V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[keener]

This is mine.  Caponord 1200 fender and Pyramid extension.



Now I'm looking to reproduce the red/white/black striping of the original guards.  I contacted a wrapper and a painter.  Both were quite reluctant. 
Wrappers seem to have only limited choice of colours and painting seems not that easy.  And myself, I am afraid of using rattle cans
Now I'm thinking of stickers in the right colour.

Looks just fine without any striping ....IMO 

[NWrider]

I like the Pyramid extension - my next addition as the front of the motor still gets junk thrown on it by the tire.

[Kiwi Dave]

Cerakoted the bash plate and header shields black.  New stainless fasteners.  Seems to blend nicely.

Your picture inspired me today to paint my bash plate and header shields satin black.  I used a rattle can, and applied several coats.

Not a long term solution, and I still intend to cerakote them when the depths of winter arrive.  Still a long way away (I hope!).

[Muzz]

when the depths of winter arrive.  Still a long way away (I hope!).

You and me both Dave!

[Huzo]

Your picture inspired me today to paint my bash plate and header shields satin black.  I used a rattle can, and applied several coats.

Not a long term solution, and I still intend to cerakote them when the depths of winter arrive.  Still a long way away (I hope!).

I hated those things from the first moment I saw them..
Mine are in the bin..!

[Cam3512]

I hated those things from the first moment I saw them..
Mine are in the bin..!

I am well aware.  I like them, much better in black.  Remember I offered to in-bin them for you?  Is shipping to NJ to prohibitive?

[Huzo]

I am well aware.  I like them, much better in black.  Remember I offered to in-bin them for you?  Is shipping to NJ to prohibitive?

Dunno mate.
What price did you get ? You can have them no charge if you pay shipping..

[Kiwi Dave]

If Cam3512 doesn't respond, I'd be willing to pay the shipping for sending them to me in Auckland.

This means I could arrange the Cerakote, and still stay on the road.  Drop me a PM with an Oz bank account number.

[Huzo]

If Cam3512 doesn't respond, I'd be willing to pay the shipping for sending them to me in Auckland.

This means I could arrange the Cerakote, and still stay on the road.  Drop me a PM with an Oz bank account number.

Ok

[Huzo]

If Cam3512 doesn't respond, I'd be willing to pay the shipping for sending them to me in Auckland.

This means I could arrange the Cerakote, and still stay on the road.  Drop me a PM with an Oz bank account number.

Leave it to me.
Send me an address and I’ll get them to you. If you make a donation to the forum, that’ll do...

[NWrider]

Cam3512,
Pic of entire bike with blackened cat shield?

[Cam3512]

Cam3512,
Pic of entire bike with blackened cat shield?

Best I can do know with it parked in the garage.  Note the new tidy Agostini "Y" pipe.  If not quite good enough, you'll have to wait until I have it out for a ride to get some better shots.

[NWrider]

Thanks  for the additional pictures, Cam3512 it helps to see the overall look.   Looks like I'll be a copy cat

[elvisboy77]

V85TT travel just arrived at the local dealer --woohoo!   Trying to work a deal to get one.  Dealer is closed now, does anyone know for sure if this model (Travel) has a center stand?

[blu guzz]

Cadre got one a few months ago.  I don't think I saw a center stand.  It looked good.

[Moparnut72]

V85TT travel just arrived at the local dealer --woohoo!   Trying to work a deal to get one.  Dealer is closed now, does anyone know for sure if this model (Travel) has a center stand?

You guys are killing me. The last time I talked to a saleman at the dealership a couple of months ago he didn't know anything about it or even heard about the Traveler. Why are dealerships so lame?   
kk

[Kiwi Dave]

V85TT travel just arrived at the local dealer --woohoo!   Trying to work a deal to get one.  Dealer is closed now, does anyone know for sure if this model (Travel) has a center stand?

If it doesn't, it will be available as an optional extra.

[Moto Vita]

You guys are killing me. The last time I talked to a saleman at the dealership a couple of months ago he didn't know anything about it or even heard about the Traveler. Why are dealerships so lame?   
kk

 Don't forget that some of us don't even have local Guzzi dealers.

[Bisbonian]

V85TT travel just arrived at the local dealer --woohoo!   Trying to work a deal to get one.  Dealer is closed now, does anyone know for sure if this model (Travel) has a center stand?

If not, try to make it part of the deal. When I bought mine, the center stand was $146 with free installation. I didn't even think twice about it as I knew I was going to get one at some point anyway.

[Huzo]

If not, try to make it part of the deal. When I bought mine, the center stand was $146 with free installation. I didn't even think twice about it as I knew I was going to get one at some point anyway.

Yep..
After peeling off $20,000 for the bike, I dragged out the plastic and asked could I now purchase the rest of it please ?
About another $8,000 later I think I’m almost there..(pretty expensive trail bike...!)

[Moparnut72]

This is starting to sound like a Harley thread. I think the Harely accessory catalogue is probably aa thousand pages. They probably add 25% to the price of every bike thet sell with add ons.   
kk

[spmoto]

If you wanted to limit the garage to one, two at the most, would the V85 be the one?
 Please read the "preface" to my question before answering. I'm 70 years old, have been riding since I was 14, Got my first Guzzi in'84 an SPNT. Guzzi has been my primary ride since then with the occasional Duc along the way. My last Guzzi was a Stelvio which I liked a lot but it ultimately was too tall, heavy and problem riddled. Currently I have 2 Ducati's: a '97 sssp and an '05 st4s. Both great fun bikes but I miss Guzzi and shaft drive. The ST is a really comfortable, capable bike and the SS is just old school visceral fun. A V85 would probably replace the ST first, and, if it checked all the right boxes, maybe the SS as well. I live in Maine and our paved roads are rougher than most, plus we have a lot of gravel roads that neither the ST nor the SS are well suited for. Were I younger or still as strong as I was back in "the day" I might still have the Stelvio. Anyway, please share your thoughts if you are so inclined.
Thanks,
Steve M

[elvisboy77]

If you wanted to limit the garage to one, two at the most, would the V85 be the one?
 Please read the "preface" to my question before answering. I'm 70 years old, have been riding since I was 14, Got my first Guzzi in'84 an SPNT. Guzzi has been my primary ride since then with the occasional Duc along the way. My last Guzzi was a Stelvio which I liked a lot but it ultimately was too tall, heavy and problem riddled. Currently I have 2 Ducati's: a '97 sssp and an '05 st4s. Both great fun bikes but I miss Guzzi and shaft drive. The ST is a really comfortable, capable bike and the SS is just old school visceral fun. A V85 would probably replace the ST first, and, if it checked all the right boxes, maybe the SS as well. I live in Maine and our paved roads are rougher than most, plus we have a lot of gravel roads that neither the ST nor the SS are well suited for. Were I younger or still as strong as I was back in "the day" I might still have the Stelvio. Anyway, please share your thoughts if you are so inclined.
Thanks,
Steve M

I can tell you that the V85TT does feel pretty light, it must have a low center of gravity, and only weighs about 500 lbs.  Plus, it is pretty slender in the seat area so it does not "feel" big when sitting on it.  I think you would be very happy with it.

[skippy]

I can tell you that the V85TT does feel pretty light, it must have a low center of gravity, and only weighs about 500 lbs.  Plus, it is pretty slender in the seat area so it does not "feel" big when sitting on it.  I think you would be very happy with it.

I will agree, The V85TT is incredibly nimble and carries itself as a feather weight. What is even more remarkable is when you take the aluminum saddle bags off. The bike really begins to feel small. Unlike my Breva where I don't notice when the bags are on, taking these off really makes the bike feel a lot smaller than it's 500 lbs would suggest. It is good enough to be the only bike in the garage but for now mine will be sharing digs with the Breva.

Skippy

[spmoto]

Thanks Gents! I'll be glad when I can make the trek to the nearest dealer over in New Hampshire. For now I'll just have to dig through the previous 80 pages of this thread. Lock down here in rural Maine seems very strange, but, understandable I guess. Hope you all are staying safe,
SM

[blu guzz]

I just got off mine.  I love it more each time I ride it.  I took my winter ugly shield off and put on the stock shield a few weeks ago and instead of the metal top case, just using a small soft bag.  It does feel much smaller and about 10hp stronger and gets 55 mpg.  With winter shield and bags, high 40s in mileage.  But in the cold, the winter shield is worth it.

[Faisal]

So, a few posts on page 78 or 79, can't remember exactly, I mentioned some issues with my clutch and how 'weak' it seems, especially off-road.

Yesterday, I was teaching giving my younger brother some beginner classes on bike riding, and the clutch started making this HORRIBLE sound immediately after cranking the engine, while idle.

I would just like to mention that up to this point, my younger brother did not crank the engine, so he has not touched the clutch at that point, so he didn't do anything.

I don't know if you can hear the sound of the clutch, maybe with earphones / headphones it might be clearer.

What do you think it is? Shot bearing?

I have spoken to my dealer previously about the clutch and how there is something wrong with it but I just can't place my finger on it. They have taken a few test rides on it, but obviously they don't ride the bike as much as I do and so they will never experience what I experience on a daily basis.

Here are the links to the 2 clips I took of the sound:


https://youtu.be/ttyoJwN2JlI

https://youtu.be/dTSIST_9080

[blu guzz]

my hearing isn't what it used to be.  because the clutch is dry, there is a certain amount of rattle while idling with the clutch disengaged.  i could not hear well enough while the bike was moving.  someone more astute than me will be along.

[Caffeineo]

My best guess...what about an exhaust shield or other piece a bit loose and rattling????

[Marquezdl]

I am new here, I have a triumph tiger 800 XrT that I plan to trade towards a V85 TT.
I looked here, but could not find a definitive answer to the question of a center stand on the TT.  Can anyone answer that for US models?
Also, will either of the sidecases take a full face helmet?
Lastly, does MG offer a factory anti-theft immobilizer system?
Thanks....hope to be riding a new V85 TT sometime in June!