Subject: Re: Cycle World Road Test

Author: rick woods

Date: Dec 23, 2001, 1:22 PM

Post ID: 1709222782

Hey Rick,

Thanks. I got a kick out of the "braking is phenomenal" part :-) Oh
how
times have changed.

I personally don't have a problem with the brakes on my Ambo....I
just
operate the bike within its limits. Of course I hope that I am
paying
attention when that old lady pulls out in front of me.

By the way....I know that the EV stops from 60mph in about 136 ft.
Anyone
know what the braking distance of the Ambo/Eldo is from that speed?

Have a safe holiday ride (for those that can ride :-)).

...Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: rick woods <dink-@juno.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: December 23, 2001 12:38 PM
Subject: Cycle World Road Test

I Recently acquired a June 1971 Cycle World magazine with a Road

Test of

the 71 Ambassador. Thought I would share some of the highlights

with you.

Rick Woods
There is a photo on the cover of an Ambo with Red Tanks and White
Fenders.
"The big 750 is tank-like, in fact, and therein may lie a clue to

its

appeal. It looks bulletproof, and that characteristic probably goes

more

than skin deep.......
It is certainly not a sporting machine, in the sense that American

road

riders have come to know. .....the kind of machine you would take

on a

short jaunt to Uruguay, or halfway around the world and back.
The Guzzi's engine could be described as a "perfect configuration"
V-Twin. Its 90-degree cylinder angle permits 100 percent balancing

to

cancel primary vibrations.....
The maintenance aspect of the bike is quite encouraging. A backyard
mechanic can only smile at all the big bolts and hefty filler

plugs, all

easy to reach and promising immunity to mauling from the most

qauchely

handled economy size crescent wrenches......
The seat itself is an orthopedic marvel. It is soft, well-shaped to
support the thighs......
Cornering will be accomplished in comfort with the Guzzi, Although

not

with the same elan that one associates with a sports-oriented
roadster.....
Braking is just short of phenomenal......
Highway cruising, as expected, is calm, effor-free

experience......Its

two-up behavior on the freeway is outstanding, and passenger

comfort is

excellent.
It will surly please the rider who likes to take his joys quietly,

in

great, gamboling doses."