Videos of my various motorcycles (Moto Guzzis: 1974 Nuovo Falcone, 1972 Eldorado, 1974 750S, 1976 Convert etc., 1962 Panther) and motorcycle trips being used as nature intended. Most footage from eastern and northern Ontario, northern Quebec, Labrador and Newfoundland.
Audio presentations of my motorcycling and hiking travel books (in progress).
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Great series, very inspiring
Thanks mate. Glad you liked it. It was a fabulous trip (if a bit chilly at times).
Looks like Felix is a master craftsman
Felix is a great guy, a master craftsman and extremely generous with his skill and time.
Wise words, well put Nick. Hello from the UK
An older video showed up in my feed just now. I’m as happy to watch, as I am for the latest posts. The snow is particularly interesting. Thanks, and carry on.
Thanks Phil. I miss that bike. We usually have plenty of snow but when the roads are clear and dry......😃
You are a great story teller. I have many Guzzis, but the Falcone and a big Panther are the stuff of dreams in my part of the realm.
Loving your videos! Here in the UK, I have a Moto Guzzi 1100 Sporti for the roads and the odd trip down to Mandello del Lario. A Royal Enfield Himalayan for gravel roads on Dartmoor - such a joy to ride slow enough to take everything in. Keep up the good work Nick.
@scintilladesign4187 many thanks. Love those 1100s. My son has a V11sport. Loves it. Ride safely 😃
Another great video, thank you
Beautiful movie
Thanks friend, it was a wonderful ride.
A pleasure to experience your local trip, thank you.. and the Eldorado adds something special that other bikes just don't
Had my 74 Eldo out last night. It was finally a little cooler even after dark. Kept thinking I could do this forever. I could bimble along for hours, days. No need to row the gears, just twist the throttle, no drama, plenty of time to relax and enjoy the view and the breeze.
Came to work this AM on my 850T4 in preference to my Enfield Himalayan. Ah as much as I love the Himalayan, there is nothing like a GUZZI!
As always, Nick thank you for these peaceful and scenic interludes...a little bit of sanity in a troubled world 😊
@@christopherburton7084 You're very kind Christopher. Many thanks.
Has the Panther gone into retirement, love the older bikes
@yorkshirebiker1293 sorry, yes, sold it last year.
Nice Find! How were the bugs?
I didn't stop long enough to find out. The deer flies were terrible in the garden today though.
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If I painted my '07 Triumph Scrambler beige would that make you a social media influencer?
Haha. I don't have the boobs and far too many wrinkles to fall into that category. But to answer your question, no, it would have to be a few decades older 😆
Guzzi Newbie here, I would like to go and explore the backroads. I am from Whitby. Always looking for experience riders and good company great video🏍️
I’m ready to find an older Guzzi. Thanks.
Careful John, they have a tendency to breed. Make sure you ride one a good distance first. They don't act or feel like a modern bike. I'm sure some riding my bike would think it dangerous and terrible - but, after 100,000 miles it has become part of me.
Not quite the same as the Canadian vastness, and not at all on gravel roads, however we have just returned from quite a journey I would say on our (mostly) old bikes. Five of us just rode to Hilders, Germany from Esbjerg, Denmark on our (mostly) old Triumphs (2021 Bonneville, 1972 Bonneville, 1971 TR6C, 1969 Bonneville and 1967 Bonneville) to the Triumph Motorcycle Owners Club (Germany) 25th anniversary. 800km there via the most serpentine and lovely roads we could find over 3 days - 600km back avoiding motorways as fast as we could in just 2 days. All bikes made the journey under their own steam. There were problems; however we solved these problems along the way with the resources we had at hand and in our luggage. Rescue services were not required, thankfully. The problems I had were that on the way to Hilders a power cable I had added at last minute to the battery got rubbed through by a part of the battery tray and blew the main power fuse - however it didn't stop the bike - just all lights/indicators etc. as the ignition has its own circuit - so we rode until we discovered a roadside pub/fast food place (an Imbis) - very convenient! This was easily fixed (after food and coffee!) This was also the only "stopper" for my bike - the other issue was the speedo slowly stopped working on the way back to Esbjerg - no problem as I was not alone and my bike has a GPS which shows speed. The other bikes had only one "stopper" as I recall - and that was a frayed carburettor cable which stopped the bike attaining over half throttle. This was replaced by a spare cable I was carrying. Other problems were a flat battery overnight, partly broken side stand, and last but not least various luggage failures - one of which hit my bike! The marvellous German people (several at the same time) helped out with the last one by both protecting us with their car and collecting the lost item of luggage. Truly magnificent people and their selfless behaviour holds out high hopes for humanity. Viva la Germans! Four of the bikes were over 50 years old - and we weren't exactly young - it is a amazing what we achieved without the use of recovery services using our own resources. I will say also that the 2021 Triumph performed flawlessly - it looks fabulous and sounds great - I think I want one... One other thing of note is that it is still possible to find most excellent roads to ride at legal speeds - riding around the hairpins and curves on an old Triumph twin is a joy to experience - even though they are old they corner and handle so well and their power delivery is so well suited to such an environment it's just pure pleasure and a joyous expression of a riders skill to take one through a set of such curves. Loved it. And I learned a lot by following a true cornering expert who is the eldest one in our group (ex racer!). The event we went to was the 25th anniversary of the Triumph Owners Club of Germany - a well organised, excellent event held by an excellent crew of members. Thank you TMOC Germany! facebook.com/groups/TMOCGermany/ tmoc.de/
Nothing beats being able to fix minor issues with your own resources. It gives a sense of fulfilment that no 'perfect' modern bike can provide. And you tend to meet the best in humanity. I have some more modern bikes but, for long adventures they tend to stay in the garage since riding the old Eldorado is always such a joy. Glad you had a wonderful trip and you all got home safely under your own steam. Many people underestimate the capabilities of these 50+ year old machines. Stay well. Ride safely.
The Eldoado seems so at home in this environment and just glides along Nick. Hypnotic to watch, cheers 👍
@@richardjohnson3463 Low centre of gravity. Thanks Richard 😃
Love it Nick, ridden not hidden. Long live your Eldorado and you.
Thanks Stewart 😀
I may have asked you this before...sorry if I have. But do you still have the Convert?
No, sold a few years ago. 😒
Quiet , lovely roads. Yes...bikes are for riding,built for taking us to new places. Stay safe.
The road reminds my wife and I of a road not far from our house. A wonderful ride, thanks for taking us along.
Another enjoyable video with nothing to prove just nice to ride along with you.
Thanks Karl 🙂
Simplicity and (roadside, perhaps) maintainability are why I ride a 52 year old Moto Guzzi similar to yours. Nice ride, as always. Thanks Nick.
Thanks Phil.
Nice ride thru farmland and river flats, Nick. Always enjoy the video you make on the Eldorado. Like you say get the best out of it, it's no garage queen. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE NICK!
Thanks for sharing! A nice quiet adventure..
I wish i had one i would give anything to be able to feel the road under me again
I. LIVE IN. VANCOUVER WASHINTON. U. S. A. PACIFIC. NORTHWEST. I LOVED YOU TRAVELODGE ♥️. IT WAS GREAT. WHEN IWAS YOUNG. I AOULD RIDE TO SANFRANSICO. ALL UP AND DOWN THE COAST. I ROAD A. B. S. A. GOLDIE. SHE WASQUITE MODIFIED AND I ALSO TRAVELD ALL UP AND. DOAN THE SIEARRAMOUNTAINS. YOUR RIDE BROUGHT BAKE FOND MEMORIES THAT YOU SO VERY. MUCH. MY NAME IS LEMAY. NELSON
Ciao Nick i tuoi video sono sempre molto affascinanti, e i luoghi che visiti sono un paradiso su terra, che moto incredibile la Guzzi Falcone militare è praticamente una scrambler, poi andare dovunque è inarrestabile. Hai militari italiani serviva un mezzo per la ricognizione più agile della SupeAlce e facile da riparare, grande moto guidata da un grande uomo ed esperto mototurista. Ciao caro amico
Molte grazie per le tue gentili parole. Purtroppo ho venduto il Nuovo Falcone qualche anno fa. È qualcosa di cui mi pento. Era una moto meravigliosa, gentile e affidabile da guidare e poteva andare praticamente ovunque. Mi manca ancora. Ho ancora la mia GT850 (Eldorado) del 1972 con cui guido ovunque, e la mia Breva 1100 che è la mia moderna Moto Guzzi. Macchine meravigliose. Stai bene, pedala in sicurezza e tanti auguri.
Grazie di cuore Nick ti sono rimaste delle splendide Guzzi ideali per il turismo, a presto ciao.
I have been following the Panthers owners club videos from England for years. I suspected there was more than a few in Ontario, but I've never seen one. Beautiful to see and hear. Thanks for posting, three years ago. I'm a bit behind. All my bikes are vintage, but Japanese. Have a huge soft spot for the British bikes, but the investment is above my snack bracket. Cheers
@waynemullally6423 understood Wayne. Above my price point now too. The Panther is now in the hands of a collector in Minnesota, but it was fun while I had it.
You’re a SAVAGE
I got the same response from my Mum also.....my Dad approved but wasn't allowed to encourage me. Great piece Nick, brings back so many memories...
@richardjohnson3463 thanks Richard. It all turned out well 😃
Glad you're working again. Love your books.
@chrismiller9032 thanks Chris 🤩
My Dad owned Harleys when i was growing up, so thats what i learned to ride , then when i got married my husband had a 750 Yamaha, i was working so i saved my money and i bought a chopped Sportster, it was alot of fun riding .
My mom was totally against my getting my scooter, a Bianchi. When i brought it home she didn't speak to me for a couple of weeks. It was so bad that at the dinner table she would say to my dad "dear would you ask your son to pass the potatoes." Thirty years later she said motorcycles have been good for you.
My mom did not like my love of motorbikes beginning at about age 12. Years later I picked my parents up at the airport on a return trip from Bermuda. Mom ran up to me and said dad and I rented vespas and now i know why you love motorbikes.
@@davewojcik1854 Cool. People just don't understand and won't give it a try. My wife is one of those too. I've tried with no success.
So good. Really enjoyed. Thank you.
Thanks gary. Glad you enjoyed it.
Panther is a beautiful bike, great job keeping the bike under control on the test. I'm looking at a 97 CENTAURO but haven't pulled the trigger, decision to be made between it and the Quota and the 03 ROSSO CORSA. Enjoyed the video, Nick and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Good luck Dewayne. Sit carefully. The Centauro ergos aren't for everyone. Have fun. Nick.
Love it nick, thanks. In the early 80s I no doubt commuted to Small Heath on the same roads (Armoury Road for one) as you did as a lad but on a series of Japanese 125s. I worked at the Parker Hale Factory (repurposed BSA buildings next to the old BSA test track). I moved on to small block Guzzis after that. The rare auld times eh. Before that I had attended Solihull Sixth Form College (dropped out) and later emigrated to Canada (BC). I'm back in the Solihull now -- small world eh.
@stephenmundane small world indeed. I was in Hockley Heath, and school at the short-lived Harold Malley Grammar on the same campus as Tudor Grange.
Great little video Nick PTW116 still comes up on the UK government MOT website as PANTHER UNKNOWN PETROL CREAM first registered 1st March 1950. So the plate is still registered but of course no MOT history. Cheers Mark - North Cornwall 🇬🇧
@markcurnow Wow. Thanks Mark. That's very cool.
Excellent video Nick I love the vintage Moto Guzzis. I own/ride a 2019 V7 iii Stone and love it.
Sadly the 750s is long gone. I miss it, but it never really fit me. Enjoy the v7iii. Lovely bikes.
Great story , thank you.
My mother was the same, thankfully my dad bought a "big" bike himself when he was in his 20's. He was already married to my Mum and somehow saved up enough to buy it without her knowledge. I think he used before it became a line the old line '"its easier to ask for forgiveness then permission" Anyway, as soon as I turned 18 he did it again and we bought a bike for me without telling her AGAIN :) Been in my blood since age 15 (the age you could ride something with a motor in it in Germany in the mid 70's) and never left. Living now in Oz and have 2 bikes in he shed. Why only 2 I hear you ask, well because that all I can fit in the sardine packed garage :)
God luv Mums! If they would have 'allowed' half the stuff we wanted to do..........we probably wouldn't wanted to have done them! 😂
So true. Stampeding cows. Riding a bicycle on a barely frozen canal. It's amazing any boys make to adulthood.
My mother didn't care but dad was against it as he was a rider during ww2 and as I learned later somewhat of a dare devil !!! For my test I went to the Kingston shopping center the week before my test to watch the riders being tested and wound up helping the examiner by picking up and repositioning the cones which he was more than grateful for !! Fortunately he remembered me the next week and let me go first and passed with flying colours !! Yes I stayed and played pick up the cones for him a let another rider kick start my bike because his didn't have one, As a final note I asked my dad if he wanted to ride my 175 Kawsaki and he thanked for the offer BUT thought it was not a good idea !!!!!!!!!!!
Turned out my Dad rode bikes in the far east at the end of the war. That's why he stayed quiet. He was an ally all along.
Aye...back in the day As a teenager in Scotland, started with a Honda C200 (90cc)..then CB250 both with provisional licence..before moving onto the BIG bikes..and still riding today at age 70. Keep the videos.. coming. PS you should be able to find out if your old Panther still lives on DVLA site UK
I did check once but didn't find it. Melted down and turned into dusting lids I suspect.
I wasn’t aware that you were an Englishman, Nick. Your spoken word doesn’t give a lot of evidence. I assume that Ontario has tempered your inflections a bit. My own journey with motorcycles started at about the same age, with a ride on the back of a BSA A10, belonging to a friend of my father’s. I later owned that bike and rode it all through college. It helped that both my father and grandfather had a history of motorcycling.
Haha. My friends in the UK think I've lost my accent, yet all North Americans hear is the Brit.
Hi Nick, hope it's ok to call you Nick as I feel I know you. I passed my test on a mate's c15 the chain came off on the test. My girlfriend sent the application for the test as she worked in the post office, but she signed it and when I signed in at the test centre I was questioned about it but managed to bluff them that is was me. I've read a couple of your books. I especially liked the Scottish trip story and the tent episode.
Thanks, yes, always Nick. Glad you enjoyed it. So long ago now, but surprisingly clear in my memory. Stay well. N.
What a lovely experience! Am under the impression your El Dorado might be a better match for these gravel roads and am curious as to why you chose the Breva instead?
@@356cruzer4 At the time I did the ride, the Eldorado was in pieces.