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Subject: RE: Another Eldo Back on the road

Author: Zerhackermann

Date: Jun 3, 2002, 3:22 PM

Post ID: 1710367979

When I was looking at getting a bike shipped, forward air is the way to
go.

Crate:
Yes you have to crate and paletize it yourself. Bike shops are often
ready to part with them for nothing. And I believe guzzi still uses an
all wood crate. Grease the lot boy (the love that!) and he'll make sure
you get the complete thing. For a few bucks he might even help you do
the crating.

Go the extramile and fully enclose it in wood even if it isn't. FA just
wants it to be stackable and covered.

Shipping
FA does station to station. Not to your door.

Go for the extra 20-30 bucks for insurance.

Greg if you need help getting the crate hauled home from the FA depot, I
am sure we can find someone with a truck.

-----Original Message-----
From: EldoMike [mailto:msse-@classicguzzi.com]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 2:42 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Another Eldo Back on the road


You have to do all the crating...weight might also be a
problem...Forward air is great for scooters and dirt bikes....no so much
for street bikes...

Mike
www.classicguzzi.com
www.mssells.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Field" <seen-@mac.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Another Eldo Back on the road


 Roberto:

Did Forward Air do the crating? They told me I'd have to completely
crate it before I dropped it off.

Thanks!

GF
On Sunday, June 2, 2002, at 08:53 AM, alp-@insightbb.com wrote:

 Greg, I bought a Lodola from someone in California(I am in Ky) and
the crating and shipping was $250.00 through Foward Air. I though
that was very Fair.
Roberto.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Field" <seen-@mac.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 11:49 AM
Subject: Another Eldo Back on the road


 
Sorry to hear about the crash. Guys, if you have a wobbler, get it
fixed or slow down. There are plenty of Eldo frames around, so you
might want to swap out your wobbler frame.

On the good side, I've just bought another Eldo that's been off the

 
 
 road for years and should have it running in the next month.

It's a 4LS 1974 police model with a Windjammer fairing, solo seat,
and bags. Anyone want a Windjammer?

The bike's in Scottsdale, so I'm going to have to get it home
somehow. Anyone have experience with any shipping companies?

Thanks!

GF
 
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

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