Author Topic: V85TT tire or handling quirk  (Read 1391 times)

Online egschade

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1687
  • Eric - MGNOC NJ Rep - mgnocnj.forumotion.com
  • Location: Northwest, NJ USA
V85TT tire or handling quirk
« on: March 19, 2021, 05:19:09 PM »
I've only had my V85TT Adventure (Anakee tires) out on a couple rides so I'm still getting used to it. One thing that seems a little odd is the front end feel when coming to a stop. Is it just me or does the front end get stiff / resistant to turning? Once rolling it feels neutral and predictable.

At first I thought the front tire was low on air but it checked out fine (35 psi). My guess is it's the tire tread pattern that's kind of 'locking' it to the road. It's not a bad thing, just different than other bike/tire combos I've ridden.
The elder Eric in NJ

2024 Triumph 400X Scrambler
1971 Honda SL350

Past Guzzis:
2018 V7 III Carbon Dark
1985 LeMans 1000
2020 V85TT Adventure
V65 SP
V7 III Stone
V50
Griso 1200SE Tenni
Breva 1100
EV Touring

Offline slopokes

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 993
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2021, 05:35:36 PM »
I haven’t had any problems with tires on my v85 in 4K..try to stay off rt.287...

Online Dirk_S

  • www.dirkshearer.com
  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 2178
  • Doodler of doodles
    • www.DirkShearer.com
  • Location: Portland, Maine, U.S.
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2021, 05:37:02 PM »
Any chance the tire just needs to lose some of that brand new tread? I remember complaining of stiffness in turns when I slapped on my MT60s, and it didn’t take but just a couple weeks of riding until the problem was gone.
« Last Edit: March 19, 2021, 05:37:54 PM by Dirk_S »
Current: '18 Guzzi V7 III Rough, '17 Guzzi V9 Bobber, ‘78 BMW R80/7, 1986 Sputnik sidecar

Previous: '16 Guzzi V7 II Stone, ‘15 Ural Gear Up, '11 Suzuki TU250X, ‘86 Guzzi V65 Lario, '78/‘80 Honda CX500, '77 Kawasaki KZ400 Special

Online egschade

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1687
  • Eric - MGNOC NJ Rep - mgnocnj.forumotion.com
  • Location: Northwest, NJ USA
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2021, 07:07:50 PM »
I haven’t had any problems with tires on my v85 in 4K..try to stay off rt.287...

But I'm not coming to a stop on 287. This is around town, pulling up to a stop.
The elder Eric in NJ

2024 Triumph 400X Scrambler
1971 Honda SL350

Past Guzzis:
2018 V7 III Carbon Dark
1985 LeMans 1000
2020 V85TT Adventure
V65 SP
V7 III Stone
V50
Griso 1200SE Tenni
Breva 1100
EV Touring

Online egschade

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1687
  • Eric - MGNOC NJ Rep - mgnocnj.forumotion.com
  • Location: Northwest, NJ USA
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2021, 07:09:46 PM »
Any chance the tire just needs to lose some of that brand new tread? I remember complaining of stiffness in turns when I slapped on my MT60s, and it didn’t take but just a couple weeks of riding until the problem was gone.

Yeah, 150 miles is barely scrubbed in. New bike on tires I've never used before. I'm sure it's fine but am wondering if it's only me who thinks it feels a little odd.
The elder Eric in NJ

2024 Triumph 400X Scrambler
1971 Honda SL350

Past Guzzis:
2018 V7 III Carbon Dark
1985 LeMans 1000
2020 V85TT Adventure
V65 SP
V7 III Stone
V50
Griso 1200SE Tenni
Breva 1100
EV Touring

Online Vagrant

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 2626
  • Location: Gainesville, Ga or Green Valley Az.
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2021, 09:48:11 PM »
book calls for 39 front and 42 rear
HE IS FREE WHO LIVES AS HE CHOOSES
2016 V7II, 2017 V7-III Blue special, 2025 V85 the fast red one! 2023 V85 Guardian of the Oreo's
L-196, L-197

Offline jrt

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1116
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2021, 10:55:50 PM »
Does it really?  Wow- I've been running 34 and 36-ish.  Single rider, no luggage.  Hooks up pretty good.
L-720
1973 Eldorado
2003 Yardbird (1100 hydro)
2020 R1250RS

Offline blu guzz

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1345
  • Loves to ride
  • Location: Northern Kentuycky
Re: V85TT tire or handling quirk
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2021, 07:00:27 AM »
36 and 42 here. i am on my 2nd set of the Michilins and my first set had one of the bad front tires replaced under warranty.  still, this front tire seems better than the replacement 2nd front tire.  there may be some variation in the build quality on this model of tire at least for me, 3 different front tires, 3 different ride qualities.  i have not heard that about the metzlers on the standard model. 
Blue Guzz


NEW WILDGUZZI PRODUCT - Moto Guzzi Door Mat
Receive donation credit with door mat purchase!
Advertise Here
 

***Wildguzzi Official Logo High Quality 5 Color Window Decals Back In Stock***
Shipping in USA Only. Awesome quality. Back by popular demand. All proceeds go back into the forum.
Best quality vinyl available today. Easy application.
Advertise Here