Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

The oil filler cap drama

Maynard finds that good things come to those who wait. .. and ride Guzzis

When I got my Moto Guzzi V7 Special, the aftermarket oil filler cap on the crankcase had a dial thermometer on top, so if I'm curious I can read my oil temperature. The cap is low on the left side of the engine, under the left cylinder. Can't be seen from the saddle.

I forget it's there. I've never checked my oil temp, and I have to use pliers to unscrew the cap to change

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