Dash variations

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

Created: 2006 January 12

Updated: 2023 January 09

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Numerous dash variations were created for the loop frames. Here is what is out there:

Civilian dashes

Part number	MG# 12501500 Yes, this is the same part number as the dash on the right. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.	MG# 12501500 Yes, this is the same part number as the dash on the left. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.	MG# 13501500
Pictures	Top view. The speedometer shown is not correct for this dash. It would have been originally fitted to Eldorado police dashes. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view. The speedometer shown is not correct for this dash. It would have been originally fitted to Eldorado police dashes. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image This is the correct speedometer for this dash. Note the odd numbering (10, 30, 50, etc). Photo courtesy of Charles Hamer. This is the correct speedometer for this dash. Note the odd numbering (10, 30, 50, etc). Photo courtesy of Charles Hamer. Direct link to image	Top view. This is the correct speedometer for this dash. Note the even numbering (20, 40, 60, etc). The ignition switch is not correct. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view. This is the correct speedometer for this dash. Note the even numbering (20, 40, 60, etc). The ignition switch is not correct. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Doubtful if additional holes are factory. Photo courtesy of David Ramby. Doubtful if additional holes are factory. Photo courtesy of David Ramby. Direct link to image	Top view. These are the correct gauges, indicator lights, and ignition switch, including placement. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view. These are the correct gauges, indicator lights, and ignition switch, including placement. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image
Number of instruments	1	1	2
Windshield cut-outs	No	No	No
Ignition switch hole	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mounting holes	2 fore and 2 aft	2 fore and 2 aft	2 fore and 2 aft
Holes for indicator lights	0	0	4
Lip height	Lip for the speedometer is very short - comes up just higher than the ignition switch platform	Lip for the speedometer is a little taller - comes up about ³⁄₈ inch higher than the ignition switch platform	N/A
Usage	V7 / V700 models	Early Ambassador models	Ambassador and all Eldorado models

Police dashes

Part number	MG# 12501540	MG# 13501540	unknown	MG# 13501541 Yes, this is the same part number as the dashes on the right. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.	MG# 13501541 Yes, this is the same part number as the dashes on the right and left. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.	MG# 13501541 Yes, this is the same part number as the dashes on the left. Guzzi changed the part but did not change the number.
Pictures	Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Top view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Top view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Direct link to image Front view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Front view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Direct link to image Front view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Front view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Direct link to image Left view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Left view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Direct link to image Right view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Right view Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Paul Linn. Photo courtesy of Paul Linn. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Paul Linn. Photo courtesy of Paul Linn. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Paul Linn. Photo courtesy of Paul Linn. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of TT. Photo courtesy of TT. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Photo courtesy of Norbert Vordenbäumen's Partskontor #1. Direct link to image	Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Photo courtesy of Greg Barratt, Stainless Cycle. Direct link to image Fit with radio bracket. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Fit with radio bracket. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Fit with radio bracket. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Fit with radio bracket. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Fit with radio bracket. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Fit with radio bracket. Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Cam Conklin. Photo courtesy of Cam Conklin. Direct link to image	Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Ear view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Ear view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image	No photo yet available. The spare parts catalog shows this without windshield bracket cut outs.	Top view Photo courtesy of Mark Etheridge. Top view Photo courtesy of Mark Etheridge. Direct link to image Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Ear view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Ear view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Keith Ruff. Photo courtesy of Keith Ruff. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Keith Ruff. Photo courtesy of Keith Ruff. Direct link to image Photo courtesy of Kim Schick. Photo courtesy of Kim Schick. Direct link to image	Photo courtesy of David Ramby. Photo courtesy of David Ramby. Direct link to image Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Top view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image Bottom view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Bottom view Photo courtesy of eBay auction. Direct link to image
Number of instruments	1	1	1	1	1	1
Windshield cut-outs	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Ignition switch hole	Yes	Yes	Maybe - photo is unclear, but it appears to have a non-factory ignition switch hole	No	No	No
Trip meter reset hole	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Mounting holes	2 fore and 2 aft + 2 additional holes inside the foremost holes	2 fore and 2 aft + 2 additional holes inside the foremost holes	2 fore and 2 aft	2 fore and 2 aft	2 fore and 2 aft	2 fore and 2 aft
Holes for indicator lights	0	0	5 - photo is unclear, but it appears to have a non-factory hole on the left side	10	10	10
Additional mounting box	Yes, attaches to the front of the dash with four bolts	Yes, attaches to the front of the dash with four bolts	No	No	No	No
Usage	Very rare; probably most common on V7 / V700 and Ambassador models.	Very rare; probably most common on Eldorado models.	Very rare; probably most common on V7 / V700 and Ambassador models.	More common; probably most common on Eldorado models.	More common; probably most common on Eldorado models.	More common; probably most common on Eldorado models.