I've just watched this vid again ,and now I own one of these amazing machines I can only but concur ,how amazing ,relaxing ,and completely fun (albeit slowly) they are to ride ! top banana !!
welcome to the smiling slow club, no doubt it will give you hours of pleasure if not so many miles. I once said this bike could travel around the world no problem, but you couldn't live long enough to see the end of the trip.
Love the video. I may have watched before, can't remember, it's helped me get through a Monday morning. My t3 fb is like that. Just so much fun to ride.
In my earlier years, riding my friend’s BSA 441 Victor, was a machine, in my stupid 1960’s youth, all the motorcycle a guy could ever want or need (based on my ownership of a 200c.c. Benelli Sprite). Of course, in my later years, having owned many European bikes, including Ducati, Bultaco, Triumph, Aermacchi, Moto Guzzi, BMW, and Husqvarna, I fell in love with European bikes. I’ve also owned Japanese Kawasakis, Suzukis, Hondas, and Yamahas. I found the richness of motorcycling’s universal experience. I’m 70 now. Near dead. But keep riding you guys! I still have my BMW sidecar rig, and a 2004 Honda XR 650 r (which starts every time with one or two kicks). BTW, I rode this bike to Chile, SA in 2006, and lived on it for 2.5 years! It ate sprockets and chains like no tomorrow, but was otherwise dead reliable! Love to all!
Wow it sounds like you really have lived the motorcycle dream, the sixties were a great time to start a bike story and all of us in our seventy plus age group that have survived have great tales to tell.
I had one of these about 2008. As it was not imported into the U.K. I intended to buy some spares whilst on holiday in Mandello. I asked the gateman at the factory the way to their dealer in the town. The next thing I knew was a lorry turning up to take me there. That is what Guzzi are about; lovely bunch with no regard for profit.
I have to say I have had a similar experience, I rocked up at the factory just in time to miss the museum tour, gateman told me the latest models and some old bikes were on display at Agostinis the dealership. I happened to mention to the manager there I had an intermittent warning light on my Breva before knew it it was in the workshop in bits. It came down to an oil sensor which the tech replaced, dreading the bill as I thought I had blown the holiday budget they charged me 35 Euros I couldn't pay fast enough absolute bargain. Great people with a love of the marque.
Grazie Maestro! E un saluto cordiale a tutti gli appassionati! Mio padre da giovane ne giudava una versione in servizio con i Carabinieri,quanti cari ricordi...
There are many Carabinieri bikes over here in the UK I was looking for any of the Nuovo Falcone model and this one came onn sale so I bought it and it is a wonderful bike to ride.
That's because it is a Nuovo Falcone at lest that was the name for Italy maybe Guzzi has done some strange renaming for export, the next model of the line
Thanks for this video. Like your sense of humor and this lovely machine. Guess this will be my next project after I have just finished the Restauration of my ˋ78 MG 850T3 California
Had one of the Falcon 500s in fire engine red behind me in the queue at the mot centre a few years ago looked lovely, 1968 manufacture chap on it said (so 2 years young than me) real old fashion chugger! Shed dewlers best friend, polished paint and chrome looked great if tlc heavy!
Hi there, great video, ive been on the look out for a nuovo last few months, but lockdown ect... They look a treat l, love singles, best sounding engines by far
Thanks for this video. HJ Pugh have three for auction in a couple of weeks and I am seriously considering one. What do you think? I run a side valve Ariel so I know slow! Keep it up old man in (nice) shed. Richard
Great video. I enjoyed the information and the humor. However, it would have been nice to hear it chugging if not taking it for a ride. I think the ones with the exposed flywheels look even cooler. You say it is slow, but I'll bet it'll do tat least 60 mph which is fast enough. I had a single cylinder 200cc Triumph Tiger Cub which could do 65 mph.
I think the Cub was sporty in comparison to the Falcone I have a video on the chanel with it running, The very early variant called the Aironi was the exposed flywheel, although many people remove the Falcone cover just for the look.
IN 1981 I had the choice between a Benelli 650 and a Falcone Civile (like yours). Made the wrong choice....... i.e Benelli. Still love the Guzzi but they are so expensive now a days.
I think those are two very different bikes so I don't think you made a wrong choice more of an unsuitable for your use type choice. I'm not sure if the Falcone is over priced today as they are very usable and when you do come to sell all of a sudden they have been economic to own. Keep looking for one that has not got the best looks so you can bring it up to good and enjoy riding a profit.
Thanks, watched the video all the way through, so you won't have to waste any time talking to me if we ever meet. Just one question, has it had a mastectomy?
No it hasn't but I do make a tit of myself doing these vids.Talking to people is never a waste of time as that is how I find a lot of content for these episodes
Mine's happy at 70mph but gathers way in a boat like way, 'unhurried'..... If you run it hard now and then, keep the tappet clearance to the wider of the two settings, or risk dropping a valve. You don't need much mechanical sympathy as it was designed for squadies
3:10 'It doesn't combust, it is gently smouldering' Priceless!!!
I've just watched this vid again ,and now I own one of these amazing machines I can only but concur ,how amazing ,relaxing ,and completely fun (albeit slowly) they are to ride ! top banana !!
welcome to the smiling slow club, no doubt it will give you hours of pleasure if not so many miles. I once said this bike could travel around the world no problem, but you couldn't live long enough to see the end of the trip.
Love the video. I may have watched before, can't remember, it's helped me get through a Monday morning. My t3 fb is like that. Just so much fun to ride.
Thank you for your comment, Monday's are always hard to get through
In my earlier years, riding my friend’s BSA 441 Victor, was a machine, in my stupid 1960’s youth, all the motorcycle a guy could ever want or need (based on my ownership of a 200c.c. Benelli Sprite).
Of course, in my later years, having owned many European bikes, including Ducati, Bultaco, Triumph, Aermacchi, Moto Guzzi, BMW, and Husqvarna, I fell in love with European bikes.
I’ve also owned Japanese Kawasakis, Suzukis, Hondas, and Yamahas. I found the richness of motorcycling’s universal experience.
I’m 70 now. Near dead. But keep riding you guys!
I still have my BMW sidecar rig, and a 2004 Honda XR 650 r (which starts every time with one or two kicks).
BTW, I rode this bike to Chile, SA in 2006, and lived on it for 2.5 years!
It ate sprockets and chains like no tomorrow, but was otherwise dead reliable!
Love to all!
Wow it sounds like you really have lived the motorcycle dream, the sixties were a great time to start a bike story and all of us in our seventy plus age group that have survived have great tales to tell.
I had one of these about 2008. As it was not imported into the U.K. I intended to buy some spares whilst on holiday in Mandello. I asked the gateman at the factory the way to their dealer in the town. The next thing I knew was a lorry turning up to take me there.
That is what Guzzi are about; lovely bunch with no regard for profit.
I have to say I have had a similar experience, I rocked up at the factory just in time to miss the museum tour, gateman told me the latest models and some old bikes were on display at Agostinis the dealership. I happened to mention to the manager there I had an intermittent warning light on my Breva before knew it it was in the workshop in bits. It came down to an oil sensor which the tech replaced, dreading the bill as I thought I had blown the holiday budget they charged me 35 Euros I couldn't pay fast enough absolute bargain. Great people with a love of the marque.
Grazie Maestro! E un saluto cordiale a tutti gli appassionati! Mio padre da giovane ne giudava una versione in servizio con i Carabinieri,quanti cari ricordi...
There are many Carabinieri bikes over here in the UK I was looking for any of the Nuovo Falcone model and this one came onn sale so I bought it and it is a wonderful bike to ride.
Grazie mille di tutto e congratulazioni vivissime!
Great video, really demonstrates the inexplicable allure of Italian motorcycles
They certainly do have an attraction that can become a bit of an obsession as in my case. I appreciate your comments.
What a beauty! I have never seen a flywheel cover on a Falcone, that’s pretty cool!
I do love the whole construction of this bike, it is just so quirky. Thank for the comment.
That's because it is a Nuovo Falcone at lest that was the name for Italy maybe Guzzi has done some strange renaming for export, the next model of the line
Thanks for this video. Like your sense of humor and this lovely machine. Guess this will be my next project after I have just finished the Restauration of my ˋ78 MG 850T3 California
I do love riding the Falcone providing where ever I want to go I'm not in a hurry to get there. 850T3 is a lovely bike, perfect engine for long haul.
A fantastic description of this fantastic machine ! I am just about to take delivery of one, cant wait !
I know you will enjoy the bike. I still smile every time I ride mine.
I really enjoyed wathing this. Thanks for charing :) subscribed !
Thankyou I am pleased you liked it
Had one of the Falcon 500s in fire engine red behind me in the queue at the mot centre a few years ago looked lovely, 1968 manufacture chap on it said (so 2 years young than me) real old fashion chugger! Shed dewlers best friend, polished paint and chrome looked great if tlc heavy!
If it was fire engine red it probably was ex-fire srvice. The police, army and fire service all had them. Thanks for the comment.
Great video, always fancied one of these, subscribed!
Appreciated
Hi there, great video, ive been on the look out for a nuovo last few months, but lockdown ect... They look a treat l, love singles, best sounding engines by far
I really like the Guzzis in general, I have five and they are ally very different to one another, thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it.
Thanks for this video. HJ Pugh have three for auction in a couple of weeks and I am seriously considering one. What do you think? I run a side valve Ariel so I know slow! Keep it up old man in (nice) shed.
Richard
Are the bikes up for auction civilian or military. There is a difference in price as the civilian models are not that common
Great video. I enjoyed the information and the humor. However, it would have been nice to hear it chugging if not taking it for a ride. I think the ones with the exposed flywheels look even cooler. You say it is slow, but I'll bet it'll do tat least 60 mph which is fast enough. I had a single cylinder 200cc Triumph Tiger Cub which could do 65 mph.
I think the Cub was sporty in comparison to the Falcone I have a video on the chanel with it running, The very early variant called the Aironi was the exposed flywheel, although many people remove the Falcone cover just for the look.
IN 1981 I had the choice between a Benelli 650 and a Falcone Civile (like yours). Made the wrong choice....... i.e Benelli. Still love the Guzzi but they are so expensive now a days.
I think those are two very different bikes so I don't think you made a wrong choice more of an unsuitable for your use type choice. I'm not sure if the Falcone is over priced today as they are very usable and when you do come to sell all of a sudden they have been economic to own. Keep looking for one that has not got the best looks so you can bring it up to good and enjoy riding a profit.
Thanks, watched the video all the way through, so you won't have to waste any time talking to me if we ever meet.
Just one question, has it had a mastectomy?
No it hasn't but I do make a tit of myself doing these vids.Talking to people is never a waste of time as that is how I find a lot of content for these episodes
Mine's happy at 70mph but gathers way in a boat like way, 'unhurried'..... If you run it hard now and then, keep the tappet clearance to the wider of the two settings, or risk dropping a valve. You don't need much mechanical sympathy as it was designed for squadies
I tend to be quite gentle with this bikes as I feel it's age is against, you absolutely right about the squadies