Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Bike/Motor Identification

Author: ianad-@linkamerica.net

Date: Dec 7, 2004, 8:32 AM

Post ID: 1718014171



Scott,

Can't tell you much about the engine other than it is not an Eldo. Police Eldo's were tagged "VP" before 5 digit serial number. I think that 63xxx is the highest I have seen. Also....Loops had generators. Sounds like you have a "T" front end as well.

Frame is Loop.

You live in Athens eh?....I am up in Dahlonega, Ga. Let me know when you are coming up this way....drop by the "shop" for a coffee.

Regards...Ian

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Miller [mailto:scmi-@uga.edu]
Sent: 12/6/2004 1:03:33 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Bike/Motor Identification

 
 
Hi,
I'm going through a new to me bike and I need some help
figuring out what I've got here. Its titled as a 1974
Edorado. The previous owner thought it was an LAPD model.

The following information is stamped on the steering head ID
plate:
Build Date: Oct 1973
Model Year: 1974
Engine No: 060691
Frame No: 060691

The number stamped on the engine case, just forward of the
oil dipstick, is: VC * 093878 *

This motor has an alternator cover (round) rather than a
generator cover. Carbs are VHB30

The bike has a single front disk brake on the right. The
left fork slider has mounts for a caliper.

Does it sound like I have a later model motor in the bike?
What else should I look at to ID the motor? Whats the story
with the left fork slider - is it likely to be stock, did it
have a dual disk setup at one time, did it come from the
factory that way (with mounts but not caliper)? Thanks.

Scott
Athens, GA

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