Subject: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:41 pm
PRE-LOAD WRENCH I never had a wrench to adjust the preload on my GRiSO so I chewed this one out of 1/8" aluminum plate using a coping saw, took me about 20 minutes start to finish. Guzzi cheap too The curve to fit the Sachs adjustment nut is 38mm Radius (76 Diameter) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Actually the handle is just a bit too long, won't quite swing between the strut and rear tire. No, I don't measure stuff and I didn't say it was pretty. Sorry about the huge image, I haven't figured out how to size them yet.
WHEEL MOUNTING AID "wheel-liner-upper" If ever you have struggled getting the rear wheel back onto your bike, hard to line up the holes and get the screws started, This is just a 70 x 12 MS bolt from the hardware store with the head cut off. Needs the screw driver slot to get it back out, don't make it any longer than 70 mm or the tire won't fit in behind the muffler. I tried it out last night, what a difference, took a fraction of the time it usually takes. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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Kiwi_Roy Nibbio
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Subject: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:43 pm
Double Post - Sorry, where's the delete button?
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Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:53 pm
Nice idea Roy. Shame the pictures won't work here, or is it just me?
Kiwi_Roy Nibbio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:03 pm
Yes, I went to imgbb and it says "Image not found" yet it's working again
wardentm GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:05 pm
Pictures came straight up here .......
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:10 pm
One of them "innernecky thingies" occurred - move one nothing to see here except nice home-made tools.
I'm gunna make the wheel alignment tool today - thanks Roy
GHTE Nibbio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:03 pm
Good Job there Kiwi. Like the Maori runes on the new tool.
davem Tiradritto
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:57 pm
Top marks for the wheel mounting stud. Like all good ideas it's blindingly obvious now you've seen it.
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:14 pm
Made a pair!
Bill Hagan GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:24 pm
Bingo.
Well done.
Bill
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:28 pm
The wheel alignment studs took all of 10 minutes each. Doesn't matter the quality of the material.
cognosticator GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:26 am
When I had my Stelvio I saw a post about using two of the long set screws that use an allen wrench. I got them from McMaster Carr. I kept them and now use them on the GRiSO. I use two and makes mounting the rear wheel a snap
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:18 pm
Made 6 so far, with a pocket full of bolts to be converted later. I love work, specially when you can make progress like this...
Kiwi_Roy Nibbio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:28 pm
You only have 4 threaded holes, I hope you don't intend to use them to replace the wheel bolts LOL
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:58 pm
Available to the select few at "mates rates"
Guest Guest
Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:58 am
Gee, I've only got one nut! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:02 am
Still, Wayne, you might get it wrong when you are pissed!
Guest Guest
Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:06 am
1 bottle down, 11 to go
Street L'Innominato
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Subject: Re: A Couple of Tools Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:34 pm
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