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Rusty Nuts
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We’ve been riding bikes since the early eighties when Yammy Fizzies were the coolest thing!
Now that theres YewToob its possible to share our passion for all things motorcycle.
Its Rusty Nuts, not because I have a particular medical issue, but because most of my bikes are a bit old.
We race, off road, tour, commute, build, mend, break, love and sometimes hate our bikes.
Content includes…..
BikeReviews - A leg over something classic or modern
QuickGuides (shorts) - A brief bike sum up
Off road - Usually in Wales in mud
Trips+Tours+Events - The pure joy of motorcycle travel
InTheShed - Trying to mend what we’ve broken
Show Reports - If they let me in
MotoLegend - A snapshot of a biking great
And more……
Thanks for watching.
Now that theres YewToob its possible to share our passion for all things motorcycle.
Its Rusty Nuts, not because I have a particular medical issue, but because most of my bikes are a bit old.
We race, off road, tour, commute, build, mend, break, love and sometimes hate our bikes.
Content includes…..
BikeReviews - A leg over something classic or modern
QuickGuides (shorts) - A brief bike sum up
Off road - Usually in Wales in mud
Trips+Tours+Events - The pure joy of motorcycle travel
InTheShed - Trying to mend what we’ve broken
Show Reports - If they let me in
MotoLegend - A snapshot of a biking great
And more……
Thanks for watching.
Moto Morini X-CAPE | FULL TEST in stunning SPAIN
Having sampled the delights of the X-Cape in Madeira it was an easy choice for our Spain trip. We knew it was comfortable, had enough power and was a fun machine. However, we weren’t sure about its off road abilities. Hertz Ride Alicante had one in its rental fleet complete with wire wheels and full luggage, time to find out!
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MV AGUSTA BRUTALE | FOUR cylinder FLIRTATION!
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On loan (well actually hiding it from a mates wife in my shed) is this very lovely MV. Its actually very easy to ride, very fast of course….but no fairing keeps you hanging on to your license!
KYMCO DT X360 | TESTED in ancient GREECE
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We were looking to hire a motorbike, but there were only scooters available in Parga. Luckily the 360cc Kymco was due back the following day so we hired it for five days. What a great machine! It did everything that a motorbike would have done for us, plus it was so convenient to use. The scooter really is the travel companion of southern Europe.
Moto Morini X-CAPE | First IMPRESSIONS in magnificent MADEIRA
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We hired a Moto Morini X-Cape for a day out in magnificent Madeira. What a terrific bike, perfect in its ability for the challenging terrain that is this volcanic mountain that protrudes from the Atlantic ocean. Madeira is a true fantasy island, the Hawaii of Europe. With towering cliffs and rugged, forested interior, Madeira is a walkers paradise. Virtually every house has an expansive sea vie...
TONTI | Outstanding ENGINEERING at MOTO GUZZI
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This short film is my tribute to the man behind the frame building jig, Lino Tonti. I have been riding one of his creations since 1995, my 1000S. Big thanks to Pete and Own for bringing out their own Tonti classics to complete the 30 Year production span of these special machines. There are numerous models featuring the Tonti chassis that I hope to film another time. #motoguzzi750 #lemans #v7sp...
HINCKLEY TRIUMPHs | Desirable CLASSICS ?
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HINCKLEY TRIUMPHs | Desirable CLASSICS ?
Airhead RACING | Taming the “RUBBER COW”
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Airhead RACING | Taming the “RUBBER COW”
Barn Find AIRHEAD rebuilt and ridden to spectacular SCOTLAND
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Barn Find AIRHEAD rebuilt and ridden to spectacular SCOTLAND
First TIME to the SAHARA (pics and words)
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First TIME to the SAHARA (pics and words)
Moto Guzzi 1000S / V11 Sport | CLASSIC comparison in splendid SPAIN (Pics and words)
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Moto Guzzi 1000S / V11 Sport | CLASSIC comparison in splendid SPAIN (Pics and words)
AIRHEAD | BMW R80GS replica gets TESTED
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AIRHEAD | BMW R80GS replica gets TESTED
AIRHEAD | Review of the ICONIC 1970s BMW BOXER
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AIRHEAD | Review of the ICONIC 1970s BMW BOXER
KTM 1190 Adventure | TOO much for an AVERAGE mortal?
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KTM 1190 Adventure | TOO much for an AVERAGE mortal?
Ducati MULTISTRADA | Pierre TERBLANCHE broke the mould!
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Ducati MULTISTRADA | Pierre TERBLANCHE broke the mould!
Classic AIRHEAD on tour in magical IRELAND
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Classic AIRHEAD on tour in magical IRELAND
MOTO GUZZI 1000S | The MANDELLO pilgrimage
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MOTO GUZZI 1000S | The MANDELLO pilgrimage
DUCATI 750SS | EXOTIC Italian for MUNDANE money!
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DUCATI 750SS | EXOTIC Italian for MUNDANE money!
MOTO GUZZI 1000S | THE first RETRO ?
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MOTO GUZZI 1000S | THE first RETRO ?
Great scenery, well done! I am in Valais Switzerland, and the Stelvio is definitely on my to do list.
What pipes are those? They sound fantastic
On the blue bike they are stainless steel single cross over system by Keihan exhausts in UK
the sound is awful
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
@@rustynuts82 and the most hypocritical answer goes to….. you! 😅
Glad you enjoyed the answer !
thank you great review, i was interested in you large rubber strap holding the key in.
The key vibrates loose and the bike stops! I think it’s a girls hair band.
Drove more then 500.000 km on BMW simply the best❤❤❤
That’s a distance that qualifies as a decent review mileage!
Honda GBR500 is probably recognised as the first retro motorcycle
The GBR was a throwback bike but was it a retro? Honda were doing a take on the classic British single, but they never built them originally. Whereas the 1000S is a retrospective of the original Guzzi 750S, a true retro…….so in my view the GB500 doesn’t count.
By the way, great share of your experience. Thank you mate
Thanks, it’s a great place to visit.
Were you guys able to buy or drink some beers? Alcohol in general?
Beer is usually available in hotels
I love my 05 1000DS. It is a bike I will never get rid of. Funny enough, my license plate is “Ugly Duc” 😂
Saw one in mid Wales recently, two up full luggage. Still looks great out on the open road!
I’m lucky enough to own a 1988 R80GS (not the / model) as well as a 1976 R90/6 and. Moto Guzzi Le Mans MK5 (cafe’d now as the bike I bought was a basket case!) And I have to say, of the 30 odd motorcycles I’ve owned, they are the only ones to evoke an emotional relationship with man and machine for me! Air cooled twins…❤
All great bikes and similar to my shed inhabitants. Yep, air cooled twins win every time!
Real bikers wear boots common sense is not that common anymore
Boots?
Great review of a lovely bike. I would love one and am currently looking...Hopefully i will find one
Lots available in Germany of course, Greece has a few and surprisingly popular in India! Not so many in the UK, but not impossible to find.
I’ve owned 4 Tonti frame Lemans bikes. A Mk I, (2) Mk III’s, and the one I still own, a 1990 LM 1000 Mk V. Also owned a 1995 1100 Sport (non Tonti, of course). The LM 1000 engine is a peach, and surprisingly strong. Much more power than the 850 LM’s. However, the price for that power is enormous valves that needed to be set at a very high angle to fit in the combustion chamber. This resulted in rocker arm geometry that heavily loaded the valve stems and contributed to relatively rapid valve guide wear (40k miles is about where they start to really suck oil down the guides). Not the end of the world. The pistons and rings can go 100k miles if you don’t abuse them. Even on the early LM’s with spindly 35 mm forks, the handling is remarkably good. A bit idiosyncratic, but highly capable. The 40 mm forks on the LM 1000’s were a noticeable, but not strictly necessary, improvement. The linked brakes, when properly bled, are one of the bikes unsung features. I think it works fabulously. Finally, be extremely careful with the final drives, good quality ring/pinion gears are unavailable. The key (and I’ve learned this the hard way), is to get the final drive unit in the hands of someone that knows how to set the gear contact patch. This is crucial. Most of the talk you’ll hear about setting up the drives is just rules of thumb to approximate proper gear engagement. There’s really only one way to do it, and it can be a tedious, and time consuming process. But if done right, it’s worth every penny you’ll pay.
I have had my 1000S for over twenty years now, it’s been on numerous trips : France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and lots of local blasts. I have only had an exhaust valve issue, otherwise pretty bomb proof. Such a great thumping motor in that brilliant chassis. Best purchase I ever made!
@@rustynuts82 I think the 1000s really nails the sweet spot of sportiness and long distance comfort. My friend bought one new and I’ve ridden it quite a few times. Great bike! I _think_ the very first 1000s bikes came with the LM 1000 engine, but most had a slightly de tuned (and much better, imo) engine. The changes were to use the medium valve heads (similar to an 850 LM) and a milder cam profile. The result is a bit less top end, but more mid range, better fuel economy, and much longer lasting valve guides. And of course they so beautiful!
Yep, mines an early one with the tuned motor. Still thumps along two up with luggage no problem. Interestingly the economy was slightly better than my son’s V11 on the trip to Spain.
@@rustynuts82 in my younger days I used to do quite a bit of multi-day ‘sport touring’ on my LM 1000, and agree the engine is a fine companion on long rides. Still, after having ridden my friends ‘world engine’ 1000s, I think, overall, I prefer that version. Regarding fuel use, both my 1100 carb sport and LM 1000 got roughly 38-40 mpg. I’ve only test ride experience with the injected v11’s. Anyway, nice chatting, and don’t sell that 1000s. I promise you, you’ll regret it.
I agree with Setright, given that the engine is already offset, they should have laid the engine over sideways to reduce the height.
Looks much nicer vertical to my eye, it’s a very low bike anyway. The Guzzi flat single is the answer maybe.
Have you ever ridden a post '81 with the lighter flywheel, Brembo brakes etc? Just wondered how they compared in your view?
Unfair really ,, was a newer aprillia 07 rsv 1000 factory,,, total different ball game,, better comparison than the gen 2
Not really a comparison tbh. Both great bikes, my friend had the factory 07 and it was better in some respects but not night and day different to mine.
Totally underrated Ducati. This bike is a monster in twisty roads and very reliable. Design is unique and true, subject to discussion. Neverthless, looking to the japanese manga style or german looking, nothing wrong with this unique design. Riding is main purpose . This bike is made for; if possible quick ! Very good for those who know. You can enjoy a brillant motorbike for less money. Life is good, enjoy the ride.
They're great bikes but obsolete to anyone younger than sixty which is why they're cut up to make pseudo-cafe bikes. If you want to save one or several they're easy to find for couch money but grab them soon before the supply dries up.
Yep. My son switched from his Yam Tracer 900 to my RS and after riding it declared that it was absolutely crap! No power, crap brakes and boring 😆
@@rustynuts82No respect for their elders, the young! He’ll appreciate it.. when he’s past 50🤣
Tks for sharing ,those brutales are very very beautiful bikes.
Had an 02 LeMans -Champagne.. Put 64k joyus mi her. .... Lost her and my 30foot liveaboard sloop to a bout of cancer. ..2012.. Just recently scooped up a 2000 V11 Sport with only 12k mi !!!!... Same bike but sport fairing not the GORGEOUS, super functional and Pain in the ass LeMans fairing... The V11 sport/ LeMans are absolutely the most motorcycly motorcycle you can buy stock. Huge torque. Huge breaks.Thunder of a Merlin. Imagine a HD with 95hp, pulling right thru 7000 RPMS with a 6 speed tranny and a sport frame that could pull a side car. I had plenty Ducatis and liter Japanese bikes. Seat of the pants...nothing touches these sporty V 11s
Yep, they are terrific bikes. Glad you found another.
Thank you
do you have the specs to input on the tensioner tool tester like the Mass Span and Width?thanks
I use the Gates carbon drive app to tension the belts. Flick the longest section of the belt and get the mic of your phone nice and close to the belt.
This is a pretty well tried and tested app and my myself and others have not had any problems with the belts. Target frequency is 110hz
Where did you get the exhaust?
Armours UK do the two into one down pipes. The silencer is eBay!
Fantastic! I feel like I've been on the trip with you, glass of wine in hand, of course. Interesting that the CX500 had a mention, so many similarities to the Guzzi and it's always been on my "list". Rambo sounds terrific and not much different to my Mandello S which was delivered this week, Maybe one day I'll take him home too. Cheers!
Mandello S….nice!
Loved the video diary. Well done to both of you. Thinking of going in October this year. (2024) Going solo at the moment and leaving from Scotland. Your route gives me some ideas of what to expect. Will give the desert a miss if i go alone. Thanks for sharing. Appreciated.👍👍
Excellent film. Lovely bike and scenery. You can’t beat the sound of the Guzzi V twin. Would like to take my LeMans along some of those roads. Thanks for sharing your journey👍🏻.
Very good reportage .Thank for charing. 😃
Bad vid u might need a bit more time to think about this one 🤣
Thanks dude, cool vid. I have a 77, R75/7 with bikini fairing
I second all these emotions! Nearly 300k on my 91 1000S--still love every ride!
Both beautiful....but a Mille everytime!
Well if we ever meet buy me some fish and chips
What a great video! The still photos were outstanding as well! Thank you for sharing your journey. I may never get there so I really appreciate it.
Thanks, and never say never!
Nice! What's the wet weight of it? Did you install better wheels?
The wheels are FZR400RR as are the forks. Weight not sure, not heavy though!
@@rustynuts82 Thanks! Quick reaction time, much appreciated! A stock SZR weighs 159kg "they" say... was wondering how much you managed to remove
Ok, now I need to weigh it……be in touch👍
@@rustynuts82 That's dry weight though, add 10,5kg for 14L of fuel
Apparently its 130kg dry. Jason has weighed it!
I have several friends who own them and wish they didn't. Rattle and clank 49%, silence and recovery truck 51%
Are you sure they aren’t on Triumphs😆
My favorite is 79 1000 sp I turned into streetfighter
I had a Mk 2 LeMans from new in the early 80's. Loved it and mercilessly thrashed it as a young hooligan. I never liked the square barrel look of subsequent iterations - or the later body stylings for that matter. I thought the round barrels aesthetically far superior, especially in custom builds that make the most of of the engine's architectural quality I only noticed the 1000s when one popped up in my YT feed while on a Guzzi nostalgia trip. This the first time I have found a squared-barrel Guzzi looking not just good, but very good. If I was after a classic Guzzi, the 1000s would be on my shortlist. Up to now it would have been another round-barrel lemon or cafe build but that 1000s... this retired and slightly more sensible gentleman finds it very tasty!
Tend to agree that the round barrel motor particularly in the Le Mans 1 is very pleasing to the eye. Also the earlier V7 sport and 750S are stunners. In the mark 3 Le Mans the square looks right, but it never sat well in the swoopy styled 4/5. In the 1000S it looks good again, I really like it!
Where can I buy a aftermarket camshaft, cant find them anywhere. Do you have a link or website name where I can get the valve's?
We got the camshaft some years ago via a contact. Not sure if it’s still available anywhere, but there will be others. Let me get Jason to answer this, he knows stuff!
@@rustynuts82 Thank you!
Hi, the engines between the yamaha SZR 660 and Raptor 660 quad from around 2005 share the same engine. To find the parts you have to get them from America and search for raptor 660 parts. There are two main companies that make performance cams for this engine which is megacycle and hotcams. Gordons cam is made by kentcams and ive been told it is very similar to the megacycle stage 3 cam.
@@notagunfreak8146 If you get a stage 3 cam I would advise getting the valve guides replaced with the kibblewhite ones. Gives the underside of the valve spring top a could extra mm clearance. Would probably be sensible to get the kibblewhite light valve kit too. For stage 1/2 cams you should be relativly safe with the standard valve gear.
@jasonstubbs3393 thank you!
Both amazing machines. That 1098S though...gorgeous and an absolute beast of a bike. Nicely done gents!
Lovely🥰
Word is that the Dr. took the 4 valve to the Daytona too and got his teeth kinda kicked in by the Duc’s. The two valve pushrod twin is such an amazing engine.
Yes, the two valve is basically as quick. Although in the MG01 I think its much more potent
Rumors have it that the new ones have had problems....
The old airheads are so simple and well engineered but still provide a perfectly decent ride even in modern traffic. Personally I have no interest in modern BMWs. A pal works as a bike mechanic, he doesn’t rate them from a design/repair perspective. Very expensive things to fix.
Perhaps it was Guzzis first ‘Retro’ but Gilera released the saturno bialbero 500 before the 1000s. And Honda had the GB500 a couple years before that. ( I have an SP round barrel ) lovely bike though no arguments there..
The Saturno perhaps beat the 1000S by a whisker, if not in concept maybe by production date. Having said that the Nuevo Falcone might just be the first true retro! The GB500 doesn’t count for me, as it was never a Honda original. The big signal was a Brit throwback and the GB was a sort of homage to them.
Complimenti che viaggio bellissimo❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice. I had One to. Did the passes also. Happy memories.
Your Morini ain’t got shit on our Yukon Gusto 100!
I told you that a scoot is THE off road weapon, the Docker is probably the ultimate expression of globe busting transportation.
Great save on the shale! The Tarzan impression was decent too 😂
Just beautiful! ❤
I bought a used R-26 after starting out on a Zunapp 200 two stroke. The R-26 has to be my most favorable 250 class street machines ever. It was comfortable and especially reliable though it did manage to wear out the U joint behind the engine before 15k miles had passed. I went on to be a career motorcycle tech but the little BMW made an impressive mark that has called me to want another one, even in these times of rushing speeders.
Its especially good for tootling along quiet lanes, no need for speed!
Very nice bike. Where did you buy that lugagereck at the back?
The rack is from Flat Racer based in the UK www.flatracer.com/flatracer-bmw-tic-rear-luggage-rack A similar one is available from Motorworks.