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I have a 73 850 roadster. The engine and transmission are connected by a subframe, not the primary chain cover.
If you think that’s what I’m saying, you are crazy. I do not think the engine and transmission are connected by the primary cover. I said they are connected by the primary, which they are. The circles in the Venn diagram of people who “correct” people in the KZread comments and people who are correct do not touch.
That is a lovely bike!
Thanks for the video! I have the V85tt. The best motorcycle i had (triumph Bonneville, Honda Transalp, harley davidson iron 883, etc ...). But the true, isthat after this video, I'm starting to asking if this cafe racer, with that character, exhaust soid and being Moto Guzzi, wouldn't be more satisfying and exciting. Do you have an opinion between the V85tt and V7 Stone Special or Ten? Cheers
Very well made 👍👍
Have a look at the AJS Porcupine!
Gee, the US spec rear light is a monster.
When are you guys getting the new BSAs?! 😉
R models in 1985 86 are just so overrated for sure. No mention of the truly milestone of the 1984 vf1000f.
Friend of mine rode one in 1983, it was plagued with electrical problems. But when it was healthy it ran good.
Loved my 72. Wished I’d never sold her ..!!
If I could get that touring model in San Francisco, I would buy it tomorrow. Hmm, how far is it to Ohio? Maybe go have them make me one and drive it back. ; )
RIP Jeff! Bought a Himalayan after seeing his videos. Then got an Interceptor. Thinking to add SM to my stable next. I like the Astro Green and noticed tire as size is similar to Harley Sportster...19" front and 16" rear.
However, the dual overhead cam 750 also is a 16 valve engine that produces 10 more hp that does the SOHC 750. It is a far superior much more modern feeling motorcycle. I am kind of biased as I own a 1980 750F now with 117,000 miles. It is a really great motorcycle. I am craving a ride on mine for this afternoon.
The SOHC is a much better bike to own and to work on. If your ego needs the extra 10hp, then go for it.
@@throttlecompany if you think the antique is a much better bike then that is your opinion. The 1980 bike is a much more modern feeling better handling motorcycle. I'll take that.
That embossed patterned seat on this bike was not the Combat pattern. The paint scheme on the tank is a later 850 striped pattern and not the Combat pattern. '72 Combats did not have a grab rail behind the seat. Side panel pinstriping and 'Combat' logo is wrong. They were only labeled 'Commando' and not 'Commando Combat'. Also surprised Baxter mixed up the placement of the indicator lamps in the headlamp. Just saying.
Love the high pipes on the 'S' model. The left leg gets a little warm on a hot day when idling at a stop but on a cool day the left side is nice and comfortable. The heat shields on the pipes look good and work well also.
I had the same Bikes same year . This was about 1984 . First gear was crazy fast it was surpriseing !
Wow that might be my favorite color of tank too now. I do love the Silver Spectre and Glitter and Dust variations as well, it's hard to say. I have a Ventura Blue, which is fairly standard but it's a cool color either way.
Hey, I know this video is a couple years old now but I was curious what tail tidy you used? I've been looking all over for different tail tidy kits and the ones from Baak, Bonvent, and Sold out are pretty expensive and I really like the more oval shape of the tail light and more substantial turn signals on your bike. It looks a lot more stylized and minimalistic while still looking substantial. Thanks for you response, and awesome looking bike! I'm turning my Interceptor into a scrambler and modeling it after yours mostly.
I think it’s Tek bike parts.
@@throttlecompany Thanks for the reply, I'll check them out!
Side covers missing the stripes. The factory did not produce a side cover with “Combat” on it. Beautiful bike. Should cost a pretty penny.
Do you know the difference between race only and street? I plan to build a race bike out of an Continental GT but in Germany we have a 98db cap on tracks. Don't mind emissions, just noise.
I just came across this video and I have to add another plus. I never have to be concerned about the hidden police officer that is looking for speeders. This bike 🏍 let's you enjoy the ride from start to finish. Of course the finish might take a little longer, but sometimes that's because of the people wanting to get a look at it.
I had a 71 750s , i miss it every day.
RE really shines when it comes to the color/style options on their bikes. Even the solid colors look great!
Great overview thanks. I wish you were my local Guzzi dealership! I noticed what looked like pannier racks on your stone special. Is there room to fit a pannier as those Arrows have more upsweep?
Mit Hitzeschutzband an den Krümmern, damit sie schnell rosten.Hab ich bei meinem neuen Motorrad noch vor der ersten Inspektion entfernt 😏
Why don't you get the bike out of the crate and show it to us that way?
You always see motorcycles out of the crate.
The XS650 was Yamaha’s approach into the four stoke market and one of the bikes that contributed to the end of the previous dominance of the British motorcycle. The Honda CB750 was the biggest killer of that. When I got my 1976 XS650C new at 17 my friends had British and Harleys. I got teased allot at first about buying,”a rice burner” and, “Jap crap” but after a while that stopped because my friends started to see the reliability of my Yamaha when we were always tinkering with their bikes. Mine was pretty much gas n’ go. 48 yrs. and still giving me miles of smiles has proven that the XS650 series was by far extremely successful for Yamaha.
Really glad you brought up so much about utilizing the transmission and gears. Tells me I’ve been not using them to their potential and short shifting when I can get so much more and reach higher speeds than I have been.
There all bloody gorgeous
It's stated that the 6th gear was added for highway use - probably not the reason. Far as I can tell, it was simply to match what the competition was offering at the time. BTW, it wasn't even that well engineered, as the jump from 1st to 2nd is WAY too wide. The 5 speed gearbox on it's predecessor, the 350, was much better thought out.
This is a quote from Honda’s ad when the CB360T came out “Sixth gear provides economical highway operation.” Google it.
A slightly odd advertising point, although there was a gas crunch going on at the time (Six speed boxes were generally used to help acceleration). To be fair, Honda's economy claim may have been said with a wink and a nod - I own a CB360T, and the acceleration is actually somewhat impressive.
I had a 74 750 bought new in Miami Fl and rode that bike to Middletown NY no issues at all and never got tired. I did modify it some with 6 inch extended forks and a higher lift cam, bigger jets in the 4 carbs and Hooker 4 into one headers and a Harley back wheel and rode silky smoothe and 75 MPH all day from sunup to sundown
Great style
Great video presenting comparisons between all the Guzzi models. Very helpful. Personally I love the classic dual dials...the classic model but I would want tubeless tires with the touring package and bar risers with removable windshield
My frst bike was a 2015 v7 II. Still own it and still love it!
I rode one of these for 9 years here in London. It was a great bike after I put a carb jet modification on it so that it would idle. The swinging arm eventually rotted through which was why I got rid of it. They are good bikes with decent handling. They are fun and can be easily maintained by the owner.
Sounds like Foot-zee...................Moto goot-zee. Nice bike too
I need to buy a tank in that color immediately lol
just ride it on 70 miles an hour at gear 3 on freeway and kinda like cruise the bike it should do cross America nice I
I have an '81 GL500 Silverwing that I've been riding for my first bike. 500cc transverse mounted V twin shaft drive....this seems like a natural progression from that. Cool bike! I like the looks of the Corza
I do like your touring model. Pity Guzzi don't cater for that market themselves
The GB500 color is NOT black but (Dark)Green. Runs better with the original exhaust.
Sei più fornito di tanti rivenditori italiani :D
The 2016 Stelvio came WITH the paniers. Ill guess that it no longer the case... ?
That sold cheap.
My uncle just gave me a cb750. It's the bike that my dad(passed away 8 years ago) painted in the 80s. 10,000 original miles. Super excited to start working on it. First time getting into bikes, but looking forward to the challenge
Your tourer build looks awesome. What screen is that?
Not very much plastic on this model.
Four Ducatis over a couple of decades. They have become very reliable! We do have a Guzzi V100 Mandello to go with our Multistrada now. We love them both! Added a new Truimph Speed 400 as well to run around town
Does pillion come off to ride with just a solo seat? And do these have cruise control?
The seat does come off but no cruise control.
Love those old Guzzi's. Not sure about the red on black, it gives it a slight Batman vibe...and not modern Batman but the old TV show Batman. White pin striping on black looks much better.