Subject: Re: 1st Ride!
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: Mar 10, 2005, 8:34 AM
Post ID: 1718522737
AJ Huff wrote:
| 71 Ambo. It's basically newly rebuilt, maybe 500 miles on it by previous owner. Just your basic lurch and stall in first, so eloquently described by Greg. But I can take off smooth in 2nd, no faltering, no problem. Maybe |
Ask more questions about this "previously rebuilt". Was the clutch
worked on? What was replaced? The Guzzi clutch is a bit more complex
than standard. They have a nasty habbit of getting notched in the
flywheel and the transmission spline. When this happens, they get
nearly "electric" or on/off in their reaction. Very difficult to
"feather" the clutch under these conditions.
If this is because you are a novice rider, it will get better. However,
if it is because you have a worn clutch, it will only get worse. I'd
ask a lot more about the clutch history before blaming my riding technique.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA