Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Newby....wheelbase/wobbles

Author: jason telford

Date: Apr 21, 2003, 8:01 AM

Post ID: 1712699121



Most of the loops I've ridden have been very stable at high(ish) speed.
The frame isn't as stiff as modern bikes, but you have to expect that.
If it has speed wobbles, there's something wrong in the suspension.
Check the steering head bearings for play and for wear, and also check
the swing arm for play and runout (measure the swingarm pivot bolts).
I gotta say, though, that the best thing I did for my suspension was
replace the sad worn-out rear shocks.

cheers,
Jason

 
 
 -----Original Message-----
From: Barry Swanson [mailto:baz.-@paradise.net.nz]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2003 6:51 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Newby....wheelbase/wobbles


Hi, my name's Barry.
I'm considering buying a 1970, ex LAPD Ambo 750, and I'm told it has a
longer wheelbase than most,thanks to its non standard triple tree/fork
angle, which gives more rake to the forks, and makes it more suited to
hauling the sidecar it's attached to.
My question: what's the standand wheelbase of this model, and can
anyone
confirm that this triple tree/long wheelbase was infact an option.
I read with interest some posts to this list re speed wobbles, how
common a problem is it?
I have heard that the early /5 BMW's from the seventies had wobble
woes,
so they brought out a the long frame version.
Did Guzzi do the same with the " Loopys "?
Thanks alot, Barry Swanson, New Zealand.

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