[{"id": 16376517, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 2.5 Eldorados that I hope to make into one as nice as this. My long term goal is to prune the bike collection to one classic (Eldorado) and one modern-ish BMW touring bike. I thinking these have a stunning presence.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1734386360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376633, "authorName": "constanl01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constanl01/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by constanl01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734386737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16376843, "authorName": "Abonchat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abonchat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is one gorgeous goose. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734387734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376961, "authorName": "Pribblization", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pribblization/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking bike.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734388653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16377513, "authorName": "daneman2005", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daneman2005/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by daneman2005", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734393812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16378115, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautifully resurrected! The Eldorado looks beefy and stout. \r\nCoupeville, WA...on beautiful Whidbey Island. This bike was made one year before I began my Navy career working at the Whidbey Island Naval hospital at the Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor. Best four years of my career.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734399996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378725, "authorName": "lemans850i", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lemans850i/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by lemans850i", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734408849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16378840, "authorName": "daneman2005", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daneman2005/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by daneman2005", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734412111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16379147, "authorName": "rwantin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwantin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fabulous, and nicely sorted. I really need to stop looking at this, but I can't. Dammit.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734433203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380361, "authorName": "Kasindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kasindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a top shelf driver. Everything is documented. A fortune went into refurbishing this Guzzi, believe me I know. Not much here to pick apart, but I'm not a fan of pods when the original air cleaners are available. No reserve?? This one should do well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734452070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380483, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike took over 3 years to build and lots of money. I love just looking at it and a real head turner. Just a blast to ride\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734453228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380490, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No reserve", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734453278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380598, "authorName": "Turin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a REALLY NICE rider. Any Ideas what gearing is in the starburst rear diff?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734454162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380771, "authorName": "goodcigar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodcigar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That bike would make me pant if I walked around it, too! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734455462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380774, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry no idea\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734455473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380792, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty funny. I heard myself breathing too. Pretty embarrassing. There have been big storms up here and when it stopped raining I drove it around town having too much fun and photographing it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734455617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380801, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was in a rush before the wind and rain would come again\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734455670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16386407, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@turin the final drive ratio is 8/35", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734475922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16386490, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734476717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16386767, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're welcome. Fyi, it makes the gearing significantly taller which isn't a bad thing on today's roads.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734479413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388118, "authorName": "sfmonster23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmonster23/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by sfmonster23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734497649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16402433, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been updated to include a reported rebuild of the speedometer and tachometer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734639653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16403151, "authorName": "emmy604", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmy604/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To have the chrome tank panel did you chrome the whole tank and then paint it all but the panel? Curious as to how that works because I know that sanding chrome to paint prep it isn't all that easy. Thanks, Mike", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734642183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16403195, "authorName": "Oakradical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakradical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice custom build, clearly a lot of money was spent on this. Some observations: not sure this bike started out as a 1974 model. The work order shows some fab work done to top triple tree to mount the disk brake fork which would\u2019ve been standard on a \u201874 frame. The frame data tag shows it\u2019s a 1973. The engine number matches the frame which would be correct for a US model but the cylinder heads are not original to the engine. Those are later 850T heads with exhaust mounting studs rather than the internally threaded exhaust ports the Eldorado has. The rear drive is from an earlier bike, possibly an Ambassador or V700? Also, the carburetors are not PHF32\u2019s as stated on the build sheet as well as in the BaT description. Those are VHB carbs which are correct for the Eldorado. Likely VHB29\u2019s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734642331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16404186, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oakradical the v700, ambassador and telaio rosso all had this hub. This bike just inspired me to try the same hub on my race v7 sport", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734645766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16404860, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All- the speedometer and tachometer were rebuilt during build but I think the tachometer is not very reliable. I never really looked at them much when riding...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734648181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405403, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bike is a ground up restoration. The builder replaced some parts that were not from a \u201874. Builder told me triple tree was rare I believe. It was very hard to find some parts which is why bike took so long to build. The tank was particulary difficult since many older tanks are rusted inside and chrome is bad. Builder told me tank alone cost $5000 dollars due to chroming, painting and pinstriping. Unfortuneately I am not mechanical and don\u2019t wrench. If I remember correctly the tank is chromed first and than painted. I was told the final drive was from ann Ambassador and questioned why it wasn\u2019t from a \u201874. He assured me it was good choice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734652805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405422, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bike starts like a car with a turn of the key. I was told by builder a weak part of Eldorado\u2019s was the starter. The bike began with matching frame and engine and than \u201874 parts were sourced online and rebuilt and refinished or purchased from MG Cycle and a few from Cycle Garden. It was very expensive, took over 3 years to build and was a present to myself from a long divorce.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734653109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405455, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All parts were rechromed or repainted. All pinstriping was done at time of repainting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734653427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405498, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Horn and light controls are from Yamaha I think, same as Cycle Garden. We tried using original but didn\u2019t work well. The builder made a mistake and used wrong spring for clutch control which made clutch very difficult to use. I had Jason Wallace ( a Guzzi expert in the Seattle area) to replace it which was very expensive since he had to take the engine out. When he opened it up he checked everything out. Also replaced all fuses and fuse box at same time. Bill was over $4000\u2026.Wiring harness was made by original builder.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734653914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405759, "authorName": "lemans850i", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lemans850i/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Frankenstein Bike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734658278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16407177, "authorName": "savi1230", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savi1230/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous bike \ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734703486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16407195, "authorName": "Crowmagnum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crowmagnum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching video through a little hole I felt as if I was suppose to deposit coins into a slot somewhere. The panting was hilarious.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734703723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415768, "authorName": "larry789", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry789/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by larry789", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734785805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16425305, "authorName": "larry789", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry789/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one with a sidecar long ago", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734890795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426512, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For me, eldorado\u2019s are the most characterful and beautiful motorcycle. Once I found out about one I wanted one\u2026.with a sidecar would be even better.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734896065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426535, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other love are BMW airheads which I had as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734896135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429080, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a teen, I had a chance to sit on one and twist the throttle a bit. Being used to vertical motorcycle engines, the slight lateral torque movement of the bike upon revving felt unusual but very cool.\r\nSo now we have two absolutely stunning black vintage bikes on BaT from Coupeville, WA...this and the Norton.\r\nDo you fellas know one another?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734915527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430097, "authorName": "Motolars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motolars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those rusty disks will blind the pads, affecting the braking performance noticeably. To restore brake performance, once the rust has been ground away, the pads must be re-surfaced or replaced.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734960210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430431, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motolars,\nI believe that those are cast iron rotors, which always show some surface rust. My 850 Le Mans had them, and after a short ride, cleaned up fine. Over 50K miles, never had to \u201cgrind the rust away\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734965387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430634, "authorName": "Motolars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motolars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SDCR: possibly depends on the severity of the oxidation. Once on a trip with heavy overnight rain, my disks looked like those in the pictures posted in this listing and my bike had very little front brake until the pads were re-surfaced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734967608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431200, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The discs are iron and rust goes away when riding and braking which is normal. I do not ride anymore so discs look rusty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734972737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431215, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t know owner of other bike in Coupeville but would have liked to have met him. Coupeville area has a lot of vintage car owners as well\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734972873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431230, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brakes are Brembo and bike builder told me during build he upgraded them. The twin discs are also a big upgrade for 1974 I believe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734973020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431219, "authorName": "Kasindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kasindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Moto Guzzi used cast iron disc brake rotors primarily because of its cost-effectiveness, reliable braking performance in everyday riding conditions, and a high friction coefficient which provides a consistent brake feel, making it a suitable choice for their motorcycles, especially in the earlier models where advanced materials were not as readily available The rear drum is cast iron as well. I guess if you can't see rust, it's a non issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734973031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431277, "authorName": "Walton77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walton77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos were obviously taken in wet/humid conditions. It's not surprising to see light oxidation on cast iron discs on bikes and cars, doesn't affect performance at all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734973441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431538, "authorName": "Kumaone1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kumaone1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live on Whidbey Island which is in the Puget Sound north of Seattle. It drizzles a lot here\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734975491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434561, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the Ambassadors and ElDorados of this era as the Italian Vincents of the Future. Not Ducatis? Nope\u2014they\u2019re from a later era altogether.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734986791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434628, "authorName": "Kasindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kasindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD Forgot the V-700's??? Arguably the prettiest of the series.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434643, "authorName": "MarkNapes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marknapes/", "bidAmount": 7979, "content": "$7,979 bid placed by MarkNapes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434645, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kasindy ~ good point!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434672, "authorName": "MarkNapes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marknapes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/23/24 for $7,979 to MarkNapes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987314, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16434695, "authorName": "MarkNapes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marknapes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES! I can\u2019t wait to ride it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734987384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434791, "authorName": "adventurechuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adventurechuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@marknapes you got a fantastic deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734987818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16435511, "authorName": "sfmonster23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmonster23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@marknapes Beautiful bike at an incredible price. Ride ride ride her!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734990809, "type": "comment"}]