Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Ambo throttle cable

Author: Kevin Graf

Date: Jun 28, 2001, 12:41 PM

Post ID: 1707297223


I just sit there with 3in 1 oil and drip it down the hole 'till it comes
out the other end, or if am lazy just make a guesstimate. That way I
don't remove the cable.

Kev


Noel McCormack wrote:
 Hi guys-

Just replaced my rear drive seals after a massive gear oil leak. Seems
that
the installer (A Winchester, VA concern) sold the guy I bought my ambo
from
a bill of goods when they rebuilt his destroyed U-joint. The "new" gear
they
put in was used, and to top it off, they boogered it (scored)up when
they
put it in. The seal held for a while, then failed. There is a lesson
here
somewhere...

For a newbie-what's your favorite method for lubricating throttle
cables????
My palm has calluses and I've developed a big right forearm.... I drove
my
friend's new Jackal lasst night and I almost did a wheelie when I
accidently
goosed the free-turning throttle...

Many thanks,

Noel McCormack
'72 AMBO
 From: dj-@dotis.com
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Ambo throttle cable
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 04:07:53 -0400

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I agree 1 Tomaselli + flip chokes = 7 less headaches



On Tuesday 26 June 2001 02:54 pm, you wrote:
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I've seen several problems with old 2 into 1 cable set ups on Loops. All
cured by retro fitting twin cable Tomaselli units as fitted to 70/80's
Guzzis.

Easier to set up and if either cable snaps you still get home. Prudent
riders only need carry 1 spare too.

cookie


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Prusnek" <spaj-@raex.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 2:11 PM
Subject: Ambo throttle cable

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JB wrote:
 Anybody else have problems with the cable ball end popping out of
the
 
 
 holder on the end of the throttle chain? I squeezed the socket a tad
tighter a few weeks ago but it popped out again last night.
JB (Weld)

John:
The normal tension of the throttle shouldn't be enough to pop that
ball out continuously. As others have mentioned, it might be a
throttle
 
 cable going bad. However before you go out and buy new cables, check
the
 
 cable splitter attached to the frame rail under the tank. If this is
gummed up it could be the source of the problem, and a good lube might
be a cheap fix.

John Prusnek

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