Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: Re: Braking tips from Darrell

Author: Christopher Mitchell

Date: Jun 4, 2002, 10:53 AM

Post ID: 1710372919

Well, prior to deciding to go guzzi on the front end, I played matlock for a
while and figured it was from a mid to late 70s GT750. You can check out
pictures here:

http://communities.msn.com/MitchellsRides/guzzi.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=38

Somebody rigged it up pretty well (the previous owner did not know who). I
still have all the parts and may attempt to use it later (future loop or a
triumph chopper) but for now I think the guzzi front end will be a little
more reliable (it was a jerry rigged job) and a bit stronger (the suzuki
front end looks a bit light in comparison).






 From: Zerhackermann <chopp-@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Braking tips from Darrell
Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 17:27:33 +0000


depending on the zook it may well be better.

 From: Christopher Mitchell <derby-@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com, dwash-@c4.com
Subject: Re: Braking tips from Darrell
Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 13:15:31 -0400

And after he chastised me for considering running the Suzuki front end
that came with my bike!!! Harumph! That's ok, I think I have finally
gathered all the pieces to put together my dual disc guzzi front end,
including the elusive spacer for the second disc. I think the brembo setup
will work a lot better than the rigged up tokico.


 From: David Washburn <dwash-@c4.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: ddic-@juno.com
CC: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Braking tips from Darrell
Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 14:43:40 -0700

I have a disk brake Eldo which has substantially the same brake as the
single disk setup as Darrell's "T".

So Darrell, what did you do to optimize your brake? At this point I am
planning to go to a smaller master cylinder to reduce effort at the
lever.

Ken Pitts put a square reservoir brembo from a Jackal on his race bike.
Mark at MG classics suggested a 70's Honda M/C that was "heavily
influenced" by the brembo of that period. How heavily? Mark says the
caps are interchangeable. What a coincidence...

Please do not inform Loopframe neophyte Chris Mitchell that I plan on
putting a honda part on my Loop. It would break his heart.

David


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