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General Discussion / Better Brownies

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 04:03:30 PM »

OK, some cold weather advice we can use.

Instead of vegetable oil, use Olive Oil (guzzi content)
Instead of water use Heavy Whipping Cream.

A couple ounces of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup doesn't hurt either.

All Y'all are welcome....

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by kingoffleece on Today at 02:49:15 PM »

Hamlin would know.

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General Discussion / Re: When the brain is disconnected

« Last post by faffi on Today at 02:42:38 PM »

Will watch it later. I am interested to learn how the advice compare to Moss and RaceTech. Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueO01ILy1TQ

I have finally gotten around to watch it. It was very general, leaving us with no other information than what I learned back in 1983 about suspension: As soft as possible, as hard as required. And that a bike should finish a corner. That is useful to know, that it can be addressed with suspension, because I have had a lot of bikes that wanted to go wide. The only bike I have ridden that was absolutely neutral was a Yamaha Dragstar Classic 650. After I significantly firmed up the springing and damping front and rear. But it was still fairly soft. It was comforting to know that no matter how early I opened the throttle, the bike would not run wide. I would start progressively opening the throttle simultaneously as I progressively released the brakes, allowing a short overlap of brakes and throttle. Another benefit of the stiffer suspension was good cornering clearance; the floor boards would touch down about the same time that the peg feelers do on my Roamer, but after that there was a ton of lean possible with nothing else touching down, unlike the Roamer.

A former German racer, BTW, raced a BMW R75 back in the early 70s. Softly sprung as the airheads are, he used softer suspension still on track.

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General Discussion / Re: Finally Joining the V85 Cult

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 02:21:49 PM »

The heated grips come with a new throttle grip. I believe the spring thing is addressed by the new grip assembly. As mentioned above.

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 01:59:05 PM »

Does the ABS and TC (if applicable), work on the differential in rotational speeds in spin up/lock up situations ?

There has to be some allowance in the system to allow for wearing tires and different diameter of tires. MY Honda ABS kicking in is seamless. You can barely feel it. My old BMW F650 GS was crude in comparison. It was very obvious by sound and feeling.

Ask if anyone has a 17" wheel to loan, that can be fitted. Have to be sure the sensor ring and sensor line up. I wouldn't worry about spacers to get the caliper/rotor aligned, just tuck them out of the way. Just take it easy and just run it around the block. The ABS system will work or it won't.

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General Discussion / Re: Urals

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 01:45:16 PM »

I think a properly sorted carbureted  Ural from 2010-2013 can be a very satisfying machine to own.  I sure have enjoyed mine. Future parts availability does give me some concern, at the moment, but the Ural community is very industrious, and very helpful. Similar to the Guzzi community in many ways, with some Ural owners being Guzzi lovers as well.
Rick

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 01:31:59 PM »

On the BMW's at least  there was no resting or relearning the ABS sensor. The sensors are somewhat relational F/R and as long as they are both sensing movement all is well.

Does the ABS and TC (if applicable), work on the differential in rotational speeds in spin up/lock up situations ?

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 01:22:02 PM »

There are a lot of pretty bike pics here. Most I'd love to have in my trophy room. But that is where they belong as they would cripple most people on a good days ride. As to good looking and can ride it 200-500 miles a day for the rest of my life the choice is clear as far as Guzzis go. 2001-04 EV, V85. End of story.

Im curious, why 2001 -04 EV s... That would include some of the "hydros".. and what wrong with the 98,s?

Rick

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by Perazzimx14 on Today at 01:04:28 PM »

Steve, I think it's doable, but this is hurting my brain a bit. You mean keep the stock V85 hub (brake rotor/ABS/hub, etc) and have a 17" rim laced to it? You would likely have to reset/learn the ABS module so sensors are sync'd but I doubt it would need much more unless the speedo is connected to the front wheel. THis would give you about a 1" drop in the front. Can you lower the fork on the TT as an alternative?

If you do this, why not go all the way and swap out the beak for a Caponard Front Fender and fit a proper round headlight and new screen?

On the BMW's at least  there was no resting or relearning the ABS sensor. The sensors are somewhat relational F/R and as long as they are both sensing movement all is well.

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General Discussion / Re: Guzzis at Mecum 2026

« Last post by majstevetrevor on Today at 12:59:07 PM »

Yes, some bikes seemed to go very cheap, and others sky high! Sometimes I could figure out why sometimes I had no idea..