Author Topic: V85 facelift (Read 31960 times)

Huzo · « **Reply #150 on:** October 20, 2020, 04:18:58 PM »

Quote from: jrt on October 19, 2020, 06:25:21 PM

Trim the fork covers? They keep the road crap off the stanchions (tubes? what are they called on USD forks?). I would be concerned that the seals would see a lot more wear.

If you don't like whatever pyramid plastics has to offer- then just roll your own. I used a piece of neoprene, cut to a sort-of triangle shape, that is unobtrusive. Cost less than a (US) dollar.

Yes that little fact had not eluded me..
However, the section that runs on the seals will receive treatment before being exposed to aggravation.

jrt · « **Reply #151 on:** October 20, 2020, 09:34:28 PM »

If there is one thing I've learned in this life, it is 'don't aggravate your seals'.

Huzo · « **Reply #152 on:** October 20, 2020, 10:27:41 PM »

Now I’ve started this..
Before..

After..

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lucky phil · « **Reply #153 on:** October 21, 2020, 01:36:23 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on October 18, 2020, 03:14:55 AM

I needed to arrange some protection for the front of the engine and thought I would have the most success with a low mounted guard.
I don’t suggest it is more attractive, but when done in red, it will begin to blend..
Before..

After..

Walk around..
https://youtu.be/bT5mUS3_EKA

I cant decide.

Ciao

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #153 on:** October 21, 2020, 01:36:23 AM »

Huzo · « **Reply #154 on:** October 21, 2020, 03:24:20 AM »

I have now LP.
The low one stays, with abbreviated fork guards.

v85kris · « **Reply #155 on:** October 21, 2020, 09:44:55 AM »

How about this?

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Huzo · « **Reply #156 on:** October 21, 2020, 12:58:44 PM »

Seen worse..

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #157 on:** October 21, 2020, 06:48:49 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on October 19, 2020, 07:26:13 PM

I already have two in my pants...

I would guess either a serious STD or some form of blunt force, repetitive motion injury akin to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Pictures would help experienced WG personal provide a better diagnoses.

Huzo · « **Reply #158 on:** October 22, 2020, 11:52:46 PM »

I’ve chopped away a hell of a lot of the bulk featured in the Caponord fender design.
The triangulation remains for structural integrity and the movement area of the staunchions is still protected from front on assault..
Here ‘tis..

https://youtu.be/6cDbkQxgCyA

jrt · « **Reply #159 on:** October 23, 2020, 08:52:52 PM »

That looks really good. I'm surprised that the fender originally sat so close to the wheel.

Huzo · « **Reply #160 on:** October 24, 2020, 02:02:13 AM »

Quote from: jrt on October 23, 2020, 08:52:52 PM

That looks really good. I'm surprised that the fender originally sat so close to the wheel.

I’ve given it 25-30 mm.
You cannot raise it too much or the radii will not match.

lcjohnny · « **Reply #161 on:** October 24, 2020, 09:06:43 AM »

Looking better and better

jrt · « **Reply #162 on:** October 24, 2020, 02:49:10 PM »

Hey Huzo, you're a trend-setter!

Mistral now offers 'big bore header pipes'
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_336&products_id=5675

Cheers,
jrt

Huzo · « **Reply #163 on:** October 24, 2020, 04:38:54 PM »

Quote from: jrt on October 24, 2020, 02:49:10 PM

Hey Huzo, you're a trend-setter!

Mistral now offers 'big bore header pipes'
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_336&products_id=5675

Cheers,
jrt

They look ok too..
I made mine with more degrees of bend exiting the head with no crossover, for what I think is a more elegant sweep down past the engine and the line matches the protection bar

but that’s only asthetics, the result is the same.
My O2 sensors are downstream further.
I am booked in for a dyno pull in two weeks and am having the map re done to bring things up to scratch mixture wise.
There is the slightest hint of flat spot right at 2,900-3,100 rpm under certain TGPS settings so that will be good.
I’m running the dB killers in the Zard muffler full time. It sounds more mellow under load and I think nicer overall.

Huzo · « **Reply #164 on:** November 06, 2020, 03:33:05 AM »

Quote from: j.davis on October 17, 2020, 09:05:02 AM

Putting these on my new V85tt when it is ready to pick up, mounting on the crash bars. Will run through a Skene controller to make them drl's as well as spots.
https://www.stedi.com.au/25-cree-led-motorcycle-driving-spot-light.html

Have you got your V85 yet..?

j.davis · « **Reply #165 on:** November 06, 2020, 06:51:22 AM »

Yep

Waiting for loom fitting to fit spot lights and flasher to tail light.

Just made an inquiry to bloke in Spain about a seat.

Huzo · « **Reply #166 on:** November 06, 2020, 09:21:18 AM »

Very nice..
Am interested to hear about the lights.

Huzo · « **Reply #167 on:** November 07, 2020, 03:12:18 PM »

If left stock, I reckon they are the prettiest...

j.davis · « **Reply #168 on:** November 08, 2020, 05:45:41 AM »

Mounted my Spots today, only wired through standard relay to work with High Beam though. Will put my Skene controller in when the propper loom fittings arrive.
Work extremely well, 25w Stedi Spot beam.

Knuckle Dragger · « **Reply #169 on:** November 08, 2020, 04:58:51 PM »

Just thinking.... would a short - say 150-200mm - LED lightbar fit where the upper 'guard had been removed? I have one mounted to the handlebars of my Nuda, which makes a world of difference at night: greater penetration & spread. This would still leave room for a pair of crashbar mounted foglamps wired to the low beam circuit.

Vaguely reminiscent of a Mod's Vespa from the '60s? Without all the mirrors of course.

Huzo · « **Reply #170 on:** November 08, 2020, 07:37:51 PM »

Quote from: Knuckle Dragger on November 08, 2020, 04:58:51 PM

Just thinking.... would a short - say 150-200mm - LED lightbar fit where the upper 'guard had been removed? I have one mounted to the handlebars of my Nuda, which makes a world of difference at night: greater penetration & spread. This would still leave room for a pair of crashbar mounted foglamps wired to the low beam circuit.

Vaguely reminiscent of a Mod's Vespa from the '60s? Without all the mirrors of course.

Yes, but I don’t want that look..

Huzo · « **Reply #171 on:** November 10, 2020, 09:42:10 PM »

Quote from: j.davis on November 08, 2020, 05:45:41 AM

Mounted my Spots today, only wired through standard relay to work with High Beam though. Will put my Skene controller in when the propper loom fittings arrive.
Work extremely well, 25w Stedi Spot beam.

Is it possible to get a night time shot of them in use and give us a bit of a report ?
I am going to get a couple, but did not know whether the Touratech or Denali was a worthwhile course.

Huzo · « **Reply #172 on:** November 10, 2020, 09:46:11 PM »

Quote from: Knuckle Dragger on November 08, 2020, 04:58:51 PM

a world of difference at night: greater penetration & spread.

Who among us would argue with that logic...

j.davis · « **Reply #173 on:** November 11, 2020, 07:54:14 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on November 10, 2020, 09:42:10 PM

Is it possible to get a night time shot of them in use and give us a bit of a report ?
I am going to get a couple, but did not know whether the Touratech or Denali was a worthwhile course.

Got the wiring bits I needed and now have running lights and spots.
Low beam

Low beam

High beam

Huzo · « **Reply #174 on:** November 11, 2020, 12:00:56 PM »

Thank you very much, that looks very good from here. I think I will order some today.

Huzo · « **Reply #175 on:** November 12, 2020, 02:37:27 AM »

Quote from: j.davis on November 11, 2020, 07:54:14 AM

Got the wiring bits I needed and now have running lights and spots.
Low beam

Low beam

High beam

Are they LED ?

j.davis · « **Reply #176 on:** November 12, 2020, 04:38:28 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on November 12, 2020, 02:37:27 AM

Are they LED ?

Yes, they look yellow in these pics due to me not being head on to the lens, and running them at 30% as DRL's.
I have the spots angled slightly outwards towards the side of the road where the skippies hide.

Huzo · « **Reply #177 on:** November 15, 2020, 01:46:38 AM »

They do look vaguely similar..

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jrt · « **Reply #178 on:** November 15, 2020, 08:39:39 PM »

I like that yours are 'cleaner'. Do I recall correctly that you have the O2 monitor bungs downstream a bit? They are well hidden. Personally, I could do without the tangs to fit the skid plates. I don't do that kind of riding on this bike.

Huzo · « **Reply #179 on:** November 15, 2020, 08:58:19 PM »

Quote from: jrt on November 15, 2020, 08:39:39 PM

I like that yours are 'cleaner'. Do I recall correctly that you have the O2 monitor bungs downstream a bit? They are well hidden. Personally, I could do without the tangs to fit the skid plates. I don't do that kind of riding on this bike.

Yes, they are removed in that shot but are visible now since refitting.

Clearly, this is an earlier shot with the standard muffler and high guard, but you can see the sensors.

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