Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Filling oil
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS APPLY WHEN MOUNTING THE RIGHT HAND STEM
- Place the fork stem vertically on a work surface.
- Fill the STEM with the indicated quantity of oil.
WARNING OPERATE THE PLUNGER MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL AIR BUBBLES MAY BE SEEN ON THE SURFACE OF THE OIL.
THE FORK MUST BE PERFECTLY UPRIGHT IN ORDER TO MEASURE THE CORRECT OIL LEVEL.
Characteristic
Quantity of oil for RH STEM 467 cm³ (28.50 cu in)
- Check the oil level from the rim of the sleeve.
Characteristic
Oil level (from sleeve rim, without the spring and with the pump all the way lowered) 129 mm (5.08 in)
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS APPLY WHEN MOUNTING THE LEFT HAND STEM
- Place the fork stem vertically on a work surface.
- Fill the STEM with the indicated quantity of oil.
WARNING OPERATE THE PLUNGER MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL AIR BUBBLES MAY BE SEEN ON THE SURFACE OF THE OIL.
THE FORK MUST BE PERFECTLY UPRIGHT IN ORDER TO MEASURE THE CORRECT OIL LEVEL.
Characteristic
Quantity of oil for LH stem 386 cm³ (23.56 cu in)
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Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Checking the components
Stem Check that the sliding surface is not scratched or scored. Any scoring can be removed by sanding with damp sandpaper (grain 1). If the scratches are deep, replace the stem.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Service manual > Installing the fork legs
The following procedure is described for a single fork stanchion, but is valid for both stanchions Insert the fork stanchion (1) into the upper and lower steering yoke holes Insert and tighten the screw (2) Insert and tighten the screws (3)