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Subject: RE: Question re tear down of Eldo

Author: Ian Adkins

Date: Feb 3, 2003, 8:14 AM

Post ID: 1711864426

Paul,

I would like to remove the steering tube and from the parts manual it
appears that there is a "lip" on the tube that won't allow the tube to slide
downwards....it can only be removed from the frame by sliding it upwards. As
least that is my take on it.


 -----Original Message-----
From: Paul Linn [mailto:paul-@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 9:56 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Question re tear down of Eldo


Ian,

Why are you taking the bottom nut off the lower tree?

Paul
Midlothian, Va
73 Eldo "Rare" custom project "Elvira" coming together slowly
76 T3 basket "Dime a dozen"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Adkins" <ianad-@linkamerica.net>
To: "Loopframe" <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 9:51 AM
Subject: Question re tear down of Eldo


 Hey All,

Pretty much tore the frame of the Eldo down to the frame sub-parts. All
that
 is left is the steering head assembly (I have to take that to
the shop to
 get an impact wrench on that lower nut) and the center stand.

Everything looks pretty good with the components. Of course all
the bolts
 and exterior stuff was corroded (sitting outside at the PO's
place did not
 help) but the main components are in good shape. So nice not to have to
worry about replacing swing arm bearings, Ujoint (which was perfect),
etc...
 
One question that I have for the list is that on the frame it
appears that
 the cross brace just below the swing arm has either been broken or cut
out.
 Hard to see what I mean from the parts manual but it is the
cross support
 that generally holds the rear brake stop cutout switch. The cross brace
above the swing arm holds the battery tray.

Since my only reference is a Civilian Model I was wondering if
the Police
 Models had that cross brace removed. Also...the PO had cut the ends off
the
 battery try....the parts that connect to the fender. Weird.

Any input would be welcome and if anyone has a spare battery
tray I think
I
 could use it. Contact me off list.

Thanks in advance...Ian

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