Subject: Re: strange Eldo
Author: Alan Dunphy
Date: Jul 2, 2002, 7:32 PM
Post ID: 1710533583
Karl,
My Guess is that it could be either, But more likely it is one the
last of the Eldorados imported. It sounds very similar to a European GT as
all of the parts you mention would be correct. When the us versions sold
out, rumor has it that Premier went to the foreign distributors and bought
all that they could. If the paint is original and a strange color, it would
add even more weight to that theory.
For a better idea of what happened see "Moto Guzzi Big Twins" by
Greg Field at the very end of the Loop Frame chapter.
Alan
'74 Eldorado LAPD Wixomized
MGNOC 4352
Alan R. Dunphy
adun-@midmaine.com
Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Kologiski" <jane-@gte.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 9:46 PM
Subject: strange Eldo
| I am picking up a eldo this weekend and wanted to pick some brains on it. I do not know if it a Guzzi factory parts bin special or just something someone threw together. Here are the details 1. 1974 Civilian Eldo 2. Single Disc Brake Front End 3. Amal Carbs 4. Ambo torpedo mufflers 5. Marelli starter & charging system I have seen disc front ends and amal carbs on 74's but did any of the come with marelli and torpedo mufflers or did some one switch these from a |
| Ambo ? I have not got the bike yet so I do not have the ID number. I am getting it for a good price so what ever it is does not matter, I am just trying to figure out what I got. Any ideas ? Karl and Jane Kologiski MGNOC Central Florida Reps Bird at The Wheel, Motorcycle Arts St. Petersburg Florida Visit our Website athttp://home1.gte.net/janemac/bird.html |