Gregory Bender

Fuel tank frame spacer

Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models

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At the rear mounting point for the fuel tank on the frame, there is a tubular spacer through which the rear tank mounting bolt is fit. The purpose of this spacer is to prevent the mounting points from being crushed when the bolt is tightened. Sometimes this spacer is stuck in place and won't budge without encouragement. Other times this spacer may be loose and fall out. The size of this spacer is as follows:

Fuel tank frame spacer.
Fuel tank frame spacer.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Fuel tank frame spacer.
Fuel tank frame spacer.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.