MOTO GUZZI GRISO Use And Maintenance Book

use and maintenance Griso R
88
CHECKING THE STAND
Carefully read page 71 (MAINTENANCE)
and page 92 ().
The vehicle is equipped with a stand:
– side stand (1).
The stand features two positions:
– standard or up (at rest);
– down.
Operation of the stand is the rider's
responsibility.
The stand should turn smoothly.
The spring (2) keeps the stand in the
desired position (extended or retracted).
SIDE STAND
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
50 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
u Check the spring (2): it must not be
damaged, worn, rusty or weakened.
u Make sure that the stand has no play in
either position (extended and retracted).
u Lower the stand to make sure the
springs let it extend completely.
u Pull the stand midway up and let go to
make sure the springs let it retract
completely.
u The stand should turn smoothly: smear
the joint with grease, if necessary, see
page 85 (LUBRICANT CHART).
The side stand (1) is equipped with a
safety switch (3) that inhibits ignition or
stops the engine whenever a gear is
engaged while the side stand (1) is down.
To determine proper operation of the
safety switch (3), proceed as follows:
u Sit astride the vehicle.
u Fold up the side stand (1).
u Start the engine, see page 43
(STARTING).
u With the throttle twistgrip (4) released
(Pos. A), let engine idle and pull the
clutch lever (5) fully in.
u Push down the gear change lever (6) to
engage the first gear.
u Lower the side stand (1) to operate the
safety switch (3).
1 2
6
4
5
3
1
3
GUZum_griso1100#06_#USA.book Page 88 Tuesday, March 21, 2006 2:43 PM

MOTO GUZZI GRISO Specifications

General

Cooling System	Air-cooled
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Seat Height	800 mm
Engine Type	90° V-twin
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	43mm upside-down fork
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Frame	Tubular steel