Gregory Bender

Spot light replacement

Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models

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Moto Guzzi never produced a spot light. Instead, they provided spot light brackets (for police use) which permitted individual police departments to fit spot lights of their choosing. A popular choice by police departments was the Dietz brand of spot light. Specifically, their 9-51 model spot light was approximately 5 12 inch in diameter and 3 inch deep. It accepted General Electric bulb style 4001 and could be of a variety of colors (e.g., 4001-R for red). Dietz has long been out of business (first bought out by Federal Mogul, then by Truck-Lite).

Emgo replacements

A good replacement for the original spot lights are these 4 34 inch spot lights and bulbs sold by JC Whitney (thanks to Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle for making me aware of these spot lights). Note that the housing/body and sealed beam lens/bulb are sold separately.

Spot light housing/body, SKU number 1JA 064689, part number 66-84125

Spot light housing/body, SKU number 1JA 064689, part number 66-84125

Photo courtesy of JC Whitney.

Spot light 12 volt fluted sealed beams, SKU number 1JA 064732 or 1JA 064762 or 1JA 064759, part number 4415 or 4415A or 4415R (clear or amber or red)

Spot light 12 volt fluted sealed beams, SKU number 1JA 064732 or 1JA 064762 or 1JA 064759, part number 4415 or 4415A or 4415R (clear or amber or red)

Photo courtesy of JC Whitney.

Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.
Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.
Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.
Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.
Spot lights fit to Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, 850 California Police models.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Wagner replacements

Another good replacement for the original spot lights are these 4 12 inch spot lights and bulbs sold by JC Whitney (thanks to Mike White for making me aware of these spot lights). Note that the housing/body and sealed beam lens/bulb are sold as a complete unit.

Spot light with clear, non-fluted lens. SKU number JCW-956397, part number TB441601013 for a clear lens.
Spot light with clear, non-fluted lens. SKU number JCW-956397, part number TB441601013 for a clear lens.

Photo courtesy of JC Whitney.

Spot light with clear or amber, fluted lens. SKU number JCW-957665, part number 4415 for a clear lens. SKU number JCW-957666, part number TB4415A0013 for an amber lens.
Spot light with clear or amber, fluted lens. SKU number JCW-957665, part number 4415 for a clear lens. SKU number JCW-957666, part number TB4415A0013 for an amber lens.

Photo courtesy of JC Whitney.