Subject: RE: Shift Linkage and pattern
Author: Tom Bowes
Date: Jul 7, 2001, 7:19 PM
Post ID: 1707405886
Paul,
My cable came from MG Cycle also. I also checked the spare cable that I
picked up from Mark at Mot Guzzi Classics and it (the adjuster) also
comes from the back. I don't think it makes much difference, so long as
you can get the proper adjustment.
Oh, there is not much difference between a 69 and an early 70. As a rule
when I describe my bike to a more experienced "looper" they will say
"oh, you have a '69", i.e. small side covers, 20mm clutch throwout
bearing, non-stainless spokes, single instrument nacelle. The later
models that were actually made in 1970 have the larger (Eldorado style)
side covers, an improved 22mm throwout bearing and stainless spokes.
Guzzi went through a lot of incremental changes on these bikes, using up
the old parts before going with the "new and improved".
When people ask, I tell them that mine is a '69 because the features
that it started off with more closely resemble those of that year.
Tom
'70 (July '69) Ambassador
96% Complete, 27% Left To Go
'82 V50-III
Shelby Township, Michigan
Paul Linn wrote:
| Thanks Tom. I figured out how to open the link ok. Mine is also a July '69 Ambo, so does it make it a '70 model then? Ok another question. I see that your clutch cable adjuster comes in from the back. My adjuster comes in from the front. Is mine wrong? This is how I got the cable from MG Cycle. Paul |