Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Another Eldo Back on the road

Author: EldoMike

Date: Jun 3, 2002, 2:37 PM

Post ID: 1710367749


You have to do all the crating...weight might also be a problem...Forward
air is great for scooters and dirt bikes....no so much for street bikes...

Mike
www.classicguzzi.com
www.mssells.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Field" <seen-@mac.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Another Eldo Back on the road


 Roberto:

Did Forward Air do the crating? They told me I'd have to completely
crate it before I dropped it off.

Thanks!

GF
On Sunday, June 2, 2002, at 08:53 AM, alp-@insightbb.com wrote:

 Greg, I bought a Lodola from someone in California(I am in Ky) and the
crating and shipping was $250.00 through Foward Air. I though that was
very
Fair.
Roberto.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Field" <seen-@mac.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 11:49 AM
Subject: Another Eldo Back on the road


 
Sorry to hear about the crash. Guys, if you have a wobbler, get it
fixed
or slow down. There are plenty of Eldo frames around, so you might want
to swap out your wobbler frame.

On the good side, I've just bought another Eldo that's been off the
road
for years and should have it running in the next month.

It's a 4LS 1974 police model with a Windjammer fairing, solo seat, and
bags. Anyone want a Windjammer?

The bike's in Scottsdale, so I'm going to have to get it home somehow.
Anyone have experience with any shipping companies?

Thanks!

GF
 
Hey Guys,

I just received this info from Frank. Not good news for the Eldo
numbers but
I am glad to hear Dave is ok.

Certainly a reminder to keep the swing arm and steering head bearings
nice
and tight and stay aware of the possible wobble.

I am still wondering why this occurs. I have had my 69 Ambo at 80 and
it was
as solid as a rock and at other times it wobbles at 60mph as I pass a
truck.
It has to be a number of factors coming together that amplifies the
wobble
into something nasty. Certainly I think the windshield plays a role.

Regards....Ian

 Ian,

Dave Zecha crashed his nice Eldo. He got into a speed wobble at
75 mph and
dumped it. Those so called "Loop" frames will ride you into the
ground
if
you're not careful. At the first sign of a wobble, a guy needs to
slow
it
down in a hurry.

I was told the bike tumbled down the road and into a deep ditch.
I haven't
spoken to Dave, but it sounds like it's totalled. The frame has got
to
be
bent, as well as the front end, etc.

Fortunately, Dave was wearing the proper clothing. He had leather
pants on,
gloves, full face helmet and a high quality riding jacket. He still
ended
up with some road rash I understand, and some black and blue body
parts.
This happened in Kansas City. The next day he rented a car and
continued on
to St. Louis.

CU later
Frank

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