Headlight modification (RH drive to LH drive)
If your Nordwest has the headlamp pointing to
the right instead of the left, a simple modification
can correct it.
Remove the headlight bulb, taking care NOT to
touch the Quartz-Halogen bulb glass.
There are two locating tangs sticking up. With
the tangs positioned nearest to you (i.e. looking
at the bulb, the tangs should be in front of the
glass bulb), flatten the tang on the right hand
side, leaving the left hand tang intact.
Re-install the bulb into the housing, ensuring that
the remaining tang is located in the slot. Twist
the bulb clockwise (viewed from the back) until
the tang prevents further rotation. Replace all other parts, reconnect and
check headlight vertical.
Chains & sprockets
All bikes based on the 4 valve OHC single use the same type of front
sprocket and 520 chain.
Nordwest 14 front (part no. 328016) 43 rear (part no. 946060)
Rear sprocket is dished (not flat), 5 bolt fixing.
108 links
Brake fluid
ALL hydraulic brakes on Gilera bikes use DOT 4.
Nordwest speedo cable
One from an XJ900 or an RD125LC or even an RC600 can be used but
you might need to ’adjust’ the routing of the cable.
Starter clutch failure
It is not possible to repair the starter clutch, so a new one must be
purchased. It is
probable
that the starter clutch fails due to the use of
synthetic oil which, because of it’s reluctance to break down, does not
allow the metal rollers to make decent contact with the inside of the metal
drum (this metal to metal friction is what makes the starter clutch work),
so semi-synthetic oil may be a better option to help alleviate this possible
problem..
Valve timings
In 12/48 Ex 36/26
with 1mm valve clearance
1 - 1,4
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