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    Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 23:45
Hi guys I just want to check my bike is as it should be, to start my bike I have to pull the clutch lever in even with the stand up and the gearbox in neutral is this correct for a v7 classic 2008. Dave.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chris950s Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Feb 2019 at 08:34
The wiring diagram shows shows a clutch switch, neutral switch and a side stand switch that would all stop the starter working. 
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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 Feb 2019 at 11:16
The owners' manual is not much help. It just says Press the button and the starter motor spins the engine
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dave mike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Feb 2019 at 14:15
if there are any other v7 classic owners out there reading this could you verify that this is as it should be. as i have never had a bike you have to pull the clutch lever to start the engine.
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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 Feb 2019 at 15:47
We have several, but none have visited since you posted.
However I'm sure I remember someone saying this was the case.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote George S Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Feb 2019 at 16:33
Some Guzzi models have to have clutch lever pulled in to start. Lawyers think we are not checking if engine is in gear. I believe it's because some people like to sue 
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Common sense is no longer a legal neccessity.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chris950s Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Feb 2019 at 19:01
There is a clutch switch on the wiring diagram, so you are supposed to do it Smile
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ken-Guzzibear Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Feb 2019 at 20:47
yeh you need to pull the cl;utch bud .....top tip read the manual xxxxx
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dave mike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Feb 2019 at 23:03
I would read the manual if I had one. but bought my bike after being crashed so very little info came with the bike.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Feb 2019 at 07:48
The manual doesn't help, and I gave a link to one above.

And this is the workshop manual.
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V7 classic owner. Yep, clutch in to start. In neutral, or in gear.

Another thing. Always select neutral and switch off with key...otherwise it'll sometimes show the amber engine idiot light. Clears on it's own, in it's own time. Not a problem but annoying.

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Lots of manuals are available on line bud, sorry remark looked harsh wasn't meant to 
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Switch on, clutch in, press button, vrooom!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Feb 2019 at 18:50
Originally posted by motomike1400 motomike1400 wrote:

V7 classic owner. Yep, clutch in to start. In neutral, or in gear.


We have to be protected from ourselves ...

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