It followed me home - 2021 V85TT Centenario E5

[Luap McKeever]

Found a deal I couldn't pass up. So, I'll forgo my Quota search now. This will fill that void and maybe then some. PO said he gave the side bags to the dealer. Dealer says he don't have them. That's kindof a bummer. I'd sure like those bags although I'd probably rarely use them.

Now to go through it, change fluids, etc. The fun begins soon...

[aproud1]

Nice! Bummer about the side cases. Otherwise looks pretty well kitted out.

[lti_57]

That’s a beautiful looking bike
🏍️ congratulations.

[Dirk_S]

Luap goes modern!

[inditx]

Well done sir!
Enjoy
inditx

[blu guzz]

Congrats and welcome to the 21st Century.  I am sure you will really enjoy it.

[Trialsman]

You will really enjoy this bike as it does everything so well.  It will put a smile on your face each time you ride it.  I have now had two and each of my two boys has one.  Congrats.

[Beowulf]

Having recently acquired my v85 I can tell you it’s a love affair. Congratulations that’s a beautiful bike!

[rocker59]

Really odd story about the bags.  Oh, well, they can be replaced with whatever you want.  I have always liked the various Hepco + Becker options on Guzzis.

Looks like some aggressive tires, there.  Are those Continental TKC80s?

I'm looking forward to hearing some ride reports.

[Vagrant]

You will love it.
A set of used or slightly damaged bags will show up soon. In the mean time the mounts are great. Consider small plastic generac bags or cheap leather like throw overs. In NE Ga. I run my v85 as yours is now. But in big wind areas the top bag really catches the wind.

[twowheeladdict]

Bummer about the bags.  If you come across some Travel bags with the mounts I will trade you.

[Luap McKeever]

Really odd story about the bags.  Oh, well, they can be replaced with whatever you want.  I have always liked the various Hepco + Becker options on Guzzis.

Looks like some aggressive tires, there.  Are those Continental TKC80s?

I'm looking forward to hearing some ride reports.

Yes they are Continentals. I'm liking them a lot.

[kingoffleece]

My V85 took a while to grow on my-it felt SO modern.  I've grown to appreciate it.  It's a fine machine.

[Luap McKeever]

Mostly fully serviced the bike today. All main fluids except final drive. Not in the mood to remove the tire just to do that. Had a little scare when removing the battery to check the air filter (previous owner installed a K&N for me). Put it all back together and it wouldn't run for more than a second or two and threw the warning "Alarm Can CMD Disc". So, took a chance and reset the user code and that fixed it. Weird.  The only thing I can find on it that don't work is switching to bright lights. Hoping it's a relay or something.

I put about 100 miles on it today and only about 15 of those were paved with some twisties. 8' u-turns are a hoot too. So far, I think I'm in love. The crazy thing gobbles up the roads up here like I hoped. I've taken it on loose sandy stuff, gravel, mud, clay and pavement. Good testiment to the versatility of these tires and no affect on the ABS which I've read could be an issue. I'll probably mount the same ones when these wear out.

Loving the cruise control and heated grips. First bike I've had with those heated grips. The tires, while aggressive actually work really well on the pavement and handled the corners surprisingly well. The real meat and potatoes is on the back roads. My gosh, what a good time that is. This bike will surely satisfy an itch I've had for a while when I want something other than the Indian or the EV to ride. I have many moods. Guess I just like motorcycles in general.

I'll put more miles on it in between work and the other bikes and chime back in for sure.

[kingoffleece]

There is an funny switch on the front of the right grip that controls something with the lights.

[Vagrant]

There is a external drain for the rear end. Use 75/140 and just 160CC. But do change it. It could be overfilled.

[Luap McKeever]

There is a external drain for the rear end. Use 75/140 and just 160CC. But do change it. It could be overfilled.

Right, but you have to remove the tire to get to the filler plug from what I can see?

[Vagrant]

What looks like a level plug is what you use to fill it. A piece of rubber tubing on a bottle with a nozzle. Measure with a measuring cup 5.4 ounces then spray it in. 

[Clifton]

..... The tires, while aggressive actually work really well on the pavement and handled the corners surprisingly well.....

They're great handling on pavement, unfortunately (in my experience) they wear out pretty quickly and are expensive to replace.

[Luap McKeever]

What looks like a level plug is what you use to fill it. A piece of rubber tubing on a bottle with a nozzle. Measure with a measuring cup 5.4 ounces then spray it in.

Thanks for that tip. I'm on it.

[jcctx]

Color me jealous!!

Congrats!

Joe

[Trialsman]

The rear wheel on my '19 V85 got covered with oil from an over filled final drive.  The cure was to drop the level from 180-210cc down to 160cc.  When I got the Centenario two years later I drained it right away into a measuring cup...........185cc .  Someone didn't get the message. 

The funny part was I was at the Top of the Rockies Rally in Colorado and I noticed "oil" splattered on my rear wheel.  It didn't look quite right as it was more a puddle than a radial pattern.  It turns out it was a can of bear spray I had strapped on the bike had exploded in the direct sun.   I took it right to the car wash!

[Luap McKeever]

The rear wheel on my '19 V85 got covered with oil from an over filled final drive.  The cure was to drop the level from 180-210cc down to 160cc.  When I got the Centenario two years later I drained it right away into a measuring cup...........185cc .  Someone didn't get the message. 

I pulled a page out of filling up my outboard boat motor lower unit from the bottom up. Did this on the V85TT and it worked perfect. Don't know why I never tried this on the other Guzzi's before.

[Moparnut72]

I don't know why I didn't think of this. I have numerous outboards from antiques to kinda moderns.
kk

[kballowe]

HEY don't forget to add it to your signature line !

Oh, and we're going to need more pictures.  Just sayin'.

[piecemealadventurer]

congrats on the bike, its may favourite livery for the V85tt

https://en.mytechaccessories.it/

The above is the manufacturer of the v85 cases. If you like you can buy direct from them to fit your racks.

[Luap McKeever]

HEY don't forget to add it to your signature line !

Oh, and we're going to need more pictures.  Just sayin'.

Here's one from yesterdays adventures...

[Luap McKeever]

Little update. The previous owner called me today and is going to try and locate the key to the top case. He said he also has the stock windshield, exhaust, cat, skid plate and other bits that he'll try and send me soon. I did order a key from Mytech. The key was like $20, but the dang tariff from Italy was almost $200. Talk about robbery. I'm betting someone at that dealer sold the bags and the tuner. But whoever bought the bags....I have that key, so they probably can't get in them.

Here is another kicker, he said he indeed gave the side cases to the dealer (they said he never did) and inside them was the tuner from GTM. He said he had it tuned and it's 10-15HP more than stock and that's when the cruise stopped. I thought it felt a little punchy compared to the other TT I rode a couple times. I'm reluctant to have a dealer flash it again for the cruise as it would probably wipe out this tune that is so nice. So, I'll likely live with it as is to avoid that.

[Saladin]

Congrats.  It's a great looking bike.

I'm keeping an eye open here in Australia for a good deal on a V85tt.  I'm hoping that the imminent Stelvio might see a few 85's traded in.

[piecemealadventurer]

Great to see another Aussie online.

I bought my '21 85tt last Oct at what I felt was a very fair price.  Keep your eye out you will find one.