Subject: Re: re torquing heads (tip for V700 and early Ambos)
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Jan 21, 2001, 3:30 PM
Post ID: 1705032984
Ahmen Brother :-) Very well said Charlie.
have the
Hi Bob,
The V65SP will not likely be a "jump-'n-go-bike" either. Plus you won't
parts or information support that you have with a Loopframe. I've neverowned a
"small-block" Guzzi, but my impression is that build quality new wasn't asgood
as the larger Guzzis and durability hasn't been either. Someone correct meif
I'm wrong!(maybe)
As for the Ambo, any money that you spend on it will likely be well spent.
Loopframes will continue to increase in value as the owner base expands
under Aprilia's ownership, and "newbies" "discover" that Guzzi had ahistory
prior to 2001. There will most likely come a time when your relationshipwith
this Ambo will reach a "plateau", and all that will be required of you willbe
ride/wash/maintenance. This has been exactly my experience, though thereare
signs that the old '69 will need attention before too long. If you have thebest
funding/spousal approval/garage space for a second bike, this may be the
alternative. Personally, I need at least three bikes - a Loopframe, adual-sport
(currently a Cagiva 350 Alarossa), and a sportbike (hopefully a '99 LaverdaI
750S) to satisfy my two-wheeled moto-lust. I can't conceive of a time when
won't have at least one Loopframe though, they've just become too importantpart
of my (motorcycling) life. If there is anything I can help with, just letme
know.
Charlie