I see. 3/8" seems like quite a gap, Tom. But, if you say it's worked fine for a
dozen years, who can argue? Some listers havce given me some tips on adjusting
the steering column length, that I'll try. You'd think Moto Lita would have a
taper profile figured out that works better than this...
Dave
---- tomkate@shaw.ca wrote:
> Hi Dave
> Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I'm doing an SU-HIF conversion
> and just checked my e-mails now (i'm on the west coast). I have about
> 3/8th's of an inch between the hub and the outside edge of the steering
> column, the edge towards you from the signal arm etc.The horn has always
> worked fine, but the spring contact sleeve can be hard to line up! I hate to
> admit it but it has been this way for about a dozen years!!! I hope this
> helps..cheers tom
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <forzion@maine.rr.com>
> To: <tomkate@shaw.ca>
> Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Moto Lita Hub install....
>
>
> > Tom;
> >
> > Yes, the Moto Lita quality looks excellent! I don't understand, however:
> > You say you've already installed yours? How did you get the hub to fit
> > onto the steering column? On mine, it won't seat all the way down to the
> > face of the horn ring.... I was considering opening up the taper st the
> > back of the hub to let it seat completely.....
> >
> > Dave Friedlander
> > '74-Six
> >
> > ---- tomkate@shaw.ca wrote:
> >> Dave
> >> they look and feel good ,don't they !!!! I found the same with my
> >> Moto
> >> Lita when I installed it; I haven't gotten around to adjusting the taper
> >> yet
> >>
> >> Tom 75 tr6
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "David Friedlander" <forzion@maine.rr.com>
> >> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> >> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 5:39 PM
> >> Subject: [6pack] Moto Lita Hub install....
> >>
> >>
> >> > Hey List!
> >> >
> >> > I have pulled off m stock steering hub and wheel and am trying to
> >> > replace it with a new Moto Lita model. I note that, upon attempting to
> >> > install the new hub, the base of the new hub leaves quite a gap (0.300"
> >> > ?), rather than seating flush against the horn ring/folded tabs
> >> > steering
> >> > column face. Is there a 'trick' to this or has anyone installed a
> >> > MotoLita hub with their new wheel? Perhaps the taper of the hub needs
> >> > to
> >> > be opened a bit to accommodate the match the shaft taper below the
> >> > splined section?
> >> >
> >> > Hope I'm making myself clear....
> >> >
> >> > Any help appreciated!
> >> >
> >> > Dave Friedlander
> >> > CF25194U+O+TBI
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