clutch life

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

Hello.
I am not sure current owner but was thinking about a 2012 or newer.
What kind of life on average does a dry clutch last?
Are the guzzi's as reliable as the japs?
Any and all thoughts welcomed!

Randy

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Anything built after the middle of 2012 has the roller top end and is fairly bulletproof.

As for clutch life? There was a bad run of clutches in 2012, they seem to have mainly gone in Stelvios but I'm wondering about the one in my 2012 motor I've recently slipped into my GRiSO as it sometimes makes a funny noise when hot. Generally though clutches are very long lived.

Pete

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

Hello Pete and thank you. What kind of miles is long life?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

How long is a piece of string? Obviously a clutch is a wear part, it it is used in anger it will wear out quicker than if it's treated gently. Having said that I haven't had to replace a single plate clutch on any 8V yet because it had worn out. When I swapped the powerplants in my bike the original clutch had done 96,000km and was still working fine and while I'm usually very easy on both clutches and brakes I did like to wheelie it a bit for shit and giggles so it wasn't as if I'd always treated it with kid gloves.

I have several customers with bikes with similar distances travelled and no problems.

Pete

GRiSO Capo Posts : 385 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 58

Pete Roper wrote:: How long is a piece of string?

Pete

Twice, half its length Laughing

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

MrGPz wrote:

Pete Roper wrote:: How long is a piece of string?

Pete

Twice, half its length Laughing

I used to own a Honda transverse Vtwin CX65E Eurosport so that is part of the reason I an thinking about a Guzzi.
Buying used, is it a big job to replace the clutch if the previous owner was hard on it?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Nah, not really.

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That's a Stelvio but it's the same schtick.

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

Pete Roper wrote:: Nah, not really.

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That's a Stelvio but it's the same schtick.

Wow my Honda was an hour job without taking the engine out. How many hours do you think think has there?
Thanks for the help so far

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

I can probably turn a GRiSO clutch over in a day but I've got a lot of experience pulling engines I and out. Honda clutch was on the front was it not? GUzzi clutch is between engine and gearbox in common automotive fashion.

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

Does the Guzzi have separate gear oil or is it like my CX.. oil was used for both tranny and top

Randy

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Separate oils.

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

The only thing I don't like about the GRiSO is the flat paint. I grew up with shiny paint jobs Smile

Did they ever have glossy paint?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

Yup, black, white and red. Thing is I believe they are all flat tappet bikes so caveat emptor.

pete

Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

Does the GRiSO have kick ass torque from a standing start or is it more of a rever

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

A property mapped GRiSO has enough bottom end to pull down small buildings.

Even more amazing is that Roper can pop a wheelie. Shocked

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Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

beetle wrote:: A property mapped GRiSO has enough bottom end to pull down small building.

Even more amazing is that Roper can pop a wheelie.

That's cool! When I was a young lad I would wheelie the eurosport in 2nd gear. How do you find it in the twisties?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

It can be hard work. The long wheelbase and large rake means heaps of understeer. Pulling the fork legs up through the triple clamps helps, but a longer rear shock does wonders. GRiSO is heavy, so a smooth line works best. Leave it in 3rd or 4th and let those big jugs haul you with on-rails handling.

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Squinternotto Posts : 9 Join date : 2016-12-20

beetle wrote:: It can be hard work. The long wheelbase and large rake means heaps of understeer. Pulling the fork legs up through the triple clamps helps, but a longer rear shock does wonders. GRiSO is heavy, so a smooth line works best. Leave it in 3rd or 4th and let those big jugs haul you with on-rails handling.

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What year I yours? Has the design changed since your model?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

2010. There's been no changes to frame or suspension. Newer models have a lighter clutch pull, changes to valve covers and sump. And rollers, of course.

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Don Abbondio Posts : 21 Join date : 2014-11-10

Pete Roper wrote:: Nah, not really.

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That's a Stelvio but it's the same schtick.

Pete,

Are you trying to make my nightmares return?? Suspect

Every time I see this picture (or the very similar ones I have), I start to develop a nervous tic again. Wink

Happy to report that my clutch has performed admirably for the entire season, this year. Thanks again for all your help!

Cheers,
Shaun

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