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    Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 14:20
I'm new to this forum, but not new to Guzzi bikes having owned both a 750S3 and a California before my current Breva 750, but the engine on this one emits a peculiar deep knocking noise when hot and with the clutch pulled in, which wasn't present on the other models.
I bought this bike in June this year to replace an identical one that I had bought in May, but as that first one had a faulty clutch thrust bearing, it was bought back by the seller. However, that one also made the same noise, but it was much louder than this second one.
It's not there when the engine is cold, only when fully warmed up.
Does anyone know what might be causing the noise, assuming it is common to all the models that use this engine - Nevada's, V7's etc.
I have taken a video of the noise made by the first bike, where it was more pronounced, which I could send to anyone for a diagnosis if they would like to send me a Private Message.
Many thanks for your help. Nev.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mr Grumpy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 14:53
Mine does it too - thought it was 'normal' along with all the other clattering that goes on.
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My B750   can  get  a  bit noisy  when very hot  ( pulling the clutch ) I wouldn't describe it as a knock though ...   maybe more of a rattle ?


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Originally posted by nab301 nab301 wrote:

My B750   can  get  a  bit noisy  when very hot  ( pulling the clutch ) I wouldn't describe it as a knock though ...   maybe more of a rattle ?





No, mine is definitely a deep persistent knock, much like a knackered main bearing does. If yours is a rattle, that must be something else. Nev.
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I assume this is only on tickover?

The V twin does present problems with uneven firing strokes particularly at tickover, and this can cause a deep knocking sound from the gearbox.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NevilleG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 13:18
Originally posted by Brian UK Brian UK wrote:

I assume this is only on tickover?

The V twin does present problems with uneven firing strokes particularly at tickover, and this can cause a deep knocking sound from the gearbox.


   I know the gearbox is prone to rattle a lot when hot and an uneven tickover makes it worse, but pulling the clutch in disengages the gearbox and stops the rotation and any rattle. By careful throttle valve and air-bypass balancing, I have got my tickover very even, so that is now pretty minimal.
   This deep knocking noise definitely comes from the engine and seems more prevalent at the front.
   My guess is that it might be crankshaft end-float, after the load of the gearbox is removed, but I would be interested to hear if it is common to all 750 models and years. My Breva is a 2007 model.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bugsy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 13:30
Nev - my 2007 Breva 750 does not make any worrying noises (so I hope this commment doesn't hex it!) and I run old British bikes so I know all about rattles and knocking. However my Breva has only 5,600 miles and some of these bikes do huge mileages with good regular maintenance. So, if I may ask, has your bike done a lot of miles and has it had regular oil changes do you know?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2018 at 14:07
Not heard of any probems on the B750 in that area. Some later V7s had a problem with crankshaft endfloat but that was much later on.
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Originally posted by Bugsy Bugsy wrote:

Nev - my 2007 Breva 750 does not make any worrying noises (so I hope this commment doesn't hex it!) and I run old British bikes so I know all about rattles and knocking. However my Breva has only 5,600 miles and some of these bikes do huge mileages with good regular maintenance. So, if I may ask, has your bike done a lot of miles and has it had regular oil changes do you know?


Hi Ron,
       The Breva I have now has done arround 17000 miles and the one that I had before that, where the noise was more pronounced, had done 25000.
This one has been very carefully maintained by the previous owner and he had put records of the oil changes etc. in with the handbook.
I'm pretty confident that it not a big problem and she will do many more miles without any further issues, especially as both bikes had this noise and other people have it on their bikes to.   However, I would still like to know how common it is and, moreover, if anyone knows what causes it.
Having had an assortment of bikes since 1954 dating from my first 1928 Ariel 500, I'm also very familiar with the assortment of engine noises that come with them, but I can't put my finger on what might be causing this one, particularly as it wasn't present on my similarly designed previous Guzzi's
    Thanks for all your contributions so far. Nev.
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check that the exhaust system is secure, the heat shields can work loose and rattle, as can the silencer exhaust pipe joints
mines 15 years old now, if it stops rattling I start to worry !!

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Originally posted by rapheal rapheal wrote:

check that the exhaust system is secure, the heat shields can work loose and rattle, as can the silencer exhaust pipe joints
mines 15 years old now, if it stops rattling I start to worry !!



Hi Rapheal.
          I am aware that the two heat shields on the silencers come loose and rattle, having tightened them up twice already, as well as all the other joints.
    Perhaps I should make it clear that this noise is a KNOCK, you know, "DONK_DONK_DONK," consistent with each firing stroke, not a RATTLE.
    The noise is coming from low down at the front of the engine and, I repeat, is only there when the engine is HOT with THE CLUTCH IS PULLED IN and is most noticeable at tickover !
   In my experience, having owned two previous ones, Guzzi engines are normally extremely quiet mechanically, in particular my California with its hydraulic tappets, but the 750S3 was almost as quiet. The gearbox's were another matter !!
   Thanks anyway. Nev.
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It is tempting to suggest that normal riding involves the clutch being engaged (out rather than pulled in) and well above tickover. If the bike is OK under those riding conditions then is there much wrong? On most bikes I have known there have been a different set of noises when ticking over, clutch pulled and in neutral when compared with riding along.

None of this is an answer, I know. Have you tried the stethoscope test or perhaps the long screwdriver held to crankcase and ear, to gain a localised sound impression?
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Originally posted by Bugsy Bugsy wrote:

It is tempting to suggest that normal riding involves the clutch being engaged (out rather than pulled in) and well above tickover. If the bike is OK under those riding conditions then is there much wrong? On most bikes I have known there have been a different set of noises when ticking over, clutch pulled and in neutral when compared with riding along.

None of this is an answer, I know. Have you tried the stethoscope test or perhaps the long screwdriver held to crankcase and ear, to gain a localised sound impression?


Hi Bugsy.
      As I said in one of my previous replies, I am more curious to know what causes it and if it is common to all the V7 models, than worried about it.
   One person has said his bike also makes the noise, but I was hoping there might be some Guzzi technician out there that could a) Tell me what causes it and B) Tell me if it is a problem that will need attention in the long term.
     I have tried to pin-point it with the screwdriver in the ear technique, but it seems to transmit throughout the crankcase, probably because it is a low frequency.
     You sound like someone who is well experienced with motorcycle mechanics and if you would like to send me a Private Message containing your email address, I can send you the two videos that I made of the noise.   Nev.
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There was a crankshaft thrust bearing problem on a few of the later v7 models, but never heard of any recurring problem on the B750.
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I have a 2010 V7c that makes a knocking noise with the clutch pulled in at idle.  At first I thought it sounded like excessive crankshaft end float, based on previous experience with air cooled VWs, but l finally came to the conclusion that it was the clutch disc banging back and forth on the hub splines.  The crank does a lot of speeding up and slowing down between power strokes at idle on these things, and with the clutch disengaged the disc is free to float on the splines.  As soon as the clutch plate is pressed into contact with the flywheel and can no longer float, the sound stops.

That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

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