Subject: RE: cable routing
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Nov 3, 2004, 6:14 PM
Post ID: 1717818917
Hi Duffy,
On my '69 the cable attaches to the generator mount (at the left-rear
6mm generator cover bolt) with a little "P" shaped bracket. Similar
brackets made of nylon or metal with a rubber cover can be found at home
improvement centers (at Lowes in the sliding drawers in the Hardware
area).
I find the rear brake on mine to be just about right - stops good with
decent progression, will only lock if I try really hard. May just
require scuffing the shoes and drum, then a little grease on the moving
parts.
While you have the rear wheel off, check and grease the drive splines
including those of the rear drive, drive shaft, coupler, u-joint and
trans. output shaft. This will require that you pull the swingarm to get
to it all, but it's a good idea to have a look see and lube all of the
splines. Good for peace of mind. May be hard on the checkbook if you
find anything too worn. :-( Check the u-joint for looseness, replace the
boot. No doubt you've seen all the recent discussion about generator
brackets - might want to check that. Those were the first things I
checked/did 8 years ago when I bought my faithful old beast. Cheers,
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 |
Charlie
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