Change: at 63,000km the Stone started hesitaing and surging, but only while cruising or decellerating, and not under high revs or acceleration. Turned out to be   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2160)

Change:  [I recently had the PCIII dyno-tuned by Brad the Bike Boy in Melbourne. Another Improvement in responsiveness!]. Lafranconi mufflers and a Guzzitech crossover tube: extravagant I know, but fitted these and found smoother acceleration and a more interesting sound. Bought the mufflers second-hand on Ebay. Speedo cable:   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2068)

Change: ATF DX-111.MB15 Spark Plugs: NGK BR8ES. Changed every 10,000km. Encountered Problems and Upgrades 1. Metal Stone Slight fuel leak: fuel leaked into the tool tray not long after picking up the bike. Fixed by dealer in 5 minutes. Flat tyre: the front tyre went   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2050)

Change: I measured out 3 litres of oil and, with a new filter and after firing up the bike, it came to the top mark of the dipstick. I've never had any come out of the breather hose.Oil Filter Having used Ryco air and oil filters   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2052)

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Change:  this is a known problem. I noticed my fuel consumption went up last winter (from 19-29km/l to 14-15km/l) but returned to normal in the summer.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1941)

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Change: 0.12.0.12ppm.Oil Filter Having used Ryco air and oil filters in my cars for the last 30 years, I use Ryco oil filters in the Stone: Z418, Z82, Z87A will fit. (The Z82 has now been   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1745)

Change: and the SIN is expensive. The SIN 10W-70 does meet the latest Moto Guzzi recommended specifications, though, being high in zinc at 0.12.Oil Filter Having used Ryco air and oil filters in my cars for the last 30 years, I use Ryco oil filters in the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1695)

Change: Look for the CH or CI rated oils because they have high zinc concentrations. Some of the CJ oils do to but most don't. Of the petrol-engine oils, you need an SE, SF or SG rated oil, which are becoming increasingly harder to find.Penrite recommend their synthetic SIN 25W-60   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1670)