V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[elvisboy77]

This color is really growing on me, I would love to see one in person!

[Perazzimx14]

Looks like they found a few quarts of Quota Champagne colored paint to repurpose. Awesome name too........V85TTTra vel. Very exotic.

[kingoffleece]

Looks like an expensive pho :evil:to, in more ways than one................ ..............

[s1120]

being its a more street biased "travel" model, Im surprised they didn't add a lower front fender to it. 

[Roebling3]

Like the current V7 series, celebrating its 10 yr. anniversary; the V85 may have 'nearly' all the things you wish for, given enough time.

I like the color and agree w/P14 on from where it cometh. My long gone R65 had a glossy, lighter tone metallic version.  R3~

[blu guzz]

I agree, you have to see it in person.  I liked the v85's much better in person than pictures.  Like the v7, you may be able to choose from many flavors of the V85.  I see nothing wrong with parts bin engineering if there is a market for it.  A lowering kit (not just the seat) would be a wise business move in my opinion.

[Roebling3]

Might those brush shields on the bars fit a V7 III?  R3~

[Huzo]

Just a couple of impressions...
When I first saw the V85, I knew I would have one and paid a deposit immediately.
I always knew I wanted one and think of it as my second string bike to see me out along with my much loved Norge. It wasn’t until July this year that I saw my first one in the flesh and was treated to a ride on one at Agostini’s and then a decent go on Glawster’s beautiful Rosso Vulcano example in Cheltenham.
That’s when I knew, for me it had to be red, so I changed my order...twice.
I can see we are going to get on very well indeed, each time I go out on it, I can feel myself growing “into” it and except for the high(ish) seat, there’s nothing other than cosmetic changes that I’ve got left to do.
But here’s another thing..
I went out yesterday with Old Mate Barry on his R1100S BMW and him on the V85 mostly.
Looking at the bike in motion with the cases attached, it looked fabulous and my attachment that I expect to solidify, took a big step closer to what it will morph into for the rest of my riding life.
I REALLY do like it a lot..
It hasn’t taken anything away from my Norge, it just fills in the spaces that I wouldn’t have ventured into with the big bugger, I’m pondering shipping it to India and do the Himalayan tour thing, but not with the mob.
My take away thought is..
If you want to know how good looking your bike is, sit beside it @ 120 kph from 10 metres and witness the effortless way it will take you to a new phase of your privileged life..
Good mate/s, good bike, good times...

[usedtobefast]

So how are these selling?  My local dealer was acting like you'd better buy one if you can (before they were available) and now they have 2 on the showroom.  I think they got 6 of them, so sold 4 pretty quickly.

I was very interested, but seems the CA OTD price was $16,200-$16,500 which I am too thrifty to go for. :)

[yrunvs]

I posted this on another site and thought I would post it here to get best results.

I am currently doing my research into adventure bikes and have been reading up on and watching you tubes on the v85tt. Admittedly I have not read this entire thread but I have not seen much if anything about this bikes motor coolant. I know that other Moto Guzzi's are air/oil cooled with an oil radiator but this bike as I understand is strictly old school air cooled......what does this mean in terms of engine life expectancy? Engine temperature at slow speed high rpm riding? Honestly, it has me a little concerned.

[rocker59]

I posted this on another site and thought I would post it here to get best results.

I am currently doing my research into adventure bikes and have been reading up on and watching you tubes on the v85tt. Admittedly I have not read this entire thread but I have not seen much if anything about this bikes motor coolant. I know that other Moto Guzzi's are air/oil cooled with an oil radiator but this bike as I understand is strictly old school air cooled......what does this mean in terms of engine life expectancy? Engine temperature at slow speed high rpm riding? Honestly, it has me a little concerned.

All the small blocks are air-cooled.   They're understressed and durable.

Just think, if you tip it over, you're not going to bust a radiator or related hardware, which can be vulnerable on liquid-cooled bikes.

If you have a problem with a Guzzi, it will not be the engine.

[yrunvs]

All the small blocks are air-cooled.   They're understressed and durable.

Just think, if you tip it over, you're not going to bust a radiator or related hardware, which can be vulnerable on liquid-cooled bikes.

If you have a problem with a Guzzi, it will not be the engine.

Thanks for that. Certainly something to consider.

[alanp]

Thanks for that. Certainly something to consider.

The air cooled motor and shaft drive are what sets the Guzzi above the competition in the medium displacement ADV bike field.   

[janguzzi]

Off Road Test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfCEVoIlXd8


and ...
Quota https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-XYmQ8xxzM
Stelvio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0AiPIAqOE

[usedtobefast]

Off Road Test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfCEVoIlXd8


and ...
Quota https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-XYmQ8xxzM
Stelvio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0AiPIAqOE

Looks like the Quota is the winner of these videos! 

[Muzz]

At one point it was recommended to fill it with 160ml instead of 180ml in the manual.

I thought about this, and to my mind that would not lead to a blown seal.  My suspicion would be a blocked vent.

Some of the earlier smallblocks had oil weep here and there  and I think it was Sign216 that suggested seeing if the vent was clear.  When I checked mine it was blocked and that was very early on in it's life.  I now flush the vent every time the rear drive oil is changed; interesting that now over a period of time a light oil film will build up around the vent.

[v85kris]

Loving my v85!  However, the manuals have a lot to be desired.  I like to work on my own bikes and I'm a little anal about getting things just right, my dad worked in aerospace where everything had to be perfect.  I'm having trouble finding torque specs except the ones under "characteristics" in the engine manual.  Not sure these would apply to oil drain plugs, spark plugs or valve covers.  I have the user manual, service station manual and engine manual but none of them show any specific torque values.
Any help finding these?  Thanks and happy holidays!

[NWrider]

All available information should be on Greg Bender's site: thisoldtractor.com

[blu guzz]

welcome kris.

you will find a lot of enthusiasm for the v85 around here.  i expect that you will also find the answers to your questions here as well.  enjoy.

[giusto]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjtvNyXvoPmAhUJWqwKHWaPCKAQFjACegQIBBAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcadrecycle.com%2Fmanuals%2Ftechnical%2Fv85-service-manual.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0dnofRwl58sCVq035JwebM


I looked through this service manual and there are torques specs throughout. That said, it's odd, there seems to be no all encompassing torque chart listing but the torque specs are mixed in with the topic...for example in the reassembly of the front forks there is a small torque chart...and it's in Italian...Coppia=torque

also seems they left out the torque for some simple maintenance items like oil and rear end filler plug specs..huh

Thanks for asking as now I have some fun and interesting reading as I dream of a v85 in the stable...2020 or 2021 :) I'm hoping

BTW welcome

[pete roper]

Old mate bought a V85. Took it down to one of the importer's shops in Melbourne for its, I assume, 10,000km service after fitting a new tyre.

After fitting the tyre it threw a 'Service' warning and the cruise control didn't work. He notified the workshop who 'Plugged in the computer' but couldn't find the problem so they sent him on his way with the 'Service' warning and no functioning cruise control.

Saw him in the pub yesterday where he was bemoaning this 'Service'. I suggested check the brake light and clutch switches and then asked him if he'd recalibrated the TC after fitting the new tyre? No he hadn't. I suggested he do so on the way home. He did. Problem fixed.

Nice to see the high standard of knowledge and workmanship at the importer's own shops on display.......

[Kiwi Dave]

Interesting.  I replaced both of my tyres with Michelin Road 5 Trails.  Didn't have to do a recalibrate of the traction control, it all just worked.  I was expecting to, because of the change of tyre flavour.

[pete roper]

I think he'd replaced only the back and with another brand which might push it out of its comfort zone.

[Trialsman]

I changed mine to a Mitas Dakar and had no service light problem.

[stubbie]

Giusto there's a job for you, Torque spec chart

[tommy2cyl]

Changed front and rear to Shinko 705's. No service light.

[pete roper]

Swapping to matched pairs will probably be a OK. It's the cicumfitential difference that will throw a spanner in the works.

[NC Steve]

This came in an email tonight, hopefully everyone but me didn't already know about it.

"The new Travel version enhances the qualities of a great V85 TT traveler. With the standard equipment, which includes, tall windshields and heated grips, the V85 TT Travel is ready for adventure. The special Moto Guzzi MIA, the multimedia platform that allows the smartphone to be connected to the vehicle, extends the instrumentation functions. Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel is offered in the exclusive Sand Namib color."

[Cam3512]

Everyone but you knew about it.

[slopokes]

I just received that in last nights mail too—-ya think they could have done better ??🤷‍♂️