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General Discussion / Re: New twist on fuel line removal

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 02:07:40 PM »

Are they a Harbor Freight item?  Woulda been a good thing to have when I was disconnecting tank lines on my v11 Lemans.  I wonder if the v85 has the same fitting setup, ain't messed with that yet
Art

Different and easier on V85

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Shocks

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 01:33:14 PM »

Since you seem to want a new set of shocks, if you have not already, do a search here to see what others have tried. The V9 shocks seem to be a different length than a V7III for instance. Maybe one of the other V7's is the same???? You may find a brand that sounds good and then see if they have your size.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Shocks

« Last post by moto on Today at 01:00:27 PM »

I just read through the rebuild instructions linked earlier. It's a lot of work that you don't need.

The bike you bought has low miles, and the shocks  have even less. I bet when you look at the rubber bumpers they look pretty new. If so, then the internals are probably similar. If you send the leaking shock off and pay the $125 plus shipping you don't need to buy the $40 kit. You don't need to do both of them, I think.

I'd pay the man and tell him you don't need any more parts if he suggests some. You just want the leak fixed. Use money to buy time.

P.S. The 19 year-old Ikon shocks on my T3 are doing fine.

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General Discussion / Re: sacred screw and alternate throttle bodies

« Last post by Kaladin on Today at 12:08:19 PM »

I would start with the easy stuff first, adjust the valves and have you tried balancing the throttle bodies? Do you have Guzzidiag and have you reset the TPS?  I disconnected the stepper motor on my 07 Norge around 08 and never had a problem adjusting the idle.

I have reset the TPS and changed the inner spark plugs.   I'll try balancing the throttle bodies today after the game.

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General Discussion / Re: sacred screw and alternate throttle bodies

« Last post by Kaladin on Today at 12:05:53 PM »

Does it idle rough at any engine temperature?
Maybe it's not TB related.

Yes, at any temperature.

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General Discussion / Re: New twist on fuel line removal

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 11:17:35 AM »

The set I bought was from HF.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: VVT V85 reports wanted

« Last post by turboguzzi on Today at 11:10:47 AM »

2 cents from the Anima Guzzista forum:

this could be a welcome mod considering how little oil these motors hold

https://gpiu.de/oelwannenzwischenring-20mm-v9-v85tt-set.html

just one case reported of "banging balls" noise (sounds kinky but it's not) in the VVT mech, balls changed under warranty, so more of an isolated an isolated case but FYI.

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General Discussion / Re: Impression of MG Comfort seat

« Last post by guzziart on Today at 08:48:44 AM »

I put the high Guzzi comfort seat on my V 85 specifically because I’m 6’6”.  For me the tall seat worked great. It’s just under an inch higher than stock, but made a substantial comfort difference as well as being a much more luxurious feel.  But the real bonus is the electric heat, wow it’s like sitting on a campfire fantastic.! 
I recommend it to all my friends who feel the cold chill of winter. The seat is magnificent.

My Wing has a heated seat, heated seats are very nice this time of year!  Anyway, if you're looking for a little more seat height, the Sit n' Fly seat cover would give you an additional fraction of an inch, I have one on my v85.  However, idk how it would effect the effectiveness of your seat heat.  The S n' F seems to act like AC in warm weather, these days it feels like I'm stting on a block of ice...tempwise.  My v85 does not have a heated seat.  I found the stock v85 saddle uncomfortable but the S n' F made the seat highly tolerable for me.  Your mileage may vary.
Art

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General Discussion / Re: Rescuing a Cali 1100?

« Last post by Turin on Today at 08:44:59 AM »

For what it's worth, I'm 6'3 with a 34" inseam and I fit on my Cali just fine. They are very good bikes.

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General Discussion / Re: VVT V85 reports wanted

« Last post by guzziart on Today at 08:31:40 AM »

I bought a slightly used '23 Travel in Sept 24 and demo'd a v85 vvt at Barberfest a month later.  Imho, the vvt had a lot more low end.  However, I have no problem choosing a lower gear if I need a little more get up & go and I really don't let the engine loaf along a majority of the time.  So, I personally cannot justify getting rid of my pre vvt for just more low end.  There are plenty of used pre vvt  for sale for very reasonable prices versus buying a brand new vvt unit.  What I was not able to do on my demo ride was ascertain if the new v85 vvt had better aerodynamics... less wind noise & buffeting.  Oh well.  Yeah, if you ride a pre vvt and then hop on a vvt if you don't immediately notice the difference, I'd say you're a little numb.
Art