72 Guzzi Eldorado - Autumn Leaves

[@trondareo1399]

Zen and the art of motorcycle videos. Love your storytelling!

[@nick949eldo]

Many thanks 😍

[@derekcoe9633]

My bike is currently sitting under a tarpaulin in the pouring rain (England) awaiting a new fuel pump, (I don’t have a garage/shed so I’m at the mercy of the weather..).. seeing these long (dry!) roads of yours gives me hope.

[@nick949eldo]

I hope you missed the worst of the recent storm. Once you get that pump installed there will be days when riding is possible and fun - yes, even in good old England. Ride safely.

[@1150migrant]

Hi Nick...followed along with the maps, you live in a special place. When you sped up the video my first thought was "dang, he must have bought an 850 LeMans and drank a tall expresso". Thanks for taking us along.

[@nick949eldo]

Haha. Not me. I'm a slowcoach.

[@unhippy1]

Nice....my father still has and is still riding his '72 850 GT purchased new in from the factory in italy and ridden overland back to Australia and then airfreighted home to New Zealand.

[@nick949eldo]

Wow. That's a rare bird with a fabulous history.

[@williamosmith8162]

loved my '72 ... the sounds are my favorite part.

[@seethebutter]

Beautiful colors, thanks!

[@timrumble6945]

Digital speeding up was quite convincing, as the leaves appeared to be falling in real time as you passed by. Fabulous video as always, thankyou for sharing them.

[@nick949eldo]

Thanks Tim. I cant ride that fast, but its fun to play. Ride safely.

[@timrumble6945]

@@nick949eldo absolutely the best plan

[@jonsharron184]

Another great video! Great roads thanks Nick!

[@nick949eldo]

Thanks 😀

[@frugalterrier8124]

Front facing camera mount is great, feels as if we are on the bike with you!

[@gerhardk98]

Nice video to watch as another season is ending. Was motorcycle camping at Black Donald Tent and Trailer Park the first weekend after Labour Day, beautiful riding and only one night of rain.

[@nick949eldo]

Its a lovely area, especially the road between Calabogie and Griffith. Glad you had a great time.

[@mikekemsley1531]

Always great to see one of your videos. We had a great fall just a little south you. Made up for a crappy spring and summer.

[@DaniloMori-p9q]

Bellissimo percorso Nick immerso nella natura con una Guzzi che ricordo bene, era il 68 avevo 6 anni era la moto di un amico di mio padre che mi porto' a fare un giro dell'isolato, bellissimi ricordi indelebili. Il percorso che hai fatto assomiglia molto alla zona dove abito in Italia, precisamente a Miazzina nel parco nazionale della Valgrante sopra Verbania lago maggiore. Ormai non posso più guidare sono un pensionato disabile, ma rimangono i ricordi di bellissimi viaggi in moto, girando mezza Europa, buona fortuna amico Guzzista e buon giro.

[@nick949eldo]

Ciao Danilo, descrivi dei ricordi meravigliosi nel tuo bellissimo paese. Deve essere difficile non riuscire più a godersi la gioia di guidare da soli, quindi spero che i miei piccoli video ti aiutino a ricordare quei momenti preziosi. Ho 73 anni, quindi non so per quanto tempo potrò guidare, ma continuerò a farlo il più a lungo possibile. Grazie ancora per le belle parole e scusate per la lentezza della mia risposta. Ero a Terranova con mia moglie (purtroppo in macchina). Auguri. Nick

[@henryhawk978]

You opened up the old goose. Showing us the wild side. Beautiful scenery Nick and enjoyed the video. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@nick949eldo]

Only opened her up through digital magic Dewayne. I was still crawling along really.

[@henryhawk978]

@nick949eldo that is 😁 because I was thinking "man he's going to kill himself "! Haha!

[@andrewewan624]

As always.. entertaining and peaceful Beautiful autumnal colours AYE.. surprising how some bikes run better in the cooler conditions Here in Bonnie Scotland.. currently getting hammered by days of BIG storm.. Stay safe..and thanks for taking us along with you

[@nick949eldo]

Thank you. I hope your house isn't in a flood plain. Stay well.

[@andrewewan624]

Safe and well here...and dry !!!@@nick949eldo

[@lucadaldegan7326]

Bravo Nick , keep that Guzzi alive ! 💪🏻

[@iandeumayne-jones1557]

How great does that Guzzi sound? Good to see you out and about Nick. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@nick949eldo]

Thanks Ian. And thanks for taking the time to watch. Most appreciated.

[@Stefan_trekkie]

Watching your videos always temped me to trade my small city scooter for bigger touring scooter and go wonder around the roads in my country. This year time passed very fast for me and remember like yesterday your spring videos.

[@nick949eldo]

Big scooters are great. I miss my Burgman 650. Ride safely.😊

[@michaelrubbo7467]

Beautiful scenery!

[@davewojcik1854]

Nick thank you for the video. They always make me homesick and that's a good thing for me. I'm in Florida and not sure I can't seem to connect with the place. But I'm trying.

[@nick949eldo]

I've read too much Karl Hiassen to have a legitimate opinion on Florida. Glad you enjoy the videos. Stay well and enjoy that sunshine.

[@davewojcik1854]

@@nick949eldo Yes we have bugs ;-)

[@tigercoward]

Thanks for another interesting and enjoyable video. I rode in this area on my way back from Lake Placid a few weeks ago. The colours were amazing. Thanks again. Ps The South Lavant road will be on my next pass through. Thanks for the tip.

[@nick949eldo]

Thanks Tiger. You probably hit them at their peak.

[@tigercoward]

@@nick949eldo I think that I did! It was a great ride!

[@jimksa67]

Nice rolling interlude Nick! Thanks, really like those Guzzie pots sticking out in the wind... Was out yesterday on the old VX800, running nice, but today has got wet with leaves so backing off [ smooth tires and a lot of torque] , been beetling around town on the bicycle which is fun too. :)

[@PaulLloydAnderson]

Awesome video Nick. I will be checking out those roads in the future for sure.

[@capng]

Well Nick, we share a penchant for the backroads. I was riding my 19 year old Hog on a couple of these same roads last Thu afternoon when we had the sunshine & mild temps. Sorry to see the weather change as I don't have snowmobiles anymore!

[@MrShad73]

Great fall ride. After I lunch I think I will head out and do the same sun is shining!

[@monsterslayer4317]

Ah-ha! So there IS a moto renegade lurking under that retiring exterior. Fun to see you letting it out a bit in this one. Beautiful ride. And exhilarating. Inspiring! I gotta go for a ride today! Cheers!

[@nick949eldo]

It's just speeded footage. Never fear, i still bumble along.

[@monsterslayer4317]

I thought that you must. You cover a lot of ground on your long trips, and 500 mi days don't come at a crawl. @@nick949eldo

[@didierdidier1932]

That's how they like to be ridden above 4000 rpm. 👍

[@bsc1463]

Haha that was interesting to see the sped up footage complete with sound . It was truly life like and really displayed the awesome sound of the Eldorado ....and yes the Eldorado is a beautiful motobike !

[@frugalterrier8124]

I’ve recently begun riding an old Honda CX500 on the back roads around our winter digs in the south Okanagan. Perhaps unsurprisingly it sounds a lot like your sped up Guzzi.

[@philrulon]

Nice to see someone still out on the back roads. The Ambassador is covered for the season here in Alaska. I have a few Winter projects lined up for it.

[@nick949eldo]

Good for you. Your weather is a bit fiercer than ours. Stay safe Phil.

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

Another great video Nick. Love the scenery and the sound of the Guzzi. Keep em coming!

[@yukonica4560]

Nick, I'm a wee bit envious of your last turns of the rubber for this year. Any Guzzi on the fly is a wonderful sound. Could feel myself in the saddle on the Mill Road. I resisted mothballing Mr Guzzi (2013 V7) in hope of a final ride or two. It snowed two days ago and this morning my 'do I ride thermometer' read -18 (C). Sigh. Now I have to wait until it is warm enough to ride the bike up a steep ramp and into the shop for its winter refit. I'll be replaying this ride a few times in the next five months.

[@nick949eldo]

-18c - that seems a little depressing so early in the season. On the bright side, you're in the Yukon, so even if you're not able to ride, you do have that breathtaking scenery all around which, I'm sure, isn't hurt by a dusting of snow. Stay well. Spring will be here in......well, a few months anyway.😁

[@TheRubbersoul1991]

Great video as always Nick. The demon must have possessed you to give the Eldo some serious stick on this ride. Very entertaining.

[@nick949eldo]

The demon hit me at the keyboard. Sped up footage.😆

[@TheRubbersoul1991]

🤣@@nick949eldo

[@williamnethercott4364]

Even though I enjoy burbling along at 30-40mph, we've just had Storm Babet and my AJS is in bits, so I don't think I'll be seeing many autumn leaves in Northumberland this year. They don't hang around for very long in this neck of the woods anyway.

[@nick949eldo]

I've been watching the storm footage. Nasty. Stay dry and safe.

[@irvinmartin9259]

Hi Nick. The Fall is by far my favourite time for riding. All through the July heat I look forward to mid August and the first hint of changing colours in the leaves. September is my favourite month of the year. Unfortunately we didn't get that transition this time around though. Not even a frosty morning yet. I have two ritual Fall rides. One is the first few days of the first week of October, staying in Bracebridge and wandering around the Muskoka lakes. The colours this time weren't as dramatic as those that I see in my photo's from previous year's rides. But the roads are always wonderful. The other is out through Renfrew and Eganville, then down the 512 (Foymount Road), 515, and 514. I did this one just last Thursday (19-Oct). Unfortunately it clouded over south of Eganville making this year's disappointing foliage even more dull. But the clouds had a drama of their own, and sometimes the more subtle dry browns of the fields and roadside bushes are more appealing in the softer light. Although I didn't set out to ride any dirt roads, much of Foymount road is torn up now for rebuilding, so I got my share of gravel. Outside of Renfrew I only saw one other bike on the road all day. Good to see that you were out for a cruise. You're putting those semi-dirt tires on the Guzzi to good use.

[@nick949eldo]

Glad to hear you're out and about Irvin. We'll probably bump into each other again before the snow flies.

[@itsBKoutdoors]

This is great! I’ve put some more aggressive tires on my Guzzi V7 this season. Hoping to explore some more of the lovely gravel roads here in NL next year.

[@davebeef2001]

Excellent work Nick. Just home from a lovely late autumn run myself albeit a fraction of the mileage covered by yourself. Indeed the steed does seem to run crisper in the cool late afternoon air. Unfortunately with the Ambo wrapped up for winter I had to make do with one of my old MZs also a characteristic machine, well in my opinion anyway…. Take care.

[@nick949eldo]

Over the years ive developed a regard for this Eblock 2 strokes. Stay well. Ride safely.

[@theeaselrider4032]

BBRRRAAAAAAPPP!!!

[@nick949eldo]

😄😄😄

[@HardwayRanch]

The first big winter storm will be here tomorrow night, so I hope to get in my last ride during the day tomorrow right before the storm arrives.

[@nick949eldo]

Good luck. Winter has its own delights. Enjoy.

[@marklawrence4596]

I thought the fast motion was fun!

[@bigjoe4020]

I am surprised you were able to spot and stop for that snake before running it over at that brake neck speed your were doin 🤣

[@nick949eldo]

I have an eye for the wildlife 😁

[@krzysztofnarewski986]

Love your videos. What tyres are these?

[@nick949eldo]

Thanks. The tyres are cheapo Duro front and Kenda rear. I've found that people agonize over which are best, but in my experience they make little difference.

[@krzysztofnarewski986]

We used this type of tread years ago riding in countryside in Poland. They were pretty good on mixed gravel and tarmac just sketchy when wet. I'm gonna try them as rhe prices of modern dual tyres these days are bit sick. Cheers Nick, keep on riding and sharing beautiful images of Canada

[@nick949eldo]

@@krzysztofnarewski986 The rubber compoun may have been improved since those days. I find them perfectly fine in the wet. Ride safely and thanks for watching.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Did you wave to the guy in the tractor?

[@nick949eldo]

Haha. You know, I don't think I did...😄

[@Roger_Ramjet]

​@@nick949eldo😂 love your work! 81 V1000G5 here in Boston. There is something about a Guzzi! Be well sir!

[@sprouty2408]

You had me up until the sped up footage. Apologies for being negative, but I was really enjoying it up until then.

[@nick949eldo]

It's something I do from time to time because I want to show the footage without boring the viewers. Some like it. Some don't. It's all good. I'm happy ypou enjoyed at least some of it.

[@sprouty2408]

Lol, I'm a fan!

[@lipsee100]

Who do you thin you are ? Bill Lomas