Author Topic: V85 tt. nice color (Read 2985 times)

bobrebos · « **on:** February 22, 2021, 06:01:39 AM »

I like this color!

Huzo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:09:37 AM »

Quote from: bobrebos on February 22, 2021, 06:01:39 AM

I like this color!

I’m reminded of a beige suit I wore to a wedding once in the late seventies. I’ve seen Tupperware dishes with more “pop”..!
This thing is an Italian motorbike with “bold new graphics”.....!
I mean...BEIGE..?
I know this is my bike, so I’m biased. But am I wrong in saying that the red looks better ?

bobrebos · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:35:00 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on February 22, 2021, 06:09:37 AM

I’m reminded of a beige suit I wore to a wedding once in the late seventies. I’ve seen Tupperware dishes with more “pop”..!
This thing is an Italian motorbike with “bold new graphics”.....!
I mean...BEIGE..?
I know this is my bike, so I’m biased. But am I wrong in saying that the red looks better ?

I like your red! I just like the softer colors i guess. I also like this khaki color in a Toyota Tundra! Must be me.

Huzo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:54:31 AM »

Quote from: bobrebos on February 22, 2021, 06:35:00 AM

I like your red! I just like the softer colors i guess. I also like this khaki color in a Toyota Tundra! Must be me.

Jeez, they are similar.

Bisbonian · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2021, 08:02:38 AM »

I agree, I think the "Sand" is one of the better looking colors for this bike.

JJ · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2021, 08:11:17 AM »

Quote from: Bisbonian on February 22, 2021, 08:02:38 AM

I agree, I think the "Sand" is one of the better looking colors for this bike.

Beige ("Sand") is OK, but one can never go wrong with a "RED" Guzzi!

By the way, does Guzzi make a "LOW" seat for this model? At 5'8", it's a little TALL for me! (30" inseam)

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:54:18 AM »

Quote from: JJ on February 22, 2021, 08:11:17 AM

By the way, does Guzzi make a "LOW" seat for this model?

Yes. There is a seat that drops the seat height to 31.9" from 32.7. PN GU2001370

slopokes · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2021, 03:31:56 PM »

Platform shoes.

Huzo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2021, 04:30:46 PM »

I got mine down 30 mm.
You can see it in this shot...(I think..)

If you look at the distance from the top of the reflector on the fork leg, the distance is different.
Then there’s the option of removing the rubber packers under the seat..(I did..).
Then wind the spring down on the rear the same amount.
Mine has the standard seat with the mods I outlined and the seat height is 32.5 inches or 825 mm.

zebraranger · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2021, 05:38:03 PM »

I too like the sand color. Never owned a red bike, never will.

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:39:57 PM »

The Desert Sand color is really beautiful in person. The photos really don't do it justice. It looks golden in certain light, matte tan in others etc. Very interesting color. And it does have some accent colors too. I really like the way mine looks.

Tom · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:50:16 PM »

Sand/tan or OD green aren't my favorite colors. Guess why? A large price difference would get my attention. I like the Ronald McDonald paint.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2021, 07:26:18 PM »

Sloans has one their ready to sell to the right person.

https://sloansmotorcycle.com/Murfreesboro-Tennessee-37129/New-2020-Moto-Guzzi-V85-TT-Travel-850/VDP/4b6b2d3c-689b-4f8b-8c44-4e4af3937b53

Turin · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2021, 08:46:52 PM »

You wouldn't have to wash the bike as often .

lucky phil · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2021, 09:33:40 PM »

Ah yes an old favourite motorcycle colour.......Beige. For those that ride in a Safari Suit.

Ciao

redhawk47 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2021, 11:10:42 PM »

Quote from: JJ on February 22, 2021, 08:11:17 AM

Beige ("Sand") is OK, but one can never go wrong with a "RED" Guzzi!

By the way, does Guzzi make a "LOW" seat for this model? At 5'8", it's a little TALL for me! (30" inseam)

I wear pants with a 28" inseam. No problem with the standard V85TT seat.

Dan

Tom · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2021, 11:18:19 PM »

"Hey.....didn't youse guys loin one foot on 'da ground."

:grin. Yeah.....me too!

Huzo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2021, 12:41:58 AM »

Quote from: lucky phil on February 23, 2021, 09:33:40 PM

Ah yes an old favourite motorcycle colour.......Beige. For those that ride in a Safari Suit.

Ciao

Sir Les Patterson....

lucky phil · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2021, 01:02:35 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on February 24, 2021, 12:41:58 AM

Sir Les Patterson....

Excellent, yes. I love Sir Les, a true Aussie icon and cultural ambassador.

Ciao

Huzo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2021, 02:10:49 AM »

Quote from: lucky phil on February 24, 2021, 01:02:35 AM

Excellent, yes. I love Sir Les, a true Aussie icon and cultural ambassador.

Ciao

Yes...!
One of Sir Les’ most famous quotes...
“I think I can say without fear of contradiction...tha t I am singlehandedly responsible, for bringing the Safari Suit back into mainstream Australian fashion...

lucky phil · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2021, 02:45:34 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on February 24, 2021, 02:10:49 AM

Yes...!
One of Sir Les’ most famous quotes...
“I think I can say without fear of contradiction...tha t I am singlehandedly responsible, for bringing the Safari Suit back into mainstream Australian fashion...

Unfortunately he couldn't take it to the world, as it deserved to be. Apart from Florida of course.

Ciao

Huzo · « **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2021, 03:52:39 AM »

Quote from: lucky phil on February 24, 2021, 02:45:34 AM

Unfortunately he couldn't take it to the world, as it deserved to be. Apart from Florida of course.

Ciao

Dunno Phil.He seems pretty worldly..
https://youtu.be/nULFMp4jKBo
Better still
https://youtu.be/HLK1rt3v5cI

lucky phil · « **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2021, 03:00:04 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on February 24, 2021, 03:52:39 AM

Dunno Phil.He seems pretty worldly..
https://youtu.be/nULFMp4jKBo
Better still
https://youtu.be/HLK1rt3v5cI

Yes a true cultural icon. I wonder if Americans get this humour.

Ciao

Huzo · « **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2021, 06:14:00 PM »

Quote from: lucky phil on February 24, 2021, 03:00:04 PM

Yes a true cultural icon. I wonder if Americans get this humour.

Ciao

I’ll bet Dusty does.
He’s the closest thing to a Pom or an Aussie without actually being one.
If he likes Fawlty Towers, he must be ok.

radguzzi · « **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2021, 06:34:19 PM »

My personal favorite... right now.

Vagrant · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:59:06 PM »

I'm 73 with a 28" also. Drop forks 1 /2" remove rubbers from under seat and it's finee!

JJ · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2021, 03:11:51 PM »

Again, color is a personal choice...but when it is all said and done...THIS is the color I would prefer on a V85TT...(just sayin')

guzziart · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2021, 03:42:04 PM »

I like all the color schemes for the V85, I would leave the color choice to my wife.

Huzo · « **Reply #28 on:** February 25, 2021, 04:51:00 PM »

Quote from: Vagrant on February 25, 2021, 02:59:06 PM

I'm 73 with a 28" also. Drop forks 1 /2" remove rubbers from under seat and it's finee!

I have also removed the rubbers from under the seat, but yesterday I noticed that the seat base touches the battery terminal.
I have replaced the rubbers.
Also, if I’d known that I was going to do the tart up on mine that I eventually did, the red/white Coastguard model like Frans Belgium’s would have been more than ok.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #29 on:** February 26, 2021, 11:38:36 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on February 25, 2021, 04:51:00 PM

I have also removed the rubbers from under the seat, but yesterday I noticed that the seat base touches the battery terminal.
I have replaced the rubbers.
Also, if I’d known that I was going to do the tart up on mine that I eventually did, the red/white Coastguard model like Frans Belgium’s would have been more than ok.

Is the seat pan plastic or metal

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