Subject: Re: re torquing heads (tip for V700 and early Ambos)
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Jan 20, 2001, 2:10 PM
Post ID: 1705018955
Ian,
You're the best. You may weigh in anytime on my musings. I have not talked
with you for a time because I thought you probably had enough of my
complaining. I even get tired of listening to myself! I think about my
damned bike all the time!
But just an update; I talked with the guys at Sport Cycle today about
trading the Ambo for a 1984 v65sp. They are willing to give me back what I
paid for the bike. I would have to come up with another $1000, which hurts.
I will probably spend $500-700 to set up my Ambo right, grind valves, valve
guides and Nikasil piston kit. I will then have a neat-old-bike that runs,
I guess. I do believe you and Andy that these bikes need to be worked out
and once worked out they are reliable. My main problem is that I expected
too much. I wanted something where I was less involved with the machine. I
don't mind swapping plugs, changing oil etc but to act like a mechanic is
not what I wanted. So, I need to stop my whining and start my wrenching or
shell out $1000 for a more modern bike. That's about where I am right now
and thanks again for your support. Best, Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Adkins <adk-@gte.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: re torquing heads (tip for V700 and early Ambos)
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| http://click.topica.com/aaabfNb1dfltb1FlG8a/VeriSign ============================================================ Bob, I know that your post went to Charlie but I had to weight in here. I'm sorry that your bike is being unreliable. I guess that I am writing to let you know that once you "set" your bike up right she will be a very reliable machine. Sure they don't stop on a dime and there is always a |
| of any machine breaking down. Even the newest of machines are prone to failure. I have two Ambos now. My first, a similar model to yours (the "A series" Ambo) took me over 3,000 miles last year with no problems. I did have to change the Ujoint but that was done in a jif and something that I consider "to be expected". Other than that I have not done anything. My other Ambo has 400 miles on it since I rebuilt it. So far it starts |
| time and runs well. I'm not writing to brag but rather to let you know that these bikes were designed run for a long time. With a little time and effort you should be able to get a decent ride from yours. No doubt....if you want a modern bike get a new one. If you want something that is classic, unique and stylish keep with the old girl. As I said once set up she will be a great ride. Of course we will be here to answer your questions and help you along the way :-) Regards...Ian
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