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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by Stretch on Today at 04:30:29 PM »

Those last two sound good - around 3K and 4K round trip respectively for me.

Lotsa good roads in between as well.

We'll see what other rallies interfere this year.

Being retired might make a couple of theses things possible! 

                                      -Stretch

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General Discussion / Re: Bar Backs for V85TT

« Last post by Perazzimx14 on Today at 04:24:42 PM »

I have a 2025 V85TT and love it. The ergonomics are almost perfect for me. After putting around 9k on the bike this year I can only find one thing that would be a slight improvement. If the handlebars could be moved back a bit it would be perfect. Any recommendations for some bar backs that would not require changing cables or wires? Thanks.
Ken

Have you looked on Amazon for either 7/8 or 1-1/8" (not sure what size handlebars are on the V85) bar riders/bar backs? I know for my R1200GS's I have gotten units that look eerily similar too and function exactly like the $182 offerings from Wunderlich for $16.59.

Wanna guess which is which?

 

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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by blu guzz on Today at 04:00:52 PM »

two very fine rallies of the old school type still exist in fly over country. These are long established rallies that have been happening for decades.
1st up is labor day at the Ohio Rally in Zanesville Ohio. Location is beautiful. Riding roads are first class.  The people are beyond great.  Food is tasty. There's a swimming pool for after the day's ride as it is usually hot on Labor Day weekend.  Bottle still gets passed around the fire.
2nd up is the Kentucky rally toward the end of September.  I can make all of the same observations except for the pool.
Currently, each attracts around 100 on good years so you have lots of social opportunities, but you aren't tripping all over each other. 

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General Discussion / Re: Stelvio NTX ABS error and no speedo

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 03:16:03 PM »

Have you disconnected the battery and taken the bike out for a ride after swapping the sensors out? Sometimes needs a few miles to recalibrate.

I'm not 100% sure (don't own a Stelvio), and there are variations in the CARC bikes, but I believe the rear speed sensor for the speedo and ABS is the same on the Stelvio. https://www.af1racing.com/883768-OEM-Moto-Guzzi-Speed-Sensor---883768-ex-GU06765400

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General Discussion / Re: Bar Backs for V85TT

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 02:44:17 PM »

https://www.motomachines.com/helibars-handlebar-risers-tour-performance-moto-guzzi-v85tt

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General Discussion / Bar Backs for V85TT

« Last post by kennneee on Today at 02:36:25 PM »

I have a 2025 V85TT and love it. The ergonomics are almost perfect for me. After putting around 9k on the bike this year I can only find one thing that would be a slight improvement. If the handlebars could be moved back a bit it would be perfect. Any recommendations for some bar backs that would not require changing cables or wires? Thanks.
Ken

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General Discussion / Re: Stelvio NTX ABS error and no speedo

« Last post by Dingo1 on Today at 02:04:22 PM »

I have replaced both front and rear ABS sensors with new ones. 

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General Discussion / Re: “Innovate or die?”

« Last post by Stretch on Today at 01:50:47 PM »

and around 70-71 miles on the highway

And they were trying to make a go of things with a range like THAT?!   
That's less than an hour's ride at interstate speeds.

There are ICE bikes with tiny tanks - Harley Sportsters for instance - but
filling them back up with fuel is a matter of a few minutes, not half an hour
plus, if you can find a charging station.

                                                     -Stretch

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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by blackcat on Today at 12:33:33 PM »

I lost interest in Guzzi rallies after the nasty sh*t that was said about the organizer of the NY National rally 15+ years ago and have been to two Guzzi rallies since that time, the New Hampshire National and a NY Rally. 

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General Discussion / Re: “Innovate or die?”

« Last post by blackcat on Today at 12:29:46 PM »

Battery vehicles can accelerate very quickly and Live Wire is no exception, but I don't believe price was its only problem it had others, like a range from fully charged to walking of 75 miles at 75 mph.

Yes, limited focus bike but it is a hoot to ride.

"The Harley-Davidson LiveWire ONE (now just LiveWire ONE) offers a claimed range of 146 miles in the city, 95 miles combined, and around 70-71 miles on the highway, but real-world range varies significantly with speed, riding style, and conditions, with some owners experiencing 80-130+ miles depending on usage."