Difficultly changing gears up. No problems shifting down. Clutch level was very light and easy to shift but now noticibly heavier. Recently had a clutch replacement. Coincidence? No drop in clutch fluid levels. Could it just be that the actual clutch lever on the bars has failed? I am awaiting a reply from the specialist that fitted the clutch but in the meantime open to ideas. Cheers 
gear linkage needs lubed?
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I’ll check on that as soon as and give it a go…. it’s often the most stupid of things that you miss! Cheers Sid 
Check that the joints on the linkages are set at a 90 degree angle, that can cause issues.
Does the bike tend to creep forward when it is in gear with the clutch pulled in? Can you easily go from first to neutral and back when stationary? These are signs of a bit of clutch drag that can make gear changes more awkward.
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Hi Don. I will check that and yes you are right …the bike drags forward, not excessively, but nevertheless does so. It is difficult to find neutral when stationary too . To me the bike is fine when I initially start off but after saying half hour riding the problem with gear selection occurs. Thank you for this 
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Hi Larry, did the people who replaced the cutch use the special jig to determine the length of the push rod required after fitting the new clutch and bolting up the gearbox. The tolerance in length is small. The rods go up in length increments of 1.5mm. Too short a rod will result in clutch drag, which appears you are suffering from. The rod can be changed without removing the engine but I’m afraid the whole swingarm needs to be removed. I do have a drawing of the special if you are interested. Cheers Phil
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Hi Phil. It was a Moto Guzzi well respected specialist, Jason Sutcliffe in Guisley Leeds that fitted the clutch so although I don’t know the methodology used he is known for doing a proper job. I would be interested in the special jig info though. Due to family stuff etc I haven’t had time to investigate the kind advice given yet. Jason has also given me similar advice that club members gave. I will let you all know how I get on. Your help is certainly appreciated
I found that the clutch needed to bed in for a few thousand miles before it was back to the way it was with the old clutch.
Bizarre to say the least.
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Hi Larry, can you drop me a private mail and then I’ll be able to forward a copy of the drawing I made of the clutch rod special jig. It is fairly easy to make if you know of a decent engineering jobbing shop.
I hear what you say about the specialist that did the job for you. Perhaps ask him how he set up the new clutch and what he thinks the problem could be.
I did a full clutch replacement on a colleagues Stelvio back in May 2023. The clutch and gear selection were perfect from the word go. The owner said it had never been so quiet and smooth. That bike has covered about 15000kms since and is still perfect. We bought all original Moto Guzzi parts including the alignment jigs and push rod set up jig. They cost a small fortune!! We just followed the instructions in the Workshop Manual and all was good. I do have a complete personal step by step procedure as well as a list of all other work done on other parts removed such as suspension, clutch slave cylinder etc. you are welcome to a copy. Cheers Phil
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Will do Phil…most kind
Nothing would surprise me with a Guzzi 
The pin adjustment at the master cylinder has to be checked and set after clutch replacement. Also if air has entered the system the clutch may not be fully releasing hence you are having gear change issues since the change.
My money would be on an incorrectly set pin adjustment and/or air in the system. Both can be easily checked and rectified with a bleed and by ensuring the pin adjuster at the master cylinder is set correctly.
Thank you for that info. I’ll check that out . Hopefully it’ll do the trick
Problem now solved. After inspecting the gear linkage I was able to see that the gear pivot arm that the linkage is attached to at the top was being fauled by one of the clear drainage pipes that runs from the air box to hang nearby the rh foot peg. Consequently it was obstructing the up shifts but not the down shifts. A fiddly reroute was done and the linkage moves freely up and down. Whilst haven’t done a road test … freezing here .. I’m confident the issue has been sorted. You couldn’t make it up could you but thankfully nothing complex. Thank you all for your help with this. Cheers
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Always good to see a fix costing zero 
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Hi Larry, I’m glad you found the problem. You have to be so careful when re-assembling everything, especially after an engine removal job. What you have found explains the poor gear change but not the cutch dragging issue. I did not receive your PM. Please try again and I’ll forward the drawings and write up. Cheers Phil
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Thanks Phil…. I’ll try a pm again. I used the chat icon rather than the email 
Hi Phil. Just sent a PM…. I’m a bit of a dinosaur so not confident you’ll receive it
Hi Larry, nothing came through on e mail. I’m not sure if it is you that is the dinosaur or the software behind this application. At the risk of being vilified here is my e mail address . Cheers Phil
Hi Phil. I’ve just replied to your email address. Hopefully you don’t get into too much trouble. Maybe you can edit your post and remove your email address before anyone notices Cheers. Larry