Subject: Re: Tough clutch
Author: Alan R. Dunphy
Date: Oct 10, 2003, 3:39 PM
Post ID: 1714826536
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The clutch on my '73 was a real bear with every thing new and well lubbed from the springs to the handle. When I got the new springs I noticed that they were a different color than the old springs. Are there two different spring rates? I got used to the clutch after a year of riding it but everyone who rode it commented on the clutch, even other Guzzi riders.
The clutch on my '74 was a lot easier when I first got it. When I noticed some strands broken at the clutch end I replaced the cable. When removing it I noticed that it was tightly zip-tied to the frame and various other items, about ten zip-ties in all. Removing all the ties improved the pressure and feel about 25% even though the clutch cable was correctly routed. If you must use a Zip-ties to locate the cable keep them loose. The new cable didn't change it much.
The '74 also has a larger clutch handle than the '73, similar to the G-5 and T-3. That may contribute to the ease of use. Note that the larger handle requires a different clutch cable if you decide to try that. Both ends of the '74 cable have the same size pivot ball (not sure of the proper term) and can be hard to get from time to time.
Finally, lubricate, lubricate, lubricate!!!!
Alan
'74 Eldorado LAPD
MGNOC 4352
Alan R. Dunphy
adun-@midmaine.com
Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Hayes
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: Tough clutch
In a message dated 10/10/2003 8:41:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Mailca-@aol.com writes:
is there any way to lighten up
the clutch handle?
Yes, lubrication will help a lot. Also, don't forget to lubricate all the pivoting points, not just the cable inner. The MOST IMPORTANT thing is to look at your cable routing. I had an SPII that had a gorilla-force clutch. Rerouted the cable and now my wife easily rides it. You want the largest, most gradual curves you can produce. Anything off of a straight line cable produces friction. Do what is necessary to reduce kinks, bends, etc.
Patrick
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<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"> The
clutch on my '73 was a real bear with every thing new and well lubbed from the
springs to the handle. When I got the new springs I noticed that they were a
different color than the old springs. Are there two different spring rates? I
got used to the clutch after a year of riding it but everyone who rode it
commented on the clutch, even other Guzzi riders.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"> The
clutch on my '74 was a lot easier when I first got it. When I noticed
some strands broken at the clutch end I replaced the cable. When removing it I
noticed that it was tightly zip-tied to the frame and various other items, about
ten zip-ties in all. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman">Removing all the ties
improved the pressure and feel about 25% even though the clutch cable was
correctly routed. If you must use a Zip-ties to locate the cable keep them
loose. The new cable didn't change it much.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"> The '74
also has a larger clutch handle than the '73, similar to the G-5 and T-3. That
may contribute to the ease of use. Note that the larger handle requires a
different clutch cable if you decide to try that. Both ends of the '74 cable
have the same size pivot ball (not sure of the proper term) and can be hard to
get from time to time.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman"> Finally,
lubricate, lubricate, lubricate!!!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Alan<BR>'74 Eldorado LAPD<BR>MGNOC 4352<BR><BR>Alan R. Dunphy<BR><A
href="mailto:adun-@midmaine.com">adun-@midmaine.com</A><BR>Pittsfield, ME
04967-1426 </DIV>
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<A title=p-@aol.com href="mailto:peha-@aol.com">Patrick Hayes</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, October 10, 2003 4:46
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Tough clutch</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT size=2>In a message dated
10/10/2003 8:41:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, <A
href="mailto:Mailca-@aol.com">Mailca-@aol.com</A> writes:<BR><BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE
style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"
TYPE="CITE">is there any way to lighten up <BR>the clutch
handle?</BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Yes, lubrication will help a lot. Also,
don't forget to lubricate all the pivoting points, not just the cable
inner. The MOST IMPORTANT thing is to look at your cable routing.
I had an SPII that had a gorilla-force clutch. Rerouted the cable and
now my wife easily rides it. You want the largest, most gradual curves
you can produce. Anything off of a straight line cable produces
friction. Do what is necessary to reduce kinks, bends,
etc.<BR><BR>Patrick</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></BODY></HTML>
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