Author Topic: Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic  (Read 4939 times)

Online Kevin M

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Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic
« on: May 03, 2026, 10:19:53 PM »
I’m looking for someone that can adjust the clutch cable on a California II from the bottom. The clutch doesn’t slip, it just engages farther out than I like.
I’m in central IL, I can ride most anyplace.

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Re: Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2026, 08:44:07 AM »
Well, if you decide to ride to New Mexico, I can adjust it for you.   Nice riding weather at this time of year.

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Re: Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2026, 09:29:25 AM »
I’m looking for someone that can adjust the clutch cable on a California II from the bottom. The clutch doesn’t slip, it just engages farther out than I like.
I’m in central IL, I can ride most anyplace.
Maybe see if one of the guys here can walk you through the procedure by phone with face time.
You can arrange something by PM??

Offline guzzisteve

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Re: Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2026, 11:19:36 AM »
Go over here----------------in 2 weeks & one of these guys will help you get it done.

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=125056.0

Otherwise loosen adj on LH bar for clutch, crawl under bike & loosen 13mm locknut on lever, then w/pliers turn in(to the right) center pin 1/8 turn at a time till you take up slack on top bar adj. Tighten 13mm locknut.
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Re: Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2026, 05:33:30 PM »
You could swing down south to my place but I bet ACE is closer. 
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Re: Shade Tree Guzzi Mechanic
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2026, 09:28:00 AM »
Anyone here have a copy of the  Tune-up Guide for a Shade Tree Mechanic that Frank W printed up years ago. To help out Eldo, Ambo, loop frame guy's?   I have a copy, not for sale.
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