The valve adjustment intervals worry me.i had a v65sp which burnt out valves twice what do you think
@oldguyinshed17034 күн бұрын
Burnt valves can come from a couple of areas besides valve clearance, fuel type, carburation, ignition timing not to mention valve timing. I know this is probably no help what so ever but if I'm uncertain of valve clearance I tend to prefer being on the side of a bigger gap the safer.
@daviddavies53478 күн бұрын
I think, but I might be wrong, that the Italian manufacturers were given more help by their Gov’ through taxes on Japanese machines and such. Which I’m sure helped to an extent! Whereas the British manufacturers really got no help!
@oldguyinshed17034 күн бұрын
I know The Italian Government help all of their domestic industries and ours don't appear to. But I'm no politician or economist so not much help really. Thanks for the comment anyway.
@brianwormley66549 күн бұрын
Dull Gold wheel colour
@oldguyinshed17039 күн бұрын
@@brianwormley6654 i kind of regret selling it
@brianwormley66547 күн бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 I’ve just bought a 1980 250c
@user-jc8cc4ch6w17 күн бұрын
How would you compare the Guzzi Norge which iv ridden and the Yamaha FJR 1300 i had trouble stopping her because of an injury to my right leg i couldn't put enough weight onto the back brake or carburettor fitting so i decided on the FJR which has done 165800 KMs now without any issues
@oldguyinshed170316 күн бұрын
Two very different bikes, though I only had a very short test on the FJR 1300 I found it to be heavier and not as nimble as the Norge. My impression of the FJR was that it would make an excellent motorway bike. Hope this helps.
@mvd944lАй бұрын
My wife and I have a pair of V85's, agreed ,they get far muckier than my other bikes...... Muck Magnet?? Stick to bikes, don't get involved with the real life nonsense!
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I'm glad I'm not imagining this as I was sure the V85 was treated in the same way as the other bikes, Muck Magnet is a great description, real life is a bit difficult to ignore at the moment it seems to rear it's ugly head far to often.
@mvd944l28 күн бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 Just keep on keeping on!
@michaelrubbo7467Ай бұрын
I ride a 2010 Harley Electra-Glide "dresser" with a "batwing fairing" and a few more older Harley's (FL front ends) that only have the quick disconnect front end windscreen. I can usually just clean the bugs of the windscreen on the older bikes and perhaps have to clean the front fork legs and front facing side of the gas tank. With the full dresser, I get dirt and bugs in every nook and cranny, which I believe has to do with turbulent and chaotic air flows on both the front and rear side of the fairing. e.g. dirt behind the primary headlamp and fairing, and then dirt allow over my horn, engine cases, etc. from wind that gets diverted by the fairing and moves under the bike and rider. Takes me two days to clean up after a weeks travel. On the older bikes, I can wipe down with a spare napkin from the restaurant after lunch and not look at the bike for another week.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I think you could be on to something with the way the air flows around the bike. It seems as if the V85 is hell bent on covering itself in road dirt where as the Breva does not.
@iandeumayne-jones1557Ай бұрын
I have a 750 Strada which I feel is a criminally under rated bike, so this feeling seems to have continued with the Breva. Makes them damn good value though!
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
100% agree
@kramnam4716Ай бұрын
Priceless
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
@@kramnam4716 thank you
@graemeevans2608Ай бұрын
I fitted my V85 with an Aprilia Caponord front fender plus a fender extender. A rear hugger may improve things but haven't fitted one as can't find a one I like the look of. You may be right about tyre type too. If you're looking for suggestions, some maintenance videos would be fabulous. Pleased you had a good trip to Ireland. Ride safe.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I have a Caponord front fender but no extender, I to have been looking at huggers, I to haven't found one I like.
@rob12449Ай бұрын
Only idea I have about the dirt issue is did perhaps one bike lead more while the other followed? This would make a big difference if there was wet roads.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I would normally go with that but we had no rain and I led because I had the satnav. Good thought though
@Davebreva750Ай бұрын
The Breva 750, for me she is my girl that makes my day, that give me a smile wen i have a bad day. She bring me every were a wil go. and after 6 bikes…she is the one that steal my heart…really love this bike. That’s why i give her a name…Rosetta ❤ it is indeed most under estimated bike.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
In a way it's a good thing they are underrated because they are available for a good price to those of us that want them.
@jamesstewart1357Ай бұрын
Guzzi is a minority brand and the breva 750 is (in my opinion) not very nice looking. Onto a loser there wrt sales. You may think I am biased... But I have had a few and still have 2 - v11 and Cali.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
@@jamesstewart1357 It's odd because a lot of people have said to me they like the look of them (each to their own I guess) I think for a 750 they just don't have the performance expected when compared to the competition. Also they do look small and very unimposing. I like the V11 not so much the Cali.
@jamesstewart1357Ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 Agree about the Cali - not my cup of tea solo, but makes a good sidecar tug.
@eddiehawkins7049Ай бұрын
I really do enjoy your videos, including the occasional rambling nature of some of them (that's why I come back, time after time). One of your videos, comparing the Breva to the later V7, was the reason I ended up getting a 750 Breva as my first "big bike". I have heard a few people saying that their Guzzi bikes tend to get very dirty, but, being a relatively new rider, I have nothing to compare my experience to. Comfort!. After about three hours I find that there is an arse -seat incompatability. Not the fault of the bike, not the fault of my arse, I'm looking to have a gel insert added.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I've never had a problem with the Breva seat, although other bikes I have had to use supplementary gel pads, I opted for the type that basically tied on top of existing seat, they did work very well.
@steveball2307Ай бұрын
The old adage about never discussing politics or religion in polite company (or a favourite KZfaq channel) rings doubly true in this era of 24 hour news channels and overheated social media comment. Why is it whenever I watch your videos I want to buy (another) Guzzi? 😂
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I agree with you that social media does get overheated to quickly, keep watching and buy more Guzzis, nothing wrong with more of what you enjoy.
@classicrider5274Ай бұрын
Nice to see/hear from you again. Totally agree regarding the Breva, I enjoy mine very much and it has plenty of good for “only” a 750. It does everything I ask it to and has no problems at all. Servicing is easy but how about a little series of how you service your bikes as they need it. Maybe show how easy it is to check/adjust the valve clearances? Just a thought. Can’t help you with the bike clean or dirty question though. No wine so are you abstaining for a while after Dublin? Cheers Paul
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I have done episodes about servicing including tappet adjustment, the Breva is a very underrated and maybe I should spend more time on the looking after side of ownership. No wine in this episode as it was recorded in the morning, so I waited till the evening for drinking time.
@johntucker469Ай бұрын
hi again,enjoy to hear about your trip. u have nice bikes..i resurrect a few older vintage bikes.always enjoy your videos best wishes from Tennessee US
@jeremyatkinson4976Ай бұрын
You don't want them quiet. Quiet means you're running the closer of the two valve clearances, which can lead to dropped valves aka the Beetle flat four engine. Volkswagen solved their dropped valve problems by running bigger tappet clearances. Think the guzzi problem is due to massive pushrods retaining heat after the rest of the engine has cooled down. The valve stops seating, gets cherry red and soft and the valve head then breaks off. 'Course if you don't work the engine hard you're unlikely to have problem.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I have avoided ever working on VW flat fours as I think they are a dreadful piece of kit, other than that I will take on board your comments, thank you
@stevec-b6214Ай бұрын
I like these bikes very much, never had the commitment needed to buy one, but this takes me closer.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
@@stevec-b6214 they are a very different experience to ride, that said they never fail to make me smile
@kramnam4716Ай бұрын
Beautiful! ❤
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
thank you
@kramnam4716Ай бұрын
This is priceless. I think Count Arthur Strong might have been watching you. New sub and 2014 v7 stone owner. 😊
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I am sorry I don;t know who Count Arthur Strong is but he does sound interesting.
@kramnam4716Ай бұрын
Guzzi owners bit like Citroen owners.. very nice… but duffle coat done up on the wrong toggle
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Not sure that's a complement but I will take as one
@kramnam4716Ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703I am one too! V7iii
@rob12449Ай бұрын
Greetings OldGuyinShed, congratulations on that new beauty and thank you for sharing, especially starting her up and letting us experience the idle. I have a story for you. My vx-800 had a dragging rear brake, which has been a long term problem I was unaware of. Well my eyes finally opened up and I got to work, rather reluctantly, but I did get it resolved and am very happy again. My mileage has improved to boot! The rear caliper is a two piston design and the inside was jammed up at full out position. The only way I knew was the rear brake would make a rattling sound and I noticed pressing it would make i stop. I was out on a long ride and it kept getting more persistent until I finally pulled over and noticed a hot caliper.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Modern hydraulics not so bad with cables, of course the down side they don't stop you quite so well.
@TheMickveeАй бұрын
I had one a few years ago. It was ex police, in dark blue. I went all over the place, with no problems. It was, however, very heavy, which was why it was so slow! A great bike, enjoy it!
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I also think it's more just weight, the engine is so soft with very little in the way of true power it just has no speed in it
@johntucker469Ай бұрын
Love it,have fun
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
It's very easy to have fun on it, not fast but it will get you there
@iandeumayne-jones1557Ай бұрын
Ain't that a wonderful sound?
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
it most certainly is
@iandeumayne-jones1557Ай бұрын
That's wonderful Andy. I've a Militare myself. They're slow but incredibly fun. I think that's an ex Carabinieri bike as it has their their own mod on the flywheel casing to make timing a lot easier.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I have also been told the flywheel is heavier on the Carabinieri model.
@iandeumayne-jones1557Ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 I didn't know that. Mine was taken from a 16th flour mill I think. It's a might heavy, but makes for a combustion every other lamp post.
@jimmarshall807Ай бұрын
Looks a very interesting bike!
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I think my description of "bonkers" is more accurate than interesting, mainly because it is Bonkers and riding it leaves you grinning like a village idiot
@rustyrims05Ай бұрын
I should have bought one of those when I lived in Italy. Good ones were going for around 1.5 million lira, around £1000, we bought a 650 Cadgiva Alla Azzura for my then girlfriend, now wife to ride back to Blighty on. I was on my trusty and much loved Guzzi G5. I’m very envious of your new toy…sorry… bike.😍
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
The Guzzi G5 is a fine bike, though I know nothing of the Cagiva Alla Azzura, The Italians do produce interesting motorbikes.
@richardjohnson3463Ай бұрын
An interesting and fine aquisition to the collection, and another Guzzi! Nice!
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Starting to become an addiction
@richardjohnson3463Ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 donka donka is good to listen to at our time of life. Well done you have added a lovely new layer of the Moto Guzzi experience to your life. Enjoy!
@stephenandrews2660Ай бұрын
well done matey im glad youve got one at last im thinking of getting the little black pig from under the covers becos my daughter has just got her cbt done and dusted gonna take her for a ride up the devils staircase soon with me on the pig cheers andy im well pleased youve got that bike
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Well done to your daughter, I still have the Civille. I might do a comparison episode.
@johnyoung6498Ай бұрын
What a fantastic machine. A true continental beauty and a very worthy addition to your Atelier de Rêve. Cheers man
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Beauty is a bit ott but it is a capable machine.
@thomasroughley7982Ай бұрын
Keep the guzzi videos coming.❤❤❤❤❤
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
I will do my best
@motty1961Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the latest addition to the Shed, it's certainly "unusual"😂
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Not that unusual for me, I tend to enjoy off center choices
@thomasroughley7982Ай бұрын
I got one of those tractors BRILLIANT ❤❤❤❤❤
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
My friend said it was like riding a cement mixer. 😂😂
@gpurgerАй бұрын
Nice to see a bit of Yorkshire there.
@oldguyinshed1703Ай бұрын
Gets everywhere
@basdebruin23552 ай бұрын
Hi from the Netherlands… next weekend we celebrate the 2024 international guzzi meeting in ‘Tienhoven aan de Lek’. I take my guzzi cal 1100i out, tent, sleeping bag and a load of good feelings. Driven all kind of bike brands, changed 10 years ago to Guzzi and I love them. Should have done it years earlier. What a load of fun. Thanks for this video… and yes, best brakes in the world, by far 😉👍
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I'm afraid my camping days are over, the old bones can't take it any more. I am the same as you, had lots of bikes then found Guzzis and wished I had done it years ago.
@Simulera2 ай бұрын
I am a long time rider at 71 and have had, literally, 3 dozen bikes since 1968. I was a BMW addict for years, now I’m clean and disillusioned of new BMW Motorrad , but I have also had a number of other makes and models. In the last 8 years I have gotten a California 1400 that is like my fine dogs Buster and Katy. I would never get rid of ol’ Buster or Katy, nor would I get rid of this bike. Indeed I might get another M-G, a bit smaller, as well. Or not, but I am keeping the California. If I may suggest - keep that motorcycle. You will notice that it seems to get better and better. Moto Guzzi design and build is a wonderful and unique state of mind. The bikes are great riders bikes. It really doesn’t completely make sense.
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I have become a Guzzi fan after many years of owning various makes. That said I really could not come to terms with the California. A shame as I really did want to like it
@lauriebloggs83912 ай бұрын
Incredibly beautiful and effective road bike. Loved my 2 valver...........
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I had the Breva 1100 before the Norge and thought the 2 Valve engines sounded better than the 4 valve. Negligible performance improvement but noisy chain clatter.
@lauriebloggs83912 ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 Absolutely. I put a Quill silencer on my Norge which saved weight, gave more ground clearance, and decatted the bike. On a dyno it liberated another 8 bhp, and as a dealer said, "why have a 4 valver?" I also think that the riding position was better on the 2 valve Norge, and the styling subtley better??? I would still have it (bought new 2007/8) if not written off in a crash for cash set up............
@graemeevans26082 ай бұрын
I have heard of other owners with squeaky suspension! Did you manage to reset the service light yourself, or is that a dealer only fix?
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
The bike no longer squeaks and I have diagnostics that covers the V85 so no need for dealer
@stevec-b62142 ай бұрын
I remember riding my old MZ 250 after having my ears syringed, I was horrified at the racket it made.
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I had a TS250 MZ and really enjoyed it as a workhorse bike, you are right though they never sounded anything like as well as they rode, to me they were like a BSA Bantam on steroids.
@niconine2682 ай бұрын
Great thankyou good sir. Short & sweet.
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@henryhyam51482 ай бұрын
If you mentioned it out loud Siri or Google will probably have heard you. Too many occurrences like this happen to be coincidence.
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I don't think I did as I noticed it in the shed then came into the house logged on and there it was. weird.
@steveball23072 ай бұрын
Short and sweet! Isn't it satisfying when you experience a problem, identify the cause and rectify it in short order....
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
Yes it is satisfying especially when nothing else goes wrong.
@Davebreva7502 ай бұрын
You’r computer do strange things indeed, i saw a piece of your film twice 😂 but thanks for the movie old guy. Greetings from the breva guy in little Belgium. 😉
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I spotted after the upload just trying to fix it but not sure how, thank for watching though I do appreciate the support
@Davebreva7502 ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 no problem old guy, always like the movies you make, looking forward to the next one. by the way: still love my breva 👍🏻
@narwhal76422 ай бұрын
I’ll take it! I have 200 Jackal and need upgrades like yours for touring. I find it handles quite nimbly for its size.
@oldguyinshed17032 ай бұрын
I really couldn't come to terms with it so it had to go, no regrets though I did need to experience it/
@randyroy40743 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@iandeumayne-jones15573 ай бұрын
When did main stands become an optional upcharge? Mad! Good to see you again Andy. Scotland on a bike. Awesome. Stay clear if the NC500, not what it was due to numbties in large camper vans. So please see the book by J.G. Fergusson.
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
When I did it the camper van problem wasn't too bad though it was a good few years ago now
@iandeumayne-jones15573 ай бұрын
@@oldguyinshed1703 Unfortunately the situation between locals and some of the camper van fraternity has become more than a little tense. I work in Scotland a lot around Wick and Thurso and the mess and down right disrespectful behaviour by this minority is going to spoil it for everyone.
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
@@iandeumayne-jones1557 sadly this has always been the case
@annharris36003 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the tappet adjustment
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it
@steveball23073 ай бұрын
Love the Morini, what was the verdict on the gearing?
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
I counted the front and rear sprockets and they are what they are supposed to be as standard
@martinheidegger5173 ай бұрын
Nice 3 1/2
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Grumpy-Goblin3 ай бұрын
I agree Scotland is amazing especially the west coast. I was hoping to get back up there this year but house works means that is unlikely to happen but I might get a couple of days in the Lakes maybe.
@oldguyinshed17033 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with the lakes, I did the Hard Knot pass in the seventies before it was crowded, it more like an obstacle course than a road but fantastic nonetheless