I have just aquired a 1953 Airone. Not too sure about the clutch operation; the bike has covered very few miles in the past six years. The primary drive is full of oil and coming out behind the flywheel (normal having filled up from the breather) and according to the instruction manuals the clutch can/should be “washed”. This is fine, but I can’t see in the manual how the flywheel is removed. Yes, I can see the nut securing it, and the threaded insert, but is it just a question of releasing the nut? Is it a normal right-handed thread? The rest of the operation seems relatively straight forward, having had Mr Google’s help in translating from the Italian.
Any advice much appreciated.
Hi Bjornc
I’ve moved your post from the member’s services area to the Singles area where it is more topical. The members services area is for members to advertise services they provide.
Best of luck with an answer, I’m sure someone will be along soon
Washing the clutch can be done without removal of the flywheel.
From what I have read, it is a case of draining the casing, filling it with spirit, kicking the bike over many times whilst releasing the clutch, then refilling.
I would suggest the Google Guzzi Singles Group is a good source of info for the likes of the Airone and Falcone.
Hi recently acquired a Falcone, so gave exactly the same issues Mike Lacey dating officer gave lots if useful advice and mentioned this. Also the oil Feed to the sprocket area which I thought was a leak!!! Anyway nice to keep in touch. Regards Ratt 07788510474
Hi Bjorn,
Returning to your original question; if you want to remove the flywheel, the lock-ring has a left-handed thread. This is best removed with a special tool. You can find these for sale on Ebay.it which is also a good source of spares.
The nut behind the lock-ring has a flange, so that as you undo the nut it will pull the flywheel off.