After being pulled over by California Highway Patrol in 1974, who was riding a Moto Guzzi. I purchased a new Eldorado 850. After wearing out the engine, it became a 1,000 cc with Dunstall exhaust. My wife and I took many trips on that bike.
What a beautiful bike! And what a great description John gives of this vehicle. You can almost hear the joy he has with this Guzzi. Many more miles and lots of fun!👍
Ive always loved these 70's Moto Guzzi's. John was an encyclopedia of Guzzi knowledge. Beautiful bikes, and can be found for not a crazy amount of money. Great graphics, Mike. I paused the video to read all of the dash functions. RIP Uncle John.
Boy he really knows his stuff, it’s obvious he’s in love with his bike and you can see why, it’s beautiful, he’s nice man as well. People that bring their bike to the cul-de-sac always seem to know their subject inside out and are natural performers in front of the camera, it makes it so interesting and easy to watch.
I had a neighbor that had a V7 (probably 1968) and I got to look over it. I liked the V twin design. In 2021 I bought the V7 Special 850. I love the bike and at 67 years old, I have almost 11,000 miles on it, I live near the Eastern Continental Divide in West Virginia. The bike performs well on these twisty mountain roads but also handles interstate riding well. Thanks for sharing the Eldorado with us.
Of course, the bike is gorgeous, unique and historic on many levels, but it's the owner's sincerity and gratitude that got me on this one. Sometimes the bike must be second. I wish him many happy and safe miles.
I always liked the concept of the 90 degree transverse v twins. I finally bought a new one in 2018 at the age of 62. I still have it and I'll probably keep it until I can no longer ride.
Just maintain enough space in the house somewhere to park it until the end. You can relive the good old days, run your hands over that sexy tank, and maybe climb up onto the saddle to dream of twisty scenic roads.
Lovely bike. I also have a 1973 Eldorado. My bike was sold to me as a police bike, but I've since learned it's most likely a civilian frame that has been dressed up with a lot of police parts. Still has the lug on the frame for the civilian side stand, which is a giveaway, but has been totally rewired with the ignition key under the seat. A very thorough job. Interesting thing is that I knew this bike had been restored by Mark Etheridge at Moto Guzzi Classics, before I got to that part of the video. I was trying to trace the history of my bike, as I knew it originally came from California. I contacted Moe at Cycle Garden, and he said it wasn't one of his, but he thought he remembered a bike like mine at MG Classics in the 90's. He suggested I contacted Mark Etheridge, and I did. Mark said he doesn't keep any records, but it looked like one of his. Said the lack of the "square" pinstriping on top of the tank would be a sign it was one of his. just like on this bike.
The only obvious differences between police and civvy would be electric cables for a rear radio, an ignition switch on the L crashbar, and maybe a siren. The police saddle would be a solo, to make room for the radio. It's also possible that a "police" bike was ordered for someone without any police equipment, to take advantage of import laws of that time.
So happy to see the tarp lean to while touring on the Eldorado. That was my program in 1978 touring on my Ducati 900 GT. Wonderfully minimalist until the mosquitoes and sand flys arrived. Ah, to be young again!
That was a great bit of history on the Moto Guzzi, John was very knowledgeable and well-spoken about his passion for classic motorbikes, very interesting and entertaining.
After seeing some Guzzis at the Pikes Peak Tour in 1970, I bought a 750 Ambassador in 1971 for daily commuting and weekend travel. 50k miles later I started juicing it up. I installed big bore chrome-moly cylinders, jacking it up to maybe 900cc. Another 50k or so miles later, I bought a seized Eldorado, combining the stroked 850 crank with the 900 big bore chrome-moly cylinders, reworked heads running Fiat Spyder valves, rods drilled for squirt holes like the Amb, five speed trans like the Eldo, a VW size battery, and slightly reworked electrics with surplus aviation switches and relays. The stock chrome-on-aluminum cylinder bores were a bit fragile, especially on the Eldos, but the CMs solved that. All beefed up, I had an approximately 1,200cc V-twin with ribbed crankcase, super tough cylinders and valves that wouldn't burn. The belt-driven Marelli generator cranked out a reliable 35 amps at speed, the removable distributor and transverse layout made tuneups easy and enjoyable, and those big delOrto pumper carbs worked flawlessly. It was a strong machine, didn't wobble, didn't seize, and would keep thudding along forever, pulling a sidecar when desired. My wife and I traveled the western half of the USA and a bit of British Columbia.I had a couple of rear drive gear failures caused by oil starvation. I finally figured out that the U-joint seal/ring at the back of the transmission had two different "stock" sizes. When the wrong seal/seal ring combo was used, the U-joint would serve as a centrifugal pump, trasnsferring oil from the final drive up into the transmission.The really great thing about Guzzis is that the design lends itself to work in the home garage. I'm not sorry to have moved on to BMW machines and BMW infrastructure to reach my million miles, but I have fond memories of Old Thud, and admiration for Frank Wedge, aka mr. MGNOC, and Dave Whatshisname in Seattle who wrote the great Guzzi repair book.
@@TheMightyGarage Thanks for the vid. I'm an old boomer who had a Guzzi fifty years ago. So sorry I sold it for a Honda 750. The Guzzis were durable as an anvil, and could be rebuilt forever. The Honda not so much. So sorry I sold my Guzzi. Can't ride because of balance issues. Good memories though. Thanks again!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the video of John's terrific Guzzi! Hopefully we'll have many more interesting bikes in the cul-de-sac in 2025. Cheers, Mike
Thanks John for sharing your lovely Police Eldo & 'Gootzee' knowledge. I've had my LeMans 1000 since new. Just a foot note on the instability even if mine has a different frame. I experienced the worst high speed weave in 56 years of riding on my Guzzi. All it took to fix it was to adjust the swingarm pivot adjustment 1/6 turn tighter on each side and torque the axles to factory spec 102-108 ft/lbs. Never has reappeared to date at 58k miles.✌️
What a great history presentation, I could have listened to John for another hour. Beautiful bike with a great provenance.Thank you Mighty Garage for another fascinating episode.
Many thanks! I really appreciate it and glad you enjoy the videos. Hopefully we'll have more interesting visits to the cul-de-sac this year! Cheers, Mike
Nice presentation of a lovely bike. I've always had a soft spot for Moto Guzzi V twins. I visited the factory twice in the 80's, first on my Mkl Le Mans and then on my Mklll. Amazing they've been making the bikes there for 103 years. Long may it continue.
I have a 1972 Ambassador which is a near twin to this bike. It’s my most comfortable bike. Mine has only 4 speeds in the gearbox but the motor is so flexible that 5 speeds seems hardly necessary. I don’t go as fast these days as I used to, but the Ambassador will certainly cruise at 80 with no great effort. It’s hard to choose a favorite among all my bikes, but the Ambassador is on the short list.
What an absolute treat listening to him talk of the history and background to the bike.Also Mike the stills,music and video footage is just so good.The way you blend and transition the shots is first class.
Good to see the high-profile tyres.I had a 1974 Eldorado which had a timing chain and Amal carburettors.The story was that there was a strike at Dellorto so they had to use Amal's that were made in Spain......
Thanks for bringing John around today, lovely bike and something I saw around a bit when I first started riding. You never fail to intrigue on Sunday mornings.
I had a 1973 Ambassador in '77. It was a great bike. I regret selling it from the day I sold mine. I now own 2004 Guzzi 750 in memory of my old one. Little changed since ,'73.
Another great tale from the Cul de Sac. Thank you Mike! John is such a great guy who shares his passion and love for this bike. I’m looking forward to a Guzzi ride with him.
I saw this bike at the rally. It is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to have an Eldorado or Ambassador to complement my V7lll Special and Mandello. Excellent video as usual.
Well done, Mike, and thanks for stopping by, John! Mike, you're getting pretty fancy with your editing. I like the way you called out all of the indicator lamps.
I have 3 Guzzis, but not a Ambassador or Eldorado. Don't plan on getting rid of either of them. That bike is a very nice ride, I'd love to have one someday. Enjoyed the video Mike and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
i bought a well worn 73 a few year back and went through it front to back. I sold it a fellow a year or so ago. The bike was rumoured to have come from the Oregon State Patrol. It came with an Oregon plate "Guzzi". I gave the plate to Dave Morgan, former owner of Psycho Cycle down in Eugene.
Congratulations to John for his evident love of this nice machine! I like the editing of the video very much. Well done! The 850 GT was my teenage room wall poster. I remember from meeting big guzzies that the mufflers were really quiet, making the noise from the intake and the ticking from the valves a dominant part of it’s character. I loved that my small Stornello shared that sound, in miniature.
Moto Guzzis are far from perfect but they're definitely the coolest motorycles. I've owned or tested many different bikes but nothing compares to these machines
A great looking & sounding bike. Too bad Moto Guzzi really fell short here in America. They had something going with the California,Eldorodo, & Audace big twins but stopped. There's no real dealer network here. The closest dealer from my house is 650 miles away. They won't sell bikes like that. I like them a lot but it's just not feasible. Good luck with your beautiful bike.
Another great-owner with a beautiful-machine . Ironically , I have been considering buying the same-year machine , even has the big-bore conversion . Dave nz
Great video and so informative! Glad I found your channel and will be making my way through your videos after getting here from the Norton Commando from a couple years ago. Cheers!
Great for the soul and happy owner is the all important bit off ownership,, seems to be a very contented man,, from northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️ great video
Most of your guests are quite eloquent and on starting this video my first reaction was oh it’s quite a long one. After what I thought was about ten minutes John rode off and I thought where’s the rest of the video only to realise that 18 minutes had passed in a jiffy ! 🇬🇧
I've had a Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 since 2012, and I'm really looking forward to this year's EICMA in Milan. I'm hoping Moto Guzzi will relaunch a California 850 or something similar. It would be so easy for them to just modify the V7 850 and create a fantastic nod to the iconic Eldorado. It would be a big hit among classic bike fans!
I've been to the factory on Lake Como. They have one tour per week that lasts one hour. It's hilarious. We planned our day so as to be at the factory door at the opening time. They have models from every year. Even that 500cc V8. At the time I had a Yamaha MT-07. I told the guard I was a rider and had an MT-07. He said, "Don't tell that to anyone else around here."
I had a 1970 Police Ambassador which was dead reliable and offered a "stately" ride. A guy a Mexico sent a truck for it when I sold it. A drawback was the very short gearing for parade work and city duty. I miss the old Amby........but not much!!!
Nice video Mike, I've known Mark at Moto Guzzi Classics for decades (90's) he's always tried to talk me into a Guzzi, maybe i should get one? We always go to see him when we are in California seeing family and friends. Thanks for the video, very well done.
My first was an '82 LeMans III, which I had rebuilt from 850 to 1000cc by Agostini's in Italy. Next an '88 LeMans V, 1000cc. Now a 2012 Norge 1200cc 8V GT. Time for something smaller (I'm 77).
Hi Simon, the video is in 4K (2160p/60), so it may just be your internet service at the moment. You should be able to change it in the settings option at the bottom right of the video. Good luck. Cheers, Mike
Are parts “readily” available? I mean, it is old. But is there an infrastructure for these old M-G’s. I have a more modern Moto Guzzi and am intrigued.
After being pulled over by California Highway Patrol in 1974, who was riding a Moto Guzzi. I purchased a new Eldorado 850. After wearing out the engine, it became a 1,000 cc with Dunstall exhaust. My wife and I took many trips on that bike.
What a beautiful bike! And what a great description John gives of this vehicle. You can almost hear the joy he has with this Guzzi. Many more miles and lots of fun!👍
Ive always loved these 70's Moto Guzzi's. John was an encyclopedia of Guzzi knowledge. Beautiful bikes, and can be found for not a crazy amount of money. Great graphics, Mike. I paused the video to read all of the dash functions. RIP Uncle John.
Boy he really knows his stuff, it’s obvious he’s in love with his bike and you can see why, it’s beautiful, he’s nice man as well. People that bring their bike to the cul-de-sac always seem to know their subject inside out and are natural performers in front of the camera, it makes it so interesting and easy to watch.
Many thanks Nigel. I hope you are doing well. It's incredible to hear these stories. Even the neighbors are listening in nowadays 😀
I had a neighbor that had a V7 (probably 1968) and I got to look over it. I liked the V twin design. In 2021 I bought the V7 Special 850. I love the bike and at 67 years old, I have almost 11,000 miles on it, I live near the Eastern Continental Divide in West Virginia. The bike performs well on these twisty mountain roads but also handles interstate riding well.
Thanks for sharing the Eldorado with us.
Of course, the bike is gorgeous, unique and historic on many levels, but it's the owner's sincerity and gratitude that got me on this one. Sometimes the bike must be second. I wish him many happy and safe miles.
I always liked the concept of the 90 degree transverse v twins. I finally bought a new one in 2018 at the age of 62. I still have it and I'll probably keep it until I can no longer ride.
Just maintain enough space in the house somewhere to park it until the end. You can relive the good old days, run your hands over that sexy tank, and maybe climb up onto the saddle to dream of twisty scenic roads.
Lovely bike.
I also have a 1973 Eldorado.
My bike was sold to me as a police bike, but I've since learned it's most likely a civilian frame that has been dressed up with a lot of police parts.
Still has the lug on the frame for the civilian side stand, which is a giveaway, but has been totally rewired with the ignition key under the seat.
A very thorough job.
Interesting thing is that I knew this bike had been restored by Mark Etheridge at Moto Guzzi Classics, before I got to that part of the video.
I was trying to trace the history of my bike, as I knew it originally came from California.
I contacted Moe at Cycle Garden, and he said it wasn't one of his, but he thought he remembered a bike like mine at MG Classics in the 90's.
He suggested I contacted Mark Etheridge, and I did.
Mark said he doesn't keep any records, but it looked like one of his.
Said the lack of the "square" pinstriping on top of the tank would be a sign it was one of his. just like on this bike.
Very interesting details regarding your bike. I think a serial# search might give us better details on the provenance . Thanks for sharing this info!
@@johnx.k.4603 Thanks John.
The only obvious differences between police and civvy would be electric cables for a rear radio, an ignition switch on the L crashbar, and maybe a siren. The police saddle would be a solo, to make room for the radio. It's also possible that a "police" bike was ordered for someone without any police equipment, to take advantage of import laws of that time.
So happy to see the tarp lean to while touring on the Eldorado. That was my program in 1978 touring on my Ducati 900 GT. Wonderfully minimalist until the mosquitoes and sand flys arrived. Ah, to be young again!
Another interest laden 'tale' about a fabulous bike told by a great bloke. Thanks.
Many thanks for your great comment. Best wishes, Mike
Love the sound of a Moto Guzzi! I had a California II in the 80s and drove it all over Europe starting in Rotterdam.
That was a great bit of history on the Moto Guzzi, John was very knowledgeable and well-spoken about his passion for classic motorbikes, very interesting and entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot for your comment. Cheers, Mike
My first real bike! A 73 eldorado bought brand new in 74 when I was 19. I loved that motorcycle, thank you for this😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot for watching. Cheers, Mike
After seeing some Guzzis at the Pikes Peak Tour in 1970, I bought a 750 Ambassador in 1971 for daily commuting and weekend travel. 50k miles later I started juicing it up. I installed big bore chrome-moly cylinders, jacking it up to maybe 900cc. Another 50k or so miles later, I bought a seized Eldorado, combining the stroked 850 crank with the 900 big bore chrome-moly cylinders, reworked heads running Fiat Spyder valves, rods drilled for squirt holes like the Amb, five speed trans like the Eldo, a VW size battery, and slightly reworked electrics with surplus aviation switches and relays. The stock chrome-on-aluminum cylinder bores were a bit fragile, especially on the Eldos, but the CMs solved that. All beefed up, I had an approximately 1,200cc V-twin with ribbed crankcase, super tough cylinders and valves that wouldn't burn. The belt-driven Marelli generator cranked out a reliable 35 amps at speed, the removable distributor and transverse layout made tuneups easy and enjoyable, and those big delOrto pumper carbs worked flawlessly.
It was a strong machine, didn't wobble, didn't seize, and would keep thudding along forever, pulling a sidecar when desired. My wife and I traveled the western half of the USA and a bit of British Columbia.I had a couple of rear drive gear failures caused by oil starvation. I finally figured out that the U-joint seal/ring at the back of the transmission had two different "stock" sizes. When the wrong seal/seal ring combo was used, the U-joint would serve as a centrifugal pump, trasnsferring oil from the final drive up into the transmission.The really great thing about Guzzis is that the design lends itself to work in the home garage. I'm not sorry to have moved on to BMW machines and BMW infrastructure to reach my million miles, but I have fond memories of Old Thud, and admiration for Frank Wedge, aka mr. MGNOC, and Dave Whatshisname in Seattle who wrote the great Guzzi repair book.
Fantastic story, thanks a lot for sharing. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage Thanks for the vid. I'm an old boomer who had a Guzzi fifty years ago. So sorry I sold it for a Honda 750. The Guzzis were durable as an anvil, and could be rebuilt forever. The Honda not so much. So sorry I sold my Guzzi. Can't ride because of balance issues. Good memories though. Thanks again!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the video of John's terrific Guzzi! Hopefully we'll have many more interesting bikes in the cul-de-sac in 2025. Cheers, Mike
Another gem, M. Cool history there.
God Bless John and his bike and keep them safe and I pray he has many many enjoyable miles on it ... ❤from India !!
Many thanks! Best wishes, Mike
Thanks John for sharing your lovely Police Eldo & 'Gootzee' knowledge. I've had my LeMans 1000 since new. Just a foot note on the instability even if mine has a different frame. I experienced the worst high speed weave in 56 years of riding on my Guzzi. All it took to fix it was to adjust the swingarm pivot adjustment 1/6 turn tighter on each side and torque the axles to factory spec 102-108 ft/lbs. Never has reappeared to date at 58k miles.✌️
Another excellent vid ! Thanks Mike for the "Functionality" overlay of the idiot lights, THIS is what makes your presentations so enjoyable!
Many thanks for your note. I appreciate it. Yes, I had no idea what they were all for. It's like a cockpit 😀
Love this series. And what a beaut sounding engine. Drool, drool …
Very cool bike and owner. You meet the nicest people in Mike's cul-de-sac. 🙂
hehe, so true 😀
What a great history presentation, I could have listened to John for another hour. Beautiful bike with a great provenance.Thank you Mighty Garage for another fascinating episode.
Glad you enjoyed it
I own a Moto Guzzi V7Sport '72 for more than 44 years now and still enjoying to ride it.
Fantastic presentation. Very well spoken and informative. Thanks guys!
This is the best bike channel by far 💯
Great bikes and great guys
Many thanks! I really appreciate it and glad you enjoy the videos. Hopefully we'll have more interesting visits to the cul-de-sac this year! Cheers, Mike
Nice presentation of a lovely bike. I've always had a soft spot for Moto Guzzi V twins. I visited the factory twice in the 80's, first on my Mkl Le Mans and then on my Mklll. Amazing they've been making the bikes there for 103 years. Long may it continue.
I have a 1972 Ambassador which is a near twin to this bike. It’s my most comfortable bike. Mine has only 4 speeds in the gearbox but the motor is so flexible that 5 speeds seems hardly necessary. I don’t go as fast these days as I used to, but the Ambassador will certainly cruise at 80 with no great effort. It’s hard to choose a favorite among all my bikes, but the Ambassador is on the short list.
Another beautiful bike😍
Very, very nice bike and so good to learn something about the police bikes… great! Greetings from northern Germany Manfred
What a great presentation.... Not a single um or ah . Quality content 👍
Thank you very much Andy for your note. Cheers, Mike
A fantastic looking bike.
What an absolute treat listening to him talk of the history and background to the bike.Also Mike the stills,music and video footage is just so good.The way you blend and transition the shots is first class.
Many thanks Chris! I hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike
Great Mike. Learned more about Moto Guzzi this morning than I have in a lifetime. 🏍🌞
😀 thank you Mick. Me too! It was fascinating to hear the story of Moto Guzzi. Best wishes, Mike
Thank you John and Mike for this very nice story about the Moto Guzzi!
Good to see the high-profile tyres.I had a 1974 Eldorado which had a timing chain and Amal carburettors.The story was that there was a strike at Dellorto so they had to use Amal's that were made in Spain......
Thanks for bringing John around today, lovely bike and something I saw around a bit when I first started riding. You never fail to intrigue on Sunday mornings.
Many thanks John. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
nice job John thanks
Beautiful document of love... Great they found and enjoyed each other. Thanks!
I had a 1973 Ambassador in '77. It was a great bike. I regret selling it from the day I sold mine.
I now own 2004 Guzzi 750 in memory of my old one.
Little changed since ,'73.
Another great tale from the Cul de Sac. Thank you Mike!
John is such a great guy who shares his passion and love for this bike. I’m looking forward to a Guzzi ride with him.
Great video Mike, I love those old Guzzis. I have a V9 myself and I'm holding on to it!
I saw this bike at the rally. It is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to have an Eldorado or Ambassador to complement my V7lll Special and Mandello. Excellent video as usual.
R.I.P. John
thank you!
What a great sounding bike
Well done, Mike, and thanks for stopping by, John! Mike, you're getting pretty fancy with your editing. I like the way you called out all of the indicator lamps.
Thank you Jeff! Glad you liked that 😀 I appreciate it. Cheers, Mike
That is one beautiful bike.😊
John gave a very nice, interesting description of his Moto Guzzi.
I’ve owned a lot of motorcycles in my life. Of all of them, the one I miss the most is my 71 Ambassador police model.
I have 3 Guzzis, but not a Ambassador or Eldorado. Don't plan on getting rid of either of them. That bike is a very nice ride, I'd love to have one someday. Enjoyed the video Mike and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Very good presentation of a wonderful bike.
Absolute fascinating talk about the brand ! It grabbed me as soon as it pulled up in the cul-de-sac. Thank you both. Ray 🇬🇧
Many thanks Ray. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
i bought a well worn 73 a few year back and went through it front to back. I sold it a fellow a year or so ago. The bike was rumoured to have come from the Oregon State Patrol. It came with an Oregon plate "Guzzi". I gave the plate to Dave Morgan, former owner of Psycho Cycle down in Eugene.
What a beautiful bike, very interesting video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Thanks Mike This will be my next love
A very nice Guzzi.
Beautiful bike John.
Great history lesson as well. Feel like we should be sipping an espresso and smoking a cigarette when I look at that bike lol
😀haha, I know what you mean 😀
Congratulations to John for his evident love of this nice machine!
I like the editing of the video very much. Well done! The 850 GT was my teenage room wall poster.
I remember from meeting big guzzies that the mufflers were really quiet, making the noise from the intake and the ticking from the valves a dominant part of it’s character. I loved that my small Stornello shared that sound, in miniature.
Moto Guzzis are far from perfect but they're definitely the coolest motorycles. I've owned or tested many different bikes but nothing compares to these machines
Solid looking bike
Wow Mike , That was a great video and very informative.
Thank you Don! Cheers, Mike
Nice 👍 😎
A great looking & sounding bike. Too bad Moto Guzzi really fell short here in America. They had something going with the California,Eldorodo, & Audace big twins but stopped. There's no real dealer network here. The closest dealer from my house is 650 miles away. They won't sell bikes like that. I like them a lot but it's just not feasible. Good luck with your beautiful bike.
Another great-owner with a beautiful-machine . Ironically , I have been considering buying the same-year machine , even has the big-bore conversion . Dave nz
Thank you Dave, glad you enjoyed the vid and good luck with the Eldorado! Cheers, Mike
Great video and so informative! Glad I found your channel and will be making my way through your videos after getting here from the Norton Commando from a couple years ago. Cheers!
Many thanks Brandon. I’m glad you enjoyed the videos. I’ve got quite a back catalogue to get through, so I hope you find some gems. Best wishes, Mike
Wow - next level video. Excellent editing and graphics. Thank you!
Wow, thanks Bruce! I really enjoyed editing this vid. Best wishes, Mike
Great for the soul and happy owner is the all important bit off ownership,, seems to be a very contented man,, from northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️ great video
Couldn't agree more! Thanks again Cecil. Best wishes
That was a very entertaining friend of yours! Thank you from Germany!
Glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, Mike
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Always wanted an old Guzzi, but at 6’5 I have never found one that fits! Nice bike
Gosh what a gorgeous bike! :-) Beautiful!! Love this channel.
Thank you kindly! I really appreciate your kind note. Best wishes, Mike
Cool bike!!!
nice bike 😊
Most of your guests are quite eloquent and on starting this video my first reaction was oh it’s quite a long one. After what I thought was about ten minutes John rode off and I thought where’s the rest of the video only to realise that 18 minutes had passed in a jiffy ! 🇬🇧
😀 I know what you mean Stewy. They fly by. Best wishes, Mike
I've had a Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 since 2012, and I'm really looking forward to this year's EICMA in Milan. I'm hoping Moto Guzzi will relaunch a California 850 or something similar. It would be so easy for them to just modify the V7 850 and create a fantastic nod to the iconic Eldorado. It would be a big hit among classic bike fans!
Really fine bike - greatings from germany Heinrich
Sublime sublime sublime
Fantastic looking bike,the idea you had to do this series really was a great idea
I've been to the factory on Lake Como. They have one tour per week that lasts one hour. It's hilarious. We planned our day so as to be at the factory door at the opening time. They have models from every year. Even that 500cc V8. At the time I had a Yamaha MT-07. I told the guard I was a rider and had an MT-07. He said, "Don't tell that to anyone else around here."
Great video
Moto Guzzi, la motocicletta degli carabinieri !
Hello Mike ,vraiment très belle cette guz
Salut Gilles!
Que bella
Coisa linda.
I had a 1970 Police Ambassador which was dead reliable and offered a "stately" ride.
A guy a Mexico sent a truck for it when I sold it.
A drawback was the very short gearing for parade work and city duty. I miss the old Amby........but not much!!!
Nice video Mike, I've known Mark at Moto Guzzi Classics for decades (90's) he's always tried to talk me into a Guzzi, maybe i should get one? We always go to see him when we are in California seeing family and friends. Thanks for the video, very well done.
My first was an '82 LeMans III, which I had rebuilt from 850 to 1000cc by Agostini's in Italy. Next an '88 LeMans V, 1000cc. Now a 2012 Norge 1200cc 8V GT. Time for something smaller (I'm 77).
Are the newer models hand made?I’ve always admired the older 70’s style newer ones not so much
Is just me, or is the video quality low. I see in the settings that I can’t change it. Was this uploaded in low quality?
Hi Simon, the video is in 4K (2160p/60), so it may just be your internet service at the moment. You should be able to change it in the settings option at the bottom right of the video. Good luck. Cheers, Mike
Are parts “readily” available? I mean, it is old. But is there an infrastructure for these old M-G’s. I have a more modern Moto Guzzi and am intrigued.
Parts are readily available. Numerous options for new/ NOS retail or used parts in e-bay universe.
@ thanks! I’m going to look into this then.
The California police tried an ambassador 750 but it could not meet their acceleration test fully loaded. So MG increased the size to 850.