V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[Lannis]

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."

The big test will be ... will this bike tempt you to trade in your RE Himalayan?   

[NC Steve]

The big test will be ... will this bike tempt you to trade in your RE Himalayan?   

I could buy at least 2.5 more Himalayans for the price of the V85TT Travel, so no, afraid not...

[yrunvs]

I could buy at least 2.5 more Himalayans for the price of the V85TT Travel, so no, afraid not...

What is the price of the Travel?

[Huzo]

I could buy at least 2.5 more Himalayans for the price of the V85TT Travel, so no, afraid not...

Jeez mate, why stop there ?
With that sort of wisdom, you could go and get 5 cheap crappy Jap bike copies assembled in Thailand, then you’d be TWICE as happy as your your 2.5 Himalayans.
I’m starting to see your point..
Let’s see. That would make you 5 times happier than me with my overpriced Wog trail bike.
You’d be as chuffed as a man with two dicks...!

[NC Steve]

Jeez mate, why stop there ?
With that sort of wisdom, you could go and get 5 cheap crappy Jap bike copies assembled in Thailand, then you’d be TWICE as happy as your your 2.5 Himalayans.
I’m starting to see your point..
Let’s see. That would make you 5 times happier than me with my overpriced Wog trail bike.
You’d be as chuffed as a man with two dicks...!

Except that I don't want a V85TT, so whatever it costs is of no importance to me.
No doubt a fine bike, but not for me. I've had other Guzzi models and will probably have more.
I'm just answering a question, so I'll let you worry about men with 2 dicks. 

[Bisbee]

Sure don’t need another bike but the 2020 v85TT Travel sure looks nice. Getting an itch for a RE Himalayan since I’ve Been reading Itchy Boots. Air cooled is definitely the way to go.

[elvisboy77]

I'm with you.  Sharp looking bike.

[Moparnut72]

I am also interested in the Street as well. However I like my Audace and intend on keeping it. But at some point it will be too heavy for me. At which time I will get something lighter. It would have to have cruise control though. I have had a couple surgeries on my right hand and can't hold a throttle open for a longer period of time. Maybe at that time they will have them.
kk

[elvisboy77]

I am also interested in the Street as well. However I like my Audace and intend on keeping it. But at some point it will be too heavy for me. At which time I will get something lighter. It would have to have cruise control though. I have had a couple surgeries on my right hand and can't hold a throttle open for a longer period of time. Maybe at that time they will have them.
kk

It has cruise control and it works quite well!

[Moparnut72]

I didn't see it listed in the specs. I guess I should pay better attention to the details. That is good to hear. The cruise onmy Audace works fairly well, not great but ok. The the things it doesn't have is resume and minor speed adjustments. Later models do have those features.
kk

[Kiwi Dave]

Cruise control is ideal when you can't stop the bike from speeding.  Officer it was the Guzzi's fault will not wash.

[jmee54]

Can anyone tell me if the spotlight wire connections are the same as the heated grip ones before I go in?  Cheers.

[Kiwi Dave]

Can anyone tell me if the spotlight wire connections are the same as the heated grip ones before I go in?  Cheers.

Sorry, I don't understand your question.  Would you care to elaborate?

[jmee54]

I have been answered on another forum now, but I meant, does the wiring for the spotlights use the same plugs as the heated grip wiring? Answer no! Spotlight wiring has a 3 pin plug.

[Trialsman]

We had some above freezing temperatures today so I took the V85 for a short spin.  When putting it back in the garage I noticed I had a strobe for my headlights.  The eagle is solid but the headlight LEDs either flash or are not on whatever the switch position.  Has anyone else had issues?  Before I reinvent the wheel I thought I might ask to start with the diagnosis.  Probably a loose connector.

[giusto]

https://youtu.be/r16Li6qVlxY

This is a very recent video fro the EICMA show. Watch at 30 seconds in as they hit Guzzi...then pan across a new street version of the V85 with new different pipes, street bars/headlight/ faring/chrome tank shape and badging/seat.
This is the first I've seen of this variant that we new was coming.


any other news on it out there?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

That's a custom V85TT built by Officine Rossopuro, not a new "street" variant from Guzzi themselves.

[Matteo]

I want this one!



Custom on bike-exif.

[hagaik]

Hi, I just got the V85TT.
I'm a little vertically-challenged (165cm in socks and some back wind) - so I went ahead and got the lowered comfort seat (-2cm), but - coming from a V7II, I still find it a little difficult to manoeuvre the V85TT in the crazy grid locks of downtown Tel Aviv.

Any suggestions as how I can further lower the bike? I think another 2-3cm can make a big difference for me.
Cheers, and seasons greetings from Israel

[Tom]

It's possible to raise the forks in the triple trees.  Don't know if they have a shorter rear shock. 

[Huzo]

I went the Ohlins shock option and wound the spring perch down 15 mm.
Then slid the forks up 18 mm to reduce the height at the front by 15 mm.
I removed the rubber bungs from under the seat and it’s now as low as I can achieve. Please give me the info on the lowered seat option, it’s the only thing I don’t like.

[hagaik]

This is the seat I got: part number 2S001370
 https://shop.tlm.nl/en/seat-v85-tt-lowered-comfort-2s001370-moto-guzzi

I'll take a look under the seat to figure out the rubber bungs situation - thanks for the tip.

[Huzo]

This is the seat I got: part number 2S001370
 https://shop.tlm.nl/en/seat-v85-tt-lowered-comfort-2s001370-moto-guzzi

I'll take a look under the seat to figure out the rubber bungs situation - thanks for the tip.

Hmm..?
Can you give me your most accurate seat height measurement with no rider aboard ?

[Huzo]

I want this one!



Custom on bike-exif.

That pipe’s gonna’ keep your knee caps nice and warm on the Siberian tundra.
Reckon it would have looked/worked better under the pots ?
Looks like some dumb bastard put them on the wrong sides. Maybe it’s the Southern Hemisphere model..?

[Huzo]

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

They did mate..
The Rosso Vulcano one.. The only things that should be beige are button up Ned Flanders signature series cardigans and 1950’s Sunbeam mixmasters..

[giusto]

That's a custom V85TT built by Officine Rossopuro, not a new "street" variant from Guzzi themselves.

Hi Charlie, Thanks for that. I didn't realize Moto Guzzi would have a custom bike in their booth  at the show....but why not, right.  I really like the Travel edition

[Huzo]

Can anyone tell me what this ?


I think it fell out of my rear V85 caliper and looks like a shim behind the pad, but I could only locate one of them.

[twodogs]

Hey Huzo, it mounts inside of the caliper up top if that makes any sense, it can only go one way and can be a pain to keep in place, I just went through it when I replaced the brake pads on my Buell
Bruce

[Huzo]

Hey Huzo, it mounts inside of the caliper up top if that makes any sense, it can only go one way and can be a pain to keep in place, I just went through it when I replaced the brake pads on my Buell
Bruce

Thanks mate,,

[Huzo]

Can anyone tell me what this ?


I think it fell out of my rear V85 caliper and looks like a shim behind the pad, but I could only locate one of them.

Sorry to be a tool Guys, but I cannot find the obvious place where it goes.
A little perplexing that there’s only one..!