V85 – I suppose I am chopped liver?

[molly]

My favorite

That's better.

[Knuckle Dragger]

Yes, it can be clunky, especially 1-2-3 up.
If you shift very carefully, exactly at the sweet spot, you might get lucky.
But that does not particularly bother me, as otherwise it shifts quite smoothly.

Tried any clutchless upchanges yet?

[Devildog]

Franz, You Tube has featured many videos from their Sardinia launch and I am afraid they have overshadowed forum members accounts. I'm sure most of us understand your frustrations.
I am sitting on the sidelines as a spectator, the seating position seems too upright, hence no questions from me. Still hoping for a V85 LeMans someday.

[Zoom Zoom]

I haven't noticed your posts but I have been gallivanting a bit lately so I could have easily missed them. Also, if your reviews have gotten lumped into the merged V85 thread, they could have easily gone unnoticed by me and perhaps others. It has grown to the point I quit keeping track of it. Merged threads segment responses because of post date. They get intermingled with each other, (sorted by date), and that makes them difficult to follow, so I don't. Although I understand the reasoning behind merged threads, I don't particularly care for them for the reason stated above.   

But, NO, you are not chopped liver.

John Henry

[Unkept]

I've been enjoying your posts, but I'm just a bit quiet over here as I don't have a Guzzi any longer nor do I have much to add!

Really think they did a good job on the V85, from your reports and others, despite it not being a technological marvel, etc.

I'll be moving back to Germany this Fall, won't be terribly far from Belgium, maybe we'll meet someday!

Until then, I'll just keep reading your posts on the V85! When I'm financially more stable we might consider getting some bikes again, a V85tt is nice, or maybe a LeMans if they do it. :)

-Joe

[roadscum]

Nut'n wrong with liver..... 
I'm always glad to hear others experiences. BRING IT, PLEASE.

What do you feel are the 3 best things and the 3 worse things about your V85? 

Paul

[JamesNFalconaut]

I've also enjoyed your reviews Franz.

I am curious about the V85 frame.  What would Guzzi have to do to build a road bike version - build a new frame entirely or merely change the subframe (which doesn't appear to be bolted on as is common these days) and forks etc?

[oldbike54]

Everybody wants pics?


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 OK , now I remember , always have been better with faces than names  Nice bike 

 Dusty

[Muzz]

My favorite

Now ya talkin.

Seriously, I do read your posts as I find them both interesting and informative.  Sadly, although from what I have read to date, the V85TT would suit me just fine but the reduced income from being retired means it will never be.  I really love my little Breva fortunately, as it will realistically be my last bike until I cash my chips in, slide off the perch and generally become deceased.

[Zoom Zoom]

Frans, since you actually have one of these, can  you tell us what the fuel capacity actually is? (I have read and heard conflicting reports.) Please enlighten us.

John Henry

[pauldaytona]

Frans, your wife was also on the Stelvio, my wife thinks thats the best there is, the V85 has little foam thickness and width there, so I suspected little comfort for my wife what is crucial to get het on board. Did you do long distance days two up?

[LowRyter]

Went to the local shop to order a tire and Don was prepping his first TT.  The saddlebags weren't yet delivered, so the new owner is delaying his pick up.  Don was installing a center stand and hand protectors.  He's has some interest with other potential buyers who want to seethe bike first.

Have to say, it's probably the best looking adventure bike, but perhaps not the best looking Guzzi.

[pauldaytona]

Went to the local shop to order a tire and Don was prepping his first TT.  The saddlebags weren't yet delivered, so the new owner is delaying his pick up.  Don was installing a center stand and hand protectors.  He's has some interest with other potential buyers who want to seethe bike first.

Have to say, it's probably the best looking adventure bike, but perhaps not the best looking Guzzi.

 

Most small dealers in our country sold at least ten until now.  He should at least have one as demonstrator.

[Devildog]

Have to say, it's probably the best looking adventure bike, but perhaps not the best looking Guzzi.

Putting aside the V85, is there a good looking Adventure Bike? Maybe the Africa Twin? IMHO, it seems aesthetics was not a requirement, like the GS, Tiger and Multistrada.

[pebra]

My favorite

I generally love the Belgian trappist beers, but had problems getting the best out of the Orval. Seems it should be served even warmer than the others. Serving at 12-13C seems to do the trick.
Or what do you say, Frans?