You've honored 100 years of Guzzi's History on a dream ride, on a proper sweet machine. This is the kind of trip that, at least for me, epitomizes the spirit of motorcycling. Guess your sister was smiling wright above you all the time. Best regards from Brazil. ✌
Whilst researching for my next motorbike I noticed some things. Most vloggers spend about 10 minutes with a spec sheet review, explain a "TFT" screen and all it's options, complain that it hasn't got a quick shifter, cruise control etc, will then drive a mile down the road, gushing praise on how the suspension "copped" over some tarmac, followed by a fake "whoop" to demonstrate acceleration.. So to see a beautiful well made short and sweet little video (along with your other ones) are pure joy to me. Hats of for getting the Guzzi with narrow handle bars around those hair pins, that engine sound is so addictive, there is a certain passion your bike has that my next will never have. Cheers.
I’m looking at the Moto Guzzi V85TT for my last bike. I like the simplicity of the engine, that I can do valve adjustments without taking the bike apart. I love shaft drive. And it has a funky character that sets it apart from all of the other adventure bikes in this range. I’ve never owned an Italian bike. I think this one would take me into my 80s and over the finish line. Great Rambo ride. Love the engine sound.😎👍
I have yet to try the v85tt. But I actually emailed the factory before they built it, telling them that the Stelvio was just too big. I bought a Quota instead! I expect the v85tt is a perfect useable bike. I too prefer easy maintenance and character. Get one and enjoy sir 👍
54 years old currently owning a dl1000 I want also to finish my bike years with a tt850 . Had owned an, Imola 350 for a couple of years 30 years ago still love these motors.
Looks like a lovely trip. Much more mountainous than the rolling hills of Appalachia here in Pennsylvania. Nice bike as well. I’m only two months into my Guzzi Journey and love my ‘08 Norge.
Very nicely done. Thank you. A wonderful tribute to your sister. Best regards from Michigan the Great Lakes State, USA. For me a '73 Guzzi 850 Eldorado purchased 1980.
You're just killing me here. Lol. What a ride. Love it. And love the sound of those pipes. My Griso is still on the stock pipe. And while ok, just needs that little bit extra sound.
Wonderful video, looked a great holiday. I went to the factory twice in the 80s on my Le Mans mkl and mklll. Guzzi had a rally in the town and a tour of the factory. Went on a similar route, the Stelvio is a must ride, but was lucky not to find all that snow.
So nice to hear you say you’ve cycled some French alpine passes. While I ride a Moto guzzi lemans 1000 and would love to ride around this area, if truth be told, I’d rather do it on a bicycle. Thanks so much for posting!
Nice coverage. Brought back a few memories. I was at Lake Como a couple of years back with the family. Damn factory tour was not available at the time. A big disappointment for ex 1000S owning me. But I swear I've walked around that pier you shot. Verenna I think. Been over those Swiss mountain passes you covered on a NX650 (my 'round the world machine) & TransAlp (Swiss friend's loaner) 750 twenty plus years ago. Not the sportiest of bikes, but wide bar leverage is better for switchbacks than narrow Guzzi clip ons. 180 degree turns are the antithesis to Guzzi's fast sweeping modus operandi. The sweeps down into Italy and back up into the Alps must have been grand. Thanks.
Nice video 👍I was also down that way in September, V85TT, after the Stelvio pass, I continued onto the Dolomite's, last time I was on 2 wheels in Europe was 1989 on a Honda CB500T
Du solltest mehr auf 2Rädern unterwegs sein.Irgendwann kommt die Zeit,wo es nicht mehr geht.Ich mach das seit ca.40 Jahren regelmäßig.Hält jung.Gruß aus Wolfenbüttel
Just bought myself a Guzzi V7 and I'd like to do the exact same thing! (departing from Brussels). I went a few times to the Alps and Northern Italy in the past with my Suzuki V-Strom and later with my BMW R1200RT. It was an absolute joy! (except the portion on highways). I'd like to plan a pilgrimage to Mandello del Lario next year with my V7... :-)
Do the whole ride on small roads. Bikes don’t belong on motorways or sharing with lorries. It’s possible but you have to look at the best route, bin sat nav!
Thanks for posting. I'm new to the world of Moto Guzzi but I've already come to realise that old or new, they actually have longevity and character in spades! I'm just looking now for a suitable machine to buy over the winter. Your video was a real treat to find!👍👍
Thanks. The older motors are bomb proof. The chassis strong, electrics are decent from 89 onwards. The earlier electrics can be troublesome. The fuel injected bikes are generally decent, but suffer from niggles up-to the 4 valve chocolate cam era. Basically the newer the better, or the older the better! Are you looking for a tourer or sports?
@@rustynuts82 Thanks for the reply! I have an eye on something like a V50. I have only a little experience of riding bigger bikes and almost none of high speed roads. (I'm from the Channel Islands!) I want a lightweight bike that I can use in "Classic/Historic" events. Any thoughts/help gratefully received! 👍
@@rustynuts82 Well, after a lot of "Other Distractions" I now have a 2023 V7 850 Special to make the trip on. Having been really inspired by the video and some other reports of making the trip, I'm now working on getting myself ready for the adventure. Thanks again for posting you video, it really was an inspiration!
Great inspiration, I have a Cagiva from 2001 that I'd love to ride from home in Ireland all the way to Varese, mind you it's still in a few pieces in the garage so some day hopefully!
@@rustynuts82 Cagiva Raptor 1000, a little known bike but quite reliable and ok for long trips, maybe I'll aim for autumn 2024. What time of year was your trip, looks like the right kind of weather barring the snow of course!
@@niallmatthews6895 oh cool bike, I like the raptor. Think its a suzuki tl1000 engine? Yes, My trip was late September. The weather was very good, hot on the Italian side of alps. But the wind swung north and on the north side of alps it soon got cold! Fine agsin once out of the mountains. Only one gloomy day in Austria.
@rustynutsbikes thanks, yeah the TL1000 engine, I like it, good engine, still a bit sporty even now, no rider aids etc 😉 I reckon we have a similar taste in bikes looking at your channel, always had an eye for the old multi too.
@@niallmatthews6895 the 620 belongs to my younger son, its a good all rounder. Hes also the Ducati 1098 owner. Bikes tend to come and go here, but a few are permanent fixtures.
Hallo! Yes, I ride a 850T3 Cali from 1978. In 1994 sehr was married with a sidecar. In Mandello I ride for 7-8 times, but not in 2021, sorry. Corona lockdown. I wish you always good ride with your Guzzi!!!
Brilliant Vidio and trip.. condolence for your late sister... I made a similar pilgramige to Regio de Calabria this year via Pisa, Pompeii and Sicily on my 1983 commando. Followed tour Dr france over Pyrenees. Any plans for future trips? Best wishes...
@@rustynuts82 went to Casablanca with a couple of my old RAF mates just before covid, all on nortons, Morocco is quite hard work, demanding, but worth it in the end.
We have all sold bikes and then regretted it. Thats what makes these pieces of metal somehow special, without our emotional connection they remain just pieces of metal.
You've honored 100 years of Guzzi's History on a dream ride, on a proper sweet machine. This is the kind of trip that, at least for me, epitomizes the spirit of motorcycling.
Guess your sister was smiling wright above you all the time.
Best regards from Brazil. ✌
Thanks, Deb was with me I’m sure of it.
What a great video! The still photos were outstanding as well! Thank you for sharing your journey. I may never get there so I really appreciate it.
Thanks, and never say never!
Whilst researching for my next motorbike I noticed some things. Most vloggers spend about 10 minutes with a spec sheet review, explain a "TFT" screen and all it's options, complain that it hasn't got a quick shifter, cruise control etc, will then drive a mile down the road, gushing praise on how the suspension "copped" over some tarmac, followed by a fake "whoop" to demonstrate acceleration.. So to see a beautiful well made short and sweet little video (along with your other ones) are pure joy to me. Hats of for getting the Guzzi with narrow handle bars around those hair pins, that engine sound is so addictive, there is a certain passion your bike has that my next will never have. Cheers.
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. I hope you’ll find a bike that gives you as much joy as my Guzzi has over the years.
Nice. I had One to. Did the passes also. Happy memories.
Thanks for the lovely scenery! I took my V7 850 special to Mandello this year. A tribute to a very special brand. Greetings from the Netherlands ciao
Very nice video 👍
I remember riding these Stelvio switchbacks, my 1000S felt like a heavy trunk. Well, Guzzis are rather made for long bends 😁.
I’m looking at the Moto Guzzi V85TT for my last bike. I like the simplicity of the engine, that I can do valve adjustments without taking the bike apart. I love shaft drive. And it has a funky character that sets it apart from all of the other adventure bikes in this range. I’ve never owned an Italian bike. I think this one would take me into my 80s and over the finish line. Great Rambo ride. Love the engine sound.😎👍
I have yet to try the v85tt. But I actually emailed the factory before they built it, telling them that the Stelvio was just too big. I bought a Quota instead! I expect the v85tt is a perfect useable bike. I too prefer easy maintenance and character. Get one and enjoy sir 👍
54 years old currently owning a dl1000 I want also to finish my bike years with a tt850 . Had owned an, Imola 350 for a couple of years 30 years ago still love these motors.
Looks like a lovely trip. Much more mountainous than the rolling hills of Appalachia here in Pennsylvania. Nice bike as well. I’m only two months into my Guzzi Journey and love my ‘08 Norge.
great video, wow all those hairpins on the Stelvio they looked super tight. No problemo for Rambo though!
Great! Enjoyed the video.
What an amazing journey. Breathtaking views. Thanks for sharing. Best of all you’re on a Guzzi!
Thank you for the wondeful video.
Beautiful scenery and description.
Very nicely done. Thank you. A wonderful tribute to your sister. Best regards from Michigan the Great Lakes State, USA. For me a '73 Guzzi 850 Eldorado purchased 1980.
Nice, I want a loop one day.
Brilliant trip. And a brilliant bike.
Awesome 🤩
own two big valve 1000S's and six Guzzi's in all .LOVED your video.A dream vacation.What memories are made of!!!
Thanks….Wow, you have two, lucky man!
What a wonderful video! And a wonderful trip! And a beautiful bike! Hats off to you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful video. Well done.
Thanks
Great bike, ride, scenery and food
Black forest gateaux and beer in Germany, ice cream in Italy…….definitely worth the petrol money!
Fantastic Content. Thank You for sharing. have a nice day!❤👍
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
You're just killing me here. Lol. What a ride. Love it. And love the sound of those pipes. My Griso is still on the stock pipe. And while ok, just needs that little bit extra sound.
Griso is a great bike! Check out my V11 vid, my sons Le Mans had a full carbon Mistral system….sounded gooood!
Wonderful video, looked a great holiday. I went to the factory twice in the 80s on my Le Mans mkl and mklll. Guzzi had a rally in the town and a tour of the factory. Went on a similar route, the Stelvio is a must ride, but was lucky not to find all that snow.
Thanks, yes it was a fun trip. Bit of a memory lane ride as well. Did you keep either Le Mans?
Well if we ever meet buy me some fish and chips
So nice to hear you say you’ve cycled some French alpine passes. While I ride a Moto guzzi lemans 1000 and would love to ride around this area, if truth be told, I’d rather do it on a bicycle. Thanks so much for posting!
The classic Tour routes are a real challenge on a push bike. I have done many in the Pyrenees, my favourite Alps pass is the Col D’Izoard
Lovely video, took me back to my same pilgrimage in 2019 on my Breva750. I did partake of the wrong bratwurst. 😅
Nice coverage. Brought back a few memories. I was at Lake Como a couple of years back with the family. Damn factory tour was not available at the time. A big disappointment for ex 1000S owning me. But I swear I've walked around that pier you shot. Verenna I think. Been over those Swiss mountain passes you covered on a NX650 (my 'round the world machine) & TransAlp (Swiss friend's loaner) 750 twenty plus years ago. Not the sportiest of bikes, but wide bar leverage is better for switchbacks than narrow Guzzi clip ons. 180 degree turns are the antithesis to Guzzi's fast sweeping modus operandi. The sweeps down into Italy and back up into the Alps must have been grand. Thanks.
Thanks, it was a great trip. I will return for the factory museum one day too…..just closing when I arrived.
A fine story , nice to see and hear !😊
Hopefully will ride the full length if italy this year on Rambo.
If possible, make a new video !🙂
Nice video 👍I was also down that way in September, V85TT, after the Stelvio pass, I continued onto the Dolomite's, last time I was on 2 wheels in Europe was 1989 on a Honda CB500T
Sounds like we’ve followed a very similar journey throughout our lives! I saw a couple of v85tt parked in Mandello, they do look very nice.
Du solltest mehr auf 2Rädern unterwegs sein.Irgendwann kommt die Zeit,wo es nicht mehr geht.Ich mach das seit ca.40 Jahren regelmäßig.Hält jung.Gruß aus Wolfenbüttel
Just bought myself a Guzzi V7 and I'd like to do the exact same thing! (departing from Brussels). I went a few times to the Alps and Northern Italy in the past with my Suzuki V-Strom and later with my BMW R1200RT. It was an absolute joy! (except the portion on highways). I'd like to plan a pilgrimage to Mandello del Lario next year with my V7... :-)
Do the whole ride on small roads. Bikes don’t belong on motorways or sharing with lorries. It’s possible but you have to look at the best route, bin sat nav!
Super scenery... thanks for sharing
PS.. what's the red item in your tank bag ?
Side stand disc for soft ground, I usually camp on grass.
That pasta looked well grim...good story and a journey I would like to recreate on a Ducati, but I'd go to Bologna afterwards.
😆 It was a bit slimy, but taste ok! Yeah, what Ducati?
Thanks for posting. I'm new to the world of Moto Guzzi but I've already come to realise that old or new, they actually have longevity and character in spades! I'm just looking now for a suitable machine to buy over the winter. Your video was a real treat to find!👍👍
Thanks. The older motors are bomb proof. The chassis strong, electrics are decent from 89 onwards.
The earlier electrics can be troublesome. The fuel injected bikes are generally decent, but suffer from niggles up-to the 4 valve chocolate cam era. Basically the newer the better, or the older the better!
Are you looking for a tourer or sports?
@@rustynuts82 Thanks for the reply! I have an eye on something like a V50. I have only a little experience of riding bigger bikes and almost none of high speed roads. (I'm from the Channel Islands!) I want a lightweight bike that I can use in "Classic/Historic" events. Any thoughts/help gratefully received! 👍
@@speedfinder1 A V50 is an excellent choice for that. The V65 is nice too. V35 bit underpowered but similar.
@@speedfinder1 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115570482321?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=phnf4-uVTJW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=njQnkURrSBG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@rustynuts82 Well, after a lot of "Other Distractions" I now have a 2023 V7 850 Special to make the trip on. Having been really inspired by the video and some other reports of making the trip, I'm now working on getting myself ready for the adventure. Thanks again for posting you video, it really was an inspiration!
Great inspiration, I have a Cagiva from 2001 that I'd love to ride from home in Ireland all the way to Varese, mind you it's still in a few pieces in the garage so some day hopefully!
What cagiva might that be? Set a date for yourself and do it!
@@rustynuts82 Cagiva Raptor 1000, a little known bike but quite reliable and ok for long trips, maybe I'll aim for autumn 2024. What time of year was your trip, looks like the right kind of weather barring the snow of course!
@@niallmatthews6895 oh cool bike, I like the raptor. Think its a suzuki tl1000 engine? Yes, My trip was late September. The weather was very good, hot on the Italian side of alps. But the wind swung north and on the north side of alps it soon got cold! Fine agsin once out of the mountains. Only one gloomy day in Austria.
@rustynutsbikes thanks, yeah the TL1000 engine, I like it, good engine, still a bit sporty even now, no rider aids etc 😉 I reckon we have a similar taste in bikes looking at your channel, always had an eye for the old multi too.
@@niallmatthews6895 the 620 belongs to my younger son, its a good all rounder. Hes also the Ducati 1098 owner. Bikes tend to come and go here, but a few are permanent fixtures.
Mandello ist calling every GUZZISTI!!!! I was there for 6-8 times, but not in 2021, sorry. Good Job from you, the Video ist great!
Thanks. If you have a Guzzi, then a Mandello trip has got to happen……at some point!
Hallo!
Yes, I ride a 850T3 Cali from 1978.
In 1994 sehr was married with a sidecar. In Mandello I ride for 7-8 times, but not in 2021, sorry. Corona lockdown. I wish you always good ride with your Guzzi!!!
molto bello
Grazie👍
Brilliant Vidio and trip.. condolence for your late sister... I made a similar pilgramige to Regio de Calabria this year via Pisa, Pompeii and Sicily on my 1983 commando. Followed tour Dr france over Pyrenees. Any plans for future trips? Best wishes...
Thats a decent trip on a commando, bet you didn’t see another!
Always looking at the map and scheming. Morocco on my mutant GS is the next plan.
@@rustynuts82 went to Casablanca with a couple of my old RAF mates just before covid, all on nortons, Morocco is quite hard work, demanding, but worth it in the end.
@@tonyshortland8812 yes it can be hard going. I went some years ago on an F650. Now my sons want to go too! So Dad n Lads trip.
i regred the selling of my 1000S a couple of years ago... one of the big mistakes of my life
We have all sold bikes and then regretted it. Thats what makes these pieces of metal somehow special, without our emotional connection they remain just pieces of metal.
Find another one to buy back.