Subject: Re: Bad Electron Day
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: May 15, 2001, 7:59 PM
Post ID: 1706738828
John,
| Ian, what's your opinion on replacing the wiring on a stock loopframe? That is, go with the original-type fuses and connections in the stock location, or upgrade to newer blade-type fuses, maybe in the headlight shell, maybe elsewhere? |
I thought long and hard about running the wiring out of one of the tool
boxes but I ended up going back into the headlight shell. Just is a good
place to have the fuses in my opinion. Not to mention that I also used the
original wiring harness....which was in ok shape. That made rewiring the
bike easy.
Blade type fuses are better but I have had no problems with the original
type as long as the fittings are nice and tight. I have thought about taking
the original fuse panel and attaching an aftermarket blade type panel right
on top of it. As I said...I haven't had a problem yet so I have yet to do
it. But if I was to upgrade I would go with the newer style fuses for sure.
| For that matter, I'm starting to pick up flakes of chrome in my oil, do you recommend cast-iron or nickasil cylinders? OE switchgear or Japanese switches? |
Nikasil all the way....of course price is an consideration. The way I
figured it.....since I too plan on keeping the bike to the grave I wanted to
do something that would last "forever". With that in mind I didn't mind
spending the $$.
I put an original OEM light switch on my Ambo but if I could I would go to
the Jap switch. I think they are much better than the CEV.
| Actually I spoze it's my call, since I don't ever plan to sell this baby... |
I can't understand how anybody could part with their Loop. Anyone that I
have ever met that sold their Loop regrets it to this day. When I was
restoring my 70 Ambo I had it in my head to sell it down the road. Now after
600 miles on her I have fallen in love. No way I could get rid of her. Same
with my 69. It's a good thing that there aren't good deals on old Loops in
the area. My backyard would be full of them :-)
The way I see it....do whatever you want to make the bike the way you want
it. I did that with my 69. The 70 however....is stock all the way.
Regards....Ian