Moto Guzzi V50 - clutch replacement & sound check 

It's a trade off you never have to adjust a chain or change a sprocket, and a valve the adjustment is easy.

That’s true, but they disassembling tire bike just to change your clutch is pretty much above the capabilities of most Shadetree mechanics. Even on a car you can leave the engine inside where you drop the tranny and change the clutch.

But how often do you need to replace a clutch?

That depends on how the clutch is used. A clutch can be burned out by someone abusing it by feathering it too much or by drag racing it from every stoplight. Clutch changes on a Japanese bike or a Harley takes 1/2 hour, if that. An MG? See the video what it takes. A LOT of work!

@@bradjacobs1844 Yes A clutch will last me the life of the bike and maybe you can burn it up in an afternoon...Just like you can rid the bike into a train..

Thank you! Yes i am from Austria :)

Exactly 2 of the reasons i am partial to Moto Guzzi. While it's true a lot has to come apart and oil changes that include a filter change are a bit of a pain but if you look at it as a chance to clean any sludge out of the sump it's a big plus. I feel the same about the gear box with the ability to separate it from the engine. One of the few bike engines that the average person could tackle a rebuild of. Rather simple with the case the cam chain rides in being the most challenging. All in all one of the simpler bikes IMO and less intimidating to me than an inline 4 for instance. The internals of which would probably have me wishing for a Moto Guzzi soon after i started spinning the ratchet.

Good advice on buying a new one. That’s just too much work to replace the clutch. On my Harley. It’s about a 10 minute job and totally accessible. Good luck with your clutch change!

Well, the old guzzi engines are typically built like a car engine. So basically engine - dry clutch - gearbox. Means it‘s a pretty solid and problem free system but the clutch lever is hard work to pull. Nothing compared to a usual wet clutch. So if everything is free and „frictionfree“ i would say it‘s a typical Guzzi clutch :)

@@christophsimma4267 @Christoph Simma ah amazing Chris, thanks for the response. That makes a lot of sense, never worked on a system like this and was sure something was wrong. At least the thought being more problem free is a nice bonus. Thanks for the insight

Go for it 💁🏽‍♀️

@@christophsimma4267 If only I have the license for motorbikes

Dear sir ,which country, and how much?. Id love to own another one

@@davegutierrez3670 I'm in italy, you can find v35 and v50 from 1000 to 3000 euros

I thankfully have got a Moto Guzzi shop in my nearer area. But you also get it online www.stein-dinse.biz/

​@@christophsimma4267 although an old comment the place is still going. Thank you for sharing, I'm always on the lookout for more sources for spares for my v50.

that's a pretty stupid question, honestly.