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A few observations on my V85TT after 1000 miles and its firsts service. Well made bike and easy to ride. Back roads it really shines and handles well, great in turns and easy to manuever. Even took it off road in a nearby forest (dirt roads wide enough for cars to go down) but handled good and no skidding or bottoming out. I did ride it croutching and now that I found this place, Im tempted to get a DS or XT for future dirtbiking.The only complaint I have and this may be as its an 850 is that when I take it out on a 30-40mile highway ride 70-75mph, its vibrates and is not the smoothess ride. The touring fairing could have a few more inches on it and I adjusted the rear suspension 3 turns with the spanner wrench and 1 turn with the set screw when I ride with my gf. I actually keep it on this setting as I have lower back issues and the stiffer ride doesnt bother me.Feel free to share your TT impressions....
It will smooth out noticeably at 5K plus if it's like most other Guzzi's I've experienced.Also, as mentioned, try another gear. "Listen" to the bike. It will inform you where it's happy spot is. vary speed a ssmall amount and/or gear selection and you'll find where the motor suddenly gets smooth(er).
It will smooth out noticeably at 5K plus if it's like most other Guzzi's I've experienced.Also, as mentioned, try another gear. "Listen" to the bike. It will inform you where it's happy spot is. vary speed a small amount and/or gear selection and you'll find where the motor suddenly gets smooth(er).
Should clarify, I notice when riding 65-70 on the freeway in 6th, at times the seat vibrates and of course is very noticable, I do have the tall comfort/gel seat, not sure if that really makes any difference from the stock seat. Other than that, pretty smooth with out noticing vibration, I know w/ Guzzis, they take while to truly break in
As far as engine oil consumption, mine does the same thing. The proper amount is added during a service, it’s at the top mark on the sight glass. After adding miles (some at highway), the level finds it’s way to the middle of the glass. I’ve heard of this from other V85 owners as well. As long as the loss STOPS at some point.
You invited some observations..Throttle action too heavy..Fixed.....snip....Fixed the inaccurate speedometer, but introduced a fault into the odometer and gear position indicator...
what is your mechanical opinion why it will smooth out noticeably at 5000 miles ?
I started to go into my throttle, but backed off after going after this 'security' fasteners. I'm going to look for some good drill bits for my Dremel to get those out.Tell me move about the speedo/odometer change you did. Is it a tweak in GuzziDiag? Mine is off about 5%. Not bad, but annoying.