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Subject: RE: Eldo/ride

Author: Keith Ruff

Date: Mar 22, 2001, 6:57 AM

Post ID: 1705986551

Eric/Ian,

Most of the parts you need can be found by going to your local Harley
dealer, ask for the "V-Twin" catalog, it's huge, and has all sorts of
accessories that will fit our Loopframes as well. I picked up
replacement pieces for my original police screen, which actually had a
Harley label on it. The police screen is made by National Cycle.
Harley has the chrome brackets for around $40 and the complete screen is
around $160-$180 as Ian stated. My screen is clear up top with the
light blue bottom. Can't tell you how it is cause I haven't ridden my
Ambo yet with the screen on her, but I know it should be a huge
improvement as I felt I was holding on for dear life while cruising up
the highway without it. I also picked up the mirrors from Harley, found
them in the same catalog, think the same mirrors fit the 60's version
Harley's which is why they are in that V-Twin book.

Good Luck.

Keith Ruff
71 Police Amabassador - NJ

Ian Adkins wrote:
 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.

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