Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: loops eat headlamps? (and other questions)

Author: John Chicoine

Date: Jun 3, 2005, 8:51 AM

Post ID: 1718968217



I've used a length of 1/8 od hose quite successfully to replace the
headlight ring gasket.

JC Whitney sells, as does Walmart most likely, 7" reflectors that take the
H4 replacement bulbs. May be a cheaper route than replacing the entire
headlight. I've had very good success with this set up.

John C.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Ward" <ju-@astrocomma.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:14 AM
Subject: Re: loops eat headlamps? (and other questions)


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Greg Bender wrote:
 Hi Mark,

A couple of things I would check on the headlight issue...

1. Be sure that you have the large gasket/o-ring that fits between the
headlight retaining ring and the headlight itself. If missing or badly
disentegrated, I suppose it is possible that the headlight could jiggle
around, causing premature burn out. For a replacement, do the Mark
Etheridge trick and cut a length of screen-door/screen-window rubber to
fit (the piece that you press into the channel that keeps the screen in
place).

I made a gasket out of cardboard and wrapped it with little strips of
duct tape. Took awhile but I was bored anyway, seems to work great so far.

Another thing I found that might be handy for some of you guys.
I took my old transmission input gear to Ace Hardware and found a nylon
insert that fit perfectly into the shaft so that I had to lightly hammer
it in and it stays on its own. It has a hole through the center of it
that is exactly perfect for the bolt that screws into the crank end. So,
this one nylon bush and a bolt and washer with no modifications turned
my tranny input gear into a clutch centering tool. I've used it twice
now with perfect results. Not sure of any part numbers but if you guys
need it I can try to find it.

Ted Ward

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