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Title: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 16, 2021, 12:07:03 PM: Took her apart and deep cleaned best I could, then took first good long ride on it. Now I'm a loop fan boy! Love this thing, so that required bringing out the camera my other passion.

Hope you enjoy!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-B2LWm8K/0/dec9355e/M/image-1628277003591-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-B2LWm8K/A)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-VpSRxQz/0/bef0a76a/XL/image-1628277003925-XL.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-VpSRxQz/A)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-X4txjC3/0/1451ce0a/M/image-1628277002637-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-X4txjC3/A)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-hCzGS3F/0/46a1078d/M/image-1628277002455-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-hCzGS3F/A)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-BdsvDhq/0/b8aad325/M/image-1628277003455-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-BdsvDhq/A)
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Ncdan on August 16, 2021, 12:10:23 PM: Nice👍
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: John A on August 16, 2021, 12:39:25 PM: It’s always amazed me that something so simple can be so good. Beautiful!
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Beowulf on August 16, 2021, 12:41:13 PM: pardon me while I mop up my drool. That is beautiful. :drool:
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Post by: LowRyter on August 16, 2021, 12:44:21 PM: :thumb:
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Post by: jcctx on August 16, 2021, 01:10:52 PM: Ats'a really NICE!!! :azn: :azn:
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Post by: Guzzistajohn on August 16, 2021, 01:29:18 PM: Did you wash that yeller cat too? :grin:
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Post by: Tom on August 16, 2021, 02:02:49 PM: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 16, 2021, 02:04:03 PM: Quote from: John A on August 16, 2021, 12:39:25 PM
It’s always amazed me that something so simple can be so good. Beautiful!

I'm with ya.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Dave Swanson on August 16, 2021, 02:04:08 PM: Loops never lose their charm! So nice!
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Post by: acogoff on August 16, 2021, 02:14:50 PM: Very nice!
And every Guzzi needs to have an attack cat nearby, although all of mine just use my tires to sharpen their claws on, no flats yet, though., at least from that.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: JJ on August 16, 2021, 02:16:27 PM: Lovely example....good photos as well! Thanks for sharing! Timeless Guzzi classic! :thumb: :bow: :boozing: :cool:
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: moto on August 16, 2021, 02:33:42 PM: A mighty fine looking loop! That composition with the long lens bringing the skyscrapers much closer is very nice. The black and grey of the skyscrapers makes an almost abstract background for the black and chrome of the bike.

Moto
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Scout63 on August 16, 2021, 09:37:17 PM: It’s amazing what some people can do with a camera. Great motorcycle and wonderful pictures.
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Post by: krglorioso on August 16, 2021, 10:18:39 PM: I thought my '04 Breva was a great looking Guzzi until I saw your Eldo. Now I regard my Breva as a good looking bike. Great looking applies to Loops like yours.

Ralph
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Kane on August 16, 2021, 11:08:02 PM: A beautiful bike and great pics!
Thank you
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Post by: Turin on August 17, 2021, 12:01:20 AM: beautiful eldo. Congrats!
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Post by: Muzz on August 17, 2021, 04:36:31 AM: Very tasty indeed.

You must have a fair collection by now if my memory serves me correctly.
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Post by: greer on August 17, 2021, 05:56:09 AM: Eye candy, I reckon!

Sarah
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Post by: blu guzz on August 17, 2021, 06:09:07 AM: I hope you will bring it to the KY Rally in Sept. Would love to see her in person.
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Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on August 17, 2021, 07:18:58 AM: Thats a fine looking loop!
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Cam3512 on August 17, 2021, 07:25:05 AM: Did you ever find any floorboards? That thread seemed to vanish shortly after you posted.

Cam
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: kingoffleece on August 17, 2021, 07:28:16 AM: I'm STUNNED at the work so many here can accomplish on this old iron. Simply perfection on a machine. WOW!
You folks are really something.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 17, 2021, 11:15:59 AM: Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 16, 2021, 01:29:18 PM
Did you wash that yeller cat too? :grin:

Haaa that's Deb's job !
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 17, 2021, 11:16:54 AM: Quote from: jcctx on August 16, 2021, 01:10:52 PM
Ats'a really NICE!!! :azn: :azn:

Except in this case it One up and the rest down :grin:
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 17, 2021, 11:18:08 AM: Quote from: blu guzz on August 17, 2021, 06:09:07 AM
I hope you will bring it to the KY Rally in Sept. Would love to see her in person.

You Betcha!
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 17, 2021, 11:19:43 AM: Quote from: kingoffleece on August 17, 2021, 07:28:16 AM
I'm STUNNED at the work so many here can accomplish on this old iron. Simply perfection on a machine. WOW!
You folks are really something.

Yes I did Michigan Paul "Guzzi" hooked me up with a freshly refurbished pair just haven't had time to mount them yet.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 17, 2021, 11:32:16 AM: Thank you all so much for the Kind words, most of you know this was a friend of mine's bike, he passed away and I was lucky enough to rescue it from the estate, and so it make it much more special even have a special sticker to acknowledge him on the bike.

Thanks for the photo comments as well I have been into Photography since i was young (so was my Dad), but all of these were shot with a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the technology of these camera phones has gotten so good I rarely even pull the SLR camera's out of the bags anymore, they truly are amazing,

Again thanks for the kinds words and the outlet for posting some pics from time to time.

Big Thanks to Henk de Vries, for the art work there are 3-4 of us that ended up with Bikes from Kenny's collection so we have shirts and sticker now to Commenerate and remember my Guzzi brother, he was great guy and so glad I ended up with his favorite!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-2SczMtH/0/72ea9eb7/M/thumbnail_KENNY%20V2-M.png) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1973-Moto-Guzzi-eldorado-850/i-2SczMtH/A)
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: sib on August 17, 2021, 02:36:17 PM: Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 16, 2021, 01:29:18 PM
Did you wash that yeller cat too? :grin:
Even the cat seems to be admiring the bike, and we know they're very choosy.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 18, 2021, 03:08:27 PM: Can anyone tell me who's seat I have on this bike? No Moto Guzzi Stencil on the back?
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on August 18, 2021, 03:30:34 PM: Quote from: vintagehoarder on August 18, 2021, 03:08:27 PM
Can anyone tell me who's seat I have on this bike? No Moto Guzzi Stencil on the back?

Metal seat pan or fiberglass?
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on August 19, 2021, 05:14:25 AM: Quote from: vintagehoarder on August 18, 2021, 03:08:27 PM
Can anyone tell me who's seat I have on this bike? No Moto Guzzi Stencil on the back?

It's not the Cycle Garden one, but I dont know beyond that.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: Cam3512 on August 19, 2021, 05:26:31 AM: Quote from: vintagehoarder on August 18, 2021, 03:08:27 PM
Can anyone tell me who's seat I have on this bike? No Moto Guzzi Stencil on the back?

Looks like Harpers.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: berniebee on August 19, 2021, 08:42:39 AM: She's a beaut. Nice pics!
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 19, 2021, 08:51:47 AM: Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on August 18, 2021, 03:30:34 PM
Metal seat pan or fiberglass?

Fiberglass
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: twowheeladdict on August 19, 2021, 01:03:50 PM: Sure wish there was a like feature so I would have to make a post to express :thumb:

But since there isn't I guess the number of views and comments says it all. Nicely done sir.
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: bigbikerrick on August 19, 2021, 01:33:03 PM: (https://i.ibb.co/9ZnFfGk/IMG-1427.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9ZnFfGk)

Your looks like it could almost be a "twin" to my 73 civilian.I removed my polizia fairing for the summer. These bikes look much better without a fairing, IMHO.
Rick.
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Post by: moto-uno on August 19, 2021, 04:18:41 PM: It's twin exists somewhere in the Vancouver B.C are 'cuz I've seen it regularly on the Sea To Sky highway
many times in the last few years . If anyone here knows who it is , ask him to get in touch with me . Peter
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 20, 2021, 11:09:09 AM: Quote from: twowheeladdict on August 19, 2021, 01:03:50 PM
Sure wish there was a like feature so I would have to make a post to express :thumb:

But since there isn't I guess the number of views and comments says it all. Nicely done sir.

Thanks!
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: vintagehoarder on August 20, 2021, 11:11:11 AM: Quote from: bigbikerrick on August 19, 2021, 01:33:03 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/9ZnFfGk/IMG-1427.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9ZnFfGk)

Your looks like it could almost be a "twin" to my 73 civilian.I removed my polizia fairing for the summer. These bikes look much better without a fairing, IMHO.
Rick.

Beautiful, yes I have a Wixom fairing but not mounted. I agree!
Title: Re: All Cleaned up, so have to take pics right?
Post by: John Croucher on August 20, 2021, 11:19:19 AM: Did your Wife tell thanks for detailing My bike. Bring it back home clean.