Subject: Re: "Modern" Guzzis?

Author: Paul Linn

Date: Aug 15, 2002, 2:41 PM

Post ID: 1710813500

You forget, I live in New York. My garage is the size of your utility
closet. Heat? The only heat in my garage comes from my wearguard coveralls
and my long johns.

As for the "help" (listening to Washburn's stories almost negates the

of his vast guzzi knowledge), I think I lucked out with having a looper of
many years in my general vincity because of the good karma generated by
buying a loop that no one wanted (ugly fiberglass gas tank, important

parts replaced by Suzukayamahonda parts, rust, crud, etc). I have appeased
the motorcycle gods.

I have said before that I love the styling of old bikes (especially the
curves of a loop) but I see no problem in making them more
reliable/rideable/powerful. I am building the bike to the mind blowing

tech standards... of the late seventies. just a couple of improvements -
the '74 eldo front end with the added second disc (I have a '71 Triumph

a drum front and I prefer the disc) late model distributor with dyna (not
wanting to start a debate but my Triumph and my brother's cb750 came with
points - not a big fan), soon to be acquired bar mounted tach (to keep the
polished single instrument ambo dash) oil filtration/cooling issue to be
resolved later. The engine is a whole other story - a Mike Rich

big bore kit, eldo crank, 40mm carbs, megacycles cam, porting etc. more
power to haul my large but lovely self. Tank/fenders/handlebars etc done

bob-job style.

Right now - whole lot of words on an email and a pile of cleaned, coated,
polished and parts sitting in my garage. Can't wait for saturday to get
started on the assembly.

Chris M.
'71 ambo

From: Paul Linn <paul-@attbi.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: "Modern" Guzzis?
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 21:38:24 -0400

Not complaining at all. I restored my first 69' Ambo in my 12x10 storage
unit. Had to drag parts home that required any type of electricity
attention. No electricity and NO heat in winter sure made it fun. :)

is fun trying to assemble a 4 speed with numb fingers. At least this time

have electricity and heat now.

Paul
Richmond, Va
73 Eldo custom project
76 T3 basket
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Hawkes" <3haw-@bluefrognet.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: "Modern" Guzzis?

Hey Paul, don't complain too much. I installed a Nikasil piston kit

my

1969 Ambo in my 36 square foot shed in the dead of winter. Being

comes in handy sometime. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Linn <paul-@attbi.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: "Modern" Guzzis?

Gee wish I had a garage to build my "modern" Guzzi in and people to

stop

by

and help. :) Guess I have to settle for the utility closet in my

apartment

instead.

Paul
Richmond, Va
73 Eldo custom project
76 T3 basket
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Washburn" <guzzi-@aol.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:10 PM
Subject: "Modern" Guzzis?

About Loops Vs. "modern" Guzzis: When I started my Eldo/SP

I

gave up my daily driver '73 Eldo in a partial trade for a new

Jackal.
I

figured I needed a reliable ride to get to work during my

restoration.

The Jackal has been that and more. No problems and great power

handling. The longer wheelbase and raked front end make it so

stable

that it is confidence inspiring at speeds that are only legal in

select

Western states.

My plan was to sell the Jackal when the Loop was done but I think

has

earned its place in the garage. It is not as lovely as the Eldo

as

basic transportation, I am satisfied ;)

I took the Eldo down South to Winchester VA a few weeks ago with

intention of making it to Asheville for the rally. My riding

companion

was not feeling up to the long ride from Winchester VA. to

so

we canned that plan and rode locally: Skyline drive the first

back

roads the next two. Great rides on a great bike. The Eldorado

terrific, well balanced, stable handling. His Kawasaki W650 could

walk

away when the stoplight turned green but I have reached a calm,
meditative place in my life so it only bothered me a little (note

self: bring Jackal next visit). I think the Stucchi seat provided

by
MG

Cycle has broken in a bit. On the way home from Winchester to NY

was

able to ride the tank down to reserve, make a gas stop and go home
without stopping, 5 1/2 hours on the road with only a little

squirming.

Saturday I plan to be in Chris Mitchell's garage helping him start
assembly on his Loop. He wants a "modern" bike so it will have

disks, full oil filtration, 40 MM carbs, etc. He is starting down

the

slippery slope and I plan to give him a hearty shove as a bon

voyage.

David in NYC

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