Beautiful parade of vintage and not-so-vintage Guzzis.
@timnunan9272
10 ай бұрын
Compliments of the season from New Zealand. Thanks for all your posts during 2023. Always enjoyable. Regards
@GixxerRider1991
7 ай бұрын
I have a 2023 V7 Stone and, at 32 years old, I seem to be one of very few younger guys in the U.S. picking up the Guzzi torch. The manager at my local Cycle Gear is in his late 60s and loves to tell me stories about his 1972 El Dorado whenever I'm in to buy this or that. We both agree that MG is the best-kept secret in motorcycling.
@nick949eldo
7 ай бұрын
You're not alone. My eldest son is a couple of years older than you and is also a Guzziholic. Ride safely. Have fun.
@davewojcik1854
10 ай бұрын
Thank you again for a great video. Congratulations on the new bike and yeah.... you're still strong alright! ;-)
@richardjohnson3463
10 ай бұрын
That's a fine portfolio of Guzzi models Nick and the "new" Breva 1100 looks like a very fine motorcycle. Wishing you everything good for 2024 and beyond, and safe travels for the many new journeys on two wheels to come. All the best
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Many thanks Richard. Just the two now (Eldo and Breva), but happy memories of the others. Best wishes to you and your for 2024. Stay well, ride safely end enjoy your family.
@henryhawk978
10 ай бұрын
Ah, making memories. Enjoy your rides Nick, we have to have some fun. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE! The red Breva looks very nice.
@mattcc6603
8 ай бұрын
Love your description of how the Convert is different. You really painted a vivid picture for us from a perspective that hadn’t occurred to me.
@palousemoto4927
10 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos Nick. I am glad to hear that I’m not the only person on earth who likes the Quota.
@andrewewan624
10 ай бұрын
Enjoy your NEW Guzzi !! Looking forward to seeing your travels... Have a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2024
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
And the very best to you Andrew. Your support and comments are deeply appreciated. Have a great Christmas and a safe and happy 2024.
@afoolandhismoneychannel
4 ай бұрын
I've only owned one Moto Guzzi, a '16 V7 Racer that I took in partial trade on a BMW RnineT.... I didn't have it long as it was a bit compact, but quite liked it. I've had the itch for a Griso for many years now... maybe one day I will scratch that itch.
@pinguzoe
10 ай бұрын
life changes and often for the better. or just for a simple change it feels good.
@fadingmargins
10 ай бұрын
That is an impressive list indeed. You always inspire me to get the old girl out of the shed! Many thanks!
@gabrieldelucca8360
10 ай бұрын
Toda una Gran variedad de Moto Guzzi as tenido sin duda, todas ellas deben tener su encanto, me alegro que incorpores un más a tu garage. Buenas Rutas para todos, Un Saludo 👍🏽👍🏽
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Gracias gabriel. Mis mejores deseos y conducción segura.
@gabrieldelucca8360
10 ай бұрын
@@nick949eldo para Ti también 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@heydavemyers1
9 ай бұрын
congrats on the new bike. Gotta keep life interesting, I say. I bought a "modern" Guzzi V7iii Stone that's been giving me fits with occasional stalling, and intermittent starting problems. I'm giving her one more chance to straighten out this coming spring/summer. I have no patience for problems that the dealer service department just scratches their heads over... I've recently re-read all your books, and enjoyed them as much as the first time. Best to you!!!
@nick949eldo
9 ай бұрын
heydavemyers: sorry to hear about your problems with the Stone. I suspect there's an easy fix if it lands in the hands of the right person. I've heard that 'Beetle' in Australia writes new maps for the ECU which radically improve the performance etc. www.griso.org/?fbclid=IwAR1TBh8rvENuUhVomgUjv7x5cFqJ-QlNPudUzE_1bXsxBPpPWtb6U-g89uw I hope you don't give up on it. Thanks for your support. Glad you enjoy the books. Best wishes. Nick
@healingplaces
9 ай бұрын
Salve, my Ballabio and I hail you! Very nicely done, groove on safely, thank you for the good Energy!
@Bob-xc2us
8 ай бұрын
Bobunome: I enjoy all your videos. I see your addiction to Guzzi's has not subsided. Nice bike. Same colour as my 2022 W800 standard.
@nick949eldo
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob.
@didierdidier1932
10 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you never had a California, they are so comfortable.
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
The 74 Eldo/California was the closest I've got. Those 1400's are very appealing. Rode one once for a very short distance and was impressed with the power but would have to take a much longer ride to see if the ergos suited me. I don't generally find cruisers very comfortable.
@tinytim9413
10 ай бұрын
Wow that Breva is kitted out Nick! Love it! Corbin seat and Hepco & Becker bags as well. Very nice find.
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Thanks TT. It feels like a new bike, despite 50,000 miles.
@bsc1463
10 ай бұрын
Good for you Nick ! Looks like a great bike ! I will need to research another Guzzi that I never heard about before .
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Brent. When we meet up...
@flyovercounty1427
10 ай бұрын
I just listened to your interview on Adventure Rider Radio. It was great.
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate.😃 I thought i sounded a bit choppy, but im not good at thinking on my feet 😀
@jamesjohn9460
10 ай бұрын
Here in Australia goosie is baby dribble, Gutzi is the motorcycle.Thanks for your effort in the correct pronunciation of Moto Guzzi. You are blessed with a meliflous vocal tone, would have put your grandkids to sleep within minutes of reading them bedtime stories at night. Regards from down under
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Haha. My brother-in-law says the same thing about my audiobooks. Very soporific.😁
@stephensaunders4668
5 ай бұрын
Baby dribble? No one I have ever known in Oz ever put ‘T’ into ‘Guzzi’; not even my Italian friends; well at least until the appearance of the hipster movements pretentious co-opting of cool. Maybe if your going to render the pronunciation into text your version should be ‘Gootsie’ with a long ‘o’ sound. Maybe it’s from a different dialect, ‘Melbournese ’ perhaps? Doesn’t really matter what we say just how we feel when we look, hear and ride. Potato potato? Cheers from 65 years in Oz and on my third Guzzi.
@salishwanderer7869
10 ай бұрын
You are in all honesty the antithesis of my approaches, and yet I totally admire your keep it simple adventure approach. I'm too much a sucker for torque and acceleration and so chase the latest HP monsters. It's what I love truly most about bikes, their acceleration. Aside, that is, from being out in the elements. But I am an avid backpacker and sailor and sea kayaker so my motorcycle doesn't offer me anything in nature I don't prefer to do another, more natural way. No, I ride mainly on pavement and enjoy the rush of air and the ability to twist the throttle and haul the mail. But my one Guzzi Stelvio was certainly the most interesting bike I've ever owned. Character, yes. But my S1000XR is more my need. Keep up your travels and enjoyment of old bikes.
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
It's a broad church. We should all try to do the things that please us. Thanks for watching and enjoy your adventures to the full. Ride (hike, sail and paddle) safely.
@stephensaunders4668
5 ай бұрын
Love to hear an emotional review as opposed to an accountant doing an audit.
@tobinh604
10 ай бұрын
I've owned a 2007 Breva 1100 since new, can't find a reason to part with it... always seems to do everything I ask :)
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Excellent, and good to know. Ride safely.
@PaulLloydAnderson
10 ай бұрын
That's awesome Nick! Congratulations on the new to you wheels.
@monsterslayer4317
10 ай бұрын
Hey, congratulations Nick. A Breva 1100 was my first Guzzi. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't go far when I traded it in on a 2008 1200 Sport, which is basically the same bike with some sporty cosmetic differences. Once I just learned to accept that the fuel injection and electronic motor control were just going to be a black box, we get along just fine. It's a marvelous handling bike. And that seat looks amazing! Cheers!
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
I think the seat was the eye candy that tipped the balance. But the rest of the bike seems great too. Glad you enjoyed yours. Stay well and Merry Christmas.
@mickcook9277
10 ай бұрын
I guess that it will provide some context to your older bikes Nick. Merry Christmas!
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mick. Hope so. Merry Christmas to you too.😃
@seethebutter
10 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas
@classicrider5274
10 ай бұрын
Do you still own the big Suzuki? This just reminded me to buy your latest book, my wife and I both enjoy reading them. Merry Christmas from UK.
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Yes. I still have the Cavalcade but will probably sell it in the spring. Glad you enjoy the books. Have a great Christmas yourselves.
@chriscm6461
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick. I have a huge R1200GS LC and a wee Breva 750. I think the Breva is a fantastic bike, with the sculpted tank and really comfy seat, it's practical as well as having real character. I wish I had just bought an 1100 Breva instead of the other two. The big GS is a wonderful motorcycle and has its own character, however, for some reason, I'm getting 'feert' of it...might be the height....getting old: 62 and counting (hopefully😂). Don't know what I'll do in the future but the Guzzi will have to stay, can't put my finger on what it is but I'm smitten!😁😁
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
They do that to you. Good luck. You're just young yet.
@joeh773
10 ай бұрын
'Modern' 1,100, huh? That's gotta be a rocket! Even compared to your Suzuki and Honda. I often wonder if i'd like the 750 Nevada. I started on modern 750cc 4-cylinder Kawi that was very fast, have since been retracing my steps back to scooters, 250-300cc bikes, and now the Ural, but something faster is on the horizon, so I can easily outrun cars on an uphill on-ramp. Not sure the Nevada would do? Then ofcourse the modern V7 is just gorgeous... We'll see next year. Enjoy!
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
I don't know Joeh, if any Guzzi 750 would come close to the performance of any mordern Japanese bike (as the reviewers constantly tell us 😴) but they probably have enough for most sensible street riding. Make sure you get a good test ride but IMHO character trumps performance any day.
@joeh773
10 ай бұрын
@@nick949eldo thanks Nick. Yup, I'm seeing some test rides in my future :) i don't wanna get back quite to the 750 Kawi performance (from almost twenty years ago), it was too tempting. But something that can easily outrun the non-sporty cars when you need to. I never see much on the Nevada anymore, i remember it was never reviewed enthusiastically by those reviewers... Never mind, just thinking/dreaming 'aloud'. Have happy holidays if we don't hear from you until after! I think Santa will bring me one of your books, it will come in handy during the visit at the in-laws around New Year's ;)
@larryyz_hideaway
10 ай бұрын
of all your bikes I was most surprised when you sold the Falcone, it seems to align best with your style
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
It was a tough one. Sold it to buy a Panther (a bike from my teenage).
@alexsandovallapostol9998
8 ай бұрын
Dear Nick, Could you elaborate on why you miss your Quota ? and was it as high geared (I think you said) ? Thank you
@nick949eldo
8 ай бұрын
Hi Alex. The Quota was an excellent long distance touring bike, capable of handling most roads. A bit heavy for anything off road, but the 21inch front wheel and decent ground clearance gave it some ability on rough, potholed gravel. The first gear is long - not great if you want to race, but I liked it. 5th gear was the perfect interstate gear. Effortless at 130kph with the bike barely breathing. Some people want and expect a low geared rocket ship. I prefer a bike with long legs for serious riding. The engine was Guzzi's simple, robust two-valve with basic fuel injection. It's a tall bike, but if you have the legs for it you feel ike a master-of-the-universe.
@alexsandovallapostol9998
8 ай бұрын
@@nick949eldo Thank you Nick..! These are rare and I see one for sale : ) Have gotten rid of my modern ADV bikes, I really would like a M Guzzi with some good suspension for bad gravel roads with wash board like we have around here
@dungspreader
10 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new purchase . Brevas are strange bikes , not quite an old Guzzi and not really modern . One day it looks beautiful the next it looks very homely . I have mixed feelings about mine but can't make the decision to sell it , it's not quite what I wanted from a Guzzi but then again I may regret selling it at a later date . Aaargh these Italian females !
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
Haha. I do know what you mean. But it is the last of the 2 valve Big Blocks. That's appealing, despite the electronic wizardry.
@DBbeat
10 ай бұрын
@@nick949eldo not to quibble but I regard the 1200 Sport, slightly juvenile relative of the Breva, as the last iteration of the 2 valve big blocks. Rock solid and the most *reliable big Guzzi motor I've had. Moved to it from the 8V 1200 that was disastrous trouble from the get-go. It has to be 2-V all the way. *The newer V7 750 small block has been fairly trouble free. (Hardly a ball of fire for a 750, but it is it what it is and it's decently straight forward, relatively classic and... wire wheels.)
@dungspreader
10 ай бұрын
@@nick949eldo . Indeed so . But thankfully without rider modes, ABS , traction control etc etc . Fantastic brakes on the Breva , better than the new radial Brembos .
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
@@DBbeat You're right David. I suppose as a lumper rather than a splitter I can be forgiven for that oversite. I always liked the looks of the 1200 Sport too.
@bigjoe4020
10 ай бұрын
Didn't you just buy a bike not long ago, can't remember what it was. I think a garage tour is in order so we can all salivate over all the bike you have. I wish I had more space so I could buy more bikes. For all you woman folk that don't understand, its like shoes. You gotta have a pair that goes with all the different color dresses and the various occasions....I hope you start to understand now 😁
@nick949eldo
10 ай бұрын
yep. Honda Pacific Coast. It's still here. I like it but there's not much to get salivating over in my garage. Just the Eldo, the Breva, the PC800 and the Cavalcade.
@rustynuts82
10 ай бұрын
I too had a Quota 1100ES, it must be one of the rarest Guzzis out there. Apparently developed by none other than Dr John Wittner. It was a great tourer, a set of delortos would have improved it I reckon. The convert does interest me as a lazy tourer mind.
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