Subject: Re: Eldo/ride
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Mar 22, 2001, 5:51 AM
Post ID: 1705985619
Eric,
I have the original mounting brackets (the ones that mount to the top fork
plug and the fork bracket). To those brackets I mounted a National Police
fairing. To me that is the best look for the bike. I believe the brackets
can be had for $40 and the windshield around $160. Of course if you have the
single speedo nacelle it will need to be notched. My 69 Ambo was already cut
so I didn't have a problem with the brackets but I can understand the
hesitation to cutting the nacelle.
The Harper's brackets (and others) clamp around the forks and hold the
windshield differently...higher up I think. Looks equally nice in my
opinion.
After riding to the National I really appreciated the shield. After 600
miles of riding in one day I wasn't tired at all....of course much of that
had to do with the solo seat.
I would be interested in the mirror info as well.
Regards....Ian
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Lamberts <ew-@unr.edu>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: March 21, 2001 11:10 PM
Subject: Eldo/ride
A lovely day here in Reno. Went out and finished (some of) the winter's projects. Finally got the dash back together--used a Radio Shack LED for the screwed up neutral light. Fits right in and looks pretty good. Also did some other neatening of the electrics which have been a bit of a shambles. Went for a ride--about 80 mi of wonderful curvey mountain roads. Bike did great--really handles pretty well when asked nicely! Replaced the main jets--DPO had put in 160's, and the thing felt like it was drowning at wfo. 140's, the stock, should be fine since I have K&N's and ride at 4,500' before I start to climb. More to follow. I currently have the Lollipop universal mirrors. I don't like them--they are dark--like they were designed for nite riding, and don't hold adjustment, and don't stick out enough--kinda like riding a sport bike--mostly you see your sleeve. I looked at pictures on the web page and some have mirrors with a bend--they come straight up from the handlebar at 90 deg then have a bend--so they don't hit the choke, etc. What are these things and where can I get em? I've used bar end mirrors in the past, but dont think they'd look good on an Eldo, although I suppose I could get used to it. I'm also considering a windshield. This is a rider, not a resto TQ. What do you recommend? I kinda like the old look. Harpers has a LAPD original style set for around $200? Is it worth it? Do any of the aftermarket Harley kits fit, or are the forks too funky on the guzzi? One last question.. Forgot. Oh well! Eric Lamberts ew-@unr.edu Reno, Nevada USA. '99 SV650 for sale 5,000 mi. $4,800 obo. |