Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Newby....wheelbase/wobbles

Author: Willcox, John

Date: Apr 23, 2003, 10:09 AM

Post ID: 1712727902



Barry broadcast:

 
 
 I'm considering buying a 1970, ex LAPD Ambo 750, and I'm
told it has a longer wheelbase than most,thanks to its non standard
triple tree/fork angle, which gives more rake to the forks, and
makes it more suited to hauling the sidecar it's attached to.


WOW!! I've been looking for one of those for years, and have pretty
much given up on finding one. Instead, I plan to have my existing
triple trees modified for more trail. According to what I've read
(Greg Field's book I believe, maybe Guzziology), this sidecar front-
end WAS available for the Ambos way back then. If this bike really
has that option and is running a hack, consider yourself blessed. It
would really make a difference in ease of steering...

john in Denver


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