Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Clutch system

Adjusting the lever

It is possible to adjust the distance between the end of the lever (1) and the grip (2), turning the adjuster (3).

• Push the control lever (1) forwards and turn the adjuster (3) until the lever (1) is at the desired distance.
• Turning the adjuster anticlockwise, the lever (1) gets closer to the grip (2).

Adjust the clutch when the engine stops or the vehicle tends to move forward even when clutch lever is operated and the gear engaged, or if the clutch "slides", resulting in acceleration delay considering the engine revs.

• In order to maintain a correct tension and an optimal clutch operation, it is necessary to check and if necessary provide tension to the cable:
• Urban use every 1,000 km (621.37 mi)
• Extra urban use every 5,000 km (3,106.86 mi)
• In any case, every time you detect that the clutch has disengaged before the standard factory setting.

To adjust, do the following:

• Loosen the ring nut (4)
• Turn the set screw (5) with straight handlebar until the empty travel corresponding to the fixed abutment on the handlebar is 2 mm (0.08 in)
• Push the clutch control lever placed on the gearbox towards the rear wheel
• Pull the clutch control lever placed on the gearbox towards the opposite side (as in "point 3") checking that the cable is not tightened.
• During the previous operation, check that the cable lug turns freely around its axis, regarding the clutch lever
• Tighten the ring nut (4), holding the adjuster nut (5) to prevent it from turning
• If after the adjustment it is not possible to ascertain the condition of "point 5", contact an Authorised Moto Guzzi Dealer to verify the proper operation of the clutch control.
• If the adjuster stroke (5) is not sufficient to ensure the required clearance, contact an Authorised Moto Guzzi Dealer

Headlight adjustment

To carry out vertical adjustment of the light beam:

• Stand the motorcycle in a vertical position.
• Slightly loosen the headlight fixing screws (1) on both sides.

• Slightly loosen the headlight fixing screw (2), and move the light beam manually to the desired position.
• Once adjusted, tighten all the screws.

After adjusting:

NOTE CHECK THAT THE LIGHT BEAM VERTICAL DIRECTION IS CORRECT.

For a quick check of the correct direction of the front light beam:

• Place the vehicle 10 m (32.81 ft) away from a vertical wall and make sure the ground is level.
• Turn on the low beam light, sit on the vehicle and check that the light beam projected to the wall is a little below the headlight horizontal straight line (about 9/10 of the total height).

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