Flattop: That rear was from Steve Munro when he was selling piles of Romanelli parts about five years ago. I had this build planned then, and knew the wheel was rare, so I grabbed it; have never seen another one. The FPS wheels are relatively light for aluminum versions of that era ( weigh a Guzzi Lemans FPS version! ) and, apparently, sturdy. Later I bought the standard front wheel from him.
As a side note, Kosman, located in the socialist State of California, used to widen aluminum wheels. Maybe they still do. At the time I had big-tire envy, so had that done to my Lemans rear wheel, just to make things heavier. Notched the swingarm, and got an Avon 150/70-18 on it - probably added even more weight! I also remember seeing a club-race BMW at Sears Point with all the width added to one side - opposite the swingarm - the latter which could not be notched. I have been told that few can tell if the rear wheel centerline does not match the front, as long as it remains parallel with it. That should get some of you thinking.
Jp91: Later today I will post a photo or two (just for Bill) of the oil line parts I plan to use. It will be old school and simple, as was done at the time --- I think. I was too young to remember.
Later, MikeV
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