Please Note: VinData has flagged the vin on this bike as a branded title. However the bike does have a clean Montana title. Short 5 digit vins are known to sometimes trigger false positives on reports.
The Moto Guzzi Ambassador was developed as a successor to the V7, which was initially built to provide a police platform in their home country of Italy. The Berliner brothers (the US importer) convinced MG to bring it to the US in an attempt to snag some cruiser customers away from Harley-Davidson.
The Ambassador (also called the V750) got some upgrades to target the US market, and Americans responded favorably – in 1971, Moto Guzzi set an internal record by producing over 46,400 examples.
For a lot of Americans, this was the start to their love affair with Moto Guzzi. The 757cc motor was good for 60 horsepower (10 more than the V7), and a nearly 6 gallon tank meant you could eat up miles without having to stop often. For more on the Ambassador, check out this story on Motorcycle Classics.
This example is VIN: 18512.
The odometer shows 17,802 miles.
Maintenance:
This bike was gone through by Joe Walano, known as “The Guzzi Doctor”. The seller purchased the bike from Walano. Work completely included:
-Clean pistons and send out cylinders for Nikisil coatings
-Disassembled heads, reground valves and seats
-Installed new rings and top end gaskets
-Disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned carbs
-Replaced points, plugs and wires set timing and dwell
-Removed swing arm, replaced carrier bearing, inspected U-joint and repacked pivot bearings
-Disassembled, cleaned, inspected and resealed bevel drive
-Repacked wheel bearing and replaced tires,
-Remove, clean and lube brake pivots
-Reseal forks
-Repair wiring
-Lubed or replaced cables and twist grip
-Installed mini Denso alternator and rebuilt Bosch starter
-Install new battery
-Remove, clean and lube headlight switch
-Clean and removed rust from inside fuel tank, replace pet cocks and fuel line
-Install new air filter
-Replace all fluids
-Remove transmission, replace rear engine oil seal and reseal transmission. Clean and inspect clutch.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and the following services:
-Fuel tank professionally cleaned and lined
-Battery
-Carbs strip. clean, service and tune
-New air filter
-New air filter rubber
-New fuel lines to carb
-Remedy leaking drive shaft
-Install new drive shaft seals and gaskets
-Rear brake shoes replaced
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Professionally Cleaned and Lined
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: Drum
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 100% New
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 09/15
Tire Date Code Rear: 07/15
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 95%
Tire Press. Front: 22 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 28 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.69V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.45V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Tires Installed:
Front: 110/90R18 (61H) Continental
Rear: 110/90R18 (61H) Continental
Notes:
-Tires aged out
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Tires
Modifications:
Handlebar tassels.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Spitfire 11 tires with date codes of 0715 and 0915.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean Montana title. Have any Ambassador stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
