loopframe project progress

[ratguzzi]

Well, I disassembled the V700 frame and got the 71 frame rattle-canned and started putting it together. 98 EV motor with carbs and points with a 4 spd to it.
Got the headlight bucket wired up and the speedo with ign switch. Every connector is soldered in and shrinkfit tubing. Two headlight switches, turn on or off low beam and turn on or off high beam. Or have them both on.
Indicator for the charging system. There will be no turn signals so the wiring harness will be simple and neat. Forks bolted up with 75W90 synthetic gear lube in them, T-3 exhaust headers, staintune mufflers. 36mm round bore carbs.
The goal for me is to put together a solid reliable bike that will look ok from a distance when I roll it out of the porch and like my raT-3, it will be rode hard and never washed again.
JB

[Chuck in Indiana]

That's a *serious* Frankenguzzi, JB..  Nice.

[twhitaker]

Can't tell if it is a 2 speed or a 5 speed. ???

[ratguzzi]

Can't tell if it is a 2 speed or a 5 speed. ???

I wrote that it's a 4 spd. New loop flywheel, good and heavy! Right side shift as well.
JB

[Aaron D.]

How much room now for the alternator?

I had a feeling you would have an issue with the 700, I didn't account for you just getting another frame!

[Idontwantapickle]

Forks bolted up with 75W90 synthetic gear lube in them,

John. Got a kidney belt?

Looks like a fun time will be had on that, 4 speed plus square engine! VROOM

Hunter

[ratguzzi]

How much room now for the alternator?

I had a feeling you would have an issue with the 700, I didn't account for you just getting another frame!

It's tight but for sure more room. In the next day or so, I will get the ratchet tie down on it and see where it will hit. Maybe trim the fender, bias it forward, pre-dent it, not sure until I see it.
JB

[Aaron D.]

Semi-related-my wife is planning to drill holes in her windshield after seeing what you've done.

What size and pattern do you currently use?

[Lannis]

It's tight but for sure more room. In the next day or so, I will get the ratchet tie down on it and see where it will hit. Maybe trim the fender, bias it forward, pre-dent it, not sure until I see it.
JB

You've been riding some 21st century bikes with seriously good handling.   

You'll be dropping back 40 years in frame and suspension technology.   I only ask because my '83 SP is a good-handling bike, but compared to my Stelvio 2-up it feels like something must be broken.

You going to be ready to hammer this thing around in front of Killboy's cameras at 1971 speeds .... ?

Lannis

[ratguzzi]

You've been riding some 21st century bikes with seriously good handling.   

You'll be dropping back 40 years in frame and suspension technology.   I only ask because my '83 SP is a good-handling bike, but compared to my Stelvio 2-up it feels like something must be broken.

You going to ready to hammer this thing around in front of Killboy's cameras at 1971 speeds .... ?

Lannis

I am not a great rider but fairly competent. My 75T is 40 years plus and I dusted many a modern sport bike in the twisties but a T is light years ahead of it's two year older counterpart.
I think my 1100 EV powered 75 850T, my 04 Nero Corsa and my EV powered loopframe covers a wide range of motorcycling needs/wants.
JB

[RinkRat II]

 The floral design wallpaper for your assembly area is a nice touch. Perhaps it could be carried over to the knee reliefs on the tank... Nice work John

 Paul B

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Love it! 

[Texas Turnip]

I was at JB's home when he replaced the jugs on a Guzzi in his gravel driveway. He asked me to dig around in the dirt and look for a valve cover screw. Found one. He torqued the heads with his arm that has been trained for it. I double checked with my trained arm.

The bike started and ran fine and we went for a ride.

Tex

[Aaron D.]

A loopframe handles pretty well, in  my opinion and experience.

And for road riding, frankly one can go as fast on a '70 Ambassador on a twisty road as on a modern whatever with equivalent clearance-using the same rider, and assuming the rider knows what's up.

[Chuck in Indiana]

A loopframe handles pretty well, in  my opinion and experience.

And for road riding, frankly one can go as fast on a '70 Ambassador on a twisty road as on a modern whatever with equivalent clearance-using the same rider, and assuming the rider knows what's up.

A loop handles pretty well.. for what it is. Hanging in there with a modern bike? Shirley, you jest. 

[Aaron D.]

I hate to get all Lannis-y on you but, no, I'm serious.

Racing? Never. Riding with a sport bike who is trying to lose you and assuming the rider isn't a  complete loser? Not likely.

But street riding, heading down the BRP, or whatever-sure. I think too many riders are thinking they need Ohlins suspension and sticky tires to go riding anywhere. Most rapid riding can be done on near anything '60s on. Just need to know a few things.

I pushed my loop hard a few times, on our bumpy roads up here. The forks have little damping, and I could get the front skittering along enough to give serious understeer-but unless my modern-bike companion is trying to get rid of me, I doubt I ever would have trouble staying at least in touch.

And hell, if they are trying to lose me, what do I care, I would obviously be with the wrong crowd.

[Lannis]

I hate to get all Lannis-y on you but, no, I'm serious.

How often does a man get a compliment like THAT?

Lannis