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New To Me 2016 Eldorado 1400
TN Mark:
--- Quote from: SemperVee on September 18, 2025, 09:37:39 AM ---Welcome back to your Tribe Mark..... :grin:
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Thank you SemperVee. I never fully 'left' the Moto Guzzi tribe.Moto Guzzi left me though when they stopped making the one bike, and bike line, I cared about. I started out on a 1977 Convert in 1978 and I'll be glad to finish with what I believe is the best Italian V-Twin and the best American V-Twin. My first Victory, a 2012 Cross Country Tour, glorious in gloss pearl white isn't gong anywhere as long as I can ride.Time will tell if the Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 can earn it's place. I do have great hopes for it.
Normally I'd run from a 10 model year old bike with about 100 miles a year. It's been mostly a static display which frankly could be a bigger worry than the tings I know that need attention. Fortunately, the bike is sttill in 'break-in' mode. The first owner bought it new and retuerned it 300 miles later saying he's too old and the bike is too heavy. The second owner bought it in 2022 and only put 1000 miles on it due to back surgeries. That's one reason I'll trailer it home, it's not ready for a 500 mile highway ride because I want to correct what the factory got wrong first.
blu guzz:
Are the tires original? If they need replacing, take a deep breath, its going to cost a good bit of change. Mine, bought 2 seasons ago with 18,000 miles, came with brand new dealer installed Dunlops and they were hard even brand new, but they lasted for long miles and not confidence inspiring in rain but fine on dry roads. Changed to Metzler 880s about 4,000 miles ago. More confident in wet weather, but a little weird feeling in turns, not dangerous, but a tad less than perfectly stable.
I wouldn't ride on them if they are original even if they look good.
Best of luck with her.
TN Mark:
blu guzz, no, the tires are new as of last year, whew. Nice Avon white walls.
The seller has added just about every Guzzi accessory an Eldorado rider would want: comfort gel seats, rider and passenger, 21” windshield, windshield ‘winglets’, driving lights, heavy duty Eldorado luggage rack, full GTM exhaust system, full GTM fueling system, Matris rear shocks, Matris fork internals plus a several other items he wanted.
If I can find the accessory heated grips I’ll add them as well.
Moparnut72:
Nice find. Enjoy. I had an Audace, super motor. Although it surged in 1st and 2nd below 3k rpm. I would look at a map from Beetle. He didn't have one suitable for release when I had mine but he does now. I believe the ECU is the same or similar to the V85. I enjoyed mine but too heavy and slow speed handling was very heavy due to excessive rake and trail. Super stable on the slab even with strong cross winds.
kk
TN Mark:
This one, having the GTM complete fueling system eliminates (bypasses) any and all OEM fuel mapping issues. With the GTM system a PCV is installed and the map in that is what controls how the motor runs.
A PCV, combined with intake and exhaust modifications, completely transforms the engine. Literally adding about a 20 rear wheel horsepower, and 20 rear wheel feet pounds of torque.
Also adding increased fuel mileage and vastly reduced engine in exhaust heat. All road going in motorcycles today are delivered with very lean fuel maps. Designed primarily to pass EPA regulations, not at all designed for the efficiency or the longevity of the engine. Most new motorcycles today, even if completely stock, will benefit greatly with aftermarket fueling.
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