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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!👍
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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......
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.✌️
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ! 🇬🇧
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!
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
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'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!
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
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!!!
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).
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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!
Fantastic presentation. Very well spoken and informative. Thanks guys!
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.
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.
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.
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!👍
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
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.
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.
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’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.
R.I.P. John
thank you!
Another interest laden 'tale' about a fabulous bike told by a great bloke. Thanks.
Many thanks for your great comment. Best wishes, Mike
Another gem, M. Cool history there.
John gave a very nice, interesting description of his Moto Guzzi.
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 😀
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
I own a Moto Guzzi V7Sport '72 for more than 44 years now and still enjoying to ride it.
What a great presentation.... Not a single um or ah . Quality content 👍
Thank you very much Andy for your note. Cheers, Mike
Another beautiful bike😍
Love this series. And what a beaut sounding engine. Drool, drool …
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.
nice job John thanks
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
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.
Very cool bike and owner. You meet the nicest people in Mike's cul-de-sac. 🙂
hehe, so true 😀
A fantastic looking bike.
Beautiful document of love... Great they found and enjoyed each other. Thanks!
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......
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.
Very, very nice bike and so good to learn something about the police bikes… great! Greetings from northern Germany Manfred
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!
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
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
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
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.
What a great sounding bike
Great video Mike, I love those old Guzzis. I have a V9 myself and I'm holding on to it!
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 😀
Very good presentation of a wonderful bike.
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
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.✌️
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.
A very nice Guzzi.
What a beautiful bike, very interesting video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
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
Wow Mike , That was a great video and very informative.
Thank you Don! Cheers, Mike
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.
Gosh what a gorgeous bike! :-) Beautiful!! Love this channel.
Thank you kindly! I really appreciate your kind note. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful bike John.
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
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.
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
Sublime sublime sublime
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
A,beautiful, guzzi,great,guy,knows,his,guzzi,history,I have,owned,2,guzzis,here,in,UK,a,1000s,and,a,1100,sport,injection,fine,machines,ride,that,torque,another,great,video,mike,best wishes,from,United kingdom, my,harley,softail, stored,up,for,winter,here,in,Derbyshire
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
Solid looking bike
That was a very entertaining friend of yours! Thank you from Germany!
Glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, Mike
Thanks Mike This will be my next love
Hello Mike ,vraiment très belle cette guz
Salut Gilles!
Always wanted an old Guzzi, but at 6’5 I have never found one that fits! Nice bike
Cool bike!!!
Wow - next level video. Excellent editing and graphics. Thank you!
Wow, thanks Bruce! I really enjoyed editing this vid. Best wishes, Mike
Really fine bike - greatings from germany Heinrich
Moto Guzzi, la motocicletta degli carabinieri !
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'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!
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
Nice 👍 😎
Fantastic looking bike,the idea you had to do this series really was a great idea
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!!!
Great video
nice bike 😊
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).
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.
Que bella
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
Coisa linda.
Are the newer models hand made?I’ve always admired the older 70’s style newer ones not so much
The California police tried an ambassador 750 but it could not meet their acceleration test fully loaded. So MG increased the size to 850.
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.
That is one beautiful bike.😊