Help with the gear shift return spring

Technical Big Block Tonti and Loop Frame models
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Hi All,

I think that the return spring has gone on my gear change on my 1996 Cali 1100i.

Any tips on replacement much appreciated. Can I get an exploded diagram anywhere?

Cheers,

James

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First thing you need to do is lift the frame off the engine(Known as crabbing the frame) Instructions here …
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzitech.dk/pdf/access-gearbox-clutch-big-twin-en-2004-07-04.pdf

I followed this guide when I did mine a few years ago…
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzitech.dk/pdf/gearbox-shim-pete-roper-new-tools.pdf
Take your time, work nice and carefully, It will take quite a while to do, but is quite manageable by a competent mechanic.

Where abouts are you?

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Thanks for that much appreciated.

I feared it was going to be a time-consumer. Oh well, maybe I’ll go for the big overhaul I’ve been threatening for years!

I’m near Ramsgate in Kent, in answer to your last question.

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Be sure all linkages are clean and free moving. The spring on my V11 struggles without a by annual removal, clean and grease.

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I have heard of people do it in a weekend, but I tend to take my time and clean and check eveything else you take apart at the same time.
The Kent branch is quite active, there is a very competent mechanic Ray S I think he’s in Dover if you struggle with things, he may be able to help.

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This is one of the few aspects of Guzzi design that really annoys me.Why go from the easily replaced spring of the four-speed box (you can replace it on the side of the road) to such an involved procedure on the five-speed.? Progress? I think not. :imp:

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Why do these springs keep breaking, can’t they make one strong enough for crying out loud, seems the newer ones are worse!