Subject: Re: eldo wiring/front forks
Author: Scott Larson
Date: Dec 25, 2001, 9:46 AM
Post ID: 1709231310
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Bob,
The cost, was only the cost of the wire, tie wraps and sleeving. I used the plastic sleeving, called snakeskin. (it expands like the old chinese finger trick). I also used heat shrink on all terminals and connections. Total cost was prob. under 20$. I dont remember what the time spent on it was, as it was my spare time.It takes a while, but I know absolutely, that I have good connections and I know every circuit. Gauge of wire depends on the wire you are replacing, like the Rectifier wires are about 10 gauge or better. You can get just about any color you want at the auto parts store.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Hawkes
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 4:46 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: eldo wiring/front forks
Scott,
Did you use 14ga. wire throughout your bike? Did you use different colors to match the original wires? What did you use to make a big wrap up near the fuel tank, you know, the rubber or plastic sleeve that holds all the wires together up front? Did you use a plastic sleeve from an electronics store? What did all this cost you and about how long did it take? Thanks Scott.
Bob Hawkes
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Larson
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: eldo wiring/front forks
Dave,
You can easily make your own harness, using the same colors, or close to it. Just get some 60/40 solder, with resin core. New wires solder very easily, not like the old corroded ones, where the solder wont even stick. It takes a while, but its easy and a lot cheaper than buying one.
Scott
Glenwood, Iowa
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 12:02 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: eldo wiring/front forks
After a few days off from work I have the Eldo tore down to the frame, looks
like one of the uncertain things that lay ahead is the wiring, have seen a
few different posts on this and read what I can, anyone have any suggestions
as to different options? It looks like you could make a new harness from
scratch or I've seen new ones listed, I haven't talked to any parts sources
yet. Also reading past posts and info in Guzziology has me somewhat
hesitant to get the forks apart, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Dave Linder
North Platte, NE (cold but no snow)
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<DIV>Bob,</DIV> <DIV>The cost, was only the cost of the wire, tie wraps and sleeving. I used the plastic sleeving, called snakeskin. (it expands like the old chinese finger trick). I also used heat shrink on all terminals and connections. Total cost was prob. under 20$. I dont remember what the time spent on it was, as it was my spare time.It takes a while, but I know absolutely, that I have good connections and I know every circuit. Gauge of wire depends on the wire you are replacing, like the Rectifier wires are about 10 gauge or better. You can get just about any color you want at the auto parts store.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Scott</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> Robert Hawkes</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, December 24, 2001 4:46 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> Loopfram-@topica.com</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: eldo wiring/front forks</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2600.0" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000080 size=4>Scott,</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000080 size=4>Did you use 14ga. wire throughout your bike? Did you use different colors to match the original wires? What did you use to make a big wrap up near the fuel tank, you know, the rubber or plastic sleeve that holds all the wires together up front? Did you use a plastic sleeve from an electronics store? What did all this cost you and about how long did it take? Thanks Scott.</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000080 size=4>Bob Hawkes</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000080 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=sl-@msn.com href="mailto:slars-@msn.com">Scott Larson</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=Loopf-@topica.com href="mailto:Loopfram-@topica.com">Loopfram-@topica.com</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, December 24, 2001 2:42 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: eldo wiring/front forks</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV>Dave,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>You can easily make your own harness, using the same colors, or close to it. Just get some 60/40 solder, with resin core. New wires solder very easily, not like the old corroded ones, where the solder wont even stick. It takes a while, but its easy and a lot cheaper than buying one.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Scott</DIV> <DIV>Glenwood, Iowa </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> Dave</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, December 24, 2001 12:02 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> Loopfram-@topica.com</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> eldo wiring/front forks</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>After a few days off from work I have the Eldo tore down to the frame, looks<BR>like one of the uncertain things that lay ahead is the wiring, have seen a<BR>few different posts on this and read what I can, anyone have any suggestions<BR>as to different options? It looks like you could make a new harness from<BR>scratch or I've seen new ones listed, I haven't talked to any parts sources<BR>yet. Also reading past posts and info in Guzziology has me somewhat<BR>hesitant to get the forks apart, any suggestions would be appreciated.<BR><BR>Dave Linder<BR>BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE><PRE>==^================================================================ This email was sent to: slars-@msn.com EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: <A href="http://topica.com/help/unsub.html">http://topica.com/help/unsub.html</A> Or send an email to: Loopframe_Guzz-@topica.com T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! <A href="http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register">http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register</A> ==^================================================================</PRE></BLOCKQUOTE>
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