MOTO GUZZI 850-T5 User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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SE IMM MOTO GUZZI 5 PA .• T~ ~ . CotII 28110 00 01
Pron-.:I .. bIy 0 E ca ~ 700 10 &:I

Dear rider
First
of all we wish to thank you for choosing this motorcycle of our pro-
duction.
By following
the instructions outlined in this manual you will ensure your
bike a long
and troUblefree life.
Before riding, please read thoroughly this manual in order to know your
motorcycle's features and how
to operate it safely.
All major checking and overhaul jobs are best carried out by our dealers
who have the necessary fac/HUes to quickly and competently repair your
Moto Guzzi.
Repairs
or adjustments by any other than a Guzzi dealer dunng the war-
ranty period could invalidate
the warranty right.

INDEX
• Main features
9 ldentiflCallon data
10 Controls and accessories
12 Instruments and OOfltrols
20 Aklmg Instructions
22 Aunlling in
23 Maintenance
and adjustments
31 Removal 01 wheels
34 Service schedule
36 Lubrications
.. Carburatlon
43 Valve gearing
.. I gnition
47
Electrical equipment
53 Conversion table

6 Seco ndary dr ive
Frame
S us pension
Wheels
Tlr.s
Brakes
By cardan shaft, bevel gear sel
Ratio; 4.71410 1 (Z '"' 7133)
Overall gear ratios (Engine-wheel).
lowgear ""- 110 11 .647
2nd gear=' 1 10 8.088
3rd gear = 1 to 6.100
4th gear =- 1 to 5. 063
High gear ""' 1 10 4.367
Duplex cradle, tubular structure.
Front: telescopic fork .. MOTO GUZZI make"
(patented) with 011pneumatic shock absorbers.
Rear: swinging lork and rear dampers with ad-
justable elrtemat spnngs concentric 10 Ihe oil
pneumatic shock absorbers,
Front and rear
In light alloy casting rims
F ron t: 16)( MT2 . 15 H2
Rear: 16 Ie MT 3.00 H2
Front: 110190 H 16"
Rear : 130190 H 16 "
Front: disc type with caliper having 2 cylinder s,
coolrolled by hand lever on the R/H si de 01 the
motorcycle .
Hydraulic transmission independent from the tear
brake. Disc size: 270 mm, braking cylinder 38

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Dimens io ns end weights
Performances
mm , master cylinder 12 .7 mm . 7
Rear: disc type with fixed caliper with two cylin-
ders. Pedal controlled from the RIH side 01 the
byke. Disc size 270 mm braking cylinder size 38
mm , master cylinder 15 .875 mm .
The rear brake is connec1ed by an hydraul IC
transmission to a secood brake on the Iront
wheel haVing the same features and Size as the
hand controlled front brake.
Wheel base (loaded)
leogth
Width
Height
Dry weight
1. 505 m
2.150 m
0.760 m
1.080 m
abl. 220 kg
Top speed , solo nding: 200 kmlh
Fuel consumption: 5. 4 I x 100 km

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Fuel and oil capacities
Group or part
Quant ity Recommendation
Fuel lank
231 abo Supergrade petrol (97 NO-AM/min.)
Reserve 31
Oil sump
31 Aglp Sin! 2000 SAE tOW/50
011
Gear box 0.
750 I Agip Rotra MP SAE 60 WI90 oil
Rear drive bol( 0.250 I
(bevel set lubrication) of which
0.230 I Aglp Rolra MP SAE 80 W/90 oil
O. O2() I Agip Rocol ASOIR oil
Front fori< (each leg) 0.060 I Agip
F.1 ATF Dexron lIuid
Braking circuits (IrOnl and rear) Agip F.l Brake FlUid SAE J 1703

IDENTIFICATION DATA
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Each motorcycle Is identified by an identification
number on the ftame downlube and on the en-
gine crankcase.
The Identification number on the frame IS men·
tloned in the motorcycle log-book and identities
the vehicle to all legal effects
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Spare parts
In case 01 pan replacements, ensure thaI .. origi-
nal Moto Gual spare parts" only are used.
The use of non-genuine parts Invalidates
every warranty right.
warranty
The warranty III valid for a period 01 s ix
monlhs with. limitation to 10.000 km from
the seiling date and expires In case 01 modltt-
cations to the motorcycle, participation to rac-
Ing flvents or use of not original acc.,sorie.,
or origlna' accessories which are fitted not
following SE IMM -MOTO GUZZI directions.
Tires, accessories, or parts not manufactured
In the _Selmm -Moto Gunl .. factorl •• are
excluded from this guarantee.
Each new motorcycle is supplied with a ~ voucher
book~ which has 10 be kept carefully wilh all
other C1rculatlon papers as it ;s the only docu-
ment entll~ng the owner 10 request warranty ser-
vice from the Selmm -Mota
GUZZI dealers. ac-
COtding to the general condibons of sale
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10 CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES
(fig. 3)
1 Front tum light signals
2 Speedometer
3 Voltmeter
• Atght front brake control lever
5 Throl1le control grip
• Ignition key
7 lett Ironl brake and reaf brake pedal
8 Front footrest
• Master cyli
nd er, lett front brake and rear
brake
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Taillight
11
Headlight
12 Panel board
13 Rev-counter
1. Watch
15 ClutCh le\Ier
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Lock sel, fuel cap opening
17 Gearshift pedal
18 Saddle release lack
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Footrest, pillioo
20 Rear tum signallrghls
.. Right_ or "' eft " In the texi are intended as seen
by the rider astride the motorcycle.

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12 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instrument panel
(fig . ')
1 Vohmeler.
2 Rev-counler.
3 Speedometer, km or miles.
.. Ignition key:
• OFF ~ In line with mar1< .. e .: machine statio-
nary. kay removable (no contacts).
.. A. In tine with mark .. C- (turned clockwise):
machine ready 10 be started. AU circuits
.. ON-Key not removable.
.. 8 .. In line With mark .. C- (turned clockwise):
machine al staoostJll. With sWItch "A"
(flQ 5) In .. PARK-position, par1<lng light
.. ON-. Key removable.
5 Warning light (green) left turn Signal
6 ' Warning light (green ). -Neutral- IndiCalOf .
lights up only when the gearbox is In neutral.
7 Warning light (red), Indicating current delivery
from generator. ShOUld go oul when the engine
has reached a certain number 01 revolutions.
8 Warning light (red), oil pressure gauge. Goes
out when 011 pressure IS sufficient for normal en-
gine lubricatIOn. If it does not, this means oil
pressure IS not correct and In such an event the
engine should be Immediately stopped and all cir-
cuits checked over.
9 Warning tight (blue indicating high beam
on .
10 Warning light (green) indicating parking lights
0' .
11 Waming light (green), right turn signal.
12 SWltctllor emergency tlashers.
13 Zero reset for odometer.
14 Warning light (red) Indicating Insufficient oil
In
4 lront AIH and rear brakes master cylinder reser-

VOir ,
When il lights up It IS necessary 10 reslore the
correct
flu id level and to check tor possible Iluid
leak s.
15 Quartz watch: lor its adjustment poSh and
tum central knob.
5
light sw itches a nd horn button
(lIg. 5)
Are titled on Ihe UH side of the handlebar.
Switch "A.
.. PARK. Parking lights.
.. QN ~ Ignition dual beam lamp.
.. OFF ,. lights off
Switch .. S ..
With sWllch .. A .. In positIOn ON :
.. lO .. low beam
.. HI ~ High beam.
"FLASH .. flashing light control.
Button
.. e .. (hom) Hom control
Engine starting and stopping but·
ton and turn signals control (Iig. 6)
It is located on the right handlabar.
Wilh key mark ~A" In line with man.: ~C ~ (fig. 4) ,
the vehicle is ready to be started.
To start the angine, proceed
as lo llows:
-Ensure switch " B .. is in central position
-Pull the
dutch lever completely.
-On a cold engine, adjust starter lever to posi.
tion .. A .. (fig. 28).
-Press start button .. A ...
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14 To stop the engine operate on the Ignition switch
on the panel.
To stop the engine in an emergency:
- Move switch "e· up or down.
As soon as the engine stops, tum ignition key
(fig . 4) COUnlerclockwise till mar\( .. OFF. is in tine
with man< .. C". and take out the key from the
k>ckset .
Sw itc h .. E"
Position ... RIH indICator control
PosrtJon • UH indicator control
6
Starter lever (fig. 28)
thIS lever for cold startings is located on the teft
side 01 the vehicle.
- .. A .. Start positioo.
-"B.. Riding posihon.
Throttle twist grip control I-G- '" f~ . 6)
It is located on the right hand SIde or the hand-
lebar: turning it inwards opens the gas and vic-
eversa Closes it.
To adjust the strOke of Ihe throttle grip aci on
screw .. 0 ...
To harden the return of the throttle gnp act on
screw .. C...
Clutch control lever
It is on the left hand side of the handlebar and
It should be pulled only for starting and gearshift-
ing.
Control lever for RlH front brake
( .. H .. in fig. 6)
It is on the R1 H handlebar and controls the mas·
ter cylinder tor the hydraulic front brake through
a suitable clfcuit.

Left front and rear brake control
pedal (~F~ in lig. 18)
II 15 centrally located on the A1H side of the vehI-
cle and it is link connected to the master cylinder.
II controls the lett froot brake and rear brake
simultaneously.
7
Gearbox control pedal If;9. 7) 15
This pedal is centrally lOcated on the UH side of
the byke.
Positions:
- low gear, lever end towards the ground;
-2nd, 3rd, 4th and high gear lever end upward;
-neutral between low and 2nd gear.
Before actuating this pedal, be sure the clutch
lever is pulled completely.

16 Fuel filler cap lfig . BI
To acceed to hiler cap .. B ~ rt IS necessary to tum
key
.. A .. clockwise on the protecllon cover, then
the cover .. e .. can be raised .
N.B. Fuel overflows during fuel filling have 10 be
eliminated al once to avoid damages to the tank
pamt.
B
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Fuel taps llog. 91
Are fined under the tank, rear side.
The
luellap has 3 poSitions:
.. ON .. Open. lever arrow upward s.
.. RES .. Reserve, lever arrow downwards.
.. OFF -Closed, arrow on lever horizontal.

Te rm inal bl ock with fuses (';g. 10)
II is located on the right side of the motorcycle.
To acceed 10 it remove the right side cover.
N. 6 fuses 0116 A are titled.
Fuse n. 1
Starter relay · Rear Slop sWItch .
FUM n. 2
Flashing l ight· hom .
Fuse n. 3
Warning lights: (neutral -
gen -oil -voltmeter •
Irool stop SW itch · hi gh beam - low beam .
Fuse n. 4
Parking lights - Parking lights indicator -Panel
lights.
Fuse n. 5
T um signal lights and their warning lights.
Fuse n. 6
Watch
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IiJaNS 11
Saddle lifting device (fig. 11)
To lift the removable saddle insert key in lock
~A~, pressing on the saddle at the same lime.
Tum the key anticlOckwise.
To lock the saddle, lower it and while pressing on
it fully Insert the key and rolate it clockwise.
Remove cover -8" for the lools.
Side Stand
The bike is equipped with a side stand to be
used for brief slops. Since il is automatically reo
tractible. fo r lo ng stops it is advisable to always
use the centre stand which guarantees better sta-
bility.

Steering lock ( .. A .. 01 119 12 )
To lock or unlock the steering, proceed as 101-
lows:
Locking
-Tum the handlebar fully to the nght
-Insert the key in the lock set, tum il anttc-
Iockwise, push
it nght In, release it and slip it out.
Unlocking
-Insen the key
in the lock set, tum il coun-
terclockwise, release It , turn it Clockwise.
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20 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls before starting
Ensure that :
-the ignition key is
In the 81M poslbon (mark
~ A~ on the key has to be in hne with mark. .. C ~
(l ig .4);
- there is sul1ioenl lue!
in Ihe lank:
-the oil in the sump IS al correct level,
-the following red warning lights are lit ~ oll .,
.. gen .. ;
-starter control lever for COld 51artrng Is In posl-
\lOn .. A .. , rIQ . 28
Starting a cold engine
After checkmg the above, tum Ihe !wIst gnp 'I .
tur n, pull Ihe clutch lever fully. and press start
button .. A .. (fig. 6).
As soon as Ihe engine has slaned and before re-
turning starter lever 10 position ·B · (fig. 28 ),
allow the eng ine to idle 8 few minutes In the coki
season or a few secands in the hot season.
It the starter lever Is 'eft in starting position
.. ... . , tlg . 28 whilst riding, there would be ir-
regular carbUI'IIUon and Incr.ased ruel con-
sumption and In the worst cases the cytlnders
might seize because of too much petrol going
into them.
CautlOfl - II lhe green bghl ~ Neutral . on lhe
panel does nol ltgi'll up when mark .. A" on the 19 ·
nillon key
IS nned up wllh mark ~ C .. (see Ilg 4).
lhis means a gear is engaged and the pedal has
to be moved 10 the neutral position
Starting a hot engine
Proceed as for a cold engine, except thai .n thIS
case the staner lever has not to be adjusted to
stan
positIOn .. A _. fig . 28 as \hls would nc hen the
carburallOn too much.
On the way
To change up or down. pu ll the clulch lever co m·
pletely and engage the next gear. Release.lhe
c!ulch lever slowly. accelerallng at the s ame trme .
The pedal has to be actuated firmly and accom·
panled with the foot.
When Shifting down 10 lower gears, operate
gradually 0f1 the brakes and the throttle gnp to
avOId overreVVlng the engine when Ine cltJlCh
lever IS released.