Random Guzzi Shit
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They all do that sir.
Mine needs sorting, it’s got so bad the throttle doesn’t return properly.........new cables needed! For what they cost they are almost a consumable........
You’ll never get them super light but careful routing, and keeping well lubed goes a long way to helping. A common mod was to cut the throttle slide springs down a bit but TBH I don’t see that helping.
Andres
Thanks Andres,
I’ll service it in a few weeks and resync and the carbs and check everything including the routing of the cables, and renew if necessary.
I wouldn’t say mine feels heavy
Martin "two Guzzis" Arsey.
With respect I know which of the two I'd love boss. The old one......
Enjoy them both in good health sir.
With respect I know which of the two I'd love boss. The old one......
Enjoy them both in good health sir.
Ash, that’s the coolest Guzzi I’ve seen for some time, any chance you have a link to more info on that Guzzi?
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Thanks Andres,
I’ll service it in a few weeks and resync and the carbs and check everything including the routing of the cables, and renew if necessary.
Morning!
I just saw this and thought of you........ I reckon the owner has finally sussed the perennial issue of cable routing on a Tonti framed Guzzi
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Andres
Nwe ptfe lined -venhill - cables and about 1/2" cut off the carb slide springs and its perfect ..
I used to dislike Arsey cos he was a bit of a twat - i see now he has matured and come round to proper thinking...
Morning!
I just saw this and thought of you........ I reckon the owner has finally sussed the perennial issue of cable routing on a Tonti framed Guzzi
Andres
........He must know something we don’t.Triumph is just coming to an end.It should be back on the road in a couple of weeks.
Then The Guzzi will come in my shed for a little work. A service,carbs synchronised and an attempt on the cables to ease them a little. The ptfe lined ones sound interesting. I’m also going to sort the gearchange linkage which is as sloppy as a dick in a shirt sleeve,and finally sort the rear shocks,which don’t seem to have any movement in them when I sit on the bike...........it’s currently like a hardtail
so may need replacing............really looking forward to having a proper look over the bike 
and putting more miles on it this year.....
Johno23
I'd be interested in what you do and where you get any parts ~ mine is the same.
On the plus side
i can find a neutral between every gear if i want. 
TIA
I'd be interested in what you do and where you get any parts ~ mine is the same.
On the plus side
i can find a neutral between every gear if i want. TIA
I'd be interested in what you do and where you get any parts ~ mine is the same.
I’ll let you know how I get on............perhaps I’m being a little optimistic........
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Triumph is just coming to an end.It should be back on the road in a couple of weeks.
Then The Guzzi will come in my shed for a little work. A service,carbs synchronised and an attempt on the cables to ease them a little. The ptfe lined ones sound interesting. I’m also going to sort the gearchange linkage which is as sloppy as a dick in a shirt sleeve,and finally sort the rear shocks,which don’t seem to have any movement in them when I sit on the bike...........it’s currently like a hardtail
Kaister spurred me into action, to sort my cables, as it's been dire for a while and I just haven't got around to it
So, here we have one (of two) new cables and a job for the w/e. There's nothing special about PTFE lined cables AFAIA, they are the 'standard' Venhill 'Featherlight' cable; £30 posted for a pair which is pretty good I reckon.Re the gear linkage, they are all like that sir (well, at least all the one's I've ever ridden are). I reckon the only way to improve it would be to get them to an engineering shop and get tighter tolerance bushes (or rose joints) fitted to all parts of the linkage.
Or, do as I did outside Bilbao last year when mine jammed into 2nd gear on the M-Way, stop for coffee and cake then scream obscenities at it at the top of your voice whilst simultaneously kicking the gear box. This warns the linkage that if it doesn't sort it self out toot suite then it is next in line for a kicking.
It works too, the gear change has been faultless ever since
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Andres
Report back after the weekend, let us if you improved it....
Re. The linkage, I was rather hoping that some sort of upgraded modification had been designed and produced over the last 40 years
Re. The linkage, I was rather hoping that some sort of upgraded modification had been designed and produced over the last 40 years
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