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Title: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: steven c on December 06, 2017, 05:38:18 PM
 The story behind it. Guzzi i should have made an EV like this, but Billy Joel did.
https://motorbikewriter.com/billy-joel-built-bruce-springsteens-moto-guzzi/
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: normzone on December 06, 2017, 06:01:38 PM
Yeah, that one has been around here before.

I certainly would like that 5.9 gallon Eldo tank on my Bassa, which will only take 4.7
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on December 06, 2017, 06:49:31 PM
How come the Boss doesn't post on here, we'd get him back on the road LOL
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: oldbike54 on December 06, 2017, 06:51:36 PM
How come the Boss doesn't post on here, we'd get him back on the road LOL

 I think we did get him on the road when this happened  :rolleyes: :laugh:

 Dusty
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: mjptexas on December 06, 2017, 07:05:22 PM
Nice looking bike.  What saddlebags are on it?
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on December 06, 2017, 10:55:48 PM
Nice looking bike.  What saddlebags are on it?

They look like Craven saddlebags.
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Sheepdog on December 07, 2017, 08:35:18 AM
It�s a California Vintage with an Eldorado tank/sidecovers, solo seat, early windshield, Craven panniers, painted/striped fenders, and an old style taillight and directionals. It seems like it would be a pretty straightforward job to reproduce this look...
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on December 07, 2017, 08:48:11 AM
It�s a California Vintage with an Eldorado tank/sidecovers, solo seat, early windshield, Craven panniers, painted/striped fenders, and an old style taillight and directionals. It seems like it would be a pretty straightforward job to reproduce this look...

The tank looks like a Loop tank, but is much larger, so likely either an extensively modified Loop tank or custom-made item. Sidecovers are custom-made also and sort of resemble the Loop battery covers. 
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Socalrob on December 07, 2017, 11:34:40 AM
Nice looking bike.  What saddlebags are on it?

As Antietam posited they are indeed Cravens.  I just ordered a new set of Craven's for my V7iii and mounted them on the bike using Hepco Becker loop brackets and Touratech puck style hardware.  Bike is still on the lift.   I got the Comet bags which are top open.  Nicely scaled for the V7iii IMO.

Google craven industries motorcycle and the should come up.

I really like the bags, nice thick real fiberglass.  Looks exactly like they were made in 1965.  The Craven folks were great to deal with.  The postage was so minimal I thought they made a mistake, offered to pay more, but was declined.
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Guzzistajohn on December 07, 2017, 12:39:33 PM
Nice bike over rated "entertainer"
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: mjptexas on December 07, 2017, 01:53:50 PM
As Antietam posited they are indeed Cravens.  I just ordered a new set of Craven's for my V7iii and mounted them on the bike using Hepco Becker loop brackets and Touratech puck style hardware.  Bike is still on the lift.   I got the Comet bags which are top open.  Nicely scaled for the V7iii IMO.

Google craven industries motorcycle and the should come up.

I really like the bags, nice thick real fiberglass.  Looks exactly like they were made in 1965.  The Craven folks were great to deal with.  The postage was so minimal I thought they made a mistake, offered to pay more, but was declined.

Pictures?
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: JACoH on December 07, 2017, 01:54:08 PM
Someone should have read the manual about how to access the battery.
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Sheepdog on December 07, 2017, 03:15:59 PM
The solo seat is bolted down, foiling easy battery access. Exclusivity comes with a price...
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: twhitaker on December 07, 2017, 05:25:22 PM
I'd sure like to know more anout that tank. Likely internal fuel pump.
Title: Re: The Boss and his Guzzi
Post by: Sheepdog on December 07, 2017, 05:27:01 PM
I'd sure like to know more anout that tank. Likely internal fuel pump.

A modern tank from another brand, perhaps...