MOTO GUZZI V1000 G5 User manual

The illustrations and descriptions In this booklet are Indlcatlve only and the manufacturer reser-
ves Itself the right to Introduce any modification It may deem neeesiary for better performance
or for constructive or commercial realonl without prior notice.
SEIMM MOTO GUZZI -Technical publications -Code n. 189000'1 - 1000 -3/78
Printed in Italy -Mariani -Alma (Bergamo)

First of all we wish to thank you for choosing a Moto Guzzi motorcycle.
By fof/owing the instructions outlined in this
booklet you will ensure a
long and troublefree life for your machine.
Before riding, please read carefully these instructions in order that you
may know your motorcycle features and how to operate
it safely.
All major checking and overhauling jobs are best carried out by our
dealers who have the necessary facilities and know how to competently
repair your byke.
Repair and
I or adjustments made by others than Moto Guzzi dealers
during the warranty
period could invalidate the warranty right.

INDEX
4 Main features
10 Controls and accessories
12 Identification data
13 Instruments and controls
21 Riding instructions
23 Running in
25 Maintenance and adjustments
32 Removal of wheels
35 Lubrication and maintenance
37 Lubrications
41 Carburation
44 Valve gearing
45 Ignition
48 Electrical equipment
52 Wiring diagram

4 MAIN FEATURES
Engine
Valve gearing
Carburation
Lubrication
Twin cylinder, 4-stroke
Cylinder disposition «V" 90'
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Max
torque
88 mm
78 mm
948,8
cc
9.2 to 1
8.6 kgm at 5200 rpm
O.H.V., push rod operated.
N. 2 Dell'Orto carburettors VHB 30 CD (right).
VHB 30 CS (left).
Pressure, by
gear pump.
Wire gauze and
cartridge filters in oil sump.
Normal lubrication pressure: 3.8 -7- 4.2 kg/sqcm
(54-60 p.s.i.).
Controlled by pressure relief valve.

Generator-Alternator
Ignition
Starting
Front, on the crankshaft (14 V - 20 A).
By battery, with double contact breaker and au-
tomatic advance.
Ignition data:
-Initial advance (fixed)
-Automatic advance
-Full advance (f. + a.)
0" +·2'
31<
31
07
33°
-Contact breaker gap: 0.37 7 0.43 mm
(.014-.016")
-Spark plugs: Marelli CW 7
LP
Bosch W 225 T2
Champion N 9 Y
AC - 44 XL
Lodge HLNY
-Plug points gap: 0.6 mm (.023")
- 2 ignition coils fitted on the frame on top of
the engine.
Electric starter (12 V - 0.7 KW) with electroma-
gnetic ratchet control. Ring gear bolted on the
flywheel. Starter button (START) on R/H of hand-
lebar.
5

6 Transmission
Clutch
Primary drive
Gear box
Secondary drive
Dry type, twin driven plates. Hand controlled by
lever on the left side
of handlebar.
By gears. Ratio: 1.235 to 1
(Z 17/21).
5 speeds, frontal
engagement, constant mesh
gears. Cush drive incorporated. Pedal operated
on
L/H of vehicle.
Gear ratios:
Low gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
High gear
to 2 (Z 14/28)
to 1.388 (Z 18/25)
1 to
1.047 (Z 21/22)
1 to
0.869 (Z = 23/20)
1 to 0.750 (Z 28/21)
By cardan shaft. Bevel gear set.
Ratio: 1 to
4.714 (Z 7/33).
Overall ratios (engine-wheel):
Low gear 1 to
11.643
2nd gear to 8.080
3rd gear to 6.095
4th gear to 5.059
High gear = to 4.366

Frame
Wheels
Tires
Brakes
Duplex cradle, tubular structure.
Front and rear: spoked rims WM 3/2.15 -
18"
Front: 100/90 H 18 (MT 18).
Rear:
110/90 H18 (MT18).
Front wheel
Twin disc brakes, two independant controls with
hydraulic lines and twin cylinder calipers.
Controls:
Right front brake: hand controlled by lever con-
nected to master cylinder on R/H side of hand-
lebar.
Left
front brake: pedal controlled at same time
as rear brake.
-
Disc 0 300 mm (11.8")
- Cylinder 0 38 mm (1.49")
-Master cylinder for hand controlled R/H brake:
12.7 mm (.5").
7

8
Dimensions and weights
Performances
Rear wheel
Disc brake, controlled by hand lever and pedal
on R/H side of vehicle, hydraulic hose and 2-
cylinder caliper.
Rear
brake and front brake are interconnected
by an hydraulic circuit.
-Disc 0
242 mm (9.5")
Cylinder 0 38 mm (1.49")
Master cylinder 0 15.875 mm (.624").
Wheelbase
Length
Width
Height
Min.
ground clearance
Weight abt 220 kg (485
1.470 mt (58")
2.200 mt (86.5")
0.850 mt (33")
1.100 mt (46")
0.150 mt (6")
Ibs).
Top speed, solo riding: abt 190 km (120 mph).
Fuel
consumption: abt 5.8 I x 100 km (approx.
35 mpg).