Transmission shift return spring - Installing a shift return spring

Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models

Created: 2004 February 05

Updated: 2008 June 10

I prefer to use the traditional 5 speed shift return springs on the 4 speed transmission. I think they have greater strength. They do, however, fit differently than the standard 4 speed shift return spring. This diagram shows how to fit a 5 speed shift return spring on a 4 speed transmission.