Author Topic: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500 (Read 9363 times)

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

brider · « **Reply #1 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.

Lannis · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2018, 08:42:07 AM »

Quote from: 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.

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

brider · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2018, 09:17:12 AM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 10, 2018, 08:42:07 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 $$.

steven c · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2018, 10:21:59 AM »

Hey Tom B just up 91!

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2018, 11:24:13 AM »

Shouldn't a 74 have a front disk already?

That does look nice,

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2018, 11:47:45 AM »

Quote from: Kiwi_Roy on October 10, 2018, 11:24:13 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.

Sheepdog · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2018, 05:21:34 PM »

I like it...nice in red.

jas67 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2018, 05:31:12 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 10, 2018, 11:47:45 AM

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.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #9 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.

leafman60 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2018, 06:03:10 AM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 10, 2018, 11:47:45 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....

jumpmaster · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2018, 03:52:29 PM »

Quote from: 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.

I'd buy it on the spot, except that the rear view mirror stalks are too long....

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2018, 04:41:15 PM »

Quote from: jumpmaster on October 11, 2018, 03:52:29 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?

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #13 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.

Rick

jumpmaster · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2018, 10:20:37 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 11, 2018, 04:41:15 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.

izzuG · « **Reply #15 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

jas67 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2018, 09:31:23 PM »

Quote from: 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

Congrats! You got a deal!

Rod · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2018, 07:56:54 AM »

izzuG · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2018, 04:03:24 PM »

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

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2018, 04:58:01 PM »

Quote from: izzuG on October 16, 2018, 04:03:24 PM

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

canuck750 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2018, 09:37:26 PM »

Nice Loop!

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2018, 08:02:29 PM »

Congratulations
The old loops are the most fun I reckon.

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Author Topic: Good looking Eldo, western mass, cl, $5500 (Read 9363 times)

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