In a message dated 12/24/03 9:30:37 AM, renault68@hotmail.com writes:
>I have to throw my two cents worth in here. To "upgrade" a classic bike
>with more "modern" components, is like dropping a fuel injected 5.0 liter
Ford
>V-8 into a 1954 Jaguar. Certainly it would be faster and more
>"user-friendly" than the original engine, but what is the point? If I wanted
>new iron, I'd buy it
>That said, I'd like to add "MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
Substitute Chevy for Ford and you have, in fact, a period correct engine swap that was very common-well, maybe not with a Jag but I've seen several Ferraris and Maseratis-in the old days. Phil Brown Who saw the Stovebolt Special race but not in San Rafael, Calif.