Subject: RE: How to identify a loopframe
Author: Clifton L. Smith
Date: Mar 9, 2004, 11:09 AM
Post ID: 1716254952
Les,
There seems to be an overlap period in which various changes were
gradually introduced between the two models (V7 and Ambo/Special).
First, the 750cc displacement appeared and then gradually new
carbs, tank, side covers, bars, and push-button starter. My 1970
V7-Special seems to have all of the changes except the push-button
starter, but I have seen an original 1969 750 Ambo with the "V7" style
tank and side covers.
My manual, which covers both 750 and 700 models, lists the
wheelbase as slightly longer in the 750cc. I am not sure whether this
change was introduced concurrently with the displacement or was also
gradual, but it seems that Ambo production became standardize by 1971.
So your 1972 should be the "final" late-model version of the Ambo. (I
welcome corrections.)
Enjoy your new bike. They handle great for their size and
vintage, much preferable to the Detroit iron of the day. Is it a
turn-key, will you need to sort it, clean it, or build from
half-scratch?
CS in TN
-----Original Message-----
From: Les Lampman [mailto:le-@lampman.us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 12:49 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: How to identify a loopframe
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:
<snip>
>
> 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