Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening

Hi Tom, Chris and Ian,

I am considering having the flywheel mass reduced more for overall weight
savings than for performance gains. I'm trying to get this thing as light as
possible so it will be manageable for me (5'6", 140 lbs.) in the environment
where it will be used. I wasn't planning to have it made as light as a
Daytona or something like that, just a couple of pounds off. Even if it was
pared down to 14 lbs. (which Guzziology says a T3 flywheel/ring gear combo
weighs) it would help me reach my goal without stressing driveline
components too much. Perhaps I should just use a T3 flywheel! Anywho, it's
just a thought at this time - I'll be using the stock Ambo frame - you can't
build too light of a bike with a piece that heavy to start! :-) Cheers,

Charlie
Messin' with perfection

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Adkins" <adk-@gte.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 11:30 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening

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Charlie,

I agree with Tom and Chris. Perfection should not be messed with.

Look...if you want a racing machine......I'll buy a lotto ticket and when

win you can pick whatever one you want :-)

Regards....Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Berry <guzzis-@hotmail.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: December 9, 2001 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening

I agree with what Tom said, and have this to add...if you're going

racing,

do it, but if you want to have a streetable ride, don't do it. The mass

that flywheel is also what lets the bike ride smoothly at lower engine
speeds. If you want a smooth, quick-revving bike, get the engine

balanced

and blueprinted. IMHO that is the best thing (besides headwork) that can

done to a motor to make it more fun AND long lasting. Balance the

flywheel

too.
My $.02. Hope this helps.
Chris in NC

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Subject: Re: Flywheel lightening

Author: Charlie Mullendore

Date: Dec 10, 2001, 2:01 PM

Post ID: 1709120980

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