Subject: Re: Disk Eldos
Author: mike skaggs
Date: Jul 23, 2000, 4:41 PM
Post ID: 1701536001
Thanks for the info David.....I'm still confused as Guzziology gives a
different part number for the tubes....guess I'll just have to check it out
myself as I also have a loopframe disc brake front end.....
Mike
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| From: David Washburn <davi-@idt.net> To: loopy <Loopfram-@topica.com> Subject: Disk Eldos Date: Saturday, July 22, 2000 8:23 PM --- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- Join CarClub today and get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Certificate absolutely FREE. Save 10% on gas every time you fill up. Get the same auto insurance coverage you have now for $250 less. http://click.topica.com/aaaauZb1dfltb1nuuza/CarClub ------------------------------------------------------------ According to the index in Ian Falloon's "The Moto Guzzi Story" we find these figures for loopframes: V-7 6,189 Ambassador / V-7 Special 11,809 Eldorado / 850GT 13,061 Of these Falloon says that Disk Eldos numbered 350 and 164 850 GTs were so equipped. I would trust his numbers because he got them from Ivar De Gier who is the world's preeminent Guzzi historian. I personally have only seen three in the metal. Mine, Dave Otis's and another belonging to yet another Dave. I don't get out much it's true... Book review: Greg Field's "Big twins" is the best and most readable. After that, for history, you have to go to the big book "Moto Guzzi" to get the Italian slant on things. Mick Walker's books are pretty good but only skim the surface of the topic. I enjoyed Falloon's book but it didn't bring anything new to the table and takes safe and uncontroversial stands on issues. I have not read Mick Walker's"Moto Guzzi Restoration" because I picked it up at the bookstore and found it too general for all but the Guzzi newbie. No color pictures and a lot of generic advice on restoration. Phbbbhht! If Mike Skaggs has read this far I will answer his fork tube question: Yep, the tubes are the same and the cartridges fit in them fine. Much better damping than the old system. David in NYC --- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- STEALS AND DEALS! Cheapest prices on airfare, insurance, new cars, contractors, insurance, maids, collectibles, more. Get exactly what you want at the lowest price. New FREE service! http://click.topica.com/aaaau5b1dfltb1nuuzc/Imandi_com ------------------------------------------------------------ ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want.http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics |