Shift Problems

[docc]

This "safety washer"is what failed on my gearbox input hub.

The hub would "walk off" and there would be no clutch engagement. Then spin back on like nothing had happened.

Good to know these are standard industry items and the sockets are also available outside of "Moto Guzzi Special tools."

Failed retention:

Repurposed failed Safety Washer as sidestand index. Seems all bight-eyed ans smiles there . . .

[Lucky Phil]

I like the ring nut with the integral lock screws.

 

Phil

[LowRyter]

The tool still not delivered from SKF, IIRC it's coming from Germany.

[Lucky Phil]

On 3/5/2025 at 3:48 AM, LowRyter said:

The tool still not delivered from SKF, IIRC it's coming from Germany.

You can make a tool from a cheap socket of the correct Dia and a hacksaw and files. I've done this a few times to make these tools before I had the mill.

Phil 

[LowRyter]

30 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:

You can make a tool from a cheap socket of the correct Dia and a hacksaw and files. I've done this a few times to make these tools before I had the mill.

Phil 

We've talked about that.  I think they want to gentrify their tool cabinet.  

Since it's been there for nearly a year and heart issues are keeping me from riding for the next week, the issue is on my back burner. 

[gstallons]

Do you remember the o.d. of the nut/socket ? 

How did you get interested in The War Between the States ?

[LowRyter]

5 minutes ago, gstallons said:

Do you remember the o.d. of the nut/socket ? 

How did you get interested in The War Between the States ?

I've had couple of drinks...so maybe tomorrow I'll know what you're writing about.

[Lucky Phil]

23 minutes ago, gstallons said:

Do you remember the o.d. of the nut/socket ? 

How did you get interested in The War Between the States ?

I'll dig out the tool when I get a chance and measure it.

Thirty years ago or more I saw the Burns Brothers magnificent doco series "The Civil War" and have been fascinated by it ever since. I visited a few battle fields while in the states and of course RE Lee's family home, now Arlington Cemetery. Visited the Museum at Richmond and thanks to docc sending me Sam Watkins book Co Aytch. Plus a few other books on the subject. Still fascinates me.  

[gstallons]

I hear ya.  

[gstallons]

The interview of Shelby Foote in this series . Ken found out he had met up w/the Major Leagues when he turned the camera on him !

[Lucky Phil]

Here's a bunch of home made Guzzi/Ducati tools except for the blue one and the deep socket black one. I "think" the ring nut one is the chrome 4 prong one. It's 1 and 1/8 inch and a but rough I'll admit but a lot of these were pre milling machine home made. They only need to do the job once a lot of the time so practicality overrides looks and longevity.

Phil

[gstallons]

I am working up an order on McMaster/Carr and they sell these sockets . I was going to get one for the future . 

[docc]

22 minutes ago, gstallons said:

I am working up an order on McMaster/Carr and they sell these sockets . I was going to get one for the future . 

Can you post the McMaster-Carr links to these tools?

[gstallons]

I can post this fact : $200+ and I don't think so 

I was going to find the diameter to verify the price. 

[gstallons]

I will post it in the a.m. Now , I buy the majority of tools from SnapOn so I am used to absurd prices BUT .