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Title: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Cam3512 on July 17, 2019, 06:01:12 AM
Still waiting for my V85TT to be delivered to Hamlin's in CT.  If you live in the US and got yours,  what STATE?

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Post by: gerryp on July 17, 2019, 06:22:45 AM
Still waiting for my V85TT to be delivered to Hamlin's in CT.  If you live in the US and got yours,  what STATE?

Cam,

Sorry to hear about the delivery delay for you bike.

Let me know when you are going to pick it up and i'll swing by the shop for a meet and greet.

Gerry

Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Devildog on July 17, 2019, 06:51:45 AM
My guess it's not geographical, but it is that top Guzzi dealers are priority, especially if they are big Aprilia dealers. Example AF1 has a grey one on display on their site.
My small local dealer is in the dark.
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Post by: hauto on July 17, 2019, 07:07:52 AM
See if world wide in west Chester or the Manhattan shop has them in stock.
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Post by: vintagehoarder on July 17, 2019, 07:21:12 AM
Cadre Cycle in Cincinnati has them.
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Post by: Kev m on July 17, 2019, 07:34:10 AM
My guess it's not geographical, but it is that top Guzzi dealers are priority, especially if they are big Aprilia dealers. Example AF1 has a grey one on display on their site.
My small local dealer is in the dark.

Actually reports have been trickling in on ADV rider that make it sound QUITE geographical. Even AF1 is likely that as much as anything else. The reports are radiating out from the Texas distribution center after the ship landed on the Gulf Coast.

Reports to date include:

TN (one of the earliest), MN, MI, NC, OH, CA, and WA in roughly that order give or take a few.

MA still waiting - CT still waiting...

Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Trialsman on July 17, 2019, 07:45:58 AM
I got mine at Team Charlotte Motorsports in North Carolina ( ask for Tee Caldwell ).  Along with my Adv one, another like mine was picked up in late June.  Tee still has a Grey one he is using for display/demo.  I believe he has a second order in as well.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: guzzi771 on July 17, 2019, 08:01:39 AM
I saw 4 or 5 V85TT's at AF1 in Austin TX last  week one had a Y pipe and a Agostini exhaust
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: twowheeladdict on July 17, 2019, 08:13:59 AM
Still waiting for my V85TT to be delivered to Hamlin's in CT.  If you live in the US and got yours,  what STATE?

Bikes are in at Sloans in TN.  They are getting 6 in the first shipment.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: SLDMRossi on July 17, 2019, 08:45:55 AM
As far as I understand, quantities of "6" seems to be the norm.

Steven Rossi
East Haddam, CT
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Bisbonian on July 17, 2019, 09:20:45 AM
On Any Moto in Tucson has said they are expecting their 2 on Thursday. I think one is sold already (not to me).
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on July 17, 2019, 09:44:21 AM
Posted on Facebook, June 26th:

Posted by Jim Hamlin on Facebook:

"The first batch of 4 V85's is on it's way to my shop, Hamlin Cycles. They should arrive next week. 2 of them are spoken for but I have a Red/White and a Grey available."
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Kev m on July 17, 2019, 09:48:07 AM
Posted on Facebook, June 26th:

Posted by Jim Hamlin on Facebook:

"The first batch of 4 V85's is on it's way to my shop, Hamlin Cycles. They should arrive next week. 2 of them are spoken for but I have a Red/White and a Grey available."


I'm pretty sure Cam has been in direct contact with Jim more than once about this.

Actually I believe he said the MCO was in hand last week.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: kingoffleece on July 17, 2019, 10:00:44 AM
Jim's a straight up as they come.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Texas Turnip on July 17, 2019, 10:24:40 AM
JB, RatGuzzi picked his up from AF1 last week and rode it 1,000 plus miles back to Wonder Lake, IL. He said he had to use a hacksaw blade to modify the uncomfortable seat. Boy howdy, if the seat is uncomfortable for the mega miler like JB it must be bad!

Tex
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: bad Chad on July 17, 2019, 10:29:53 AM
JB bought a SWM, not a Guzzi.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Texas Turnip on July 17, 2019, 10:32:56 AM
JB bought a SWM, not a Guzzi.

Thanks Chad. The fermented turnips messed up my mind.

Tex
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Dave Swanson on July 17, 2019, 10:57:48 AM
I received an email from Woodstock Powersports in Woodstock IL.  They're taking delivery of their V85s today
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Post by: Nick on July 17, 2019, 11:11:15 AM
Damn..... Cam, it's got to be a bitch to wait      :wink:

(https://i.ibb.co/XxHNL8X/Screen-Shot-2019-07-17-at-12-05-56-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/1GchQ6Z)






got this from the V85TT FB page
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Cam3512 on July 17, 2019, 11:36:22 AM
Damn..... Cam, it's got to a bitch to wait      :wink:

(https://i.ibb.co/XxHNL8X/Screen-Shot-2019-07-17-at-12-05-56-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/1GchQ6Z)

got this from the V85TT FB page

Hell, I've waited this long what's another week or two.  And yes, I am regularly in touch with Jim.  It's out of his control.  He'll need some time to prep it and add the accessories I ordered. 

Damn Nick, I thought you made me a mug! 
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Sykestone8886 on July 17, 2019, 12:00:52 PM
 Xtreme powersports accident md. Shows them in stock on there website.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: fotoguzzi on July 17, 2019, 12:36:13 PM
Leo's near mpls has a demo sitting out front, just saw it when I passed by there today.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: blu guzz on July 17, 2019, 07:51:37 PM
i rode cadre's this time last week.  they also had a ronald mcdonald available.
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Post by: tommy2cyl on July 17, 2019, 09:35:15 PM
I picked up my red/white today at Cadre in Cincinnati today.  All my accessories were in and installed.  All 3 pieces of the luggage and brackets,  center stand, engine guards, and tall windshield. I think mine is the first to have the luggage as it just arrived in the same time frame as the bike. Enzo also installed a pigtail for a trickle charger.  He said they do that on all their bikes.  Nice, thoughtful touch.  He said they have sold 8 V 85's and he has one yellow/white and one red/white available.  He does have several people very interested in them so they may not be around long.  I think he said he is going to get 2 more in September.   I can't express how visually impressive this bike is in person.  The white paint is pearl with nice "depth" to it, a richness if you will. It is not just a run of the mill monochromatic white.   A few other points;
1. Enzo said first check up is 1200 miles.
2. Bike comes with synthetic. ( I think Kev already confirmed this)
3. The taller windshield looks good, in proportion to the bike in my opinion.  Haven't ridden with it yet so report to come.
4. 2 year warranty.
5. Enzo received/installed a software upgrade from Moto Guzzi to the computer module under the seat.  He thinks this is the MIA which allows your phone to pair with the bike.  If this is true, then that is an upgrade which doesn't have to be purchased now as an extra.   I cannot confirm this because I haven't played with it yet.  If it is true, nice bonus.   
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: tommy2cyl on July 17, 2019, 09:52:11 PM
I knew I forgot something.  The center stand works really well with little effort.  Very pleased with that.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: PJPR01 on July 17, 2019, 10:25:31 PM
I knew I forgot something.  The center stand works really well with little effort.  Very pleased with that.

...and a few pictures too!  Sounds like a fun day...nothing more enjoyable than picking up a new bike! 
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Zinfan on July 17, 2019, 11:34:41 PM

5. Enzo received/installed a software upgrade from Moto Guzzi to the computer module under the seat.  He thinks this is the MIA which allows your phone to pair with the bike.  If this is true, then that is an upgrade which doesn't have to be purchased now as an extra.   I cannot confirm this because I haven't played with it yet.  If it is true, nice bonus.

I asked our European owners if they got the MIA device included with their bike and they no, I suppose US models might come with it but I'd be very surprised.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: blu guzz on July 18, 2019, 06:04:52 AM
tommy:  are you from our area?  i am in northern ky., wondered if i might see it on the road locally.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Bulldog9 on July 18, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
XPS in Accident Maryland lists 3 on their site.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Kev m on July 18, 2019, 09:10:19 AM
Like I said, radiating out from the distribution center - New England is gonna get em any second now...any second!
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: bad Chad on July 18, 2019, 09:46:46 AM
Just for the suspenders crowd, all Guzzi have come with synthetic since at least 1999, if not earlier.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: tommy2cyl on July 18, 2019, 10:04:07 AM
blu Guzz   I am in central Ohio northwest of Columbus about 1/2 hour, so unlikely unless I am doing a ride in your lovely state.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Darren Williams on July 18, 2019, 11:02:14 AM
Actually reports have been trickling in on ADV rider that make it sound QUITE geographical. Even AF1 is likely that as much as anything else. The reports are radiating out from the Texas distribution center after the ship landed on the Gulf Coast.

Reports to date include:

TN (one of the earliest), MN, MI, NC, OH, CA, and WA in roughly that order give or take a few.

MA still waiting - CT still waiting...

OKC dealer has gotten 3 as of last weekend. Two of which are sold/gone and a grey one as a demo that Don, owner of Motive Cycleworks, is riding all the time. He said he is trying to get more.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: TimmyTheHog on July 18, 2019, 11:14:04 AM
They are slowly trickling through the US right now.

Portland & Seattle (Kirkland) both have reported to have at least 2 bikes on the lot right now.

Meanwhile Canada...*cricket*... :weiner:
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Cam3512 on July 18, 2019, 11:45:01 AM
Like I said, radiating out from the distribution center - New England is gonna get em any second now...any second!

Staring at my phone...
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Kev m on July 18, 2019, 12:01:10 PM
Staring at my phone...

(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/4a/4a50b27b40a7d249ff465e819e8ec61d32ccb5979bb5cbc59fff698af95e3154.jpg)
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Numbercruncher on July 18, 2019, 09:55:57 PM
Portland, Oregon had them uncrated on July 2.

(http://www.rk-productions.net/Assets/Photos/MotoGuzziV85Deliveries.png)

NC
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: roadscum on July 19, 2019, 11:22:44 PM
 Anyone here know where in the US MG warehouse/distribution center(s) are located???

Paul
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Post by: bad Chad on July 19, 2019, 11:37:35 PM
Are you planning a raid?
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Post by: Kev m on July 20, 2019, 07:21:16 AM
Anyone here know where in the US MG warehouse/distribution center(s) are located???

Paul

As I mentioned earlier, TX.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: mhershon on July 20, 2019, 09:33:21 AM
I saw a gray one at Erico in Denver last week.... Sorry, Cam....
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Post by: blackcat on July 20, 2019, 10:25:51 AM
Cam’s bike is probably stuck in traffic on the Jersey turnpike in route to Connecticut.  :wink:
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Post by: Cam3512 on July 21, 2019, 10:29:32 AM
Cam’s bike is probably stuck in traffic on the Jersey turnpike in route to Connecticut.  :wink:

So true.  Or the truck couldn’t afford the tolls.
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Post by: mojohand on July 21, 2019, 07:16:18 PM
Moto Richmond confirmed yesterday that their two are on the way.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Tom on July 22, 2019, 06:45:44 PM
Richard went last week to pick up his from GP Cycles in San Diego.  He's lives in PHX.
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Post by: Tusayan on July 22, 2019, 08:06:52 PM
Richard went last week to pick up his from GP Cycles in San Diego.  He's lives in PHX.

I spoke with GP late last week.  A Richard was mentioned and his red/yellow/white bike was there.  GP had four in initial stock, three were by then gone, eleven total have been ordered so likely one is in current stock with seven more incoming.  I kidded Paul Lima about this being the next Gran Canyon in terms of sales potential and he reminded me that GP sold approximately sixty GCs way back when, quite a number of them going to Mexico.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Tom on July 22, 2019, 08:59:25 PM
"Missed it by that much!"   :grin:  (Get Smart)  :grin:  It's to replace his wadded up Cal 1400 Touring.  He didn't get hurt and his full coverage on a 75K miles bike paid off.  I told him that it's a rough way to get a new bike plus he doesn't bounce as well.  :shocked:
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Cam3512 on July 24, 2019, 06:02:01 PM
My V85 is now at Hamlin’s being prepped and accessories added.   Now I need to get some time off to go pick it up!
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Post by: LowRyter on July 24, 2019, 08:37:43 PM
"Missed it by that much!"   :grin:  (Get Smart)  :grin:  It's to replace his wadded up Cal 1400 Touring.  He didn't get hurt and his full coverage on a 75K miles bike paid off.  I told him that it's a rough way to get a new bike plus he doesn't bounce as well.  :shocked:

(https://georgianewsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/missed-it-by-that-much-memes-com-17619253-500x381.png)

You're welcome
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: Devildog on July 24, 2019, 09:13:34 PM
Cam’s bike is probably stuck in traffic on the Jersey turnpike in route to Connecticut.  :wink:
I spent two hours on the George Washington bridge last summer, making it four hours plus from Newark to Norwalk.
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Post by: elvisboy77 on July 25, 2019, 06:16:51 AM
My V85 is now at Hamlin’s being prepped and accessories added.   Now I need to get some time off to go pick it up!

Congrats!!  So glad your wait is over.  Please post PICS!!
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Post by: gerryp on July 25, 2019, 06:40:19 AM
My V85 is now at Hamlin’s being prepped and accessories added.   Now I need to get some time off to go pick it up!

Cam,

I pm'd you my contact info.

let me know when you going to be up so we can document in pictures this event.   :gotpics: :boozing:

gerry
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Post by: blackcat on July 25, 2019, 08:53:51 PM
I spent two hours on the George Washington bridge last summer, making it four hours plus from Newark to Norwalk.

Hope that was in a car, because I usually split lanes on the bike over the GWB.  I don’t believe that I have ever seen a highway patrol vehicle on that bridge in the last 40 +years.
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Post by: Tom on July 25, 2019, 09:16:34 PM
"I usually split lanes on the bike over the GWB."  Me too!  :thumb:  NJ and NY side of the bridges too.  If'n y'all don't.  Youse could be stuck in traffic a very long time.
Title: Re: V85 in USA? If so where?
Post by: gerryp on July 26, 2019, 06:17:57 AM



I stopped by the shop to have a new battery installed and the rats nest of accessory wiring cleaned up and the nice man at the shop suggested why spend money on a new battery when I can get a whole new bike. 

He showed me a bike the he was prepping and suggested that the the deposit holder(some guy in NJ) would probably be better off with a used and highly accessorized V7.



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Soooooooooooooooooo, behold my new purchase.

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Yes, it matches the color of my tank.

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Bike looking good Cam, Jim's almost done with the prep. We hope you have may good miles with it.

Gerry

p.s.  Jim and Matt made me do it.






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Post by: kingoffleece on July 26, 2019, 03:09:26 PM
How well we know with those two, eh Gerry?
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Post by: LowRyter on July 26, 2019, 03:55:22 PM
It's featured in this month's Rider magazine