Subject: Re: police ambassador questions
Author: andrew hill
Date: Jul 24, 2000, 8:55 PM
Post ID: 1701556109
doni-
you're right. while a low mileage lapd is a heck of a find, his lack of
cooroperation is disconcerting. i know fron experience that it's BAD for an
old guzzi to sit too long, although 2 years might be ok.
the most important thing to do is a compression check. if there's any less
than 160lbs. per side [and, needless to say, both sides should be close to
the same], then it will need a top-end job. see, the older bikes used a
chrome-plating in the cylinders. i found most of mine laying in the oilpan.
[mine sat for 16 years].
look for obvious stuff, like oil-leaks, etc. the forks & brakes are real
simple to fix up. i would say look at the bike, and if it speaks to your
heart, and you have the greens, go for it! if you are looking for an old
loopframe [ambo-eldo], they are around. usually, not too cheap, though. need
any help, we're here, man! good luck!
andy h.
'72 eldo; just finished