Saddlebags - Joseph Buegeleisen Company of Detroit (Buco)
Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models
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Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Buco saddlebag.
Photo courtesy of eBay auction.
Weatherstrip/gaskets
I extracted this information from AJ Huff off of the old Yahoo! Loopframe_Guzzi news group (which has now moved to Groups.io). In AJ's own words:
Hi guys, I don't know anything about any other bags other than the Bucos that came with my bike. In rehabbing them (not refinished and NOT restored) I replaced the top weather stripping with some that I bought (McMaster-Carr part number 12335A411). I could not get an exact match, the new stuff is a little taller, probably better made. This makes a very tight, almost too tight seal. I'm pretty sure they are water proof from rain.
Here is a side by side comparison, new above, old below.
Photo courtesy of AJ Huff.
Here is a end-on view, new on the left, old material on the right.
Photo courtesy of AJ Huff.
Here is a view with the new stuff wrapped on the bag.
Photo courtesy of AJ Huff.
Latches
I extracted this information from George Dockray off of the old Yahoo! Loopframe_Guzzi news group (which has now moved to Groups.io). In George's own words:
Got this tip for anybody that's looking to replace Buco Twinmaster latches. Apparently a very close fit, although w/o locking feature.
Vintage Vibe calls these Rhodes Reproduction Latches or Fender Rhodes Reproduction Latches. Available in:
Thanks to Rich Pardo for sending me this information via email. In Rich's own words and photos:
I have a set of Buco twinmaster saddlebags but no keys on my V700 and I thought you might want to add some information on available keys based on what I've found.
Seems that two keys that work on the Buco's are The Excelsior 6K1 and the Excelsior 6K11.
They were made for a variety of luggage and guitar cases evidently and are easily found on Ebay.
Excelsior 6K1 and the Excelsior 6K11 to fit locking Buco saddlebag latches.
Photo courtesy of Rich Pardo.
Excelsior 6K1 and the Excelsior 6K11 to fit locking Buco saddlebag latches.
