Subject: RE: How to identify a loopframe
Author: Les Lampman
Date: Mar 9, 2004, 10:49 AM
Post ID: 1716254807
Greetings,
I'm new to the list and new to Moto Guzzi bikes (not new to riding...been at
that for 34+ years). I've just purchased a '72 Ambassador and am awaiting
the shipment of that bike to my home in Washington State on Whidbey Island.
I'm excited to say the least and I'm very much looking forward to riding it
this summer; I expect the bike to arrive here in early April.
A question for Tim...When you said early Ambos versus later Ambos was there
a particular year involved in that or is it just a general time frame? In
other words, with regard to the Ambassador production is the '72 I've
purchased an early or late model? They went to about '74; is that correct?
I've much to learn so I'm mostly just reading and absorbing; that for all
the good info.
BTW, Tim, you have the combination of bikes that I'd most like to have in my
garage; the V10 will have to wait though. ;-)
Regards,
Les Lampman
Whidbey Island, WA
'72 Ambassador (almost)
| Tim R wrote: |
I have Ambo #13283, with small side covers, big tank, and square del Ortos. Ambos were almost literally a transition from the V700 to the Eldo. Early Ambos share features with the V700, and later ones shared Eldo stuff. The engine and frame numbers should identify it. I would say buy it if the price is reasonable. Tim Crump AMA#664988 MGNOC #262 FSSNOC #3057 AMF#100239 98 Moto Guzzi V10 (1000) Centauro 69 Moto Guzzi 750 Ambassador |