Well, I completed the first service on the V85 and put another 800 miles to boot. A very nice motorcycle, but I think I need a larger windscreen for longer and higher speeds.
I also wired in the Greg bender relay and power lead and wired up the LED lights. They are a unique unit. The Yellow are my DRLs and wired to switched power so always on, and the white are wired through the relay to the handlebar switch. They project flat yellow and white beams and the headlight fills in the center. I still have to wire in the rear tail light but it is mounted.
I REALLY like The Zard Exhaust. The sound and look are perfect. I am experimenting with DB reducers in and out. At idle is sounds like a twin can, and has a V8 pattern. NO droning and never too loud, but is noticeable where the stock is impossible to hear at speed, and none if the tinny sound I've heard on others. I'm very happy. I am surprised how hot it is in hot weather and slow riding, especially the right leg.
All the Mods are complete.
- Isotta Crash Bars
- Givi Tankbag lock
- Tool box
- LED lights
- Zard Exhaust
THe first surprise was to see that the Zard has a clampless connection to the cat outlet. It is thick and a tight press fit. Minor leaking at first.
A few pics of the finished result and one on the BRP
First Service went off without a hitch, valves were a smidge tight but all went well. Very little spooge on the magnet. Also, taking Jim Hamlins advice, I removed the bashplate leaving the brackets attached. Was an easy on and off affair.
Pics show the lighting.
Yellow fogs that are always on
White driving lights above them from the handlebar switch. Look the same when viewing the light, but they project separately.
Main headlight on.
