Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: White Wall Tires

Author: Andrew Rath

Date: Aug 2, 2000, 4:53 PM

Post ID: 1701702258


Never having ridden it, nor any Ambo/Eldorado before, I have no comparison
to make on it. I do know that it handles quite well, extremely stable, but
has a tendancy to scrape the pegs when I take a turn even slightly sharp. I
can say I've seen it next to an Eldo w/18" rims both from and back, and the
Ambo looked cooler than shit with the _FAT_ Dunlop white-walls on it.
Chrome might not get you home, but those white walls, man!

Andy


First I've ever heard of 16" on both ends...how does it handle?

Mike

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 In a message dated Wed, 2 Aug 2000 5:50:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Andrew Rath <ara-@avolent.com> writes:
 
<< Which brings up a question I have. My '70 Ambo has been modified with
16"
 rims front and back. Is there any problem if I wanted to go back to an
18"
 on the front and leave a 16" on the back, for handling reasons?

Andy

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I have that set up on my bike now, I went from two 18's to an 18 in front
and a 16 in the rear. the 130/90-16 is almost the same overall hight a the
120/90 - 18, but it is fatter.
 Other than a little less ground clearance, the differance is not noticable
to me. I believe the C.H.P. specified that arrangment on there bikes.
 If you want to get rid of the 16 in front, let me know what you want for
it.
 Bill Kerylow
73 eldo

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