New V85 - Finally Caved

[Bulldog9]

I have one of these on my Stornello and really like being able to keep an eye on oil temp.

**EDIT** Installed one and it fits/works well.

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=281&products_id=2794

[Bulldog9]

Well, I completed the first service on the V85. A very nice motorcycle, but I think I need a larger windscreen for longer and higher speeds. I also want to drop the forks in the TT, and see if removing the center bash plate will lower temps around my shins and feet. The V85 is hotter on my shins than any other Guzzi.  I'm very happy. I am surprised how hot it is in hot weather and slow riding, especially the right leg. MTF

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.

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.

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 Running Lights are always on with key.


White driving lights (from the handlebar switch) show above the Yellow Running Lights. Look the same when viewing the light, but they project separately. This is with Low Beams Driving and Running Lights.


With High Beams Running and Driving Lights. I aimed the Light pods for the Driving Lights to project between the High and Low Beams, and the Running lights to project below the Low Beam. Will see how this works out.

[Bulldog9]

ONBOARD TPMS - I've been a TPMS fan for at least the last 10 years. The piece of mind, ability to quick check, and monitor while on the road has become essential. GONE are the days of chasing that 'weird' feeling when riding and thinking I had a tire losing pressure when it was just oddities on the road.

Like most, I've been mounting systems that have the screw on caps and a pod/receiver. I knew that the V85 had a TPMS option, but it was about $200 and needed labor/time to install the sensors inside the rim. I THOUGHT that in order to add the Guzzi TPMS Module you had to have PADS to get the Dash to recognize it but the folks at De Byl Tech have that figured out. Bill Hagan was telling me back in May that he bought an aftermarket system that was plug and play with screw on caps for $150.

5 Minute Install, works flawlessly. There is also an App that lets you tune and control how the sensors work, warning points, and battery level.

https://debyltech.com/products/db-tp

Display on Dash




Mounts to stock TPMS location underseat.




Screenshot of App


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Highly Recommend if you have an E5 V85.

[Bulldog9]

UPDATE on the De Byle Tech TPMS.

I noticed that the pressures on the tires read high with the TPMS, about 5-6 lbs high. I had just topped the tires off before putting the DBT system on and the digital pressure gauge on my pump is usually spot on and matched the old TPMS, so I pulled off the caps, checked pressures with 2 gauges and confirmed they were at the expected 36 & 40.  Reconnected the caps and found that they still ran high. Thankfully in the APP there is an ability to set the calibration rate. Hoping they stay in calibration.

I had to adjust the sensors adding 240 (of something I dont know what) to get the pressure reading to be correct.




Correct Pressures indicated




INCORRECT pressures indicated


 

[Huzo]

Well, I completed the first service on the V85. A very nice motorcycle, but I think I need a larger windscreen for longer and higher speeds. I also want to drop the forks in the TT, and see if removing the center bash plate will lower temps around my shins and feet. The V85 is hotter on my shins than any other Guzzi.  I'm very happy. I am surprised how hot it is in hot weather and slow riding, especially the right leg. MTF

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.

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.

This was the Zard
https://youtu.be/ji_1RUDuRIg?si=Y2sbRWMmjGc6VFh0
This is the Mivv
https://youtu.be/W9ulUhJgVwk?feature=shared