 2016 Moto Guzzi El Dorado
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2013 Speedmaster Matte Black
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Re: 2016 Moto Guzzi El Dorado
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Didn't those used to come back in the day with a two speed automatic transmission, or am I thinkin' about another bike?
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Re: 2016 Moto Guzzi El Dorado
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Worn Saddle
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I nearly bought a run down 71 El Dorado a few years back. Liked the old style styling and simplicity. But the price was too much and I already had too many unfinished toys in the garage.
Fidelis et Fortis
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Re: 2016 Moto Guzzi El Dorado
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Quote:
Didn't those used to come back in the day with a two speed automatic transmissions, or am I thinkin' about another bike?
Yep Ryk, you're correct. The Guzzi model you're thinking of was the V1000 Convert...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V1000_Convert
(...and btw regarding this new El Dorado...I like!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Had to look at both old and new...both stunning bikes!  
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I like it overall, but I don't like the pipes.Same as the T-birds which is one of the no-nos for me on the T-bird.The new headlight is sort of weird.
Dinosaur.
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Re: 2016 Moto Guzzi El Dorado
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Always had a fondness for Guzzis, but until recently there was no dealer near me. (So I bought a CX Honda  ). Most of the Guzzitista I've known do their own work. I don't. My loss, 'cause I still like and would want one! Maybe if I ever get to do that cross-country ride that I've always dreamed of.
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New one is OK love the old one.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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3/4 Throttle
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Very nice bike other than headlight.
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Like everything but the flared exhaust, probably not many off the shelf options either. I'm sure something could be found to crossfit though.
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Like the new one, but the white walls would have to go, IMO.
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