LeMans III Clutch Issue

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I am resigned to thinking the major repair is likely needed based on the history of these bikes,
Any idea of the total material cost of all the items shown on the pics assuming that's what is needed?

$162. http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=4766



There's more I'd do while I was in there. "Inside the bellhousing" section here:
http://thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_loopframe_engine_out__check_these_things.html
and this whole thing:
http://thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_loopframe_transmission_out__check_these_things.html

[Stevex]

Here's an idea; strip the bike down to find out what the fault is and buy the bits to rectify it.

[blackcat]

You can do this yourself! I'm not much of a mechanic but have done several.. I'll loan you my clutch compression tool.

If you have the space and time, this isn't that difficult of a job with the right tools. Even if you buy the tools, it will be less expensive than having it done by a dealer and you can do some of the things that Charley posted, which the dealer won't do unless you ask and pay for those items.

I just strip it all down except for the wiring harness, and within a couple of hours, maybe three or four for you,and you will have your hands on the clutch plates. Take it slow, take pictures and post any concerns.

[MarkPell]

I do have space, tools (with the exception of the specialty tools) and I guess all winter to tackle it.

Bike has some leaks which should also be addressed anyway, so might as well go through everything. Good winter project and good opportunity to really get to know this bike.

I'm sure I will be back consulting the group once I get started. Time to shop for a lift table!

[MarkPell]

Sounds like a notchy input boss to me. Regardless of the mileage it's a 35 year old motorbike with an unknown service history, chances are it's been running in a shocking state of tune for a while at least. When were the carburettors last balanced accurately and what speed does it usually idle at? I'll bet London to a brick that the clutch hub and probably the flywheel are shot to shit.

Pete

Hi All,

Sorry to update such an old thread but I ended up taking the bike to a dealer for repair and Pete's diagnosis was spot on.
As much as I would have liked to attempt the repair myself, I wanted it done correctly including a proper tune. Tech says
it runs like a champ! Should be picking it up this weekend to confirm.
Fix wasn't cheap but I decided I love this bike too much to risk screwing something up.
Thanks for all your respective help!  Spring can't come soon enough!

Mark

[Tom]

It was a clutch job?

[MarkPell]

Yes, including starter ring gear, flywheel and pressure plate cup. Not sure if the lack of proper tune caused all this,
but I am have to believe Pete is correct.  $650. worth of parts alone. Ouch!!

Mark

[Tom]

Ouch!  At least it's done and you can ride it.