Subject: RE: shifter slack
Author: Peter Scheer
Date: Jan 22, 2001, 10:29 AM
Post ID: 1705046312
MY 71 HAS SLOP THERE ALSO FROM THE OVAL HOLE IN THE LEVER
I FOUND AN OVERSIZED CLEVIS PIN AND OPENED UP THE HOLE TO ACCEPT IT
TYPICALLY MECHANISMS WEAR FASTER WHEN THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY. WHEN YOU
CHANGE GEARS, THE PIN SLAPS AGAINST THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOLE. AS THE
CLEARANCE INCREASES, THE IMPACT INCREASES TOO WEARING IT IN 1 PLACE AND
MAKING THE OVAL SHAPE.
JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT.
| -----Original Message----- From: Hunter Jones [SMTP:hhjo-@mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 12:47 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: shifter slack /=-=-=-=-Click Here & Support Our Sponsor-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Start eWorking! Get benefits and regular paychecks while working as a freelancer or consultant with eWork Services. Find your ideal project and declare your independence at: http://click.topica.com/aaabfIb1dfltb15Bu9a/eWork =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=/ Hey Bruce I'd say so. Both of my loopframes are sloppy in the shift area even with relatively new parts. You can tighten things up considerably by using the ball-type joints found on the later bikes. I have done this on my Eldo. Beware, however, of simply bolting the new joints to the old worn out levers. Since the holes in the levers get enlarged by wear the stud for the ball joint will wiggle loose which can result in the shifter flopping over dead onto the floorboard just as you need 4th gear as you merge onto I-40. Don't ask me how I know this. That may be one reason why Guzzis have tool kits ;) The good old pin and clevis deal works great with a little grease every now and then will last a long time. Unless the slack bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just check to make sure it is not about to fail. Hunter
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