Author Topic: V85 TT Merged Threadfest (Read 508669 times)

Huzo · « **Reply #1980 on:** August 18, 2019, 09:43:16 AM »

Quote from: Knuckle Dragger on August 18, 2019, 05:08:02 AM

How much did Stevens want for one?

Being a Ducati part, I got a price from up the road at the Duke place.
They wanted about $200 for a plain paintable one and they reckon about $800 for a carbon one !

Huzo · « **Reply #1981 on:** August 18, 2019, 09:44:55 AM »

Quote from: NWrider on August 18, 2019, 09:08:02 AM

Huzo,
Yes, that's the one.

Thanks mate.

Zinfan · « **Reply #1982 on:** August 18, 2019, 10:12:08 AM »

Quote from: tommy2cyl on August 18, 2019, 05:46:31 AM

Zinfan: Thanks on Givi BF02 fitting. Good to know.

You need to thank NWrider for that info not me. Good to know for sure.

alfaguzzi · « **Reply #1983 on:** August 18, 2019, 01:27:26 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on August 18, 2019, 06:05:50 AM

That looks “okay “, but the carbon fiber doesn’t fit the rest of the bike...

with colours, folio -

Roebling3 · « **Reply #1984 on:** August 18, 2019, 01:42:54 PM »

V85TT drive train question:
Is the V85 TT transmission the same or different from the V7 III?

I have a 2017 V7 III R. The transmission howls like a Banshee, in every gear, but is really bad in 3rd & 4th. I've ridden many (9) V7 III's for comparison. They are all noisy, in my opinion. I wear hi quality ear plugs and an excellent helmet.. The bike has a bit over 7K miles on it. It's dreadful, annoying and tiresome. I've owned 8 MG's (V50 III, 2 Larios, 3 LM, Daytona and the V7 III.
and many other bikes None have ever made the racket of this V7.

I was certain something was wrong from new. No lube oil? Drained (measured) and refilled as/manual. No change. Thought-hoped it would quiet with added miles. If anything it's worse. TIA for your thoughts. R3~

beardog · « **Reply #1985 on:** August 18, 2019, 02:03:31 PM »

I am still waiting for the dealer in Mich. to get one they are saying the 21st of Aug.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #1986 on:** August 18, 2019, 02:23:27 PM »

Bud, not sure if it's the same 6 speed, but absolutely silent. Now the gear whine on my Ambo is a different story. Not the tranny but the front case. No chain in '71.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #1987 on:** August 19, 2019, 06:44:07 AM »

Thanks NWrider for the quick lock ring info and to Zinfan for letting me know who to properly acknowledge. Kudos all around.

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #1988 on:** August 19, 2019, 06:56:22 AM »

Quote from: beardog on August 18, 2019, 02:03:31 PM

I am still waiting for the dealer in Mich. to get one they are saying the 21st of Aug.

XPS in Accident MD is showing 5-6 on their site. They are the highest Volume Aprilia seller in the US right now (or so they claim) so I imagine they have a ton of experience shipping bikes, or a great fly & ride. Great shop, no hassle, usually $100 doc fee. Ask for Matt.

https://www.xps-usa.com/default.asp?page=xAllInventory&make=moto%20guzzi#page=xAllInventory&make=moto%20guzzi

NWrider · « **Reply #1989 on:** August 19, 2019, 08:37:32 AM »

Huzo said: "Being a Ducati part, I got a price from up the road at the Duke place.
They wanted about $200 for a plain paintable one and they reckon about $800 for a carbon one !"

It may be that the Ducati part is actually carbon fiber and not plastic like the Aprilia fender.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #1990 on:** August 19, 2019, 12:02:59 PM »

Quote from: tommy2cyl on August 17, 2019, 06:21:45 PM

Don't have the vibration issue. Quite smooth actually. Like the Caponord Rally fender idea. Anakee Adventure are terrible. Just let a friend of mine ride the bike which he loved but couldn't believe the noise of the tires. He actually thought they may be defective. He worked in the motorcycle industry for years.
Mine are being replaced as we speak with 705's. The Anakee's won't see 1000 miles. Hard for me to comprehend how such a large established company can develop that design and not realize the problem thru testing before production.

Don't put Dunlop 606s on the V85TT then.

I put them on my KLR for a trip and when on the pavement people in their front yards would turn and look because they could hear me coming 100 yards away.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #1991 on:** August 19, 2019, 01:33:07 PM »

FYI all. Just got off live chat with Bike Bandit. They have confirmed that Cortech does not make a gas cap ring that will work with the V 85. I really like the Cortech 3.8 L (small) Dryver Tank Bag with Map Pocket option. Sadly looking like options currently are Givi & Oxford, neither of whom make a bag in the smaller size with map pocket that isn't tall. Or wait for HB which should be coming, but again not real excited about there small bag offerings. I will say the Cortech gas cap ring was far and away the worst looking of the bunch-beige plastic. Nice bags, funky ring. Search continues.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #1992 on:** August 19, 2019, 01:37:52 PM »

twowheeladdict: Regarding Dunlop 606's. Made me laugh. Thanks for that.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #1993 on:** August 19, 2019, 01:41:35 PM »

FYI: Oxford Ring part number. OXFDOL. Very nice stainless looking piece with three tabs. Is hardly noticeable when there is no bag. The aesthetics of this is perfect, too bad all Oxford's bags look like pumpkins to me. Too bulky.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #1994 on:** August 19, 2019, 01:42:22 PM »

OXFDOL 281. Sorry, forgot the numbers.

Zinfan · « **Reply #1995 on:** August 19, 2019, 04:29:56 PM »

By the transitive property if a Givi tankring that fits at Tiger 1050 works on a V85TT then can we assume a SW-Motech ring for the Tiger will also fit the Guzzi? I'd spring the $44 that Revzilla wants for the ring to test it out but I already have the Nomad tankbag installed.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #1996 on:** August 20, 2019, 08:18:42 AM »

Yes on Triumph 1050 $44.00 option. Trying to decide between the Givi EA 123 5 L and the SW Motech Evo Micro 2.5 - 5 Liter. The SWM is nice because you have a little fore/aft adjustment ability before you mount the base plate in the bag, which will aid in handlebar clearance. Both are almost identical in size. Aesthetically I like the SWM tank ring better. Metal vs plastic and doesn't look bad with bag off bike. Not having used either, have no idea which system for attachment/release is better. The cable mechanism on the SMW doesn't appeal to me as much as the Givi, but I really don't know why I feel that way. Thanks for your input as always.

Zinfan · « **Reply #1997 on:** August 20, 2019, 09:44:10 AM »

I have never seen the Givi release system so can't comment on which is better but I've had a SWM setup for years with the cable release and I never give it a second thought, it works well.

jmee54 · « **Reply #1998 on:** August 20, 2019, 02:44:29 PM »

To everyone who has one. Does your gearbox clunk at low revs between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd? Mine is scarily clanky, but fine through the other gears. Quite a few people have praised the gearbox - not sure if mine needs looking at!

Kiwi Dave · « **Reply #1999 on:** August 20, 2019, 03:29:38 PM »

Gear clunks are more likely to be caused by clutch drag.

Have you got a bit of play in your clutch lever? You could try adjusting it to minimize the play and see if this helps.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #2000 on:** August 20, 2019, 03:39:47 PM »

Mine's a little clunky too at lower speeds. Never had a Guzzi that wasn't.

jmee54 · « **Reply #2001 on:** August 20, 2019, 04:01:50 PM »

Another ask! Having the front mudguard situation on the way to be sorted, has anyone found a rear hugger solution?

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #2002 on:** August 20, 2019, 05:19:49 PM »

Zinfan: Good feedback on the SWM cable. Think I am going to go that route. More money but I like the aesthetics on bag and tank ring better. Without your information on the Triumph Tiger 1050 fitting our tank, I would still be buried in research with no answers. Really appreciate your info. and timely responses. Just send me an email with your invoice for consulting fees. I am sure I will be using your services in the future so if you want to draw up a contract I am good with that. Cheers mate

NWrider · « **Reply #2003 on:** August 20, 2019, 10:19:51 PM »

RE: first two gear shifts clunky: In a word yes, but I've found that it's smoother to shift without fully pulling in the clutch. I pre load the shift lever a bit and pull the clutch in about 1/3 of the way to the bar.

Zinfan · « **Reply #2004 on:** August 21, 2019, 02:24:26 AM »

Quote from: NWrider on August 20, 2019, 10:19:51 PM

RE: first two gear shifts clunky: In a word yes, but I've found that it's smoother to shift without fully pulling in the clutch. I pre load the shift lever a bit and pull the clutch in about 1/3 of the way to the bar.

I also get the first/second clunk.

Huzo · « **Reply #2005 on:** August 21, 2019, 08:01:41 AM »

Quote from: jmee54 on August 20, 2019, 02:44:29 PM

To everyone who has one. Does your gearbox clunk at low revs between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd? Mine is scarily clanky, but fine through the other gears. Quite a few people have praised the gearbox - not sure if mine needs looking at!

Both the ones that I rode do it a bit.
Only bottom 3 gears on the up change and not at all coming back down.
Probably the engagement dogs bedding in, I’ll not be too concerned.

blu guzz · « **Reply #2006 on:** August 21, 2019, 10:43:21 AM »

anyone who has ridden BMW's knows the technique for the best shifts. FWIW, mine is either smooth or I do the BMW shift so automatically, that I think it is smooth.

NWrider · « **Reply #2007 on:** August 21, 2019, 12:57:11 PM »

Back to the Givi tank bag ring. I got some longer screws to firmly attach the ring to the tank --- no issues there. However, the Givi bag that I have will not work on the V85 because the handlebars will contact the bag and perhaps even the mount on the bottom of the back before the handlebars reach full lock. The bag would have to be very small or move back on the slope before the back edge of the tank ring. I normally put a tank bag on any bike I have, but with the V85 I think I'll just end up keeping the trunk on for the incidentals.

Kiwi Dave · « **Reply #2008 on:** August 21, 2019, 03:12:59 PM »

Quote from: NWrider on August 21, 2019, 12:57:11 PM

However, the Givi bag that I have will not work on the V85 because the handlebars will contact the bag and perhaps even the mount on the bottom of the back before the handlebars reach full lock.

That was my assessment too, and why I haven't proceeded with a Givi tank bag ring.

tommy2cyl · « **Reply #2009 on:** August 21, 2019, 03:33:57 PM »

Re: Tank bags. Not much space up there at full lock. I want the SWM Micro to fit, but even slid back all the way It still looks like it will touch. Would be so great to go to a location who carries what you are interested in so you could do a hands on evaluation. I am fortunate to live close to a mega motorcycle store, Iron Pony in Columbus, and they have tons of luggage, but not the pieces I am interested in.

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