To carry out a rapid checking of thewear of the pads, proc

use and maintenance Breva62If not so:u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).u Withdraw the protection elemen

63use and maintenance BrevaRemoval:u Remove the spark plug cap (1).u Remove any trace of dirt from the sparkplug base.u Introduce the special spanne

use and maintenance Breva64CAUTIONNever attempt to adjust electrode gap.Electrode gap should be 0.6 - 0.7 mm. Ifnot so, change the spark plug.u Make

65use and maintenance BrevaTo determine proper operation of thesafety switch (3), proceed as follows:u Sit astride the vehicle.u Fold up the side st

use and maintenance Breva66LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERYIf the vehicle remains unused for morethan fifteen days, it is necessary torecharge the bat

67use and maintenance BrevaIf necessary:u Remove the battery, see page 67(REMOVING THE BATTERY).u Clean off cable and battery terminalswith a wire

use and maintenance Breva68u Lower the fastening bracket (1).u Refit the left side body panel, see page57 (REMOVING THE SIDE BODYPANELS).u Refit the

69use and maintenance BrevaINSTALLING THE BATTERYCarefully read page 65 (BATTERY).u Make sure that the ignition switch is inposition “”.u Remove t

7use and maintenance BrevaStrictly observe all posted signs andnational and local road regulations.Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvresthat may enda

use and maintenance Breva70CHECKING THE SWITCHESCarefully read page 48(MAINTENANCE).The vehicle is provided with fourswitches:1) Stoplight switch o

71use and maintenance BrevaCheck the auxiliary fuses first and then themain fuses.For the check, proceed as follows:u Set the ignition switch to &qu

use and maintenance Breva72ARRANGEMENT OF MAIN FUSES f) From battery to voltage regulator (30A).g) From battery to key and C and D fuses(30A).NOTE T

73use and maintenance BrevaBEAM HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENTu Place the vehicle on the stand, see page46 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THESTAND).u Turn the screw

use and maintenance Breva74CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBSCarefully read page 73 (BULBS).The headlight contains:– one low/high beam bulb (1) (upper);–

75use and maintenance BrevaCHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBSCarefully read page 73 (BULBS).u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page

use and maintenance Breva76CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBCarefully read page 73 (BULBS).Before changing a bulb, check the STOPlight switches for prope

77use and maintenance BrevaREPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULBCarefully read page 73 (BULBS).u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page46 (PUTTING THE V

use and maintenance Breva78TRANSPORTWARNINGBefore transporting the vehicle, it isnecessary to empty the fuel tankcompletely, see page 78 (DRAININGT

79use and maintenance BrevaCLEANINGClean the vehicle frequently if it is used inparticular areas or conditions, such as:u Polluted areas (town and i

use and maintenance Breva8Do not allow yourself to become distractedby other persons or by smoking, eating,drinking, reading etc. when riding.Use on

use and maintenance Breva80CAUTIONBefore washing the vehicle1) Empty the front and under-seatcompartments;2) Make sure the compartments areproperly

81use and maintenance BrevaLONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITYCAUTIONIf the vehicle will not be ridden for morethan twenty days, disconnect the 30Afuses to a

use and maintenance Breva82TECHNICAL DATADIMENSIONSMax. length 2190 mmMax. width 730 mmMax. height 1190 mmSeat height 790 mmDistance between centres

83use and maintenance BrevaDRIVE RATIOSRatio Primary FinalFinal ratio1st gears 11/26 = 1: 2.3636 cardan 8/33 = 1:4.8252nd 16/21 = 1: 1.3125 14/23 =

use and maintenance Breva84SPARK PLUGS Standard NGK BR8ESSpark plug gap 0.6 – 0.7 mmResistance 5 kΩELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery 12 V – 14 Amp/hMain fus

85use and maintenance BrevaLUBRICANT CHART(Recommended) Engine oil (1800 cc): RACING 4T 10 W 60.As an alternative to recommended oils, top brand oi

use and maintenance Breva86AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTRESTHE VALUE OF SERVICE Thanks to ongoing technical updates and product-specific techn

87NOTEuse and maintenance BrevaASK FOR GENUINE SPARE PARTS ONLYGUZum_breva750my06_##uk.book Page 87 Monday, May 15, 2006 1:44 PM

use and maintenance Breva88Moto Guzzi S.p.A. wishes to thank you for purchasing this vehicle and recommends the following:– Do not release oil, fuel

9use and maintenance BrevaNever change the position, inclination orcolour of: number plate, turn indicators,lights and horns.Any modification of the