Today we look at a fantastic 1980 Moto Guzzi California
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@rogerparis Жыл бұрын
The Italians know how to touch the emotions. Well done, thanks gang.
@OzBloke2 жыл бұрын
Guzzi sound is hard to beat!
@sprezzatura875511 ай бұрын
I rode my 1978 T3 from New York to California in the 90s. Great bike. Great ride. Wish I still had it. Now I ride a 97 1100 California fuel injected. Love that bike. Guzzis are special. Lots of compliments all the time in Southern California no less!
@randalmontgomery45952 жыл бұрын
I have owned Harleys (1937 thru 1980) and two Guzzi Californias and the Guzzis are more refined.
@bananabrooks38362 жыл бұрын
You dont say....
@basdebruin23552 ай бұрын
These ‘round-cilinder-head’ (the barrels) engines are really beautiful. I own 2 Guzzi’s. One cali 3 and 1 cali 1100i. Never ever did I ride on more enjoyable bikes. Really good and easy to maintain. Always bring you home. They are beautiful. Not a high top speed, but tremendous torque. Loads of cargo isn’t a problem and quite easy to ad a sidecar to it. These bikes make me smile! Thanks 4 posting this!!! 👍👍👍
@LemonDrizzleGang2 ай бұрын
We are all Guzzi owners (or have been) and totally agree with you, there are a few Guzzi videos on the channel I am on the lookout for a Le Mans mk1 to video We are doing a V11 sport as soon as the weather bucks up
@martiniv8924 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 1000S , Guzzi’s are as cool as they come 👌🏻😎
@craigstuart31862 жыл бұрын
Had one of these 25 years ago , best bike I'd owned up to that point . Sold it for some reason regretted it ever since. Got another Guzzi 6 months ago, 2001 California jackal. Bare bones bike , everything you need nothing you don't . Its a keeper
@gregorytimmons47772 жыл бұрын
Just had an '03 Cali Stone stolen from me about 4 months ago. Great strippo factory low end Cali that as you say was all i needed and nothing i didn't. 1100cc (1064) 5 speed, great handler for a cruiser i have ever owned. Most stable of any bike period that i have ever owned and it never gave me A SINGLE PROBLEM.
@davepersich30352 жыл бұрын
Had a 79 model.Had the upgraded switchgear. Best bike I've ever had, always regretted selling it. Bought it in '86 from a Kawasaki dealer who had taken it as a part ex. and wanted shut of it. Still had the original Lanfranconi pipes on it which were a bit rotten so they came off for a pair of Goldstar replicas . Rear shocks were seized so a set of Girlings went on. Kept it for 4 years and sold it for more than I paid for it. It would be worth a fortune now. Mine had bolt holes in the crash bars for air deflectors. Only ever seen 1 with them fitted. Presume they were an optional extra. A couple of local lads had Guzzi's and took them to over 100k. Would love one now but prices are through the roof.
@craigstuart31862 жыл бұрын
@@gregorytimmons4777 man thats a bummer . Nothing lower than a thief
@molina-youtube11 ай бұрын
Got the Cali EV 1100 from 2005 with the huge fairing, and I simply love it, especially the comfort, the center of gravity and the roaring sound. Being 175cm tall some bikes are simply to big for me, and despite some back issues, I enjoy riding this classic bike so much.
@keithcasner684211 ай бұрын
Don’t Believe Harley was ever quite this nice 😊
@henryhartley99932 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike, riding a Guzzi is always an experience..
@Italian-biker5 ай бұрын
Mamma mia! such a sound! 👂🏻 🤩
@brianperry2 жыл бұрын
For a Marque that wasn't particular common in the late seventies amazingly enough there were two in the small Essex village where I then lived. The local doctors son owned a Californian, I had the original (and the most iconic) Le Mans 850...they were the only Guzzis for miles around, in a sea of Japanese bikes. it gave us an air of exclusivity...Forty two years latter all I have now is a couple of photo's and the memories of riding the Italian Stallion around the Essex countryside..Great days.
@andynixon28202 жыл бұрын
I also grew up in Essex but now living in Norfolk. Got chatting to an old fella about my Leman 850 and he had a T3 ex police bike - they were issued to Norfolk police .
@LemonDrizzleGang2 ай бұрын
We are working on sourcing an original LeMans (or Mk1) to film, it is my all time favourite bike.
@mark.e.p2 жыл бұрын
I remember buying my T3 from an Italian bike specialist in Colliers Wood, London in about 1986. I went to look at a Le Mans but couldn't afford it so got the T3, a great bike and never let me down.
@RobertR1200rt2 жыл бұрын
Very nice bike. I had the later model 1000 square head Cali. Excellent out on an open road and distance touring. It's a much better handler than you'd think. Back in the mountains and the good stuff she'd go good. Anybody can make a fast bike go fast I enjoyed the challenge. I really appreciate these vintage bikes thank you
@Simulera Жыл бұрын
Moto Guzzi motorcycles are wonderful things. Thanks for the video! Right nowI have a 1400 California, so not old but it has the genes for sure and I think its one of the most satisfying bikes I have had. Ever. At least as forever as since 1968 when I started having bikes. I’ve had (very) many others. Anyway, the t3 in this video is just brilliant. Thanks for the look.
@thomasmarschall10489 ай бұрын
Hi! I drive the same bike since 1985. And I enjoy ever when I ride this!! The Guzzi was built in 1978. See you! Thomas from Germany.
@michaelcornelissens62452 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this nice video and comment. Reminds me to my Moto Guzzi 850 T in the early '70 s. Same sound and it brought back good memories to me.
@lordclemo43012 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a guzzi cali2 for 6 years, it’s a very useable old bike. Took it to Mandello 3 years ago never missed a beat through all the passes over the alps. Linked brakes really work well and handles surprisingly well.
@genegoodwin89252 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy seeing and hearing the Lemon Drizzle gang's love for motorcycles, and with Dave's collection we never know what bike will be next. The country side you ride is also beautiful. My wife and I live in SE Ohio (USA) but we never knew just how pretty our area was until we started traveling by bike. After a trip to the mountains of Virginia (Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive) we returned home and realized just how pretty our own area is. I've always had a love for ALL motorcycles and the Guzzi is one I'm drawn to even though I've never owned one. My mother was full blooded Italian (the first of her family to be born in the states) which makes me a little closer to anything Italian. She was also born in 1921 which is the first hear for the Moto Guzzi. I started riding in 1964, but my wife hated it until 1993. Since then we've rode well over 300,000 miles. I think she enjoys it more than I do. It is good for a man and wife to do things together. We started dating in 1970 when she was 14 years old and married one week after she graduated high school in 1974. Stay safe and enjoy every journey.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Gene - my wife also loves to ride along as well we are hoping to take the ladies with us next time we go to the classic TT at the Isle of Man - Regards mike
@robertmchugh9024 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had one of these for 12 years and can attest that they are such classy motorcycles. Extremely good looking and performance in all respects is excellent. Grab one if you get a chance.
@Fudders2 жыл бұрын
I remember the T3 Cali being one of my favourite bikes in my pack of Top Trumps: Motorcycles when I was at school. In over 40 years, it's lost none of its charm or character for me and that's a lovely example. Nice video, thanks. BTW @19:00 "I'm riding it like an old lady" ...there's no need to share your other passions with us on this channel thanks! 😊
@misenplace84422 жыл бұрын
😆
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
Next I will be showing you all my high heels collection 🤣
@dougtombaugh44389 ай бұрын
Wow! Had a ‘73 T3. Hearing this bike run dredges up visceral memories of 25 year old me touring the American southwest 40 years ago. That sound! Thank you.
@Theophilus19682 жыл бұрын
I own a 2017 V9 and love it! I will own an old Moto Guzzi soon! 🇮🇹
@gretchensghost2 жыл бұрын
11/10 for coolness. beautiful.
@zombiewoof52572 жыл бұрын
Still one of the coolest bikes out there. And a good windscreen is a blessing when it's cold and on long, high speed high way trips. Form follows function.
@BanjoLuke12 жыл бұрын
I looked after a T3 Cali for someone who was posted abroad for 6 months. It was a gorgeous, gorgeous thing. It was not a slow bike, but looked and sounded slow. With the screen on, there was a lovely tickle on the nape at higher speeds. Footboards were excellent. Massive brake pedal was good and heel/toe gear change straight off a Honda C90 was brilliant. The gear change was positive and reliable but very slow. There was no rushing it. I have always enjoyed linked brakes on Guzzis and these were excellent. A lovely, lovely lorry.
@thatmanstumototours22702 жыл бұрын
What a beauty. Funky, chunky and a blast to ride.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Funky chunky and a blast to ride ? ....... sounds ... no I wont go there !!!
@jamespeters59132 жыл бұрын
Super bike, well kept!! Love the Calis...had a 75 myself...loved it, traveled lots with it...love the video...ecept you guys riding on the WRONG side of the road!!!???!!! All the Love to GUZZI, Well done!!
@pwokaren Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks from Down Under 🇦🇺
@giovannilondero6312 жыл бұрын
A mate had two of these. Great bikes to cover the miles on. Surprisingly good to punt along.
@Jonathan-L11 ай бұрын
These bikes are absolute mile eaters. They weren't without a few issues (eg, clutch hub splines would get worn, alternator rotor would go open circuit and the stock oil feed hoses to the heads weren't robust), but super easy to work on, easy to tune and are future proof machines. The round barrel engines definitely looked nicer than the newer 'square' barrel/head shape. The stock seat on these (and the California II) were really good. I'd love to own one of these bikes, especially with a set of modern day Metzelers fitted. A magnificent machine to own, or even daydream about.
@Simulera2 ай бұрын
Get a 1400 california then! Wonderful bike, all the important design genes are there. They’re around for sale.
@Jonathan-L2 ай бұрын
@@Simulera Good advice Simulera ... such a desirable machine indeed. It's one bike that I'd aspire to owning for sure.
@timw40307 ай бұрын
Good review, nice bikes, brilliant music. More please
@arthurclarke70723 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the memories of the A5. I used to do the run between London and Holyhead 6 times a year. I miss it greatly since moving to the States.
@LemonDrizzleGang3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it We are releasing another video in a couple of hours on a Triumph Trophy from 71
@LemonDrizzleGang3 жыл бұрын
Oh I lived in Australia for 25 yrs but came home so understand how you feel Hope these videos help the homesickness
@keithwarrington24308 ай бұрын
My first "large bike" as they were considered back then, upgraded with V1000 barrels and heads and LeMans carbs before I bought it. One of those bikes " I wish I'd never sold " It took me all around europe as a 23 year old new teacher with a fellow ex student mate on the back. That buddy seat wasn't very roomy for two but allowed us to strap a lot on the back. it did great mileage, the mudguards were stainless, and rims were lovely alloy it had the linked brakes and made a lovely quality touring bike. I rode it with an open face helmet CHiPs style and one particular emergency stop when a volvo slammed the anchors on in front of me resulted in the top of the screen hitting me just below the mouth and splitting the skin which from that point healed up a bit every night but opened up again dthe first time I tried to eat anything.
@CB1000FP12 жыл бұрын
Bought one these new in 1979 wish I still had it
@bobsyeruncle48412 жыл бұрын
super sound and very nice bike
@ianross2252 жыл бұрын
Great to see a T3 Cali on the road. I bought a 1978 Cali in 1989 which had the CHIPs look all of which hastily removed. The original switch gear was replaced with stuff that actually worked although the wiring was (and is) dreadful. Rumour has it that Guzzi used a “protective” spray that actually rotted the wiring. I gave it a mild renovation back then and went to Spain (via Santander and a ditch) to the Costa Blanka two up with the standard panniers. It took us home through France without incident. The speedo cable had been kinked when I put back the massive battery back so didn’t work for much of the trip. A smooth engine for sure with the massive flywheel making gear changes ponderous but once learned absolutely fine. My only issue was the throttle action which is very heavy and tiring on a long run. It’s been garaged for many years pending much attention which your video has inspired me to do. I’ve sold an old R100RS and will soon have room to get to work. Thanks to you all!
@koenraadwillekens9521 Жыл бұрын
if you want a good home for it and it will be very good being taking care of it on the beautifull roads of thailand i will keep u jthe memories and report back on how she is going to live a life in a beautifull country i am your man
@goldilocks9132 жыл бұрын
Mighty strong right leg, mighty fine machine! 👍
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Yep he is a talented guy that Dave
@erwinroman4217 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had several Guzzis over the last 35 years and still have the LeMans IV bought new in 1986. Wonderful bikes but this looks like the worst place for the uninitiated to start out trying a Guzzi. Once out of town my nerves calmed down. Great channel!
@garryhorton91052 жыл бұрын
Wow that was very enjoyable viewing and somewhat amusing Mike😂I haven’t seen you concentrate that much in previous videos. Well done fella’s 👍🏼
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - yes that ride was from a while ago before we even thought of this channel so it is a bit more informal (hence the bleeps)
@robedmunds71632 жыл бұрын
looks like a nice bike to own. Italian cars and bikes of the 70/80s were always designed for people with long arms and short legs - the Italianate seating position no less:-)
@potskifilms Жыл бұрын
Well, just chipping in to thank you guys for a great channel, this episode in particular made me drive 2000km's to pick up a T3 Cali which is now residing behind the couch in the lounge. :-) Atb, ride safe and keep em coming. Best subscribe then ;-)
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
+WAY Ta GO great choice congratulations on your purchase
@randyroy4074 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Still have every Guzzi I have bought.
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
+Randy Roy I wish I did …. have you seen our other Guzzi videos, we are big Guzzi fans
@Lee-70ish2 жыл бұрын
Always loved the California Lots of US police used them over the Harleys.
@genefoster86012 жыл бұрын
Then they went to 1000cc Kawasakis---Trouble free.
@dennisgreene71642 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bikes - used to have one. Electrics are made of canvas and string though. Linked brakes are excellent, great noise off those pipes too. Sad that emissions controls in London and soon other cities are stopping people riding them as they should be used.
@motooilermotooiler95977 ай бұрын
Dziekuje 😂❤ best regards from Poland ❤ Lovely piece of iron.
@samjoentess91682 жыл бұрын
I love the Griso,I nearly bought one.Great Vid lads,the comedy double act is getting honed🤩
@rongeernaert12089 ай бұрын
My Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans 2 is also from 1980 and white black version and other carburaters !
@ReferenceFidelityComponents2 жыл бұрын
Owned a V50 mk2 and that was a lovely lovely bike to ride. Went well too…good for a genuine ton. Handled well and was all day comfy. Rebuilt it from the ground up. Had Harleys too and the little V50 was much better to ride. Mates had other Guzzi’s including T3’s an S7 and a Le Mans mk2. All were less refined than the little V50 which I preferred as an every day rider as it was so light and nimble. All the Guzzis were far better to ride than harley sportsters or larger cruisers. T3 was sublimely comfy and out handled any Harley you care to mention. I’d have another in a heart beat. They needed a lot of fettling as build quality wasn’t much to write home about. I had to helicoil loads of threads on mine as the casing screws were straight into aluminium and galvanic corrosion, resulting in seizing or thread stripping was common. Final drive shims needed careful servicing on crown pinion and seals could blow. Rear swinging arms would seize if not well lubed and rust snd rot on frames and brackets was common. For all that they were easy to work on and a pleasure to ride. Economical too and great touring machines.
@ericmowrey6872 Жыл бұрын
Living in Mountainview, CA, I had an 850 T3 FB (FB for floorboards) in 1982. I bought it used for 600 bucks which was a bargain even back then. I loved that bike but the but the crank bearing gave out after a year so I sold it on. If I were to buy another classic today it would likely be the Moto Guzzi Ambassador which is kind of the father of the California. It had drum brakes but otherwise just a beautiful big Guzzi with lots of tasteful chrome accents.
@johnmcclain38872 жыл бұрын
They do seem to run better with petrol! I just "accidentally" bought a 2000 sportster when I went to eat breakfast with my son in law. It had handlebars in an awkward position as well, 30 miles coming home. I could easily be "a vicarious lemon drizzle cake" gang member, as long as chocolate cake was also an option. Thanks for showing all these bikes off. I think there were just "a lot of weird handlebars" back in the seventies.
@Dave-in-France Жыл бұрын
Wow ! This Cali sounds awesome.
@alistairsmith80392 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. I've had my '78 Cali since 1984. Had various second bikes as well, but they all get moved on and the Guzzi stays. I've already got the LeMans carbs, maybe I should go for the big bore now.
@stephenanderson46032 жыл бұрын
😂😂 had the same experience when I borrowed my brothers Cali while my trident t160v was in for even more warranty work. 👍
@bm7760 Жыл бұрын
I miss my V11 Sport. Ate relays for breakfast but a beautiful machine. Could be persuaded by a Cali.
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
We have a v 11 review coming
@netzberg2 ай бұрын
WONDERFUL!
@alanlake52202 жыл бұрын
That's bloody lovely that is.
@richardjohnson34632 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, subscribed! Lovely Cali
@mastercylinder1939 Жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds better than the modern Guzzi’s.
@mikeg6258 Жыл бұрын
As an avid moto guzzi enthusiast I'm pretty biased. I love my California, and what I love most about it,...despite its age, weight,.and antiquated brakes keeping up with modern bikes isn't a prob. The super stiff frame, and flexible powerplant makes it easy to drive fast once you get used to the bikes idiosyncrasies.
@lauriebloggs83912 жыл бұрын
Aaaah, Bisto.......where is my Spada..........? Lovely machine, thank you
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching spada is a lovely bike as are all old guzzis Dave used to have a Mk1 Le Mans in ice blue probably my all time favourite bike
@lauriebloggs83912 жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Indeedy, although the 750S3 in black and red is one of my all time most beautiful bikes???? I remember BIKE doing an early comparison test of the 850 Cali and a Harley Something..........and they were very enthusiastic about the Guzzis (then) unparalleled mile munching capabilities...... 😃
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
@@lauriebloggs8391 I also think the S3 is a superb looking bike I would love a 1000S in the same colours, Rich who is the owner of the Trophy in this series has a V7 in the same colours ( i think you see it in the BSA rocket 3 video Big Guzzi fans here
@jayshaw632 жыл бұрын
I just can't get over how dangerous it must be riding a motorcycle in England. Here in Wisconsin we can see the farm tractor 1/2 mile down the road.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
You just ride to the conditions we have been doing it for 50 years - the only injuries I have had were on the racetrack
@davidwhitehead4498 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys. I didn't quite catch the name of the exhausts you mentioned shortly after start up.
@waveydavey750 Жыл бұрын
Keihan, very good quality albeit probably a bit restrictive.
@davidwhitehead4498 Жыл бұрын
@@waveydavey750 thanks Dave. Lovely sound though 👍
@rustyrims052 жыл бұрын
If you lot are middle aged, I’m flipping ancient. Love me Guzzis….and Beezas and Enfields etc
@davidhakes38842 жыл бұрын
Nice Bike that GOOTZI, I have had a couple El Dorado and a Commander Both Great tyhey came after all my English Bikes. Now I'm going to go see if you have a Sunbeam or two with Lemon Drizzled over them, I have not yet found a Nice sunbeam to buy. Best Regards Gent's. From Oregon.
@alfajuj2 жыл бұрын
I had a 1980 T3 California some years ago. It was in atrocious crusty condition, so I made it into a 750 S3 lookalike. it had the swan neck clipons and rearsets etc. She was a beauty but was the most uncomfortable bike I've ever owned! I probably should have just kept it stock.
@aaaaaaaaaaaaaa41514 ай бұрын
Those seats are very uncomfortable, I have a single police spec seat its fantastic! people seem to not understand these old flat tappet cam motors need an old spec oil with high zinc content, I use a 20/50 classic oil in mine. If you only ride in nice weather, before the first start of the summer pop the rocker covers off & give the push rods a shot of oil to pre lube the cam, your engine with thank you with a long life if you do!
@martynjames59632 жыл бұрын
Memories. Had a 70's Spada back in the day. And one day back in the day, the elctrics fried on me. A common issue it was. And still is. I know a guy who's modern Guzzi electrics just fried ...
@mikelast79182 жыл бұрын
one of the finest bikes i've had the privileged to ride.....and now own
@johnwiffen66552 жыл бұрын
Oh dear, having a nostalgia attack. These have proved expensive in the past.
@jurgentreue1200 Жыл бұрын
The engine would have similar engine performance as my 1990 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MkV, although my Le Mans has 40mm Dellorto pumpers. The Le Mans would carry less mass. Don't be afraid to rev Guzzis, especially those with Le Mans based engines. Their power comes on at the top end of the rev range. I used to get the best performance keeping the engine spinning between 5000rpm and 7000rpm. Maximum torque comes in at around 6000rpm and maximum HP at around 7000rpm. Redline at 8000rpm. Top gear was tall. 30klms/1000rpm. At maximum torque, the engine spinning at 6000rpm, you'll be doing 180kph in top gear. At that RPM and speed, the engine felt incredibly strong and would burst through brick walls.
@davidcairns40764 ай бұрын
Great video. What make are the silencers. They have a nice tone.
@LemonDrizzleGang4 ай бұрын
I will ask Dave to respond
@waveydavey7503 ай бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Drilled out Keihin stainless replicas of the originals. They are quite restrictive as standard. i don't actually like really noisy bikes but have these just right I think!
@Sr.D2 ай бұрын
I don't understand why Moto Guzzi doesn't make a new California 850 based on the V7/V9 platform. It would be extremely easy, just a few details: a different fuel tank, handlebars, fenders-really just four things. They already have the perfect base to do it. It would be a beautiful "mini" Road King.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 ай бұрын
I could see them doing a tourer with the V100 platform but a V7 Cali would be cool
@Sr.D2 ай бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Yes, they will undoubtedly release more classic models (I hope ) with the V100 engine, but I believe that a California on the V7/V9 platform would better respect the proportions of the more classic models. The larger displacement models recently have been excessively large for my taste. Regards.
@rustyrims052 жыл бұрын
Gawd, Guzzi newbies. What a laugh. I wish I was there.😁
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
You would never know it but we have both been riding guzzis since the 70s tho recently I had my Griso and hadnt ridden a bigblock for about 20yrs
@therealrobertbirchall2 жыл бұрын
Rock on Tommy!!!!!
@fabriziousai2612 жыл бұрын
nice sound
@UncleLongbeard2 жыл бұрын
awesome bike
@Wedget2 жыл бұрын
Bit of an insult calling it the"Italian harley " 😅🤣 Awesome bike the T3 Cali.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
+Wedge 850t3 but we also love Harleys as well 👍
@colinhead2842 жыл бұрын
My 78 reg is called " Il Mio Trattore Nero " ( my black tractor )
@davidburne94773 жыл бұрын
Must have original Guzzz switchgear - indicators did not seem to work when you were overtaking…. ;-)
@LemonDrizzleGang3 жыл бұрын
There is a crystal ball on the back so people can see his intentions 👍
@seethebutter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@odysseusdrakos20089 ай бұрын
along with the other upgrades mentioned, what ignition system does this particular cali run? is it still on points with one plug per cylinder, is it twin plugged? is it with a later after market electronic ignition system and if so which one. it does sound nice. mine is still on points but thinking of trying the ignitech system in the dizzy body.
@waveydavey7509 ай бұрын
Ion, I originally ran it on a Dyna 3 system which ran well but malfunctioned and burnt out two very expensive Dyna coils. After a period on points I went with a silent hektik setup . Two reasons, I retained the points in the dizzy so I could swap back to points in about 5 minutes should it ever fail and I wanted to optimise the advance curve and messing with dizzy springs felt a bit arcane? It definitely ran better on the silent hektik. I'm a big fan of programmable advance curves, on the Laverda too! Cheers, Dave. P.s single plug
@odysseusdrakos20089 ай бұрын
Cheers Dave, yes i have heard of a lot of people having trouble with Dyna 3, apparently they are especially prone to burning out if the ignition is left on with the engine not running, along with just other malfunction. I've looked at silent hectic and Sachse Electronic, that fit over the alternator, both seem reliable and have multiple curve options but both are very expensive and one of the reasons i could decide on which of those two to go for is i wasn't sure if i might later upgrade the alternator from the original Bosch one and then have to change the ignition mounting again. I'm also familiar with the old Pirana now Newtronics ignition that replaces the points in the dizzy but does still rely on the bob weights for advance, so to recurve for twin plugging you need to alter the amount the bob weights can travel mechanically, which i have done before and it works well but i can't really be arsed doing that again on another motor/dizzy when there are other options. the ignitech looks like a nice compromise for older motors that had the dizzy, as it sits in the dizzy body so is cam driven which obviously will be very slightly less precise than crank drive S.H. or S.E. ones if using cam chain, but as my motors have timing gears the dizzy drive should still be very precise but for about a third of the price of the two afore mentioned crank front ones, but the ignitech does away with the bob weights mech' advance completely and is fully programmable. anyway, i have too much work on the house to do for now, so not sure when i will get round to these bike upgrades but have a look on the ignitech website, looks interesting and the guy seems very helpful and approachable. they are very popular ignitions in the Ducati world, replacing the old Kokusan units that give troubles to the old 2 valve 900 belt drive motors like the carb'd monster and SS, not so well known in the Guzzi community yet but i reckon they will be. if and when i get round to installing one on one of my twin plugged Guzzi motors i'll let you know how it works out. Cheers, Ion. @@waveydavey750
@Full_Otto_Bismarck2 жыл бұрын
Those handlebars are nearly like the old "buckhorn" bars the Harleys used to come with, particularly the early Dyna models. Actually, overall that bike makes me think of the early standard Goldwings, the flat 4 cylinder models without fairings. I kinda like it.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, the Guzzi is known as the Italian Harley - I have never ridden a Gold Wing would love to try and early model.
@matteostocchero14882 жыл бұрын
Just change the exhaust on the Griso and the character will come out. I have a v11 and I adore riding it. The noise and the torque are addictive. Mine has megaphone mufflers and though being younger than the cali and older than the Griso I can say the character is there
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
My Griso had (now sold on) a Termignoni and a Beetle map it has plenty of character but compared to the the older big block it Didnt quite have the charm although I loved it to bits - thanks for watching 👍
@matteostocchero14882 жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Never tried an old guzzi v twin, only my father's old Superalce. Definitely need to try one then. Cheers
@97irishflyer2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1996 California 1100. The Harley is an American Guzzi.
@chesseandonionpasty2 жыл бұрын
I was smaller in the seventies.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
weren't we all :-)
@llamamanism Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how tall you are? I want to buy an early 80’s Guzzi but I’m too tall and too old for a Lemans. I see from 8:17 how you sit on it and I think I’d fit the same
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
+Jabba I am 5 11 Dave is about 5 9 Stew is 6ft
@llamamanism Жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang thanks for your reply, who is the rider at 8:17? I’m too tall at 6’2” for a lemans with Tarozzi rearsets, I know there is a Spada for sale locally and some T3’s and California’s not so far away so I can try them all for size
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
+Lemon Drizzle Gang that is Dave
@mikewho99642 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the Griso review !
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Loads of Griso videos on my personal channel just have a look, this is one that will take you to the channel kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g72CeNVol9XNo4E.html
@mikewho99642 жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Thanks lots of Griso rides there
@marinjeam2 жыл бұрын
Noting beats the idle run of the 850. I have a Cali2 1000 but the 850 runs smoother.
@tiberius82563 жыл бұрын
Fabulous bike, it sounds so refined when it gets going. BUT but but, THAT screen - what a horror!!
@LemonDrizzleGang3 жыл бұрын
I know apparently it works really well but I agree on the looks - Thanks for watching
@markbrinson60902 жыл бұрын
That screen is ugly.
@kasperkjrsgaard14472 жыл бұрын
But it’s a pleasure to sit behind. And that must be the most important? After all it’s about riding the thing.
@MrSebfrench762 жыл бұрын
7.57 : "SLOW" ME: " FAST" !
@MrSebfrench762 жыл бұрын
Excuse my french. "Putain!!!!Ce bruit !!!!" Gorgeous!! A decent one here, in Frog's land , turns around 7000 euros. And in the UK?
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Dave recently sold this I will ask him
@MrSebfrench762 жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Thank you!
@waveydavey7502 жыл бұрын
A decent one in the UK (very rare) is around the same but in pounds so £7000+. I had no trouble selling mine for a bit more due to the recent work, it really was in top condition.
@MrSebfrench762 жыл бұрын
@@waveydavey750 thank you very much for your reply.This bike is on my wish list, but i am presently at the search of the second "zero" of the 7000 quids/euros pricetag,hehehe...
@waveydavey7502 жыл бұрын
@@MrSebfrench76 :o) Bon chance!
@DavidMFranks Жыл бұрын
Lovely bike. As a spotty youth I would've gladly killed for one of these. Or a Benelli Sei. Instead I ended up with a Jota, which was pretty nippy.
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
+David Franks Dave had a Benelli sei 900 as well
@DavidMFranks Жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGangHe's a lucky boy. Mind you, I wouldn't fancy keeping all 3 Dell'Ortos in tune!
@LemonDrizzleGang Жыл бұрын
@@DavidMFranks as I remember the clutch cause a few issues as well Have you seen our test on the 3C/SFC rep ?
@DavidMFranks Жыл бұрын
@@LemonDrizzleGang Oooooh, am stopping work right now and finding it. Thanks!
@FrankBtc5302 жыл бұрын
Harley is the American Moto Guzzi
@blakedawson21292 жыл бұрын
I've had a lemans 4 for years now and gets getting cramped. I think I'm due for a Cali
@stevenwatling31602 жыл бұрын
Is it me or does Dave make a habit of turning ignition and fuel taps off instead of on on his classics?
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
+Steven Watling what Dave does is a mystery to us all 😃
@darrinslack12692 жыл бұрын
This might shock you but the moto guzzi has a lot in common with a lambretta ,bet this has you wondering
@anthonycarty94332 жыл бұрын
Darrin I'm shocked !!! As an ex Lammy rider, would love to know what the similarities between the two are . Genuinely interested. Also prefered the style of the T3 over the Le mans back in the day .
@andrewoliver89302 жыл бұрын
@@anthonycarty9433 Lambretta came out with a transverse 90 degree V-Twin racer prior to Guzzi.
@anthonycarty94332 жыл бұрын
@@andrewoliver8930 I did know they produced a racing bike , didn't realize it was before Guzzi though . Also Lambretta were the first production two wheeler to have a disc brake ( but you probably know that already ) quite an innovative company .
@andrewoliver89302 жыл бұрын
@@anthonycarty9433 Didn't know that. Cheers.
@markbrinson60902 жыл бұрын
They are a bit cold natured.
@LemonDrizzleGang2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I had a Griso that was the same, a bit grumpy till it warmed up then sweet as a nut
@rainbowboa1004 ай бұрын
so, who said these were cool? nice, if ya want a bike that rides like a caddy and handles like a big truck!
@LemonDrizzleGang4 ай бұрын
Have you ever ridden one ? They have the same frame as the LeMans series of bikes they are superb handlers
@paulstokes3932 ай бұрын
Sorry pal, but these bikes handle like sportsbikes! I've got an '02 Cali and it handles like a dream 🙂