Gregory Bender

Fuel tank fitment on various frames

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

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Fitting a V700 tank on an early V700 frame

Fitment should be straightforward - no special considerations are required.

Fitting a V700 tank on a late V700 frame

Fitment should be straightforward - no special considerations are required.

Fitting a V700 tank on an early A-series Ambassador frame

Fitment should be straightforward - no special considerations are required. The coil is mounted perpendicular to the frame just like on the V700 frames.

Fitting a V700 tank on a common NON-A-series Ambassador or Eldorado frame

Since the coil is mounted inline with the frame, a V700 tank will hit the coil mounting tabs on the later Ambassador and Eldorado frames. Thanks to Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle for providing this clarification.

Fitting an Ambassador or Eldorado tank on an early V700 frame

This combination causes a several challenges that are difficult to overcome. While those with superior fabrication skills may choose to make the necessary modifications, I chose to source a completely different frame when I encountered this problem on a build that was 99% complete. Oh the lessons in life I've learned the hard way...

To overcome the coil interference issue, Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle recommends the following:

One can simply mount the coil perpendicular, but lower it using spacers between the frame mount and coil mount. I've done this with my (A-series) Ambassador.

Fitting an Ambassador or Eldorado tank on a late V700 frame

This combination causes a small challenge that is relatively easy to address:

To overcome the coil interference issue, Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle recommends the following:

One can simply mount the coil perpendicular, but lower it using spacers between the frame mount and coil mount. I've done this with my (A-series) Ambassador.

Fitting an Ambassador or Eldorado tank on an Ambassador or Eldorado frame

Fitment should be straightforward - no special considerations are required.