Subject: Re: Digest for Loopfram-@topica.com, issue 241
Author: Layton Rosencrance
Date: Feb 9, 2001, 8:39 PM
Post ID: 1705365817
Try Jose Bartoli, NY, NY He may have some from his last trip to Italy
212-369-9604. I bought one in January from him.
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| -- Topica Digest -- RE: Replating By flan-@edwardsbaking.com RE: Replating By plsc-@tycoelectronics.com Eldo Light Switch Quagmires By guzzi-@hotmail.com Re: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires By newca-@pcrealm.net New email.....please note it if you need it..... By msse-@usit.net Re: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires By guzzis-@hotmail.com RE: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires By klru-@webspan.net production numbers By can-@ntl.sympatico.ca Re: Replating By cunn-@cyou.com Fouling plugs By cunn-@cyou.com Re: Fouling plugs By guzzis-@hotmail.com BEEP BEEP By plsc-@tycoelectronics.com Re: Fouling plugs By cj7-@hotmail.com Re: BEEP BEEP By hhjo-@mindspring.com Re: Replating By hhjo-@mindspring.com Re: BEEP BEEP By ew-@unr.edu Re: BEEP BEEP By crum-@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:26:12 -0500 From: Ed Flanagan <FLAN-@edwardsbaking.com> Subject: RE: Replating I have my stuff rechromed in Atlanta. The following is a list of prices I have paid with great results. Call Butch and mention the "Pie Man" and I think he will give you the same prices. Southern Bumper (404) 761-5477 front crash bars (police) $45.00 each handle bar (police) $60.00 exhaust headers $55.00 each kick stand (police) $50.00 grab handles $ 30.00 each fork seal covers $30.00 each police foot boards $50.00 each police saddlebag molding $165.00 brake and shifter pedals $50.00 each swing arm acorn nuts $6.00 each Hope this helps. Ed
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------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 10:00:49 -0500 From: "Scheer, Peter L" <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com> Subject: RE: Replating I have someone getting me the number of the president of the US antique |
| club here in Hershey PA. He apparently has much experience with plating auto parts and I will ask |
| he can share the names of any reputable platers throughout the US. Sorry Cookie, I dont think he can advise me on platers in the UK. Pete
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------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 14:23:57 -0000 From: "guzzi john" <guzzi-@hotmail.com> Subject: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires <html><DIV>Hi Folks,</DIV> <DIV>My origional eldo lightswitch has finally expired. It had been |
withstand any more "rigging". I have also been informed that Moto America
said they are no longer avaliable. Any leads on where to find a replacement
(origional or otherwise) will be much appreciated. Riding home on a busy
mountain road in the dark is a little scary.</DIV>
| <DIV>Thanks:</DIV> <DIV>John S.</DIV> <DIV>73.5 Eldo Civ.</DIV><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN |
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------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 10:31:56 -0500 From: "KJ O'Brian" <newca-@pcrealm.net> Subject: Re: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires guzzi john wrote:
houses the driving lights on/off and the turnsignals.I have other new switches but not this one.I will look thru my stuff and see if I got the other switch that you need.Is it the one with the horn button??.....KO ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 10:45:26 -0800 From: "Mike Skaggs" <msse-@usit.net> Cc: "motoguzzi" <MotoG-@topica.com> Subject: New email.....please note it if you need it..... Please note new email address... msse-@classicguzzi.com Mike ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 12:21:47 -0500 From: "Chris Berry" <guzzis-@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires Y'all- Keep an eye out on e-bay for those switches. If ya need one immediately, e-mail Mache-@aol.com (David Lackey), he may have them. Also, MG cycle (1-888-4MGCYCLE) can get stuff from europe that would otherwise be unavailable. Chris in NC '74 Eldo civ.
_________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer athttp://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8-Feb-2001 18:06:51 GMT From: Keith Ruff <klru-@webspan.net> Subject: RE: Eldo Light Switch Quagmires Gents, Call Mark at MG Classics, 562-986-0070, he has brand new CEV switches in stock. My neighbor just bought one for his 74 Eldo, nice original including the harness. Think they were around $25 each. Keith Ruff 71 Police Amabassador - NJ k obrien wrote:
------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8-Feb-2001 23:33:48 GMT From: Paul Beaulieu <can-@ntl.sympatico.ca> Subject: production numbers Just wondering ... does any one know how many V7/ambo/eldo's were produced?? and how many were imported to the U.S ???? paul beaulieu ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 17:56:09 -0600 From: "Richard Cunningham" <cunn-@cyou.com> Subject: Re: Replating Hey, How far are you from Destin Fl. I live near Destin if your close enough maybe we can meet one day. Rick 67 V700 Fl ----- Original Message ----- From: Karl Kologiski <jane-@gte.net> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 8:22 PM Subject: RE: Replating
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------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 18:00:10 -0600 From: "Richard Cunningham" <cunn-@cyou.com> Subject: Fouling plugs This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_001D_01C091F8.FA24B340 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Ok, Anyone know what could be causing plugs to foul out quickly? I am on my second set and have only about 10 miles and a lot of idleing = on the last new set. I have the carb set left about 1 turn out on the mixture right about 3/4 = turn out, needles in the third notch from the top in the top notch bike seems to run to lean. Plugs are burning really = black. =20 Rick 67 V700 PS at least the poping is fixed :-) ------=_NextPart_000_001D_01C091F8.FA24B340 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Diso-8859-1" = http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META content=3D"MSHTML 5.00.2721.2900" name=3DGENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=3D#ffffff> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Ok,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2> Anyone know what could be causing plugs to = foul out=20 quickly?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>I am on my second set and have only about 10 miles = and a lot=20 of idleing on the last new set.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>I have the carb set left about 1 turn out on the = mixture right=20 about 3/4 turn out, needles in the third notch from the top</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>in the top notch bike seems to run to lean. = Plugs are=20 burning really black. </FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Rick</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>67 V700</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>PS at least the poping is fixed = :-)</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML> ------=_NextPart_000_001D_01C091F8.FA24B340-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 19:16:00 -0500 From: "Chris Berry" <guzzis-@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Fouling plugs If you have Dellorto carbs, the mixture (idle)screw should be 1 1/2 to 2 turns out. The needle usually is set in the middle groove. 45/145 |
| are a good starting point...make sure the jets are in their proper places |
| 145 idle jet doesn't work well and will foul a plug very quickly...ask how |
| know ;) Make sure your cables have enough free play and the slides lift at the |
| time. Warm the bike up as best as you can before doing final adjustments. Hope this helps! Chris in NC '74 Eldo civ.
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_________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer athttp://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 20:28:14 -0500 From: "Scheer, Peter L" <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com> Subject: BEEP BEEP Anybody have any experience with improving the anemic horn on the Ambos? It looks like you can just drop another horn in, JC WHitney, or a used |
| from another brand. Anybody try an air horn? Looks like the trumpet can mount to the crash |
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------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 20:26:00 -0600 From: "Jay Williams" <cj7-@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Fouling plugs Rick: Kinda obvious perhaps, but a stuck choke can cause plug fouling. Does your bike have the handlebar mounted choke lever? If so, cable routing is important. It is easy for the cables to get kinked or bound up (or mis-adjusted) such that the choke mechanism on one or both carbs doesn't completely "deactivate" even though you've moved the lever. Jay Williams, '71 Ambo Ok, Anyone know what could be causing plugs to foul out quickly? I am on my second set and have only about 10 miles and a lot of idleing |
| the last new set. I have the carb set left about 1 turn out on the mixture right about 3/4 turn out, needles in the third notch from the top in the top notch bike seems to run to lean. Plugs are burning really |
Rick 67 V700 PS at least the poping is fixed :-) ============================================================ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click.topica.com/aaabh5b1dfltb2gzsOc/NextCard ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer athttp://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 22:42:02 -0500 From: Hunter Jones <hhjo-@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: BEEP BEEP Hey Pete, I have Fiamm horns on my two loopframes. Plenty loud. They usually come as a pair (two tones) with a relay. I got mine at Pep Boys some time back. There is another brand that is comparable but it escapes me now. Anyway, |
| for a pair of loud ones. Mine are mounted on straight brackets from the front crashbar mounting bolts. TTFN Hunter At 06:02 PM 2/8/2001 -0800, you wrote:
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------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 22:52:11 -0500 From: Hunter Jones <hhjo-@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: Replating Hello to all. Thanks to everyone for the great info on plating shops. It amazes me how wide a price range there is. I'll just have to work on which one to try after contacting a few. Thanks again for taking the time to respond! Hunter 71 Ambassador 72 Eldorado ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:01:24 -0800 (PST) From: Eric William Lamberts <ew-@unr.edu> Subject: Re: BEEP BEEP On Thu, 8 Feb 2001, Peter Scheer wrote:
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My Eldo has a J-horn from a wap (that's swap!!) meet that I got brand new for a buck. Norton has Fiamm dual air horns, $15 at Harbor tool. Work great and even come with a relay to save the horn switch! Eric Lamberts ew-@unr.edu Reno, Nevada USA ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 22:27:41 -0800 From: "crumpta" <crum-@email.msn.com> Subject: Re: BEEP BEEP Hey Pete, Back in the early 70's, I had an Ambo, and it had a set of airhorns driven off a little air pump. They were really loud, and were a lot of fun in Tijuana, cuz they sounded like the horns on the busses. The air pump was mounted behind the Wixom, on the fairing bracket, and the horns were on |
| front frame. They used the regular button. The pump was also handy for filling my air mattress when I camped out. Tim Crump MGNOC #262 AMA #668944 FSSNOC #3057 98 Centauro 69 Ambassador 78 T3 98 KTM Rallye Adventure http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/YosemiteDr/guzzitim/GUZZITIM.html "Remember...traffic lights set for 35 are also set for 70!" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Scheer" <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 6:02 PM Subject: BEEP BEEP
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