It gets worse: There may even have been some 1974 models with the old undamped forks with a disc brake. I have a 1974 parts catalog that shows one, all decked out in police gear. Of course, it may just have been a factory mock-up, but maybe not.
GF
No , some early 74 models had 4LS fronts and Amal carbs ,as did your 74 titled Eldos. Later 74 Eldos were equipped with disc fronts. It is all too common to hear the 4 leading shoe equipped Eldos referred to as "1973 1/2, "NO SUCH THING ! By 1973 the US government was getting involved and the model year was declared by the manufacturer .This was to monitor compliance with motor vehicle safety and emission standards which changed every year.Mid year changes usually required government approval but did not get a model year change to distinguish them. The model year stamped on bikes built in late 1973 was 1974. As Greg explained 1974 model Chevrolets were on the roads in late 1973.
( My 1974 Eldo was built on October of 1973 . Would some would say it is a 1973 and 10/12 or 1973 and 5/6 ?
David Whalen wrote:
It apparently, was not uncommon for the Guzzi factory to title mid to late year production bikes as the next year up even though they were prior year models. I personally have owned two 1973 Eldo's titled as 1974 models. Of course, 1974 models had the front disc brake. Neither of my bikes had the juice brake. Both had the amal carbs. Del Orto was on strike in mid 1973 so they used amals on that production run.
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Hey David, What's it like to ride the Loop in NYC. Manhattan has some of the worst streets for driving I have ever been on and therefore challenging! The Missus and I used to live in Chinatown on Kenmare street, off Delancy. Did you ever take the Loop way downtown on a quiet Sunday morning for a ride? (uhh, before Sept 11th of course - too bad all that). Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: David Washburn <dwash-@c4.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 5:14 PM Subject: 1975 build plate and signing in
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