Subject: RE: Intro-very basic info 72 eldo
Author: Tim Crump
Date: Nov 7, 2000, 2:05 AM
Post ID: 1703832292
Hi, Bob,
Tim here. I bought a very early Eldo like yours in Oct. of 1972, while
a youngster in the Navy. I've mourned the loss of that bike since then.
There are a couple of pics of it on my webpage.
| Is a 72 eldorado a loopframe??? |
Most definitely!!
| Is it considered an 850t when I look for parts? |
No, though there may a few interchangeable parts. Generally, the parts
are listed as Eldo. It will have more in common with Ambassadors.
| How do you determine if it's a police or not? |
The most obvious touch is the BIG speedo, with lights and switches, as
opposed to the dual clocks.
| What is the difference and can any 72 eldo be made a police? |
Yes you could make a police model. It depends on how perfect you want it
to be. Personally, I'd like an Eldo to make a police model form, but
mostly just the illusion. Real Police models had the ignition key under
the left rear corner of the solo saddle. They also had crash bars front
and rear, with the front ones drilled and tapped to carry accessories.
If you just went with the solos saddle, police windshield, and some
apprpriate lights, it would look the part without breaking your bank.
| The bike runs pretty good but looks bad.. |
I'd focus on getting it mechanically sound first. An Eldo in good shape
is a joy to ride. It will pull wheelies in second gear, and carry you
and your gear all day with no effort.
| Any info-suggestions-warnings- or education you would like to lend would be GREATLY appreciated... |
I have a Centauro that satisfies my hooligan side, but I think I like my
Ambo better for just general riding.....probably some deja vu involved,
since it is the spitting image of my first Guzzi.
Tim Crump
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