MOTO GUZZI
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Quota 1100 ES
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Owner’s Manual
Check that brake pedal «A» has an idle stroke of approx. 5÷10 mm. before the end of
dipstick «B» comes into contact with the brake pump master cylinder; otherwise alter the
length of dipstick «B» by tightening or untightening it, after having loosened off lock nut
«C». To alter the height of pedal «A» loosen off lock nut «D» and adjust screw «E», at the
same time altering the length of dipstick «B» until the desired play has been achieved.
Adjusting the rear shock absorbers
(fig. 17)
The motorcycle is equipped with single shock absorbers with separate adjustment of the
springs pre-loading and the action of the dampers in extension.
To adjust the pre-loading of the spring, remove the saddle using the correct wrench, loosen
off ringnut «A» and adjust ringnut «B»; tightening up increases the spring pre-loading.
To adjust the hydraulic braking in extension, work on the ring nut «C». Turn it counter-
clockwise to increase, clockwise to decrease.
N.B.: To avoid damaging the thread between the damper body and the ring nut
«B», lubricated the thread with «SVITOL», with oil or with grease.
Adjusting the steering
(fig. 18)
To ensure safe riding, the steering should be adjusted to allow free movement of the
handlebars without any play.
loosen the steering head fixing bolt «A»;
undo the steering head nut «B»;
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