Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Dec 10, 2001, 3:06 PM

Post ID: 1709121501


Charlie,
So it's you that wants to lighten your whole bike because of your personal
frame!? Just drink some of that muscle building beer, Hey Ian, tell Charlie
where he can get some of that Swartzneger beer! Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie Mullendore <C.D.Mul-@worldnet.att.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening


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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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