MOTO GUZZI V1000 I-Convert User manual

S.C.A.A. mod. 061 - 6· 75 - 1500 - Printed In Italy - Mariani-Alma (8g)

Dear rider,
First
of all we wish to thank you for choosing this motorcycle of our
production.
By following
all instructions outlined in this manual you will ensure your
bike a long and troublefree life.
Before riding, please fead thoroughly this manual in order to know your
motorcycle's features and how to operate it safely.
All major checking and overhauling jobs are best carried out by . 9ur
dealers who have the necessary facilities to quickly and competently
repair your Moto Guzzi.
Repairs
or adjustments made by others 'than Guzzi dealers. during the
warranty period could invalidate the warranty right. '

INDEX
5 Main features
12 Controls and accessories
14 Identification data
14 Spare parts
14 Warranty
15 Instruments and
controls
22 Riding instructions
25 Running in
26 Maintenance and adjustments
33 Removal
of wheels
36 Lubrication and maintenance chart
40 Lubrication
45 Carburetion
48 Valve gearing
49 Ignition
52 Electrical equipment
56 Changes for U.S.A. Police model .. LAPD"
58 Maintenance and adjustments
Wiring diagram
(U .S.A. model)
Wiring diagram (U .S.A. Police model)

MAIN FEATURES
Engine
Valve gearing
Carburetion
Lubrication
2-cylinder 4-stroke
Cylinder disposition
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Right max. horsepower
' "V» 901'
mm 88
mm 78
cc 948 ,8
9,2 : 1
HP 71 SAE at 6500 r.p .; I1 ' !.
O.H.V ., push rod .operated.
Normal
rocker cle,arance, by cold· engine;
inlet and exhaust
mm 0,22 (. 0086 ").
. N. 2 Dell' Orto carburettors VHB" 30 CD (ri. gM) ,
VHB 30 CS (left).
Pressure, by gear pump.
Wire g'auze and cartridgefH!ers in. oil sump.
Normal lubrication pressurar 3,
8' -7- 4,2 kg/sqcm
(54~60 p.s.i.).
Controlled by pressure relief-valve.
5

6 Generator-Alternator
Ignition
Starting
Transmissions
Hydraulic converter
Front, on the
crankshaft (14 V - 20 A) .
By battery.
with double contact breaker and au-
tomatic advance.
Ignition data:
-
init ial advance (fixed) 2°
- automatic advance 31 °
-full advance (f. + a.) 33 °
- contact breaker gap mm 0,37 -:- 0,43
(.014" -:- .016")
-spark plugs: Marelli CW 7 Land CW 7 LP
Bosch W 225 T2
Champion N 9 Y
-plug pOints
gap mm 0,6 (.023")
- 2 ignition coils .
Electric starter (12 V - 0,7 HP) with electroma-
gnetic ratchet control. Ring gear bolted on the
flywheel. Starter button (START) on the right
side
of handlebar .
Type "SACHS", allowing the motorcycle to be
started
without any clutching.
Max. cQnverting ratio 1,60 : 1.

Clutch
Primary drive
Gear box
Secondary drive
Frame
Wheels
Dry type , multiplate. Hand controlled by lever on 7
the left side of handlebar .
By gear s. Ratio: 1/ 1,157 (Z = 19/22).
Two speed , foot operated from the left side of
the bike .
Gear ratio : first gear
2nd gear
(Z = 18/ 24)
(Z = 22/22)
By
cardan shaft, bevel gear set.
Ratio : (Z = 9/ 34) 1 : 3
,7 88
Overall ratio ( engine-wheel) .
1st
gear (Low) 1 : 6,12
2nd
gear (Drive) 1 : 4,58
Duplex cradle , tubular structure.
1 : 1,333
1 : 1
SpOked rims, WM 3/ 2,15 - is '' front and rear .

8 Tyres
Brakes
Front and rear : 4,10 H 18" or 110/90 H 18".
Tyre pressure:
front, solo
or with pillion 2,1 kg /sqcm (31 p.s.i.)
rear,
solo 2,4 kg/sqcm (32 p.s.i.)
with
pillion 2,6 kg /sqcm (38 p.s.i .)
The above data is suggested for normal ri ding
(c ru ising speed).
If using the motorcycle at constant high speed,
or on high ways, it is recommended to increase
pressure by 0;2 kg/sqcm
(3 p.s.i.).
Front wheel.
Twin disc brake, two independent controls with
hydraulic hoses and double cy linder calipers .
Controls .
Right
front brake, hand con trolled by means of
. the lever joined to mast er c ylinder on the right
handle
bar .
Left
front brake, foot controlled together with
rear brake.
D·isc 0 mm 300.
Cylinder 0 mm 38.
Master cyli nder 0 mm 12,7.