Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Engine oil filter
- Undo the two screws (1) and remove the cover (2).
- Remove the engine oil filter (3).
- Spread a thin layer of oil on the sealing ring of the new engine oil filter
- Fit the new engine oil filter with the spring facing downwards
- Refit the cover (2), screw and tighten the screw (1).
NOTE NEVER REUSE AN OLD FILTER.
Replacement
NOTE HOT OIL IS MORE FLUID AND WILL DRAIN OUT MORE EASILY AND COMPLETELY.
- Remove the sump guard
- Remove the manifold-terminal
- Place a container of suitable capacity under the drain plug (1).
- Unscrew and remove the drain plug (1).
- Unscrew and remove the filler plug (2).
- Drain the oil into the container; allow several minutes for oil to drain out completely.
- Check and if necessary, replace the sealing washers of drainage plug (1).
- Remove any metal deposits attached to the drainage plug (1) magnet.
- Pour in new oil, observing the quantity indicated in the "Capacity" table
CAUTION DO NOT ADD ADDITIVES OR OTHER SUBSTANCES TO THE FLUID. WHEN USING A FUNNEL OR ANY OTHER ELEMENT, MAKE SURE IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAN.
Air filter
REMOVAL
- Remove the saddle
- Remove the glove compartment
- Remove the side fairing panels
- Unhook and remove the four springs (1) located around the airbox filter, two in the upper area, one on the left side and one on the right side
- Remove the filter box (2)
- Unscrew and remove the screws (3)
- Remove the cover (4).
- Remove the filter element (5)
DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR FILTER REMOVED.
TO CLEAN THE FILTERING ELEMENT, USE A PRESSURISED JET OF AIR, AIMING IT FROM THE INSIDE OUTWARD.
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Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance table NOTE CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECIFIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS, OFF ROAD OR FOR TRACK USE.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Checking the valve clearance
If the timing system is very noisy, check the clearance between the valves and the rocking levers. NOTE ADJUST WITH COLD ENGINE, WITH PISTON AT TOP DEAD CENTRE (TDC) IN COMPRESSION STROKE (VALVES CLOSED). Initially check the valve clearance in the left cylinder, then remove the four fixing screws of the spark plug cover Remove the spark plug cover Remove the spark plug tube Remove the three head cover fixing screws Remove the head cover Remove the spark plug