Subject: police ambassador questions
Author: Doni Scheindlin
Date: Jul 23, 2000, 2:34 PM
Post ID: 1701534888
Hey gang. Still looking for my firsty Guzzi. This morning I looked at
a stock 1972 police ambassador. It looks complete except for the rear
crashbars. It seemed to be in good condition. 17,000 original miles,
no rust to speak of, excellent paint, good seat. There was no battery
as it has been sitting for two years. So, I couldn't listen to the
engine or do any checks that I could do if it were running. The owner
says it was running fine when he put it in storage. After some coaxing,
he told e that the front forks needed to be redone and the brakes
needed to be taken apart and cleaned. It has had fuel and oil sitting
in it for 2 years, so I don't know what that entails as far as getting
it road ready.
According to the owner, that is all it needs, but without being able to
start it up and hear it run, I'm worried. He won't take less than $3000
for it and when I asked him if I could bring a mechanic out to look at
it, he said he didn't have any more time to waste, that the bike is not
where he lives, its hard for him to make the time to get to the storage,
etc., and that there is nothing a mechanic could look at that I didn't
already (I am pretty much a novice, but I know some basics to look for
when the bike is running)
My question is, should I bother with this bike for $3000, or let it go
and keep looking. To me it seems like a lot to pay for a bike that
isn't running, but I'm not sure of the worth of these bikes. I need
advice!!! Thanks.