Subject: Re: Question re tear down of Eldo
Author: Paul Linn
Date: Feb 3, 2003, 6:58 AM
Post ID: 1711863915
Ian,
Why are you taking the bottom nut off the lower tree?
Paul
Midlothian, Va
73 Eldo "Rare" custom project "Elvira" coming together slowly
76 T3 basket "Dime a dozen"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Adkins" <ianad-@linkamerica.net>
To: "Loopframe" <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 9:51 AM
Subject: Question re tear down of Eldo
| Hey All, Pretty much tore the frame of the Eldo down to the frame sub-parts. All |
| 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), |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| could use it. Contact me off list. Thanks in advance...Ian |