Subject: RE: VIN # Ambo or Eldo

Hi Charlie,

As u said the trans case is with reinforced ribs, so it is a 5 speed
transmission... I heard it is common to put a 5 speed on an Ambo and
that it add more value to the bike...

Thanks for helping me out...

Charles H

Charlie Mullendore wrote:

Hi Charles,
The VIN sounds like an Ambo number. Is the transmission case smooth on
the outside or does it have reinforcing "ribs"? Could be a late
Ambassador that someone has swapped a five-speed into. Cheers,

Charles H wrote:

Hi every one, my name is Charles and am a brand new owner of an Octo
1971 Moto Guzzi... When I bought it, the seller said it was an Eldo,
but I do not think so... Can someone please tell me exactly if it is
and Eldo or Ambo by VIN # ??? Here is the VIN 25944 and matches the
engine block... I know it has a civilian dash, 5 speed transmission and

reinforced rear axle transmission (like an Eldo) which came stock on the

Octo 71 models... I plan to first restore it so to drive it on the road,

second to restore and polish all parts, third go back to some original
parts, fourth revise and redo engine, transmission, rear axle drive,
fork, suspensions, brakes and fifth minor body work and repaint frame,
body and other small parts....

Thanks a lot for the answer, will probably have many more, great to have

this list...

Cheers Charles

Charlie
http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/

Subject: RE: VIN # Ambo or Eldo

Author: Charles H

Date: Jul 13, 2005, 4:43 PM

Post ID: 1719158143

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