Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: non-releasing clutch

Author: Kevin Graf

Date: Jun 11, 2001, 11:07 AM

Post ID: 1707072408



Scheer, Peter L wrote:
 I have the impression that after installing the rear swing arm that the
adjustment is pretty touchy.
Basically how do you align the rear wheels?
I'd like to get into the swingarm and lube the joints , but dont want to
permanently screw up anything.
Thanks
Pete

Pete,

I have to agree with Ian, I've always made sure mine was centered, by
measuring each side. Each side should be tight and protruding the same
length out. To get the studs out I use two ground flat nails clampped in
needlenose visegrips.I also put alittle anti-sieze on those fine
threads.

Kev
 
 -----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Graf [SMTP:kgr-@midwestpension.com]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 11:21 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: non-releasing clutch

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Bruce Giller wrote:
 Seems that my clutch is not releasing all the way every once in
awhile
 - mostly after riding for at leash 30 minutes. The brake is enough to
hold it in place but sometimes the engine stalls. When I had the engine
out for a oil seal work a few years back, I got new clutch discs but
didn't upgrade to the deeper hub (stupid me!); the old hub looked good
but I guess not good enough.

To ask the obvious, isn't it true I have to remove the engine and
tranny to do a clutch R&R rather than just the tranny?

Bruce

'72 Eldo


No you don't have to remove the engine/trans assemby. The trans will
come out without the engine. Start tearing the bike down at the rear.
I remove the rr wheel/ swingarm together. The rr brake linkage has to
come apart before it can come over the frame. Put that aside, remove
anything eles that will get in your way. I noticed on Eldo's that the
engine may have to be pivoted upward to clear the frame.
Before any teardown I would try the adjuster on the clutch arm at the
back of the trans.
 
 
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Kev

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