The valve adjustment intervals worry me.i had a v65sp which burnt out valves twice what do you think

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!

Dull Gold wheel colour

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

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!

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.

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!

Priceless

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 😂

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

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

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.

I like these bikes very much, never had the commitment needed to buy one, but this takes me closer.

Beautiful! ❤

This is priceless. I think Count Arthur Strong might have been watching you. New sub and 2014 v7 stone owner. 😊

Guzzi owners bit like Citroen owners.. very nice… but duffle coat done up on the wrong toggle

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.

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!

Love it,have fun

Ain't that a wonderful sound?

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.

Looks a very interesting bike!

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.😍

An interesting and fine aquisition to the collection, and another Guzzi! Nice!

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

What a fantastic machine. A true continental beauty and a very worthy addition to your Atelier de Rêve. Cheers man

Keep the guzzi videos coming.❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing the latest addition to the Shed, it's certainly "unusual"😂

I got one of those tractors BRILLIANT ❤❤❤❤❤

Nice to see a bit of Yorkshire there.

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 😉👍

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.

Incredibly beautiful and effective road bike. Loved my 2 valver...........

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?

I remember riding my old MZ 250 after having my ears syringed, I was horrified at the racket it made.

Great thankyou good sir. Short & sweet.

If you mentioned it out loud Siri or Google will probably have heard you. Too many occurrences like this happen to be coincidence.

Short and sweet! Isn't it satisfying when you experience a problem, identify the cause and rectify it in short order....

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. 😉

I’ll take it! I have 200 Jackal and need upgrades like yours for touring. I find it handles quite nimbly for its size.

Thanks for the video.

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.

Enjoyed the tappet adjustment

Love the Morini, what was the verdict on the gearing?

Nice 3 1/2

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.