Subject: Question re tear down of Eldo
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Feb 3, 2003, 6:46 AM
Post ID: 1711863862
Hey All,
Pretty much tore the frame of the Eldo down to the frame sub-parts. All that
is left is the steering head assembly (I have to take that to the shop to
get an impact wrench on that lower nut) and the center stand.
Everything looks pretty good with the components. Of course all the bolts
and exterior stuff was corroded (sitting outside at the PO's place did not
help) but the main components are in good shape. So nice not to have to
worry about replacing swing arm bearings, Ujoint (which was perfect), etc...
One question that I have for the list is that on the frame it appears that
the cross brace just below the swing arm has either been broken or cut out.
Hard to see what I mean from the parts manual but it is the cross support
that generally holds the rear brake stop cutout switch. The cross brace
above the swing arm holds the battery tray.
Since my only reference is a Civilian Model I was wondering if the Police
Models had that cross brace removed. Also...the PO had cut the ends off the
battery try....the parts that connect to the fender. Weird.
Any input would be welcome and if anyone has a spare battery tray I think I
could use it. Contact me off list.
Thanks in advance...Ian