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Dash variations

Numerous dash variations were created for the loop frames. Here is what is out there:

Civilian dashes

Feature MG# 12501500

Yes, this is the same part number as the dash on the right. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.		 MG# 12501500

Yes, this is the same part number as the dash on the left. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.		 MG# 13501500
Pictures


Top view. The speedometer shown is not correct for this dash. It would have been originally fitted to Eldorado police dashes.


Photo by Charles Hamer. This is the correct speedometer for this dash. Note the odd numbering (10, 30, 50, etc).


Top view. This is the correct speedometer for this dash. Note the even numbering (20, 40, 60, etc). The ignition switch is not correct.


Photo by David Ramby. Doubtful if additional holes are factory


Top view. These are the correct gauges, indicator lights, and ignition switch, including placement.
Number of instruments 1 1 2
Windshield cut-outs No No No
Ignition switch hole Yes Yes Yes
Mounting holes 2 fore and 2 aft 2 fore and 2 aft 2 fore and 2 aft
Holes for indicator lights 0 0 4
Lip height Lip for the speedometer is very short - comes up just higher than the ignition switch platform Lip for the speedometer is a little taller - comes up about 3/8" higher than the ignition switch platform N/A
Usage V7 / V700 models Early Ambassador models Ambassador and all Eldorado models

Police dashes

Feature MG# 12501540 MG# 13501540 unknown MG# 13501541

Yes, this is the same part number as the dashes on the right. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.		 MG# 13501541

Yes, this is the same part number as the dashes on the right and left. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.		 MG# 13501541

Yes, this is the same part number as the dashes on the left. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.
Pictures


Top view


Top view


Front view


Front view


Left view


Right view


Photo by Paul Linn. 1


Photo by Paul Linn. 2


Photo by Paul Linn. 3


Photo by Greg Barratt. 1


Photo by Greg Barratt. 2


Photo by Greg Barratt. 3


Photo by Greg Barratt. 4


Top view


Ear view

 No photo yet available. The spare parts catalog shows this without windshield bracket cut outs.


Top view


Ear view


Photo by Keith Ruff. 1


Photo by Keith Ruff. 2


Photo by Kim Schick.


Photo by David Ramby.


Top view
Number of instruments 1 1 1 1 1 1
Windshield cut-outs No Yes No No Yes Yes
Ignition switch hole Yes Yes Maybe - photo is unclear, but it appears to have a non-factory ignition switch hole No No No
Trip meter reset hole No No No No No Yes
Mounting holes 2 fore and 2 aft + 2 additional holes inside the foremost holes 2 fore and 2 aft + 2 additional holes inside the foremost holes 2 fore and 2 aft 2 fore and 2 aft 2 fore and 2 aft 2 fore and 2 aft
Holes for indicator lights 0 0 5 - photo is unclear, but it appears to have a non-factory hole on the left side 10 10 10
Additional mounting box Yes, attaches to the front of the dash with four bolts Yes, attaches to the front of the dash with four bolts No No No No
Usage Very rare; probably most common on V7 / V700 and Ambassador models. Very rare; probably most common on Eldorado models. Very rare; probably most common on V7 / V700 and Ambassador models. More common; probably most common on Eldorado models. More common; probably most common on Eldorado models. More common; probably most common on Eldorado models.