Author Topic: Finished my Eldorado restoration (Read 4123 times)

Farmer Dan · « **on:** May 11, 2016, 11:19:41 AM »

First a little history. My Father bought the bike new in April 1972. Here is a picture of him getting ready to leave for Sturgis, SD.

I got the bike from his brother in 2010, He said it was complete, he lied.

According to my records I had to find a total 104 parts with a total investment of $3,823.00. Sadly the original bags and fairing did not survive. Not to bad for a fully restored Eldo.
Here is a picture from last weekend.

The restoration cost more than I thought it would and took longer than I thought it would but the end result is classic machine that I just love riding and you can't put a price on the sentimental value. Going to take a trip to Northern Michigan on Father's day so Dad and I can go for a ride.

normzone · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2016, 12:02:38 PM »

Wow, does that ever bring back memories - that was my first Moto Guzzi year and model. I just love the look of disbelief people give that bike when they see it.

Very nice...have fun.

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2016, 12:07:43 PM »

How cool to have your Pop's from-new motorcycle!

If you send me a photo of the bags you want, I'll put them in my wish-folder for when I go down to our giant local salvage yard. I climb through their vintage bags racks every time I go down. The fairing is unlikely though - down there.

Todd.

twowings · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2016, 12:11:36 PM »

What a treasure! I hope I get to see it in person sometime...

Mighty sharp Goose!!

Demar · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2016, 12:12:51 PM »

Nice job and very cool to bring your dad's bike back to life. Enjoy the miles. When your face hurts you will realize you've been smiling too much.

Guzzer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2016, 12:18:43 PM »

How fun! A great bike glowing with family history! Great job on the rebuild!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:20:55 PM »

That's great! Nice work!

canuck750 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:45:56 PM »

NICE!

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:49:32 PM »

Quote from: cruzziguzzi on May 11, 2016, 12:07:43 PM

How cool to have your Pop's from-new motorcycle!

If you send me a photo of the bags you want, I'll put them in my wish-folder for when I go down to our giant local salvage yard. I climb through their vintage bags racks every time I go down. The fairing is unlikely though - down there.

Todd.

And if you're looking for a Wixom fairing, I have a white one in very good condition. Cheap.

segesta · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:07:56 PM »

I just think it's awesome that your dad rode to Sturgis wearing a necktie.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:14:53 PM »

Nice job, and good keeping it in the family!

Tom H · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:23:49 PM »

Looks like a nice job on your bike!!

One day I'll get my tank done!

Tom

oldbike54 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:22:33 PM »

I still say your Dad is Keenan Wynn

Great job Dan

Dusty

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:45:46 PM »

Quote from: twowings on May 11, 2016, 12:11:36 PM

What a treasure! I hope I get to see it in person sometime... Mighty sharp Goose!!

Quote from: cruzziguzzi on May 11, 2016, 12:07:43 PM

How cool to have your Pop's from-new motorcycle!

If you send me a photo of the bags you want, I'll put them in my wish-folder for when I go down to our giant local salvage yard. I climb through their vintage bags racks every time I go down. The fairing is unlikely though - down there.

The picture I posted is the only picture I have of the original bags. They got ran over by a farm tractor so I can't tell anything from the pieces I dug out of the ground. Dad said the dealer used bags that were marked for a Honda if that helps any.

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 11, 2016, 01:49:32 PM

And if you're looking for a Wixom fairing, I have a white one in very good condition. Cheap.

Original fairing was a Wixom, I have a picture of the tag on the inside of it. It stopped the tractor that ran over the bags LOL. How much you asking for it? I suppose a can of black paint would make it match the bike.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:05:34 PM »

The bike looks great!

The story makes it all the better.

I cannot comment on the trunk in the original picture, but the side bags on the old photo appear to be period Harley bags. Check e bay for vintage Harley bags and see if what you find looks like what was on the bike back then.

John Henry

jbell · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:29:59 PM »

Your Dad was a dapper gent, indeed. Great job on resto. I can't begin to imagine what you must feel when riding it but I'm sure it far exceeds the value of the Guzzi. Well done.

cwiseman · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2016, 07:01:36 PM »

I agree the bags look like shovel head era H-D bags. I've got a pair of them that I plan on installing onto a V7 for Heather.

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2016, 07:27:55 PM »

Quote from: Zoom Zoom on May 11, 2016, 05:05:34 PM

I cannot comment on the trunk in the original picture, but the side bags on the old photo appear to be period Harley bags. Check e bay for vintage Harley bags and see if what you find looks like what was on the bike back then.

Good eye John! Those are indeed Harley bags. Did a little search and seems they were available 1963 to 84. I still have the trunk but it looks funny without the bags. Now I know what I'm looking for. Thanks

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2016, 07:30:49 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 04:22:33 PM

I still say your Dad is Keenan Wynn Great job Dan

Dusty

LMAO I think you may be onto something Dusty.

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