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Offline arveno

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My Ambo is finally on the road.
« on: May 11, 2015, 12:49:16 PM »
This is a time machine , it does not matter how fast you go , it does not matter how crappy the brakes are ( they are not that bad tho ) , what matter is the big smile the rider have upon the face...all day long.
I "run" into a group of HD riders , you should have seen their faces when they saw this bike LOL

Anyway , i am still smiling so everything is good , i cannot wait to leave work to hop on her and just go....








big thank to Charlie "Antietam" for the help.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2015, 12:58:26 PM »
That's a beauty.

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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2015, 01:01:57 PM »
Lovely.  I'll give ya $1,500, cash, no quibbling...
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2015, 01:17:15 PM »
Beautiful bike.

Going to be lots of fun!   Don't take the short route anywhere .... !!

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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2015, 01:20:41 PM »
Very nice.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2015, 01:37:31 PM »
Looks Great!!

Riding my Loop always makes me smile

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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2015, 01:59:19 PM »
Sweet! Happy to help.  :bike
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2015, 02:02:11 PM »
She is beautiful!  ;-T
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2015, 02:26:16 PM »
that is SO NICE!  that can make a grown Harley rider get all wet with drool.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2015, 02:29:36 PM »
" I "run" into a group of HD riders , you should have seen their faces when they saw this bike "

Maybe that's why it's called an Ambassador.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2015, 02:39:16 PM »
 :bow

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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2015, 02:40:47 PM »
That's beautiful  ;-T
Now I'm even more keen to get mine back on the road
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2015, 02:49:54 PM »
Looks fantastic! Well done!!!
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2015, 02:51:41 PM »
Beautiful!
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2015, 03:08:48 PM »
That's a nice looking loop, now..  ;-T
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2015, 03:09:31 PM »
super nice job and I know the smile.....

Mark
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2015, 03:11:33 PM »
 Love that color combo.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2015, 03:22:13 PM »
That is beautiful, I love the red and white.

I'm "loopless" for the first time in 15 years.  I WILL have another one.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2015, 03:27:07 PM »
Quote from: Cam3512 on May 11, 2015, 03:22:13 PM
That is beautiful, I love the red and white.

I'm "loopless" for the first time in 15 years.  I WILL have another one.

WHAT? You sold the green machine? I can't believe it...  ;)
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2015, 03:45:30 PM »
Quote from: arveno on May 11, 2015, 12:49:16 PM
This is a time machine , it does not matter how fast you go , it does not matter how crappy the brakes are ( they are not that bad tho ) , what matter is the big smile the rider have upon the face...all day long.
I "run" into a group of HD riders , you should have seen their faces when they saw this bike LOL

Anyway , i am still smiling so everything is good , i cannot wait to leave work to hop on her and just go....






Guy with hair and mustache like Dennis Hopper pulls up next to pretty red Guzzi.

“Hey, buddy!   Wanna RUN that rag?”   




“We’ll find out whether “Ambassadors” or “Commandos” are in charge ‘round here ….” !

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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2015, 03:52:29 PM »
Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 11, 2015, 03:27:07 PM
WHAT? You sold the green machine? I can't believe it...  ;)

Yup. Sold it to buy the 850 LeMans.  Always told myself if an Ice Blue one became available, I'd do what it takes.  It will be easier to find another loopframe.  10 years, it was a good run!
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2015, 03:54:58 PM »
Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 11, 2015, 03:27:07 PM
WHAT? You sold the green machine? I can't believe it...  ;)

Would you believe it Charlie? I finally get my Eldo, and Cam, the traitor that he is, sells his....

arveno, beautiful machine  ;-T
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2015, 04:02:45 PM »
 :bow That's a beautiful machine. Tastefully done.
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2015, 04:51:44 PM »
I like it. That color scheme is my fav next to white with two color (red/black) pin stripes...
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2015, 05:24:59 PM »
Quote from: Lannis on May 11, 2015, 03:45:30 PM

Guy with hair and mustache like Dennis Hopper pulls up next to pretty red Guzzi.

“Hey, buddy!   Wanna RUN that rag?”  


“We’ll find out whether “Ambassadors” or “Commandos” are in charge ‘round here ….” !

Lannis


No fair. Needs to be 850 Commando against Eldorado.  ;)
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2015, 06:10:50 PM »
Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 11, 2015, 05:24:59 PM
No fair. Needs to be 850 Commando against Eldorado.  ;)

This one IS an 850, a 1975 MkIII, which is why the rider would be pretty confident of being able to show an Ambo his dim Lucas taillight.   

Although the 850s are a little slower than the 750s, so they say; I haven't had both.   This one's fast enough for me!

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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2015, 06:58:41 PM »
That's a smile maker alright! Well done!
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2015, 07:00:28 PM »
Quote from: Lannis on May 11, 2015, 06:10:50 PM
This one IS an 850, a 1975 MkIII, which is why the rider would be pretty confident of being able to show an Ambo his dim Lucas taillight.   

Although the 850s are a little slower than the 750s, so they say; I haven't had both.   This one's fast enough for me!

Lannis

Yes, I know it's an 850, that's why a fair "race" would be with an (844 cc) Eldorado, not an (757cc) Ambassador!  ;D
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Re: My Ambo is finally on the road.
« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2015, 07:03:50 PM »
Who painted that? I am gonna need to have that done to my Eldo.
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