Tarozzi Question

[MisterCinders]

I got my new rearsets in the mail today. Based on the parts fiche in the package, everything is here. There is one detail that puzzles me though.

Where does the rear brake return spring fit into the mix?

The kit does not seem to include a return spring for the rear brake. The stock return spring works from the frame to the stock pedal, which is almost parallel to the other contact point for the spring. It's No. 20 in the fiche pic here:



The Tarozzi brake arm sits closer to perpendicular to that frame member, so I don't see how the spring will work in that position.

Admittedly, I am not with the bike now, so the solution may be self-evident when I start installing the new controls. Perhaps there is a similar anchor point, like a frame member, near the new brake pedal location that will make the spring work there?

Or do I need to pick up a different spring?

TIA

[nvr2old]

Mine fit a little wonky on my GS1000S, too, but it does work fine. Tarrozis are really nice parts and they should bolt right on.

[allojohn]

Mine fit a little wonky on my GS1000S, too, but it does work fine. Tarrozis are really nice parts and they should bolt right on.

I can confirm that. Use the same spring and the same anchor point. You have to manhandle the other end of the spring a little but it will go on.

[MisterCinders]

Yeah, I'll use the stock spring. Problem is the kit is missing one of the shifter linkages parts. So I guess I'll be waiting for that.

[pitbullmccoy]

Which set did you buy? You know the drill. Pics man pics!

[MisterCinders]

I got the brushed aluminum sets. Still need a part. Should be in tomorrow. Then the pics will flow.

Right now I have the brake control installed and stock shifter. Makes for wierd foot positions. Also think the brake pedal needs to rotate back a touch. Feels too low now.

[pitbullmccoy]

The brushed alum are nniiiccee. I been eye ballin those myself. But I have many other things i want to do before dropping that much on a set of pegs. And actually I'm thinking about keeping the stock ones. As hard as my seat is they give me a little adjustment on long rides between the main and passenger pegs.

[MisterCinders]

I should have the missing linkage part today. While I wait, here is a dilemma on the brake side.

I mounted the Tarozzi lever at the angle necessary to use the return spring -- more or less straight ahead horizontal. In that position, however, the foot pedal angles down such that it's pretty hard to reach the brake.

Unlike the shifter linkage, the brake linkage has no fine adjustment, so I can only change the pedal angle by rotating the lever on the spindle. If I rotate the lever up, however, it won't engage the spring.

So I have three options here.

1. Do some ankle stretches and deal with the tip-toed brake pedal.

2. Adjust the brake lever and eliminate the return spring.

3. Do something to make the return spring work with the lever in a better position.

Unless someone convinces me that the return spring is not necessary, I am hoping for ideas on option 3. All I can think of is to (a) add something to the frame peg that tilts the spring counterclockwise to accommodate the new lever angle; or (b) try bending the spring to fit in the new lever position.

Has anyone had to fiddle with that spring to adjust it?

[allojohn]

I should have the missing linkage part today. While I wait, here is a dilemma on the brake side.

I mounted the Tarozzi lever at the angle necessary to use the return spring -- more or less straight ahead horizontal. In that position, however, the foot pedal angles down such that it's pretty hard to reach the brake.

Unlike the shifter linkage, the brake linkage has no fine adjustment, so I can only change the pedal angle by rotating the lever on the spindle. If I rotate the lever up, however, it won't engage the spring.

So I have three options here.

1. Do some ankle stretches and deal with the tip-toed brake pedal.

2. Adjust the brake lever and eliminate the return spring.

3. Do something to make the return spring work with the lever in a better position.

Unless someone convinces me that the return spring is not necessary, I am hoping for ideas on option 3. All I can think of is to (a) add something to the frame peg that tilts the spring counterclockwise to accommodate the new lever angle; or (b) try bending the spring to fit in the new lever position.

Has anyone had to fiddle with that spring to adjust it?

It took a few goes but I eventually got the adjustment right using the spring as is. Have you adjusted the pedal by unscrewing the lock-nut and moving the lock pin around one notch? Once you get it close the fine adjustment is simply moving the lock-nuts on the M/C piston.

[MisterCinders]

It took a few goes but I eventually got the adjustment right using the spring as is. Have you adjusted the pedal by unscrewing the lock-nut and moving the lock pin around one notch? Once you get it close the fine adjustment is simply moving the lock-nuts on the M/C piston.

Tell me more about adjusting the pedal? I did not realize that you could move things around at that end. The exploded diagram shows those parts, but mine came assembled in that regard, so I never really looked into it from that end.

If I can rotate the pedal up, I am golden.

[nvr2old]

Your new Tarozzi brake pedal is multi-adjustable. You just need to disassemble it and move the parts around till you find the correct position. There's lots of options, or there was on my set anyway. Here's a pic of how the spring looks on mine. It's, I'm assuming, supposed to attach to the hole in front of it, but it won't. It still works perfectly as is, though.

[allojohn]

Tell me more about adjusting the pedal? I did not realize that you could move things around at that end. The exploded diagram shows those parts, but mine came assembled in that regard, so I never really looked into it from that end.

If I can rotate the pedal up, I am golden.

On the pedal pivot there is a large round nut with two small holes. I had to use a drift in one of the holes to undo the nut. Once you get the nut off you will see an adjustment assembly with a lock pin. When you see it it will make sense to you. I may have some photos at home - I'll have a look after work.

[ChicagoBob]

All those holes in the pedal pivot assembly are at different radii, so, with the pin removed, place it on the bike, move the pedal where you want it, then see what holes line up the closest in that position, and replace the pin there.

[MisterCinders]

Thanks. That makes things much simpler. How dumb am I to not consider possibly adjusting things at the pedal end?

[answer: pretty freaking dumb ]

[allojohn]

Take the peg off and you can get at the big round nut.



Push the center bushing out then slide the pin out and make the adjustment.