Moto Guzzi *** NUMBER ONE *** There is nothing like Guzzi. No BMW, no Harley, no Japanese motorcycles. The Soul of a Moto Guzzi is pure and crazy like no other. Great Guzzi, beautiful Italy.
Love this video. My wife and I were the MGNOC Arkansas State Reps for 23 years here in the USA. I recently sold my last Guzzi. My 74 V7 Sport. God gave me 40 years on Guzzi's. I have truly enjoyed these bikes and all of the friends I met along the way! Long Live the Moto Guzzi!
He's right you know I was a BMW bike mechanic for several years although I was raised on Japanese bikes ; the beemers were 'quaint', but didn't handle, launch or have the reliability of the big 4. Then I got a job at a Vintage bike shop, which also did Guzzi's. My first ride was a 1969 V7 that I'd tuned up, and I was terrified to test-ride this crusty old rickety thing, drums front & rear, in the big city where the shop was. It rode better than any beemer I'd even ridden, I couldn't believe how nice, how easy to drive, and I didn't want to return to the shop. I don't even care for big twins. Every V7 or El dorado I rode was the same story. And 10 times easier to work on too. These older Guzzis are just sex on butter. Ridden a dozen harleys and they don't come close either.
"Sex on butter" .My years of learning at English haven't prepare me for that😁 Joking aside, following my BMW K 100 RT of 1985, is the Moto Guzzi Vintage...The pleasure and the streamline of the 1400, without the weight..
I have a 72’ Eldo Civilian and a 74’ Eldo Police… and I know exactly what you’re talking about… these old machines have the ability to move your soul while effortlessly carving graceful turns along the journey of life. My Guzzi transports me to a Zen-like state of mind where I’m virtually one with the bike, at peace, in the moment, like an eagle flying majestically through time and space.
I worked ten years in Italy, back in the 80's. I was always fascinated by the Guzzi's. I finally got one for myself not as good as an Eldorado, but still a V11 Le Mans 2004.
Older Guzzis are wonderful- and so are the newer/ new Moto Guzzis. I have have several and now have an 18 California 1400. It is wonderful, quirky, smooth and loaded with the genetics of the 70’s-on MG’s. Nice site.
Great video and a beautiful bike. I have a '74 disc brake civilian model and just inherited my dad's 73-1/2 drum brake bike. He rode it until he was 84.
What a good video. This man loves his bike. The way he tries to get across the feeling of the engine on start-up.... He has it spot on. It is impossible to describe but quite intoxicating. I've never ridden a "pre-Tonti" Guzzi, but what he says is true of the T-3, the V1000 and all bigger Guzzis. The V50 and V65 have the same lop-sided, lolloping tickover, but it is a less visceral thing. Still lovely, but not quite as moving. Great video. Sublime motorcycle.
Good video ! Beautiful restoration ! I'm another fan-boy-(grandpa)... I have modern bikes with superb reliability and brakes that work even when wet...bikes with no rust, and instruments that function. However, my go-to motorcycle of choice, the one that I feel so good riding, that has feel and the sound is the 1973 Eldorado.
My bike was so close to that, only a 73 with white fenders. It was such a nice bike to ride. It seemed to like a little moisture in the air and to cruse at about 80 mph. I was so proud of it, it seemed to command respect. It had been a CHIPS bike. I bought it in 1980 and I still miss it.
Gary - very nicely done video. I’ve now watched it several times and become entranced with the Eldorado. The big exudes dignity and stature. You’ve inspired me to now go on the hunt for one. Thank you and good riding.
Oh yes, what a beautiful machine. An absolute drool fest. Very Envious. 2008 - 2009 the aussie dollar hit that miraculous high against the yank. It was a case of buy buy buy, anything being sold in the US. Thanks mate.
Had no clue the Eldorado even existed! My first tryst with the bike was after having seen in a Clint Eastwood movie from 1973 called Magnum Force where he essays the role of a cop as part of the Dirty Harry series. Love at first sight for me! Hopefully one day ☺️
Young officers embraced the ElDorado. They also said the older guys would ride a Harley no matter how bad they were. One officer said the vibration of the Harley would shake your feet right off the floorboards. And they are huge.
I'm convinced that people that will ride nothing but Harleys have never ridden anything else. They're decent bikes, but outclassed by pretty much any bike that's been made in the last 30 years.
Someone says it's the most beautiful motorcycle built in the 70s.... I don't know this, but I think the Guzzi Eldorado is one of the most sought after motorcycles by collectors.
Wonderful bike, I've had three different Guzzi'es(850 Le Mans, 1000 Le Mans, 1100 Sport) and they are really something special. Now I have a BMW 1200, nice bike but it ain't a Guzzi. This Eldorado pretty much is a dreambike, looks are fantastic and the drive is always great on a Guzzi. Thanks for sharing...I has to get myself one of these....
I got one in 1982 it wasa1973 and I had no idea what it was lol .. an old biker in Tulsa told me I didn't realize what I had and he was correct ... however I had bought it for 600 dollars .. crazy yes ? for such a small motor the damn thing is really a great bike ..
Great Review! I just picked up a 1975 Police. Yes, a true '75 actual manufactured in 1975. One of the very last Eldorado Police bikes. It is down with Mark at MG Classics as we speak getting roadworthy. Very excited and could not have said it better than what you describe! Cheers from LA!!
I have always been intrigued by Guzzi's..never road one...but certainly considering owning one in the future..my only hesitation is the lack of presence here in the States...but if they r reliable I can over look that!!.. Ride safe
I had one ready to buy in a shop in northern New York state. When I showed up, the dealer had sold the damn lights off the bike. It was completely equipped; it even had a radio and twin sirens. I really, really wanted that bike. I ended up with a Honda 450 "Black Bomber" that I kinda wanted....and sold the next year. It's starter shaft was twisted.
I'm looking for a Guzzi to restore and put a sidecar on. Sidecars have become a sickness for me lol. I found an antique Soviet Union military Dnepr sidecar motorcycle with just 194 Km that had sat in a barn 27 years. It was imported (to the USA) from Ukraine the year after the collapse of the Soviet Union. I had to take it completely apart and reassemble it properly replacing some part's and making some parts I could make on my lathe and mill that are better than original part's. It's now a good reliable motorcycle, which started my sickness. I also restored a Velorex sidecar and put it on my Honda Shadow. People really want that bike bad so when I find and restore a Moto Guzzi it's getting an old Ural sidecar and frame. That's when I'll allow someone to buy my Shadow and it's sidecar.
Started watching and thought that looks like Perth. You confirm and then went on to say your family is from Valtalina. Ciao, la mia famiglia è di Sernio e Bianzone. I’ll go back and continue watching now.
@@garyb1549 that’s my dad possibly. He passed later November. My mother is from Bianzone, Gosatti? Any chance I could have a look at the bike? I mean we’re almost family 😁
To this day I keep kicking myself in the ass for passing on a Eldorado in just as good shape as this one! That was about 10 years ago, really didn't have the money back then but I could have got it somehow. The seller wanted $2000 for it!
Harley got a billpassed that all police bikes had to be vtwin Moto guzzi challenged this and pointed out their engingine was vtwin just not like hd later ducatti made a 900cc twin california really like motoguzzis
What has always puzzled me is why Guzzi has never bothered to set up a decent dealer network in the USA. That has been the obstacle for those considering buying one. The magazine reviews have raved. Then you try to find a place to buy one. And you think about what you would do if you were traveling and your Guzzi broke down.
We had these as police bikes in Denver in the 70's. These were maintenance laden pieces of crap. I can't believe this company is still in business. The Kawasaki 1000cc were the best motorcycles we ever found. Maintenance free and fast, fast, fast. When we had Harleys most speeders got away because of high speed wobble. (Tank slapper). Haven't seen one of these in the United States forever.
Rubbish, Ponch. I've had a '71 Ambassador since '89, it gets ridden - some years daily - and maintenance is no big deal. It gets an oil change when I feel like it. Only annoyances are the points closing up on you every now and then, and the dodgy "replica" light switch - when the original wears out, the made-in-India thing you have to buy now is a piece of crap. Everything mechanical is readily available as well. Yeah, the Kwaka 900 was fast, reliable and deadly if pushed.
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Moto Guzzi *** NUMBER ONE *** There is nothing like Guzzi. No BMW, no Harley, no Japanese motorcycles. The Soul of a Moto Guzzi is pure and crazy like no other. Great Guzzi, beautiful Italy.
Love this video. My wife and I were the MGNOC Arkansas State Reps for 23 years here in the USA. I recently sold my last Guzzi. My 74 V7 Sport. God gave me 40 years on Guzzi's. I have truly enjoyed these bikes and all of the friends I met along the way! Long Live the Moto Guzzi!
He's right you know
I was a BMW bike mechanic for several years although I was raised on Japanese bikes ; the beemers were 'quaint', but didn't handle, launch or have the reliability of the big 4. Then I got a job at a Vintage bike shop, which also did Guzzi's. My first ride was a 1969 V7 that I'd tuned up, and I was terrified to test-ride this crusty old rickety thing, drums front & rear, in the big city where the shop was. It rode better than any beemer I'd even ridden, I couldn't believe how nice, how easy to drive, and I didn't want to return to the shop. I don't even care for big twins. Every V7 or El dorado I rode was the same story. And 10 times easier to work on too. These older Guzzis are just sex on butter. Ridden a dozen harleys and they don't come close either.
"Sex on butter" .My years of learning at English haven't prepare me for that😁
Joking aside, following my BMW K 100 RT of 1985, is the Moto Guzzi Vintage...The pleasure and the streamline of the 1400, without the weight..
I have a 72’ Eldo Civilian and a 74’ Eldo Police… and I know exactly what you’re talking about… these old machines have the ability to move your soul while effortlessly carving graceful turns along the journey of life. My Guzzi transports me to a Zen-like state of mind where I’m virtually one with the bike, at peace, in the moment, like an eagle flying majestically through time and space.
Nice you collection you have! That’s great to hear
The Eldorado has got to be the best looking bike ever !👍
It's a beautiful bike!
One of for sure. The Guzzi V7 sport is stunning.
Only a guzzi rider knows
Totally stunning bike. Never seen one in detail before. Heard about the California but not the Eldorado.
What a beautiful bike.
I worked ten years in Italy, back in the 80's. I was always fascinated by the Guzzi's. I finally got one for myself not as good as an Eldorado, but still a V11 Le Mans 2004.
Nice mate!
I bought this same year and model when I was in college in 1978. I've never let it go.
As a California2 rider I know exactly what the typical Guzzi Zen feeling is. You can,t explane, just have to ride the bike.
Had to watch it twice
Thank you!
Older Guzzis are wonderful- and so are the newer/ new Moto Guzzis. I have have several and now have an 18 California 1400. It is wonderful, quirky, smooth and loaded with the genetics of the 70’s-on MG’s. Nice site.
Che bella Moto!
Complimenti, fratello guzzista!
✌
Grazie Andrea - viva Italia!
Great video and a beautiful bike. I have a '74 disc brake civilian model and just inherited my dad's 73-1/2 drum brake bike. He rode it until he was 84.
What a good video. This man loves his bike. The way he tries to get across the feeling of the engine on start-up.... He has it spot on. It is impossible to describe but quite intoxicating. I've never ridden a "pre-Tonti" Guzzi, but what he says is true of the T-3, the V1000 and all bigger Guzzis.
The V50 and V65 have the same lop-sided, lolloping tickover, but it is a less visceral thing.
Still lovely, but not quite as moving.
Great video. Sublime motorcycle.
Good video ! Beautiful restoration ! I'm another fan-boy-(grandpa)... I have modern bikes with superb reliability and brakes that work even when wet...bikes with no rust, and instruments that function. However, my go-to motorcycle of choice, the one that I feel so good riding, that has feel and the sound is the 1973 Eldorado.
My bike was so close to that, only a 73 with white fenders. It was such a nice bike to ride. It seemed to like a little moisture in the air and to cruse at about 80 mph. I was so proud of it, it seemed to command respect. It had been a CHIPS bike. I bought it in 1980 and I still miss it.
I am a Guzzi rider so, yes, I am not objective. But this is such a nice and honest rider testimony.
I rode Ambasador version in the 70s and loved it!
Gary - very nicely done video. I’ve now watched it several times and become entranced with the Eldorado. The big exudes dignity and stature. You’ve inspired me to now go on the hunt for one. Thank you and good riding.
What an awesome dude. I ride a v1000G5... Guzzis have soul. I love the damn thing.
I feel the same about my SP1000. I put a Brown's sidestand on it and made it perfect.
A beautiful piece of art!
An Eldorado…. One of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made.
Gorgeous bike, pure soul
Oh yes, what a beautiful machine. An absolute drool fest. Very Envious. 2008 - 2009 the aussie dollar hit that miraculous high against the yank. It was a case of buy buy buy, anything being sold in the US. Thanks mate.
😊l ride a 1975 Honda gold wing but I've always wanted a classic moto guzzi
Had no clue the Eldorado even existed! My first tryst with the bike was after having seen in a Clint Eastwood movie from 1973 called Magnum Force where he essays the role of a cop as part of the Dirty Harry series. Love at first sight for me! Hopefully one day ☺️
Tgey use Triumphs for the aircraft carrier at the end of the film.
@@andrewoliver8930 yea for jumps and stunts they switched them
Young officers embraced the ElDorado. They also said the older guys would ride a Harley no matter how bad they were. One officer said the vibration of the Harley would shake your feet right off the floorboards. And they are huge.
I'm convinced that people that will ride nothing but Harleys have never ridden anything else. They're decent bikes, but outclassed by pretty much any bike that's been made in the last 30 years.
@@TheOfficialCaseMade you’re right on the money mate!
I miss my 1972. Great bike
Someone says it's the most beautiful motorcycle built in the 70s.... I don't know this, but I think the Guzzi Eldorado is one of the most sought after motorcycles by collectors.
I have two favourites 850 Eldorado bmw r 60
Just bought my V7 Stone Centenario. I sooo do understand what you on about. ❤
Well done - a great story. Enjoy the bike.
Wonderful bike, I've had three different Guzzi'es(850 Le Mans, 1000 Le Mans, 1100 Sport) and they are really something special. Now I have a BMW 1200, nice bike but it ain't a Guzzi. This Eldorado pretty much is a dreambike, looks are fantastic and the drive is always great on a Guzzi. Thanks for sharing...I has to get myself one of these....
Just an absolutely stunning bike!
I got one in 1982 it wasa1973 and I had no idea what it was lol .. an old biker in Tulsa told me I didn't realize what I had and he was correct ... however I had bought it for 600 dollars .. crazy yes ? for such a small motor the damn thing is really a great bike ..
This is crazy. My buddy Tam was just telling me about this bike.
Great Review! I just picked up a 1975 Police. Yes, a true '75 actual manufactured in 1975. One of the very last Eldorado Police bikes. It is down with Mark at MG Classics as we speak getting roadworthy. Very excited and could not have said it better than what you describe! Cheers from LA!!
how much did it cost if you dont mind me asking, including the restoration and shipping(if you are also in Australia)
Totally agree with you 👍 just something magical about them 😊
Good for you man, I love these guzzis. OK all I ever had was a 500 but love that sound and man, it beats my 750 Norton commando.
Just three words: BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!!
I have always been intrigued by Guzzi's..never road one...but certainly considering owning one in the future..my only hesitation is the lack of presence here in the States...but if they r reliable I can over look that!!.. Ride safe
They're interesting motorcycles! A couple of my mates ride them, they don't seem to have any reliability issues
Lucky you, beautiful bike! 🤩
Beautiful Bike!
What a beauty! Enjoy en never sell it!
Gary Thank's for repping our shirt! love those ol' guzzi's
I’ve had that shirt for @ 5 years now, it’s my favourite!
Beautiful bike!
Sure is! Would have to be one of my favourite Guzzis - Jeremy
BELLISSIMA!
I had one ready to buy in a shop in northern New York state. When I showed up, the dealer had sold the damn lights off the bike. It was completely equipped; it even had a radio and twin sirens. I really, really wanted that bike. I ended up with a Honda 450 "Black Bomber" that I kinda wanted....and sold the next year. It's starter shaft was twisted.
Informative video thanks
Bellissima!!! ❤
beautiful bike
I'm looking for a Guzzi to restore and put a sidecar on. Sidecars have become a sickness for me lol. I found an antique Soviet Union military Dnepr sidecar motorcycle with just 194 Km that had sat in a barn 27 years. It was imported (to the USA) from Ukraine the year after the collapse of the Soviet Union. I had to take it completely apart and reassemble it properly replacing some part's and making some parts I could make on my lathe and mill that are better than original part's. It's now a good reliable motorcycle, which started my sickness. I also restored a Velorex sidecar and put it on my Honda Shadow. People really want that bike bad so when I find and restore a Moto Guzzi it's getting an old Ural sidecar and frame. That's when I'll allow someone to buy my Shadow and it's sidecar.
Beautiful bike,I want one soo bad.
Amazing, isn’t it?!
Started watching and thought that looks like Perth. You confirm and then went on to say your family is from Valtalina. Ciao, la mia famiglia è di Sernio e Bianzone. I’ll go back and continue watching now.
My dad is from Sernio and my mum Bianzone. Dad had a good mate who was a Bassanelli from Sernio and was living in Perth. He has passed on now.
@@garyb1549 that’s my dad possibly. He passed later November. My mother is from Bianzone, Gosatti?
Any chance I could have a look at the bike? I mean we’re almost family 😁
@@amilcarebassanelli8920 I have sent you a message on messenger
My dreambike🤩🤩🤩👍
Hi Gerry, I have also a V7 850 GT with sidecar and I would like to know what jacket you are wearing in your video? Best regards, Matthias
Hi Matthias, it’s just a Levi denim jacket that I’ve had for years - Cheers
Alguien sabe si la guzzi la tuvieron alguna vez los carabinieri italianos.
I am on the hunt for one of these
You won’t be disappointed!
@@garyb1549 Still looking!
These bikes are future proof ... everything is fixable/replaceable.
lovely, welcome to the big twins guzzis!
I ride an '82 BMW R80 ex cop bike as my daily but I think I've found my next bike crush
Yes my indicator was on, I was to worried about staying in picture for the ride😁
@@garyb1549 we've all done it mate :)
To this day I keep kicking myself in the ass for passing on a Eldorado in just as good shape as this one!
That was about 10 years ago, really didn't have the money back then but I could have got it somehow.
The seller wanted $2000 for it!
We all have a story like that! Don’t give up mate, get out there and grab one👍
Sexy looking bike.
Were u talk on aubrain motoguzzi bought the rights for that engine from indian it was not a tractor motor
Harley got a billpassed that all police bikes had to be vtwin
Moto guzzi challenged this and pointed out their engingine was vtwin just not like hd later ducatti made a 900cc twin california really like motoguzzis
What has always puzzled me is why Guzzi has never bothered to set up a decent dealer network in the USA. That has been the obstacle for those considering buying one. The magazine reviews have raved. Then you try to find a place to buy one. And you think about what you would do if you were traveling and your Guzzi broke down.
We had these as police bikes in Denver in the 70's. These were maintenance laden pieces of crap. I can't believe this company is still in business. The Kawasaki 1000cc were the best motorcycles we ever found. Maintenance free and fast, fast, fast. When we had Harleys most speeders got away because of high speed wobble. (Tank slapper). Haven't seen one of these in the United States forever.
Whatever, Ponch.
Rubbish, Ponch. I've had a '71 Ambassador since '89, it gets ridden - some years daily - and maintenance is no big deal. It gets an oil change when I feel like it. Only annoyances are the points closing up on you every now and then, and the dodgy "replica" light switch - when the original wears out, the made-in-India thing you have to buy now is a piece of crap. Everything mechanical is readily available as well. Yeah, the Kwaka 900 was fast, reliable and deadly if pushed.