Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: cable routing

Author: Cam Conklin

Date: Nov 3, 2004, 5:17 PM

Post ID: 1717818694




duffy pappas wrote:
 
hey guys,
I noticed the other day that my clutch cable rests on my left cylinder,
so naturaly it's starting to melt. How should it be routed? I've been
working hard on the "previous owner syndrom", or more ominously, POS.
Hopefully I've found the last cereal box gasket, stripped bolt and
elctrical problem. My front brakes are now adjusted so that both shoes
actually contact the drum (and at the same time), but the rear brake is
about as affective as dragging my foot. It will soon be time to park
the bike for the winter and start taking things apart. I guess I'll see

what's up with the rear brake. Does anyone have experience with softer
brake shoes? Also, since this is my first guzzi, actually my first
bike, any recomendations on what I should look at, check, adjust, fix,
etc this winter? The bike is actually running well. I got it last fall

and got it roadworthy over the winter and spring. I have a list of
things to fix, clean, paint etc. but I would hate to run out of work.
thanks,
duffy

c'ville, va
69 ambo

Duffy,

Can't speak for the cable, Eldos run down the right side. The softer
brake shoes from MG Classics made a huge difference over the stock, and
they still last a long time. Adjust properly, give a few hundred miles
to bed in, and you'll stop about as good as it gets with Guzzi drums.

Cam in NJ
'74 Eldo Police

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