Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening

Author: Chris Berry

Date: Dec 10, 2001, 2:56 PM

Post ID: 1709121431


I know what ya mean about building a lighter bike. I've always entertained
the idea of (if my welding skills were up to par, that is) of fabricating an
all aluminum or titanium frame for my eldo. Aluminum tank, toolboxes,
fenders, and side covers. Titanium fender stays, the whole nine yards.
Alas, I don't have the welding skills, or the machinery, or the $30k it
would take for tubing, sheet metal, etc. It would still be a fun ride tho
and is a nice pipe dream to have.
Call Mark and ask him if he has any ideas about lightening a loop a bit.
Good luck on the lightening.
Chris in NC


 From: Charlie Mullendore <C.D.Mul-@worldnet.att.net>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:59:02 -0500

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Hi Tom, Chris and Ian,

I am considering having the flywheel mass reduced more for overall weight
savings than for performance gains. I'm trying to get this thing as light
as
possible so it will be manageable for me (5'6", 140 lbs.) in the
environment
where it will be used. I wasn't planning to have it made as light as a
Daytona or something like that, just a couple of pounds off. Even if it was
pared down to 14 lbs. (which Guzziology says a T3 flywheel/ring gear combo
weighs) it would help me reach my goal without stressing driveline
components too much. Perhaps I should just use a T3 flywheel! Anywho, it's
just a thought at this time - I'll be using the stock Ambo frame - you
can't
build too light of a bike with a piece that heavy to start! :-) Cheers,

Charlie
Messin' with perfection

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Adkins" <adk-@gte.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 11:30 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening


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Charlie,

I agree with Tom and Chris. Perfection should not be messed with.

Look...if you want a racing machine......I'll buy a lotto ticket and
when
I
 win you can pick whatever one you want :-)

Regards....Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Berry <guzzis-@hotmail.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: December 9, 2001 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening


 I agree with what Tom said, and have this to add...if you're going
racing,
 
 do it, but if you want to have a streetable ride, don't do it. The
mass
of
 
 that flywheel is also what lets the bike ride smoothly at lower engine
speeds. If you want a smooth, quick-revving bike, get the engine
balanced
 
 and blueprinted. IMHO that is the best thing (besides headwork) that
can
 be
 done to a motor to make it more fun AND long lasting. Balance the
flywheel
 
 too.
My $.02. Hope this helps.
Chris in NC

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