Thank you for your comment. The snow melts and the roads become visible at the end of April, and the temperature drops below freezing in early November, so the main motorcycle season is from May to October.
Thank you for your comment. WLC engine and TM have a simple structure, so maintenance is easy. The weight is light and the seat is low, so I think it will be easy for me to ride the motorcycle even when I get older.
It might be a nice bike and a lovely ride but I had to switch off after about 1minute. Camera shake was just too much. Sorry. I realise you might not feel it at the seat but from the frame? Woof!
Thank you for your comment. As you pointed out, the GoPro I attached to the crash bar was a type that didn't have image stabilization, so the image was shaking.
Thank you for your wonderful comment. In Japan, there are very few people who ride Moto Guzzi California II, and I have never met anyone like that before. So I think it would be fun to go on a tour with someone who also ride California 2.
Thank you for your comment. I was touring on my old Italian motorcycle when I saw this on display in a park in a small town and stopped in to take a photo. It's a model of jet fighter that brings back fond memories for me.
I’ve owned two LM III’s and bought a ‘79 T-140D brand new. Also had a handful of older T-120’s. The T-140 was a compromised bike, imo. Too much vibration and rapid piston wear (from the shorter rods?). Still I loved it. Hell, I was 18, why wouldn’t I love it. But, when I threw my leg over a MG Lemans, it was over for those Brit bikes. 1st LM was a ‘76 that I then sold to get my first LM III. Fabulous bikes. I eventually bought a ‘90 LM V 1000, and it was all over for the III! Now, many decades later, ive sold off all my bikes but one. The LM V. Take care. Ride safe.
Thank you for your comment. You have an amazing motorcycle career. I think the Le Mans V is a complete motorcycle, part of the series starting with the 850. I'm almost 70 years old, so I need to reduce the number of motorcycles I own, but I haven't decided yet. I'm going to take a little more time to make a choice. I hope you have a good motorcycle life.
Thank you for your comment. The Le Mans 3 is a motorcycle that is easy to handle and has enough performance for me. I have ridden motorcycles from various manufacturers, but Moto Guzzi is my favorite. I hope you two continue to enjoy your motorcycle life.
Thank you for your comment. So you have a Spada. It's a 1000SP Spada. It's lighter than my California 2, and has more power and torque. I think it's the perfect Moto Guzzi for touring.
Thank you for your comment. I always travel alone and have my camera on the side of my helmet or on my chest, so the only footage I got was through the big windshield of my Moto Guzzi California II. In the future, I'll try to get the California II in the frame.
@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 ,yes at the beginning, show off the bike. I love how the Guzzi’s look. I started riding in 1965. I’ve had many various brands, some rare ones also.
Sound with first camera is better. I have same bike but with police fairing. I'm from Barcelona and do thousands of kilometers with my California 2, this summer a trip around Spain and in september I'm planning going through Europe. And you, where're you from?
Thank you for your comment. I live on a small island in northern Japan called Hokkaido. Because it is surrounded by the sea on all sides, touring is limited to a certain area, so even the longest trip is about 1500 to 2000 km. You live in Barcelona. Europe is a continent, so it's great to be able to ride your California 2 to different countries. When I was younger, I spent a summer in Northern Norway, and there were a lot of motorbike riders from all over Europe, including some from Italy, who were trying to reach the Arctic Circle. As you say, I also think the GoPro Hero 4 has better sound quality from the external microphone. The AKASO's external microphone connection terminal is not a standard one and can only be used with genuine external microphones. This means that I cannot connect higher quality microphones available on the market.
That bike seems to have a steering lock. What year is it? My 1966 650SS has old 7" fork width - the bike had been used for racing (I am basing that on the wired-on exhausts and sump plug), and I assume the 7 3/8" forks had been smashed up and replaced with older ones without the lock.
Ahhh..the Hammers of Hell.... 2000 Guzzi V 11 Sport. Same deal.... pure joy.. let the engine do the breaking then shred the pavement with massive torque out of the corner...❤
Thank you for your comment. As you said, the old Tonti-frame Moto Guzzi and mono-shock BMW twins are not very popular. That's why I was able to get them at a reasonable price, but unfortunately I have now sold the R100RS. For long-distance touring, I use two Moto Guzzi, and for day trips, I mainly use the T140 or 650SS. I also ride the side-valve 750 twin and R27 for short distances of about 300 km.
@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 I love the Le Mans series 3. I ride lighter bikes in the 600 cc class (like he Ducati Pantah 600 and Honda NT 650 GT which I tend to modify heavily with my own fairing designs and builds) but this is my favorite Guzzi, although I also like the Imola, Monza and Lario a lot. And then there is the new V 100 Mandello of course.
@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 Such bikes deliver everything one needs on the road at more or less legal speeds. The best motorcycle in the world is the one you are in full control of. 👍
As you say, I think it is important to choose a motorcycle with a displacement that you can control. But what is interesting is that it is not just the displacement that affects the engine's character, but also the shape of the cam and the size of the carburetor. I think the strong torque from low speeds and gentle acceleration that I felt when I first rode the California 2 were due to the heavy flywheel, small-diameter carburetor, and cam shape. Even though it is the same Moto Guzzi, the LM3 is very different in that it has strong torque from low speeds and a good acceleration due to the Dellorto carburetor with an acceleration pump. And both are fun to ride, and I never get bored even when riding long distances. My son's Ducati 860GTS, with its light flywheel and sharp acceleration, gave me the impression that it was urging me to go faster. The Moto Guzzi is different, and even when riding behind a four-wheeled vehicle traveling at the legal speed, the LM3 does not make me feel rushed by the motorcycle. Let's continue to enjoy life with motorcycles together.
Thank you for your comment. You say you're riding a WLA. Does that sound come from the engine or TM? I got my WLC in 2014, and the cylinder sleeve was at its limit for size increase, so in 2016 I bought a NOS standard size cylinder, piston, valves, etc. on e-bay and completely overhauled the engine and TM. Since then, the engine has become quieter and revs up smoother. Enjoy your WLA.
Thank you for your comment. This GTS was also made in 1976 and had a starter motor, but I removed it and replaced the side cover with a model without a starter motor, so it only uses kick start. As you say, kicking requires some skill.
@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 ah yes, now I recall it had a starter motor but it never worked to kick over the engine- the battery presumably wasn’t powerful enough
Ciao amico Guzzista hai scelto la Guzzi migliore e la mia preferita, la California 2 ancora con i carburatori, che grande tenuta il manubrio non si muove è stabile, una moto con l'anima viva che respira. Hai risvegliato in me bellissimi ricordi di gioventù indelebili era la moto di un mio caro amico per questo ti dedico questa poesia di Aldo Mazzola un Guzzista di lunga data. Dal polo all'equatore ovunque voi andiate, sempre d'avanti a voi un'aquila trovate. Quando sentirete il rombo del motore, vi sembrerà di ascoltare il battito di un cuore, ed è il cuore di un Guzzista sull'aquila regina che segue volteggiando la moto che cammina. Centauri di ogni dove, venite ad ammirare, questa è la sola moto che vi farà gioire, godere, volare. Forse se cerchi su RU-vid il video poesia di un Guzzista riesci a vederlo di persona perché se lo merita è un grande personaggio il video è del 2015 e Aldo Mazzola aveva 81anni, spero sia ancora in vita. Ti mando un saluto speciale dal lago maggiore Italia ciao.
Grazie per i tuoi commenti sempre gentili. Sia la California 2 che la LeMans 3 sono moto fantastiche per me. Quest'estate ho intenzione di fare un viaggio di 1.000 km con Cali 2. Occuparsi.
Grazie a te caro amico hai ragione da vendere, in gioventù le ho provate tutte e due grandi moto con differente carattere giustamente. Sono felice per te ti auguro un buon viaggio ricco di emozioni ciao amico.
Thank you for your interest in my videos. Science I live in the countryside, I haven’t had the opportunity to see old motorcycles from UK, Italy, or USA. So, I started collecting little by little so that I could actually try riding them. To maintain these old bikes, I either sent them to specialty shops in the city or went to a school that taught me how to restore them so I could maintain them myself.
Thank you for your comment. I think that the California 2's up-handlebars and comfortable seat make it less tiring for the rider even when riding for long periods of time. When riding in that position, I get the impression that the field of vision is wide. In particular, the LM3 that I own is perfect for enjoying cornering on winding roads, but the Cal2 seems more suitable for long-distance touring while enjoying the scenery.
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, I have never ridden a BSA 650cc, but I got the impression that it had more torque than the Triumph T140. The T140 gets more power at 4,000 rpm or more, but the Dominator 650SS accelerates vigorously from around 3,000 rpm.
Thank you for your comment. As you know, LeMans is originally a sports tourer that specializes in high-speed cruising, but thanks to Moto Guzzi’s engine characteristics, which have a lot of torque even at low speeds, it can run a variety of roads.
If you’d like, I’d be happy if you could watch the California 2 videos posted in August 2022. The title of one of three videos is as follows. “Adventure riding Moto Guzzi California 2 on a gravel road to the top of mountain.” Thank you for your interest in my videos.
