Subject: Another Eldo off the road
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Jun 2, 2002, 8:29 AM
Post ID: 1710360829
Hey Guys,
I just received this info from Frank. Not good news for the Eldo numbers but
I am glad to hear Dave is ok.
Certainly a reminder to keep the swing arm and steering head bearings nice
and tight and stay aware of the possible wobble.
I am still wondering why this occurs. I have had my 69 Ambo at 80 and it was
as solid as a rock and at other times it wobbles at 60mph as I pass a truck.
It has to be a number of factors coming together that amplifies the wobble
into something nasty. Certainly I think the windshield plays a role.
Regards....Ian
| Ian, Dave Zecha crashed his nice Eldo. He got into a speed wobble at 75 mph and dumped it. Those so called "Loop" frames will ride you into the ground if you're not careful. At the first sign of a wobble, a guy needs to slow it down in a hurry. I was told the bike tumbled down the road and into a deep ditch. I haven't spoken to Dave, but it sounds like it's totalled. The frame has got to be bent, as well as the front end, etc. Fortunately, Dave was wearing the proper clothing. He had leather pants on, gloves, full face helmet and a high quality riding jacket. He still ended up with some road rash I understand, and some black and blue body parts. This happened in Kansas City. The next day he rented a car and continued on to St. Louis. CU later Frank |