I have a griso, the first parts I wanted were unavailable, last winter I rebuilt a bsa A65 from. 1970 and everything was still available, obviously lots is made as a copy but it's all out there.

This is so noisy compared to my other HJC helmet. That was on three different style bikes, so don’t take anothers opinion.

Have you ever had a girlfriend that you were a complete gentleman to and then one day she says I’m pregnant and all of a sudden you realize that it wasn’t you? It was the bad boy friend of yours that cause all the trouble in your relationship? Well that girl is Mother Earth and the bad boy is China, all these unrealistic emission regulations are put in place on you the already cleanest countries on the planet while china the dirtiest emission country on earth keeps forcing us into closing our factories and ultra clean coal electricity plants to close down driving our costs up while they with zero in practice emissions help them to produce everything made while they’re energy cost is ridiculously cheap to produce everything we consume. This is all by design and a majority of our politicians and ultra rich are getting richer by the day keeping us tied to these unobtainable restrictions.

By looking at the cam followers can you easily see if it’s got a cam roller kit fitted?

Piaggio doesn't want people to fix their old bikes! They want them to buy new ones. If Piaggio had their way, they wouldn't offer spare parts for anything! (For what it's worth, I demo'd a V100 a couple of weeks ago...fantastic motorycle!)

Unfortunately, some hard-core owners will be forced to buy a "spare" bike (non-running example, usually) for parts. I've seen collectors do it lots of times on older, desirable bikes.

I'm surprised you didn't just fix it yourself rather than involve the insurance company (and the premium increase risk that entails.) New valve cover, muffler and replace the shifter and you'd (well, ok...the Griso, at least) would be back on the road!

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This is really a very serious, through review, like few others have have seen (and i watched about 20 of them). Thanks very much for your insights, the fairing is an absolute must, or you are just a sail on the highway (any naked is like that). But the brake line idea, is brilliant, never occurred to me that the pressure was being lost in the lines.

This is probably the best review, I was pretty sold on getting a DL650 but this solidified the idea. Excited to not HAVE to get a brand new bike but find one used and save some money.

Griso for me. The Z900RS is just too common. Experience has taught me that if you own an Italian bike, it’s wise to have something more reliable to ride as well :)

Fantastic review, very detailed. Highly appreciated. And apart from your knowledge and experience on the bike, your English is an inspiration to look up to 🙏🏻

Does anyone think this will fit or have experience with fitting this windscreen on a Triumph Trident 660? Do you think it would fit? May not look cool but I need real wind protection & that is more important for me than looking coolest at this point. I really love the design of this windscreen and it's adjustability.

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Haha took one for a test ride today, stalled it twice too. Mind you if I was to stall my 1050 I would have more to worry about than embarassment. Could not notice any tingles, and felt completely at home on it. Rode my 1050 home and seriously considering keeping it and just paying cash when I pick up the new GX in black livery. It is the bike they should have made the big Bandit into (had one also).

I ride Grissom, my wife rides Z900RS. Awesome combo. I can sign everything you said with my blood.

Havnt heard from anyone running e10 and having problems.

How do you keep bike so clean? What do you use for cleaning? It looks like unboxed an hour ago....

More smiles per mile with a Guzzi. They take a bit to get used to, even a day isn't long enough, but before you know it, you're hooked.

Got my ecu back from Ivan and now my exhaust is quieter. I’m not happy about that. I paid good money for a louder exhaust then I paid Ivan to ruin the sound. How does your exhaust compare after the tune?

What news on the Griso, BMR? Or have I missed something? Won't be long before mine gets tucked away for winter. Up the Hammers! ⚒️

I ride a Harley. And I just did that grade 2 weeks ago. Bro…. I would’ve passed you in a heartbeat. I would’ve been halfway through a hot dog at bogdans before you showed up 😅

Still rocking the old gloves? Couldn’t bring yourself to wear the Borg assimilation edition ones?

I also want to say it’s really great to see you out riding again.

Really enjoyed that. Great video to get me in the mood for my trip tomorrow with old buddy of 50 years. On a 1000 Kms two day ride in the Ontario highlands with my triumph 900 speed twin and his triumph speed 400. 🎉

Liked that 360 placement 👍🏻 Cheers!

I think it is safe to say we need more content with that R9T cafe racer! 😂 I know, I'm shameless. And Andy, I think you should ask Santa to bring you a pair of English riding goggles to finish off the truly classic look on that RE 650. It was a great day for our ride. Thanks for posting BMR.

totalmente de acuerdo, muy pintona si, pero le faltan 2 cilindros y 2000 rpms. más para ser lo que dice que quiere ser. Pero no la he cambiado por mi hornet 600 2007 😅

What boots is that you are using? Great bikes great video! Thanks!!

You seem to be quite tall, is that correct? I am 6’4 and many bikes are a bit small for me 😊

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I hope you will be OK and back on two wheels again soon. Important to reflect on incidents and mistakes. Du you think ABS brakes could have saved you? Could the outcome have been different if you were on the Z900RS?

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Its a Street Tuned K5 without the VVA and not racing camshaft. this is For fuel economy and reliability.

Hey Paul, congrats on your retirement. We will need to go out on a ride together sometime. Sorry to hear about your crash, hopefully you are healling up quickly. I saw you were already out riding on your Kawasaki. Really enjoying your channel, keep up the good work.

Can you install comm system on this helmet? Cardo for reference!!

I remember these as a kid growing up on v.island when the government used to put out forest fires and not just shriek climate change with mouths agape.

Changing gears here, what were the brand of horns and relay you put on your Z900RS,

I don't know about elsewhere but where I live you are required to wear hearing protection above 90 decibels on job sites and factories because of long term hearing loss. So I'd say not you can't ride without ear protection.

I sit behind a touring screen, no ear plugs required.

Thanks Mister. I bought shark sqwall i3 using on a naked bike . after 70 km/h I can not even hear my thoughts. I was looking for a replacement. Your video helped a lot.

Not only Guzzi, the whole Italian manufacturing is affected by a nasty short time spare parts availability...Alfa, Fiat, all of them...

I have a problem with forehead pain with this helmet ,as do many other riders,I was able to alleviate a lot of the pain by crushing in the styrofoam in he forehead area with my knuckle, still not perfect though.

Some helmets are designed for sport bike seating position and others for upright seating on a touring/cruiser bike.

I watched a number of reviews and all the best helmets are fairly close in noise levels. On my Moto Guzzi Norge I can get away with no ear plugs with my loud Bell Bullit or my Shoie Neotec 2 (certified open and no silly lock). On my Norton Commando at 45 mph the Shoie is quit, no ear plugs needed. At 60 mph plugs needed on both helmets. Quality and fit would be my number one buying criteria. If the helmet is designed so that turning you head doesn’t result in head yank, then I think weight is irrelevant.

I'll be looking for a new helmet to buy this winter. I've had several different brands but have always found my way back to Shoei. Fitment for me is paramount and Shoei (and a couple of Arai from the past) fit my head shape best. A well made good fitting helmet is usually a fairly quiet helmet but I still wear added ear protection.

Great to see you in the saddle again, BMR! The final flight was making headlines here in Europe too. Fascinating history, considering it got converted from a cargo plane. They described how the pilot has to hover ithe Martin Mars over the water at 120kmh while they lower snorkles to refill water tanks - no touch down, that's just nuts; those pilots must be artists.

I have a Schuberth C4 Pro, and ride a naked bike, with my body position being my head down a bit, the helmet is not quiet at all. I started with a HJC RPHA 11 but the wind noise is bad on it as well, that was the reason i bought the Schuberth. If I sit perfectly upright with the C4 Pro and have my head looking slightly at the sky the wind noise drops drastically, but that body and head position isn't natural feeling to me. Ear Plugs needed for sure. I'd be curious to hear if you tip your head down, like you're looking at your instrument panel does the wind noise increase?

I’m a skeptic when it comes to helmet noise review claims. I think that head shape is more of a factor in proper fit than most folks realize… As a new rider, I watched numerous reviews on helmets and eventually settled on the HJC RPHA 71. It was highly recommended as one of the quietest helmets in the market. After 9000km this summer on my new W800 (on mostly backroads), I have found my helmet to be very noisy. Even with ear protection, the wind noise is consistent and irritating. I wear a size 2xl and that was part of the issue when purchasing, good luck finding 2xl’s to try on at even the best of shops.

Very informative videos. I have a 2016 Stelvio with a mistral slip on. Im wondering if i could do these mods on mine.