Subject: Re: New Owner with a Dumb Question
Author: Martin Cooke
Date: Jul 25, 2000, 12:18 PM
Post ID: 1701567500
Bit tricky to get a torque wrench on manifolds, anyway they strip from being
loose usually! Do them up tight with C-wrench then lockwire to something
[drill hole in head (bike of course)]. Better yet get new manifold clamps
with lockring, expensive but effective.
cookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Ruff <klru-@webspan.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 1:55 PM
Subject: New Owner with a Dumb Question
| Ok All, I'm new to Guzzi's, just picked up a 71 LAPD Ambo and have read up on the V700 - 850 Eldo's, quite an interesting history. Book describes everything well, including how to say "Guzzi" the proper way, BUT it never tells how these bikes got the nickname "Goose" though it does call these bikes "Goose" in a few pics. Where did this nickname come from? A take off from "Guzzi"? Also, I have ordered a complete exhaust (new mufflers, used header pipes), any advice on the install? I have heard about hazards with stripping the threads on the heads, how tight (torque value) should I make the exhaust bolt? Thanx! Keith Ruff 71 LAPD Amabassador - NJ ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want.http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics |