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Title: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: chuck peterson on October 10, 2018, 05:33:56 AM
All the right upgrades

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1974-motoguzzi-eldorado-police/6719372304.html


(https://thumb.ibb.co/bPX33p/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bPX33p)
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: brider on October 10, 2018, 08:39:40 AM
Boy, you got that right, and I'll be 20 min from there on Nov 4th.

But he has the bars rotated waaaay to high, like a roto-tiller, so I wouldn't buy it.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Lannis on October 10, 2018, 08:42:07 AM
Boy, you got that right, and I'll be 20 min from there on Nov 4th.

But he has the bars rotated waaaay to high, like a roto-tiller, so I wouldn't buy it.

Bars are easy to fix; and so is that stratospheric windshield.   I'd never expect a bike I buy to be adjusted and accessorized precisely for me; this one looks like a good base to start from.   I might actually like the seats!

Lannis
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: brider on October 10, 2018, 09:17:12 AM
Bars are easy to fix;

I was just kidding about the bars. I was just poking fun at one of my peeves from my old motocross days. Me and my buddies used to make judgements about riders based on their handlebar position....upturne d to make your elbows stick up to look cool definitely did NOT make you ride faster....

I'd buy that rig in a heartbeat if I had the $$.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: steven c on October 10, 2018, 10:21:59 AM
 Hey Tom B just up 91!
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on October 10, 2018, 11:24:13 AM
Shouldn't a 74 have a front disk already?

That does look nice,
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 10, 2018, 11:47:45 AM
Shouldn't a 74 have a front disk already?

That does look nice,

Yes, a '74 should either have a four-leading-shoe drum brake or disc brake, depending on when it was built.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Sheepdog on October 10, 2018, 05:21:34 PM
I like it...nice in red.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: jas67 on October 10, 2018, 05:31:12 PM
Yes, a '74 should either have a four-leading-shoe drum brake or disc brake, depending on when it was built.

Maybe it was a left over '72 or '73 that got titled as a '74, as was common practice back then.

That said, it already has  Gilardoni cylinders, Greg Bender wiring harness, and Scrambler Cycle alternator kit.     So, this most likely a turn key Eldorado for half what I've got into mine.

And yes, it does look good in red.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Cam3512 on October 10, 2018, 06:02:00 PM
Where's the ignition switch on this one?  Not left side under the seat, and I don't see it on the dash.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: leafman60 on October 11, 2018, 06:03:10 AM
Yes, a '74 should either have a four-leading-shoe drum brake or disc brake, depending on when it was built.

That's what I was thinking.  A few other details make me a little skeptical....
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: jumpmaster on October 11, 2018, 03:52:29 PM
Boy, you got that right, and I'll be 20 min from there on Nov 4th.

But he has the bars rotated waaaay to high, like a roto-tiller, so I wouldn't buy it.

I'd buy it on the spot, except that the rear view mirror stalks are too long....
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 11, 2018, 04:41:15 PM
I'd buy it on the spot, except that the rear view mirror stalks are too long....

I think you were trying to buy this one a while back weren't you?
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: bigbikerrick on October 11, 2018, 07:23:19 PM
At that price, that eldo will sell quick. I think its underpriced by $1500-$2000. I have twice that much in my 73.
 Some lucky person is going to get a great deal with that bike. :thumb:
Rick
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: jumpmaster on October 11, 2018, 10:20:37 PM
I think you were trying to buy this one a while back weren't you?

No, I don't think I've seen this one before, and altho some may like the color, it doesn't seem to do much for me.  On the price, I've been watching eBay & Craigslist for awhile now & Eldos in the $7-8K starting range don't seem to be moving, at least not in our area or the southeast.  KBB & NADA do indicate that this is a good price for an LAPD bike, but I haven't seen it reflected in the auction sites.
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: izzuG on October 13, 2018, 08:08:15 PM
Well, I'm finally a Moto Guzzi owner! I bought the Eldorado that's been talked about in this post, I pick it up next week. Much Thanks to TomB for sharing his wealth of Guzzi knowledge, it was a great help. I look forward to many adventures, Jef
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: jas67 on October 13, 2018, 09:31:23 PM
Well, I'm finally a Moto Guzzi owner! I bought the Eldorado that's been talked about in this post, I pick it up next week. Much Thanks to TomB for sharing his wealth of Guzzi knowledge, it was a great help. I look forward to many adventures, Jef

Congrats!    You got a deal!
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Rod on October 15, 2018, 07:56:54 AM
 :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: izzuG on October 16, 2018, 04:03:24 PM

(https://thumb.ibb.co/cEjZo0/1974-Eldorado.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cEjZo0)


Picked her up today, I couldn't be happier! Look fwd to spending time aboard logging miles!
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 16, 2018, 04:58:01 PM

(https://thumb.ibb.co/cEjZo0/1974-Eldorado.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cEjZo0)


Picked her up today, I couldn't be happier! Look fwd to spending time aboard logging miles!

 :thumb:
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: canuck750 on October 17, 2018, 09:37:26 PM
Nice Loop!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on October 18, 2018, 08:02:29 PM
Congratulations
The old loops are the most fun I reckon.

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