@@volt8684I don’t even reckon ABS should be standard , they can actually increase the stopping distance . Those of us who learnt to ride motorcycles & operate standard front & rear brakes correctly in a skid , don’t require them .
We are nothing but Mushrooms "Kept in the Dark, and fed on Sh*t"......I remember 1976....my second child was born in July....my poor Wife suffered in the Heat.....and then we had a plague of Ladybirds !
Well done achieving 10k folk who are interested in you . Most of us have forgotten to cancel our indicators at some point , I’m sure I remember some bike indicators have a audible warning yonks ago , bring them back I say . June has now become Junuary ! Met office putting fake news out .
If you think about it, gaslighting in the UK isn't a new thing. 1970s...Oil will run out in 10 years 1980s...acid rain will destroy all crops in 10 years 1990s...ozone layer will be gone in 10 years 2000s...global warming will destroy all life on earth And what do they all have in common? They all resulted in more tax. Currently sitting on my balcony in Turkey at 8am and 31 degrees.....just thought you might like to know 😂
In 1995 I was commuting 70 miles a day on my 1980 Kawasaki Z650. Great weather and I definitely didn't have to have my heating on, like I did this spring?!
Congratulations on 10k subs! That's a great bike! I almost bought one but decided on a 2024 Transalp. Just got back from Wyoming and Montana trip. I also have a RE interceptor in the garage for bumping around town
That's a strange one Dave, we have had a really warm winter, but Spring here in Spain has been cooler than normal, still hot but not normal. We now are getting towards the start of Summer 21st of June, and it's in the low 30s for the last few years we have been in the high 30s. Apparently the boffins that pull the strings are saying we are entering a 'la niña' from a 'el niño' which means the Pacific is cooling, bringing a shed load of bad weather. That said the UK weather is run by Camalot, no chance of winning, the same as the lottery, but they keep telling you that, you will win 😅
I can't wait to get back up to Yorkshire. Its bloody gorgeous. I know I say it all the time but, I really need to move there, I absolutely love it up there. You are right about the weather reports and to be honest that's not the only thing they try to fob us off with. Congrats on the 10k subs and keep up the good work uncle. 👍🏿 PS: I bet you kicked yourself about that indicator in the post production. 😂😂
10K subs! Very well done! 👍 We are undoubtedly being gas-lighted about the weather, but the real question is 'Why?' Who has the motive and the opportunity? Who stands to benefit from us all believing in the idea of anthropomorphic global warming - and who has the power & reach to pull that off? Everyone should do their own homework. Love the Guzzi. I'm a BMW man: an ex-Met police R1200RTP and a 24-year-old R1100S. Oh - and an Indian Scout 😎 Love V-twins & flat twins; interesting to follow your CF Moto parallel twin experience. Thanks for another great video 👍
@@PDCRed You've clearly been gas-lighted and suffer from confirmation bias: that '99% of scientists agree' claim has long been disproven & debunked. The fact that you don't know this shows how little you know. And if this is all you know, you need to go back to school. Start by reading 'The Skeptical Environmentalist' by Bjørn Lomborg Lomborg is the former director of the Danish government's Environmental Assessment Institute (EAI) in Copenhagen. Don't waste my time by coming back with pithy comments that are based on your prejudices & perception biases; when you've read up on both sides of the debate we can discuss this on equal terms. As it stands, we're having an assymetric discussion because you clearly don't know what you're talking about and are quoting already-disproven claims
Agree with everything there Dave , I'm sick of the patronising attitude of the news and weather reports, it's as if they're talking to a young naive generation that aren't old enough to have seen the weather for themselves decades ago as we have ! But even they can do their own research of the records, so who are they trying to kid ? As you say it's getting bloody tiresome, I'm sick of shouting " ah fk off " at the TV 😆 I don't take the weather reports as said , I look out the window and either put my waterproof gear on if it looks iffy, or put it in my pannier bags if it's bright or sunny and bollocks to it and just go out , I'm not having my freedom of movement swayed by false extremities of weather advising us not to travel as thunderstorms or extreme heat are expected ,..anyway ranting aside, congratulations on reaching 10,000 subscribers ! Cheers Mel 🍻 PS on your indicator comment I was thinking maybe your camera mount was blocking the repeater light from your angle of view ?
Hello Dave, congratulations on the 10,000 subs, a great achievement & well earned… I got my MC licence in 1970 whist working as a postman back then for the PMG Department in western NSW in Oz, been riding ever since & now retired enjoying my 3 motorcycles (RE 500 cast iron Bullet Classic, RE 650 Interceptor & Yamaha XJ900s Diversion).. love your content ..cheers Phil from Oz 🇦🇺
Love the Guzzi, l've never liked fixed luggage but those panniers look pretty good. 👍 I'm in Jerez right now, it's a lovely cool 28c today with a trail free clear blue sky.....it's a relief after last week when it was 35c most days, next week it's going to 38c. When it gets past 35c then l go to the coast where it may be 10c cooler even though it's only 10 miles away. I used to do the same in exactly the same temps 40 years ago....... last time l saw blue sky in Saltaire may have been last October. 😂
Congratulations on reaching 10.1k subscribers Dave......Glad to see I'm not the only one who forgets to cancel the indicator and finds that when loading the film onto the computer the Horizon is drunk. The sky is what my ex wife used to call a 'Grey Lid'. It described the phenomenon perfectly. Shame you couldn't get to ride the Guzzi over here...A peaceful ride in the mountains, stopping off for a Coffee or Sin Alcohol and Tapas.... For a fellow Biker ...Bliss..
You know how to make a man jealous Brian…..yes leaden skies and a closed in feeling even in those wide open spaces. I have an open invitation from a friend who lives in Salinas so the V7 may yet hit Terra Espanol!
Thanks Dave. A wake up call on a beautifull bike. Sick of all the lies. Up to 2030 agenda. Hope i can ride today to get my smile back on my little enfield. Stay save.
Vibrations are often caused by bolting add ons. I have cone aware of this on many bikes over 50 yrs. also my v strom 21 plate developed a vibration at 6/7 k revs. This was eliminated by a throttle body balance by a friend. Congrats on 10k
Morning Dave congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers 👍🏻 and the bike of choice to tell us your fantastic Moto Guzzi v7 stone special 😀 a fabulous bike and a secret to those who own one 😉 carry on that man Caio for now tat ta👍🏻
I agree on losing faith in government, here in America too. I have been freezing in Vermont for two months until now in mid-June. But, I think the media is referring to the global temperature this year, so far. Look at people now enduring the heat closer to the equator. I am riding my V7 Stone 853 with a warm jacket now😀. Getting smoother as it gets to 3,000 miles!
Congratulations on your 10K, Fully agree about the weather, I was 20 in 1976 (also ex Job) and it was roasting on the streets of Blackpool, every days off, loaded the bike and went camping or rallying, glorious. Just come back from a week in Northumberland, Airbnb, Leather jeans, Leather jacket, Jumper and winter gloves was the order of the day, every day, so you have it spot on about the statement made about the hottest spring. keep up the good work, stay safe bud.
Why is the word "dampening " used by so many people? I blame the Americans. It's "damping" ,"dampening"means to wet something ! Oh Yes! Congratulations on reaching 10,000 subscriptions
Congratulations on the 10k. Interesting about your vibration issues. I have a V85tt and although I get vibration at tickover, it's barely noticeable once above a couple of thousand revs. Perhaps it's all the extra hp you get on yours with the fancy exhausts 😂
Congratulations on the 10k Dave. I’m up to 2000 miles on my Guzzi V7 now and still loving it. Mine rocks away upon starting but on the move I haven’t noticed much vibration. What has surprised me is how well it handles and what a little flyer it is. Once your at 3k revs it just flies and it’s a right hoot to blast about on. Yes like you it’s a talking point, it always gets admiring looks when I pull up at the cafe areas. As for the hot spring, what a load of 💩we can all look at statistics and make them say what you want them to say. We know how cold it feels when out and about, if they say it’s the wettest ever then I’ll believe that. I’ve given up on the government and most institutions, I just don’t believe anything they say. Is it the effects of AI ? Who knows, it’s not even worth a rant anymore. Keep up the good work, your videos are far more interesting than the news.
Cheers buddy yours should be nicely loosened now at 2k miles…I’m just over 1k and as you say above 3000 rpm the engine sings and flies….loving it. Just waiting for the hosepipe bans to kick in 😂
Well done 10000 subs excellent news surprised not more with the great content you put out and that was the longest rant I’ve heard for long time😂😂 I do love a rant though thats what were good at and for the moto guzzi I do like the look of them brilliant Italian style great video take care ride safe ell sithe
Well done mate on the 10k subs, nice birthday present (early) that the beauty of the guzzi and most Italian bikes, they tell what they are doing, they involve you, it’s what I love about all my Ducatis etc, what’s really unique is that the motor started life in a light tank in the Italian military, 😊 the only bikes made in Japan that I have had any affinity with was the plastic maggots I had 2 and the later Eurosport, it’s always been European bikes for me and of course my classic 350 🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh and any 70s Japanese 2Ts loved all mine. The weather here has been as the french say Bizzare 😂 …. Pete🇫🇷
The biggest surprise for me with the Grip Puppies is the grip they offer to the hands acts like a throttle lock. I wear suede type leather gloves and when travelling along I only need to rest the palm of my hand on the bars on my Super Tenere and the throttle totally stays in place, so my fingers get a rest most of the time
Congratulations on reaching the first 10000 subscribers. The next 10000 will be easier! Totally agree with you regarding the weather. Like you, I've had to put the thermal liners back in my motorcycle clothing and break out the thermal long johns for use under my riding jeans. Those Grip Puppies work well, and as you say, do not buy the cheap knock-off version. I did buy the genuine and cheap version and the cheap version split whilst being fitted. I did get my money back. There is something very characterful and entertaining about riding a Moto Guzzi that reminds me of my old air-cooled BMW boxers. Never owned a plastic maggot but did have a few boxers. Guzzi dealers are few and far as I think it's always been.
@AliasMrHackenbacker what a brilliant comparison you made citing the old air cooled BMW and this Guzzi. Having owned an ‘84 R80RT I could immediately recognize what riding that Guzzi would feel like. Loved that old Beemer.
Hi Dave 👋. Great vlog thank you. My current & only bike for the last 5 & a bit years is a Gen2 ZZR1400. Two weeks ago l test rode the Shotgun (Appleyards) & the V7 (Teasdales) The Shotgun really impressed me for all sorts of reasons but, the V7?..... smitten! Absolutely fell in love. Sorely tempted to trade. Take care & ride safe. Regards, Mo 😊👍.
Hi Mo both would have been good options but I would have gone V7 too….not sure how far away Teasdale is for you but Iron City in Leeds are Guzzi main dealers too
@thebingleywheeler Yeah l tried them & All Bikes at Rochdale but neither had a demo available 🤷♂️. Teasdales is at Thirsk so it gave me a nice ride out & back at least. 😊👍
Just seeing the comments about leaving indicator on, I always seem to do the same on my V7 850, might have to fit a beeper, but I do really like my V7, have owned for just over a year & 6000 miles covered, original dunlops just replaced in favour of Michelin road classics, I have ridden quite a few different bikes, a lot of Hondas which were reliable but just felt the last one did everything well but was dull, the Moto guzzi is never dull, always have a chat with someone even when getting fuel, lots of talk online about buying Moto guzzi etc but the V7 is cracking value new & I would recommend although it takes a little time to get used to it is so worth it Just the engine sound is is a good start, & I can go on a ride somewhere, maybe park up with some other bikes without mine looking the same,
@@thebingleywheeler The dunlops were ok until they started wearing patchy which could create a wobble & weave, the Michelins look to have a better style of tread and they really suit the look of the bike, very happy with how the bike feels on them
Much respect to you Dave, but your local Yorkshire weather this spring/summer is no reflection of the bigger climate picture. Kudos for reaching 10K subs! Keep it coming and grow the tribe. 👍
Hi bingley wheeler, well done on getting to 10000subs . I never trust the weather because I have worked out side for 36 years in ground maintenance and all ways would wait and see whot weather would be each day because the weather forecasters wood not get it right a lot of the time so I would not trust them and as Stuart said they try to make you think they were all ways right when they were not and idont trust or like the BBC because try to force us to take there word for it and think were stupid when the weather was not how they said it was
Hi Dave. Congrats on subs. I agree with your rants but I didn’t need to listen to them again and again and again. If you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes. (Yachtsman’s mantra).
There are a large number of people who entirely agree with what you said about pronouncements and Diktats from 'above', myself included. Using this platform on You Tube to say it is a great way of encouraging others to think more for themselves. Thank You.
Nice and enjoyable video - thanks. I am of 1962 vintage so the same age as you and fully concur that 1976 was a hot summer but it only started end May then seemed to last forever! What has changed enormously since then is the growth of sensationalism and also how statistics is used to support this. I suspect the story is based on facts that are manipulated to support said story (just look at the statistical garbage coming from all political parties for the upcoming election - it all gets knocked down the next day). I always fall back on Mark Twain: "There are 3 kinds of lies - lies, damn lies and statistics" and "Get your facts first, then you can distort them as much as you please" !!!!!!!
Dave Love the V7 but i have the same concerns with the Guzzi as i do the CF Moto MT800 Tourer ( and i like both) in that the dealer network for these bikes seems pretty sparse..which gets me thinking how it would affect aftersales/ parts availability etc.. Dont fancy having to go to the far aide of the County or even into another one for servicing or in the event of other issues.. Im hoping you can tell me differently, but thats the impression I'm getting .. Another good vid though... Here's to your 100,000 milestone... 😉👍
Thank you John CF Moto are supported by all KTM and all Moto GB dealerships…..which is a lot….Moto Guzzi dealerships in most areas….here there’s Leeds for example
Dave That's good to hear, however Moto GB here in Preston don't routinely stock Guzzis or CF Motos, in fact Appleyards in Keighley up your way are the only Moto GB dealership that have CF Moto in their new bike drop down list and even they don't seem to have Moto Guzzi in that list... Can you still order the specific CF Moto or Guzzi through them regardless?. TIA.. 😉
Moto GB don’t do new Guzzis anywhere….Iron City in Leeds or Teasdale in Yorkshire…..CF Moto 800 MTs are currently only to order (other than a few old stock) such is the huge demand in Europe
Hi Dave, I live in Pennsylvania, USA, so I didn't experience the UK spring, but I'm guessing that "hottest" is not the correct word for the weather. If it rained frequently, then there must have been plenty of cloud cover, which raises the average temperature vs. a spring when there is little cloud cover and the temperature drops sharply overnight. And perhaps the slightly warmer than average temperatures contributed to the continuing clouds and precipitation. I can easily imagine the Powers That Be exploiting the average temperature to advance an agenda, but it may well have been true that it was the warmest (not hottest) spring on record. I only advocate critical thinking rather than a political stance (such stances seem to be ruining the globe), and I offer this as a possible explanation of why the empirical data may be correct, even if it was presented in a political way. Also, you gotta put that Guzzi away; just a couple more videos and I'm going to have to buy one. Do it for me, and my bank account, and my marriage, Dave! Thank you for the video!
Thank you and yes thanks for taking the time to respond to my request for clarification on the claim….you’re the only one to make the effort and I do get the logic….it was bloody cold though 🥶 I love that Guzzi!!
To add to your thoughts ! I too held rank in a similar 'public institution' like yourself, and you know there were times that 'instructions' came from 'above, that what you were dealing 'with at work, had not to be told to the press or public ! Now if you and me, as very small grains of sand in this life, were experiencing this, many thousands of others were too ! So when it comes to the even bigger, broader, political subjects, the public will be told what the establishment wants them to hear, not what is factual ! I am far from a conspiracy theorist, but now with age and experience, I'm very cynical about what ever is put put for 'public' consumption !
Oh yes I remember the summer of 1976 the year I purchased my brand new Suzuki GT185 in blue I was 18 years and remember thinking this is my first proper motorcycle after my moped era had ended.Now I live in Australia I never complain about the weather if I did my work mates would say I was a winging Pom.never complain about anything only your health is important. I didn’t know you had the Moto Guzzi, I noticed a model year 2022 advertised as a 2023 by a dealer here in my location and it cost $19.890 Australia Dollars drive away with current exchange rate that would be £10.370 English Pounds drive away how does that compare with the current price in the uk ? Are they misleading the price of products ? As well as lying about the weather ?
@@thebingleywheeler move it then or make sure it’s off, simple.just saying a car could have pulled out a few times on that trip . And I wouldn’t want that . Keep up the great content.
Not sure how a car could pull out on a stretch of road with hardly a junction in sight….and no motorcyclist on the planet can claim never to have done the same thing from time to time
Look back on the video, you’ll see that you had it on for a very long time. You had it on longer I bet before the edit. And when you went passed junctions with cars waiting . Just saying, I know we’ve all done it, I know you’re making a video, but keep on checking. I know I have to .
@andrewwhite271 are you sure you watched the whole video….I include an on screen acknowledgment just after the left turn at Kex Gill is made…..there is no editing prior to that
Not a one to feel the cold but my gas fire went on last night.....thankfully we are all getting a bit more distrustful of powers that be....common sense making a return ???🤔
Hello BW I believe you have mounted the Mistral exhausts. I love the vibrations of the MG but I have upgraded to a performance filter and stack and Mistral, and I am experiencing more vibrations, especially at low RPM on higher gear, nothing of this before.. is that a thing you feel? Not sure how to fix this, they told that the ECU would sort of recalculate over time but not sure really Thank you and good rides
I did a fair few miles on my moto guzzi California never had an issue with vibration at all, maybe worth having a ride on another one for a comparison or is it just the v7 for some reason?
Talking about the Plastic Maggot - Honda did a turbo version back in the 1980’s. Never fancied turbo bikes because of the throttle lag. Anyone ever ride a turbo?
You tube seriously need to sort out that subscription button. I have just watched this video gone into your channel page and for the second time in a week I have been unsubscribed. Bloody ridiculous!!😡
Due to the fact that most of our MP s may not be the correct and upright people that we expect them to be . That a lot of public money has been invested in EV development, a battle which is now being lost, means that more misinformation is required to support net zero. The more outlandish these claims become the less they will be taken seriously and they think were stupid.
I definitely don't agree wit a lot of what SF says but this is something that everyone I know is saying. I have yet to meet anyone who believes it. We can only hope that they have actually over played their hand finally and the illusion bubble has been burst.
@@mikekelso869 😂 You're right! But... if I remember 2 great japanese bikes I loved in the beginning of my motorcycle life : the XT550 and the XS650... Well it shaked 🤣😂
