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Subject: Re: How do I love thee, my loopframe, let me count the ways

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Dec 14, 2001, 12:10 PM

Post ID: 1709158212

Oopsie, should have looked at the e-mail address. Sorry Dave. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Cohoon <bcoh-@sprintmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: How do I love thee, my loopframe, let me count the ways


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You're joking right... the author is none other than Dave!... the Man!..
Mr.
 Loopframe!... Dr. Dave!

Robert Hawkes wrote:

 Who are you IMHO? Sorry, just don't recognize your handle.

I started this thread and you are right on. I was originally attracted
to
 
 this bike because of the way it looked and with some cursory
investigation
 
 found that they were very simple and it is the "simplicity" coupled with
its
 
 large parts that made me buy a Loop. Still puzzled though as to why
what
 
 you state isn't more widely known. That may be OK though as that means
that
 
 these beautiful, simple bikes are all for us. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: <dj-@dotis.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 10:19 AM
Subject: How do I love thee, my loopframe, let me count the ways

Whoever tagged loopframes as undependable was severely uninformed.

1. What other motorcycle has a compareable bottom end? A massive
crankshaft
 
 coupled to a massive flywheel, (that should stay as stock Charlie) rods
as a
 
 small block chevy has, that can withstand brutal mistreatment. Good for
hundreds of thousands of miles when given fair teatment. (change the
oil)
 
 
2. A rock solid valve train (I prefere the gears as in V700 and Ambo,
but
 
 the
chain ain't too bad) solid lifters and a simple valve train that is
extremely
reliable.

3. A drive train next to none, massive universal, and a rear end that is
very
reliable and compares to those in smaller cars. The clutch is excellent
and
 
 will do many many tens of thousands of miles.

4. Simple ignition, it's all about intake, compression, power, exhaust,
set
 
 the distributor to fire just before tdc and away you go. If my loopframe
has
 
 an ignition problem, I can fix it at any NAPA (or similar) store, I only
need
a 12 Volt coil, wires are easy, plugs are easy, I always carry a spare
set
 
 of
points and a condenser. Try fixing and modern type ignition this easily)

5. Charging/starting system, either a Marrelli or Bosch regulator can be
easily replaced using parts from a NAPA store (or most other auto parts
stores) any generator shop can rebuild a Bosch Starter or generator,
Bosch
 
 Solinoids are easy to get again at any NAPA dealer. (yes Marelli can be
harder)

6. Cooling, the design of the engine is perfect for air cooling, I have
worked on countless other brands that have had rear, or middle cylinder
overheating problems.

I just love em, I do change the wiring to much simpler, better and more
reliable connectors, as well as updated fuses, I carry a kit with plugs,
points, condenser, fuel screens, a few extra carb parts, fuel line and
misc
 
 nuts and bolts for emergency situations. There is no other more
dependable
 
 bike. IMHO

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