74 Guzzi Eldorado

edfetz · 10-13-2011, 07:27 AM

This bike was offered to me and I have no idea what its worth.. (I dont own it yet) Its not something I would keep. So Im trying to find it a good home. Looking for some ball park figures / information.

larryboy · 10-13-2011, 07:31 AM

Looks like it will clean up nice. In good running condition it would go for around 4k here in California.

bikerfish · 10-13-2011, 07:35 AM

I'll agree with the above value. pretty nice looking bike, those DB bags are huge, wish I had a pair when I had my goose. you might want to clean it up, get it running and ride it a little before you decide to sell it, they are really quite fun to tool around on, and handle very well, you might be pleasantly surprised!

edfetz · 10-13-2011, 07:43 AM

The bike is part of an estate and the family has no interest. Im in touch with the guy who is cleaning out the un-wanted items. Im a dirt bike guy at heart but it would be cool to ride for a bit. Im gonna see if he'll let me take over to my shop and get it running.

lrutt · 10-13-2011, 08:14 AM

Please be careful on the get it running thing. Those old chrome bores could be flaking and you'd end up with a completely trashed engine. Either use a bore scope or pop the heads and inspect thoroughly.

No oil filters on these old gals so flaking chrome will find its way into and through the oil pump then you'll have a beautiful old paper weight.

edfetz · 10-13-2011, 08:27 AM

Ok good advice. Thanks.

I read that in another thread about the flaking chrome. I have a bore scope, Ill check it first. Did I read there is an external marking or name on the cylinder that tells too? (Chrome vs Steel liner)

lrutt · 10-13-2011, 08:39 AM

no, but if they were ever changed out for Gilardoni's there would be the name stamped somewheres I believe. Otherwise you have to rely on the magnet test and/or visual inspection.

Beautiful old loop. You're a lucky guy. Would be crying shame to unload that bike.

supershaft · 10-13-2011, 11:12 AM

I use to have a bike almost like that. Same year and model but it was a NY cop bike. Mine was a runner.

Ddouble · 10-13-2011, 12:49 PM

Looks like a disk brake Cali/LAPD. If it is a '74 it should be a disk. This is probably the most desireable of all Guzzi Loop Frames. In decent shape, it is worth at least $4000. Some have sold for way more than that.

BrianK · 10-13-2011, 03:39 PM

Wonder why the clutch lever is zip-tied to the handgrip?

Roach Carver · 10-13-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianK

Wonder why the clutch lever is zip-tied to the handgrip?

to keep the clutch from sticking?

danedg · 10-13-2011, 05:16 PM

PM me....

danedg · 10-13-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roach Carver

to keep the clutch from sticking?

To keep the pressure plate and flywheel separate for sleepy time...

Nessman · 10-14-2011, 06:39 AM

Why does this stuff never happen to me.

edfetz · 10-14-2011, 06:51 AM

The bike has been liberated from its resting place. I have a few locals who are interested. Hopefully its on it way to a new happy home.

10-13-2011, 07:27 AM	#1
edfetz ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Oddometer: 987	74 Guzzi Eldorado This bike was offered to me and I have no idea what its worth.. (I dont own it yet) Its not something I would keep. So Im trying to find it a good home. Looking for some ball park figures / information. __________________ 11 KTM 250 XC 09 BMW F800GS Ithaca Dirt Riders--KLIM--Hammer Nutrition JGRMX-Pirelli Tires

10-13-2011, 07:43 AM	#4
edfetz ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Oddometer: 987	The bike is part of an estate and the family has no interest. Im in touch with the guy who is cleaning out the un-wanted items. Im a dirt bike guy at heart but it would be cool to ride for a bit. Im gonna see if he'll let me take over to my shop and get it running. __________________ 11 KTM 250 XC 09 BMW F800GS Ithaca Dirt Riders--KLIM--Hammer Nutrition JGRMX-Pirelli Tires

10-13-2011, 08:14 AM	#5
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	Please be careful on the get it running thing. Those old chrome bores could be flaking and you'd end up with a completely trashed engine. Either use a bore scope or pop the heads and inspect thoroughly. No oil filters on these old gals so flaking chrome will find its way into and through the oil pump then you'll have a beautiful old paper weight. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

10-13-2011, 08:27 AM	#6
edfetz ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Oddometer: 987	Ok good advice. Thanks. I read that in another thread about the flaking chrome. I have a bore scope, Ill check it first. Did I read there is an external marking or name on the cylinder that tells too? (Chrome vs Steel liner) __________________ 11 KTM 250 XC 09 BMW F800GS Ithaca Dirt Riders--KLIM--Hammer Nutrition JGRMX-Pirelli Tires

10-13-2011, 08:39 AM	#7
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	no, but if they were ever changed out for Gilardoni's there would be the name stamped somewheres I believe. Otherwise you have to rely on the magnet test and/or visual inspection. Beautiful old loop. You're a lucky guy. Would be crying shame to unload that bike. __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

10-13-2011, 07:31 AM	#2
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,888	Looks like it will clean up nice. In good running condition it would go for around 4k here in California.

10-13-2011, 07:35 AM	#3
bikerfish flyfishandride Joined: Aug 2010 Location: western pa Oddometer: 971	I'll agree with the above value. pretty nice looking bike, those DB bags are huge, wish I had a pair when I had my goose. you might want to clean it up, get it running and ride it a little before you decide to sell it, they are really quite fun to tool around on, and handle very well, you might be pleasantly surprised!

10-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#8
supershaft because I can Joined: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay area Oddometer: 6,088	I use to have a bike almost like that. Same year and model but it was a NY cop bike. Mine was a runner.

10-13-2011, 12:49 PM	#9
Ddouble Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan & Tennessee Oddometer: 102	Looks like a disk brake Cali/LAPD. If it is a '74 it should be a disk. This is probably the most desireable of all Guzzi Loop Frames. In decent shape, it is worth at least $4000. Some have sold for way more than that.

10-13-2011, 03:39 PM	#10
BrianK F'in' half ass lookie boy Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Manxachusetts Oddometer: 844	Wonder why the clutch lever is zip-tied to the handgrip?

10-13-2011, 05:16 PM	#12
danedg Horizontally Opposed Joined: May 2008 Location: U-puku-ipi-sing Oddometer: 5,294	PM me....

10-14-2011, 06:39 AM	#14
Nessman Social invalid Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Everett, WA Oddometer: 1,294	Why does this stuff never happen to me. __________________ Matt Moto Guzzi T-3 '05 DR650

10-14-2011, 06:51 AM	#15
edfetz ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Oddometer: 987	The bike has been liberated from its resting place. I have a few locals who are interested. Hopefully its on it way to a new happy home. __________________ 11 KTM 250 XC 09 BMW F800GS Ithaca Dirt Riders--KLIM--Hammer Nutrition JGRMX-Pirelli Tires

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