v85 tt mods

[Alpo]

Looks and sounds fantastic, great job! As you mentioned earlier, several changes at once may make for a bit of work chasing down the cause of the light, but should be solvable. Apparently most of the "muffling" is being done by the catalyst, so if one is looking for a throatier sound, perhaps a Y pipe would be the most prudent approach.

[Huzo]

That's looking really nice...truly a customized Wee 85...engine sounds very smooth.

Thoughts on the V85 engine compared to the Norge - only asking as I'm not yet tempted to get a V85 at the moment, but they do look great!

A bit like an old school V8 versus a modern performance six.
I wouldn’t bet against the V85 versus 2 VPC Norge up to 160 k’s, but you’ve to add 1000 to 1500 rpm to your revs, to replicate the Norge performance as a thumbnail measurement.
The ‘85 spins up very readily and is not as “lumpy” as the Norge, however the Norge feels like liquid velvet when in it’s element.

[Huzo]

Just heading out to do a tank of fuel and check consumption figure.
Last time at legal speeds was 4.6 l/100 k (measured). I want to make sure it’s not running too lean.

[PJPR01]

A bit like an old school V8 versus a modern performance six.
I wouldn’t bet against the V85 versus 2 VPC Norge up to 160 k’s, but you’ve to add 1000 to 1500 rpm to your revs, to replicate the Norge performance as a thumbnail measurement.
The ‘85 spins up very readily and is not as “lumpy” as the Norge, however the Norge feels like liquid velvet when in it’s element.

Very nice!!  Love the description.  :)

[Huzo]

Well the numbers are in..
204 km for 8.82 litres.
100/204 x 8.82=4.3 l/100 k
Not adversely lean and very close to my last test which gave 4.6 l/100 k
However the test that returned the 4.6 result was under absolutely ideal conditions and almost exclusively freeway but not absolutely so.
This test was some suburban and getting lost in a town, but very little speeding. Given all that though, it’s returned a leaner figure when it could have been forgiven for drinking a little harder.
The flat spot is centred at 3,000 rpm with a band of 200 rpm each side. If you accelerate normally, you’re through it without noticing (much), but put it on 3,000 and open the throttle and she’s not dead keen.
I will have a look and see if the yellow light has thrown a code.
Went out again after a bit of remedial work and the flat spot is gone...(at this stage).
But the light remains.

[Huzo]

I’ve commented on another thread, but suffice to say the light problem is fixed.
Next mod is better bash plate and polish the rims, then I think that might be it...

[Zinfan]

I’ve commented on another thread, but suffice to say the light problem is fixed.
Next mod is better bash plate and polish the rims, then I think that might be it...

My rims were dirty and I was out of polish so what's a rider to do?

[Huzo]

I know there’s a difference, but I just can’t put my finger on it.....

[blu guzz]

yours are smaller, shinier and more delicate looking and no bash plate.  looks good.

[Huzo]

yours are smaller, shinier and more delicate looking and no bash plate.  looks good.

Delicate.
Hmmmm... Jeez I hope not for what’s coming up..

[blu guzz]

you asked.  i think it is a more classic look with the chrome. 

[Huzo]

you asked.  i think it is a more classic look with the chrome.

Chrome..?

[blu guzz]

looks chrome compared to stock, but i guess not, let us say, shiny as opposed to the stock matte.

[Huzo]

looks chrome compared to stock, but i guess not, let us say, shiny as opposed to the stock matte.

Would you please tell me what part of the bike you are referring to ?
If it’s the pipes, they’re not chrome, they’re stainless.

[blu guzz]

yeah, the pipes. 

[Huzo]

Looking ok at 5,000 k’s

[Huzo]

My rims were dirty and I was out of polish so what's a rider to do?

So what did you do...Buy a cardboard box..?

[Huzo]

As mentioned in an earlier post, my V85 is getting a different bash plate.
I’ve never been a fan of the standard bash plate/pipe guard setup from the moment I rode the first one at Agostini’s.
I made a pattern in thin material that I could bend and alter easily, it looks like this.


Bending it into shape revealed this..


Happy with that I went on and did it in aluminium




A little bit more work and a tidy up and happy days..
Also there’ll be a bracket from the crash bar mount , behind the pipe and connecting to the plate.

[Pfestus1]

Is it OK to ask an electrical question in the thread?  I am preparing to add a set of Skene P3 aux brake/running lights to my V85TT. I found a plug along the left side under the seat next to the big box back there. There are 6 wires going into and out of the plug. I've id'd some of the wires using a volt meter. Red=right turn, light blue= left turn, yellow is switched, yellow/black is switched (I assume one of these is tail light and one license plate light),  yellow/green and dark blue do not light up. I thought one of them would be brake light, but neither light up when I activate the brakes. I need to tap into a running light, brake light, and turn signals for the Skene P3s to work correctly.

I will also be adding the Skene Photon Blasters up front. They light up yellow and flash with the turn signals, so I will also have to tap them into a running light, and turn signals. Any help with identifying the necessary wires is greatly appreciated.

I have a printed wiring diagram that I downloaded with a service manual, but it is very small print, and I can't get it to blow up enough to read.

Thanks,
Pfestus1
Hank Pfister
Roanoke, Va

[Huzo]

The bash plate is done..
It looks a bit strange in the shot, but that is a perspective thing.

[Knuckle Dragger]

The bash plate is done..
It looks a bit strange in the shot, bit that is a perspective thing.

Looks good f...nuts.  Professional, even.  Sort of what Mandello should've supplied in the first place.

I dig those mandrel-bent headers too!

[Huzo]

Rims are next...

[Knuckle Dragger]

Summat like Kineos or Alpinas?

Or some 3M goo & tape?

[Huzo]

Summat like Kineos or Alpinas?

Or some 3M goo & tape?

I’ll dismantle the wheels and polish the  rims. I would like the black removed from the swing arm and everything from there back, bevel drive and both hubs. and re do them in silver like the Norge.
Then see what I have to do to get blind nipples to fit. I may have to roll a bit more thread onto the spokes, but that’s unknown at this stage.
Just goo for me, no tape.
I’m also thinking to have the engine crash bars nickel plated and the rocker covers polished.

[Knuckle Dragger]

I’ll dismantle the wheels and polish the  rims. I would like the black removed from the swing arm and everything from there back, bevel drive and both hubs. and re do them in silver like the Norge.
Then see what I have to do to get blind nipples to fit. I may have to roll a bit more thread onto the spokes, but that’s unknown at this stage.
Just goo for me, no tape.
I’m also thinking to have the engine crash bars nickel plated and the rocker covers polished.

That's one seriously major suite of tasks.  Given the time & effort you're investing in your "lil' red rooster", it's going to be the most unique & valuable TTs out there.  Not just in Oz, but ennyfriggin'ware!

Don't dump it in the dirt on your Yorkie run - assuming you can make it before the onset of "the wet" - when Coronatime is eventually over.

[Huzo]

That's one seriously major suite of tasks.  Given the time & effort you're investing in your "lil' red rooster", it's going to be the most unique & valuable TTs out there.  Not just in Oz, but ennyfriggin'ware!

Don't dump it in the dirt on your Yorkie run - assuming you can make it before the onset of "the wet" - when Coronatime is eventually over.

I expect that it’ll be ok KD.
Also yes, I’m happy with the results of my buggerising around, but just like the Norge, not much of it really needed to be done.
Just good fun.

[mondtster]

Looking ok at 5,000 k’s

They look great. What size pipe did you use?

Have you considered making sets for other people?

[Huzo]

They look great. What size pipe did you use?

Have you considered making sets for other people?

The pipe is 1 3/4” or 44.45 mm
I can explain any part of the process for anyone interested...(a familiar story)

[mondtster]

The pipe is 1 3/4” or 44.45 mm
I can explain any part of the process for anyone interested...(a familiar story)

Thanks! I figured it was 1 3/4” but wanted to be sure.

I can make my own pipes but there is nobody around that can bend them so mine will be segmented. It’s no big deal to me but a nice continuous pipe back to underneath the transmission would be nicer looking. Some specs on your exhaust port stubs would be nice if you’re willing to share.

[Huzo]

Thanks! I figured it was 1 3/4” but wanted to be sure.

I can make my own pipes but there is nobody around that can bend them so mine will be segmented. It’s no big deal to me but a nice continuous pipe back to underneath the transmission would be nicer looking. Some specs on your exhaust port stubs would be nice if you’re willing to share.

What would you like to know ?