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Moto Guzzi · Moto Guzzi V-twin, injected (2000-)

V9 Bobber

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Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer - V9 Bobber Service Station Manual, Scheduled maintenance table MAIN-41/42 (manualsnet)

Factory service manual. Covers 2016 service station manual for the V9 Roamer and V9 Bobber; later (2021-on) models not checked.

81 items for a 2019 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead valve, pushrods, adjustable tappets
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2019 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 km

1 item

Brake pad wear (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): V at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Note (7): check, clean and adjust or replace if necessary every 1,000 km (621 mi). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

7 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 10,000 km

25 items

Bolts and nuts tightening (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Braking systems (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Diagnosis by tool

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. At each scheduled maintenance, check with the diagnostic tool for errors and correct parameters, and make sure the vehicle calibration is updated. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Engine oil (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Note (6): check every 3,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Engine oil filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Filter box (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): C at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. The row carries a note mark (9) that is not defined on the page. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Filter box drain plug (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): C at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Light circuit (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Lights operation and aiming (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Safety switches (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Spark plugs (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Valve clearance (adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): A at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Vehicle general operation (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Air filter (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Fuel lines (inspect)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Note (3): replace every 4 years. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Clutch wear (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Transmission cables and controls (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Fork oil seals (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Note (1): replace in case of leaks. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Steering bearings and steering clearance (inspect)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Brake discs (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Brake fluid (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Note (2): replace every 2 years or 20,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Brake pipes (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Tires: pressure and wear (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Note (5): check every month. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Wheel bearings (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Wheels (inspect)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 20,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Brake fluid (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table note (2): replace every 2 years or 20,000 km (12,427 mi). Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 20,000 km

1 item

Suspension and setting (inspect)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500, 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 30,000 km

1 item

Final drive oil (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 30,000, 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

3 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 40,000 km

1 item

Fork oil (replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 40,000 km. Note (8): replace at 40,000 km or 4 years, whichever comes first. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 50,000 km

1 item

Rear wheel flexible coupling rubbers (replace)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 50,000 km. Printed only at 50,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 60,000 km

2 items

Oil filter change (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): C at 1,500, 60,000 km. Printed only at 1,500 and 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Gearbox oil (replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): R at 1,500, 60,000 km. Printed only at 1,500 and 60,000 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

3 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

4 items

Fuel lines (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table note (3): replace every 4 years. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

2 items

Engine oil pressure warning light (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table note (4): at each engine start. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.
Battery terminals tightening (inspect)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Routine maintenance table (MAIN-41/42): I at 1,500 km. Printed only at 1,500 km. Codes: I = inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; V = check and clean, adjust and replace if necessary; C = clean; R = replace; A = adjust. Carry out maintenance at half the intervals for rainy or dusty use, off road or track use.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.