Subject: Re: Looping in the city
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Dec 20, 2001, 5:10 PM
Post ID: 1709205624
David,
Great image of you Looping in Manhattan. Hey, are there any Guzzi dealers
in the 5 boroughs? Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: David Washburn <dwash-@c4.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 8:04 PM
Subject: Looping in the city
| ============================================================ FREE SHIPPING on high quality apparel from Outer Banks! Order by 12/31/01 for 30% OFF with this coupon code: PEACE Outer Banks has had great styles for Men & Women since 1983: http://click.topica.com/caaaeTCb1dfltb1FlG8a/OuterBanks ============================================================ My first motorcycle was a 1972 Eldorado. I used it for everyday commuting as well as weekend trips and vacation touring. It was very reliable except for an uncommon appetite for clutch cables. (a lot of clutch work in the city) I parked on the street in NYC every night and no one hurt it or tried to steal it. I developed a typical city driving style of splitting lanes, jumping curbs and generally doing anything to keep out from under the cabs. After meeting my future wife we rode two up into midtown everyday and I decided I needed something with more brakes. I traded the '72 for a '00 Jackal and launched my '74/75 project. Which is now complete and awaiting a gas tank. I like the Jackal but for around the city I actually prefer the loop. It was geared lower and truckled along at low speeds better than the Jackal. (At 80+ MPH the Jackal does have the edge on power and stability) When Manfred Hecht built the motor that was to go in my project he asked if I wanted the flywheel lightened. I kept the heavy flywheel for the low rpm smoothness. It would be funny to have a loopframe meet in the city. I think about it during my rides to and from work: Pros: Poker run around Manhattan Isle No shortage of restaurants World famous shopping Night life in the East Village Brunch at the Ear Inn Cons: Camping in Central Park hazardous Handguns prohibited unless you are a "local" Canadian dollar worth only 60 cents One Guzzi dealer per 4 millon inhabitants 42nd St. Theatres showing G rated movies I'll be happy to host if you guys want to come up my way. David ============================================================ The real heroes of the New York tragedy are without a doubt the FIREFIGHTERS. Forever Defending...Never Yielding Baseball Hats http://click.topica.com/caaaeExb1dfltb1FlG8f/FDNYhats ============================================================ |