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Elden "Old Top Gun" Carl
Elden has been riding on and off
road since 1955. A multiple trophied
rider in the Tecate 500 and with
years of Baja experience, he is widely
recognized as a true multisurface
expert. A proven innovator his whole
life, he can back up his ingenuity in
the shop with his riding on any curve
- paved or dirt. Possibly less
well-known among riders, but no less
impressive, is his status as one of the
five recognized founding "Masters" of
modern combat handgunning. He
shot alongside handgun legends
Thell Reed, Ray Chapman, Jeff
Cooper, and Jack Weaver, and won
the Big Bear Leather Slap, the
Elden has been riding on and off
road since 1955. A multiple trophied
rider in the Tecate 500 and with
years of Baja experience, he is widely
recognized as a true multisurface
expert. A proven innovator his whole
life, he can back up his ingenuity in
the shop with his riding on any curve
- paved or dirt. Possibly less
well-known among riders, but no less
impressive, is his status as one of the
five recognized founding "Masters" of
modern combat handgunning. He
shot alongside handgun legends
Thell Reed, Ray Chapman, Jeff
Cooper, and Jack Weaver, and won
the Big Bear Leather Slap, the
The Top Gun Crew
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What's NEW!
- Recognized need for
improved balancer lever - Ohlins shock on KLR (1992
by Stig Pattersson) - Aftermarket shift lever
(MacDonald Products) - Fully sealed wheel bearings
- Hard anodized front forks
and modified stock
dampeners - Improved wheels including
1.85" front (stock too
narrow)
- Upper chain wheel to protect airbox
- Shock shaft protector for swingarm
and inner fender - Partially zerked Uni-Track lever
- Triple density foam seats (1970's)
- One-off front and rear serrated
foot pegs (MacDonald Products) - Modified speedo cable to prevent
speedo damage - Zerked steering head
- Manual fan switch with keyed lock-
out
Additionally, Elden developed many of the maintenance procedures you
commonly see posted on the Internet, including those at
multisurfacemotorcycling.com.
commonly see posted on the Internet, including those at
multisurfacemotorcycling.com.
Todd "Deuce" Vosper
Todd is an up and coming rider
with 20 years as a Marine jet
pilot. He was one of the first
instructors selected for the
introduction of the
radar-equipped Harrier and was
a Harrier instructor at the Marine
Aviation Weapons and Tactics
squadron. He also flew UC-12
Todd is an up and coming rider
with 20 years as a Marine jet
pilot. He was one of the first
instructors selected for the
introduction of the
radar-equipped Harrier and was
a Harrier instructor at the Marine
Aviation Weapons and Tactics
squadron. He also flew UC-12
What Others Have to Say About Elden and Todd...
"...He (Elden) builds, studies, re-engineers and improves whatever his choice
of mounts... He also has a lot of innate engineering ability and creativity." "...He
can ride the wheels off a motorcycle."
- Scott Wexman, expert MSM and Trials rider, mechanical engineer
"...He (Elden) is probably the best all around mechanic and motorcycle set-up
guy I have ever met. That is quite a statement from a guy who grew up racing
motocross and who has worked in the motorcycle industry for over 20 years."
- Garry Wright, pro motocross racer, expert MSM rider
"...(Todd) disciplined, highly skilled aviator and motorcyclist. He's the guy I want
on my side when things get interesting."
- Jim Moore, Marine Attack Pilot, F-5 Aggressor Pilot, MSF Riding Instructor
"I am unable to give a definitive comment on Elden and Pauline two-up as (I)
was never able to keep up. They are fast and smooth, no doubt, but how can
you rate someone when all you see is their dust..."
- Bruce Redding, expert MSM rider, air-race and sport car racing champion
"When I first rode with Todd I didn't expect much due to his limited riding
experience. I soon found out his riding ability was quite substantial, but why
not? After all, he was a Marine fighter pilot. Look out Elden!"
- Rod Morris, 40+ years expert MSM rider
"...He (Elden) builds, studies, re-engineers and improves whatever his choice
of mounts... He also has a lot of innate engineering ability and creativity." "...He
can ride the wheels off a motorcycle."
- Scott Wexman, expert MSM and Trials rider, mechanical engineer
"...He (Elden) is probably the best all around mechanic and motorcycle set-up
guy I have ever met. That is quite a statement from a guy who grew up racing
motocross and who has worked in the motorcycle industry for over 20 years."
- Garry Wright, pro motocross racer, expert MSM rider
"...(Todd) disciplined, highly skilled aviator and motorcyclist. He's the guy I want
on my side when things get interesting."
- Jim Moore, Marine Attack Pilot, F-5 Aggressor Pilot, MSF Riding Instructor
"I am unable to give a definitive comment on Elden and Pauline two-up as (I)
was never able to keep up. They are fast and smooth, no doubt, but how can
you rate someone when all you see is their dust..."
- Bruce Redding, expert MSM rider, air-race and sport car racing champion
"When I first rode with Todd I didn't expect much due to his limited riding
experience. I soon found out his riding ability was quite substantial, but why
not? After all, he was a Marine fighter pilot. Look out Elden!"
- Rod Morris, 40+ years expert MSM rider
and UC-35 utility aircraft and instructed in both. A fitting finale to his flying
career was a deployment to Qatar in 2005 where he flew the UC-35 (an
unarmed Cessna business jet) into airfields across the Persian Gulf and
Southwest Asia, including the Horn of Africa and Afghanistan (and most of
the other 'Stans). He has a Masters degree in Business Administration and
handles the day to day operations of the business as well as the website.
With many interesting parallels between motorcycling and flying, he brings
a unique perspective to Top Gun Motorcycles. And whenever he can, he
tries to keep up with Old Top Gun.
career was a deployment to Qatar in 2005 where he flew the UC-35 (an
unarmed Cessna business jet) into airfields across the Persian Gulf and
Southwest Asia, including the Horn of Africa and Afghanistan (and most of
the other 'Stans). He has a Masters degree in Business Administration and
handles the day to day operations of the business as well as the website.
With many interesting parallels between motorcycling and flying, he brings
a unique perspective to Top Gun Motorcycles. And whenever he can, he
tries to keep up with Old Top Gun.
premiere quick-draw competition, from 1960-1962. Many of his techniques
have become common practice with military and law enforcement shooters the
world over.
Elden is the creative mind behind many well-known KLR innovations, to
include:
have become common practice with military and law enforcement shooters the
world over.
Elden is the creative mind behind many well-known KLR innovations, to
include:
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