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An old trick I learnt and practice, but don't know if it really makes any difference, is to get the bike off the stand and pump the front end a few times before tightening the pinch bolts. Supposedly making the axel e t c 'sit' a tiny bit better. Same thing with the brakes - squeeze the lever at the same time as you do the first bit of tightening up of the bolts to the bracket. Here I know for a fact it makes a helluva difference on bicycles with disc brakes, but for the motorcycle - dunno.
Hi, Mike! I am from São Paulo-Brasil and I also own a Le Mans 1000 1991 MY. I recently changed all its fluids, but I don't know how to proceed with the front suspension. The literature I have is not clear for me on what nut I should start slackening first... Would you be so kind and give me a hint? Thank you!
Hi Daniel, I haven't disassembled the front forks on my Le Mans so I can't really advise you on this. It would be worth joining and posting your question on the Wild Guzzi forum. It's a good source of Guzzi information if a bit USA centric. www.wildguzzi.com/forum/
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I have a Moto guzzi 850 I need to remove front wheel to have a new tyre so this video was very helpful.
Nice and easy. One thing that I try to do is run a piece of sandpaper across the brake pads to take any glaze off them. Then, blow the dust out.
An old trick I learnt and practice, but don't know if it really makes any difference, is to get the bike off the stand and pump the front end a few times before tightening the pinch bolts. Supposedly making the axel e t c 'sit' a tiny bit better. Same thing with the brakes - squeeze the lever at the same time as you do the first bit of tightening up of the bolts to the bracket. Here I know for a fact it makes a helluva difference on bicycles with disc brakes, but for the motorcycle - dunno.
Good tip!
Have you tried Continental radial (road attack front, classic attack rear) tyres yet?
Not yet, they are hard to get in Australia I was told.
That's a shame. I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts if you do manage to get hold of a set. 👍
Hi, Mike!
I am from São Paulo-Brasil and I also own a Le Mans 1000 1991 MY. I recently changed all its fluids, but I don't know how to proceed with the front suspension. The literature I have is not clear for me on what nut I should start slackening first... Would you be so kind and give me a hint?
Thank you!
Hi Daniel,
I haven't disassembled the front forks on my Le Mans so I can't really advise you on this. It would be worth joining and posting your question on the Wild Guzzi forum. It's a good source of Guzzi information if a bit USA centric.
www.wildguzzi.com/forum/
Hi, Mike
Thank you for the prompt reply. I Will follow your advice.
Til the next vídeo!
Cheers!