You've had as many Guzzis as I've had bikes.
Guzzi V85 TT Experience
- Thread starter Mondo
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Well Mondo, how are you liking the V85TT? I am still loving mine. I have an oil change and most likely will change the trans and final drive as well. I will see how that goes. Shouldn't be to bad. I was told by a MG mechanic to make sure I use anti-seize on the drain plugs.
Let us know how things are going.
Let us know how things are going.
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Mondo
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Also doing well although I messed up my foot and been off it a couple of weeks. I had my first service done at the dealer since they gave me a $100 voucher for it. Having done the research, I will do the others when possible. The valve check could not be easier. Ride safe!
Greg
The valve check is not so dissimilar to the SOHC - four cylinders of the seventy's. Although the Guzzi does not have timing marks, my understanding is to use something like a straw or wooden dowel to find TDC and make sure both intake and exhaust are loose before adjusting. Pretty simple.
That’s how I did valve adjustments on my 2014 Stelvio NTX, using a plastic straw and making sure both the inlet and exhaust valve rockers were loose. Maintenance was super easy and the ride was great. Getting on in years, I bought a used 2021 Tracer 9GT in order to shed about 150 lbs off my ride. The Guzzi is still in the garage and will be sold as soon as the wiring to the horn is fixed.
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I picked up a new '22 V85tt last season From My local dealer about 20 miles away.
I've only put on about 3500 miles on this scooter since last year due to some heaalth issues.
I wanted a middle weight, shaft drive bike after selling my Indian Chieftain last year.
The V85tt beiing about 250 lbs lighter than the big Indian.
What really got me was
I loved the look of the Moto Guzzi at first sight.
So far I've had no major issues. I'll be doing my second oil change this weekend.
I've done no major mods. Just added lights, engine guards, a trunk and a cal sci windshield.
Other than the rear brake being a little anemic I have no real complaints. The front binders being responsible for Most of my stopping chores.
I still love the look of the machine and get a smile everytime I walk out in the garage. Sort of what I remember when I had a r75/5 out there years ago.
The bike has a plesant almost agricultural feel at times. Its fairly comfortable on day trips of 100-300 miles.and weekend adventures.
I haven't done any real distance on it yet. Again not like the mile munching ST that I did my first SS1000 on.
The last few years I dont seem to have the desire to do that type of "touring". I seem to prefer a more leisurly pace these days .
The only off road I've done are some gravel roads and a little casual national forest two track which it handled with no issue.
She is fast enough for me. Again nothing like my ST.
So far. So good. I'm enjoying the Guzzi .
While I've owned and ridden many bikes and brands over the last 50 years this is my first sexy Italian.
... there was thIs one voluptuous brunette in my 20s. but I digress.
I've only seen 3 other V85tts in the wild in the last year, the 3rd just yesterday.. and I have the only one like it at the local watering hole on Friday night or Starbuckets Sunday mornng.
And hey I'm old , I wear a white Shoei modular helmet and have an Aerostitch suit. I wear big heavy boots and ATGATT. But I loved this kind of ride 3o years ago on a old BMW. And this brings back some of those memories some how.
So if your looking for a taste of nostalgia with modern touches like heated grips, cruise control, ride modes etc. on a solid basic middle weight avd. bike with shaft drive and great looks, Decent comfort and one that's just a little unique. This could be the bike for you.
As for long term dependability
Time will tell.
I figure the v85tt will last at least as long as I do with some basic maintainance.
Cheers
I've only put on about 3500 miles on this scooter since last year due to some heaalth issues.
I wanted a middle weight, shaft drive bike after selling my Indian Chieftain last year.
The V85tt beiing about 250 lbs lighter than the big Indian.
What really got me was
I loved the look of the Moto Guzzi at first sight.
So far I've had no major issues. I'll be doing my second oil change this weekend.
I've done no major mods. Just added lights, engine guards, a trunk and a cal sci windshield.
Other than the rear brake being a little anemic I have no real complaints. The front binders being responsible for Most of my stopping chores.
I still love the look of the machine and get a smile everytime I walk out in the garage. Sort of what I remember when I had a r75/5 out there years ago.
The bike has a plesant almost agricultural feel at times. Its fairly comfortable on day trips of 100-300 miles.and weekend adventures.
I haven't done any real distance on it yet. Again not like the mile munching ST that I did my first SS1000 on.
The last few years I dont seem to have the desire to do that type of "touring". I seem to prefer a more leisurly pace these days .
The only off road I've done are some gravel roads and a little casual national forest two track which it handled with no issue.
She is fast enough for me. Again nothing like my ST.
So far. So good. I'm enjoying the Guzzi .
While I've owned and ridden many bikes and brands over the last 50 years this is my first sexy Italian.
... there was thIs one voluptuous brunette in my 20s. but I digress.
I've only seen 3 other V85tts in the wild in the last year, the 3rd just yesterday.. and I have the only one like it at the local watering hole on Friday night or Starbuckets Sunday mornng.
And hey I'm old , I wear a white Shoei modular helmet and have an Aerostitch suit. I wear big heavy boots and ATGATT. But I loved this kind of ride 3o years ago on a old BMW. And this brings back some of those memories some how.
So if your looking for a taste of nostalgia with modern touches like heated grips, cruise control, ride modes etc. on a solid basic middle weight avd. bike with shaft drive and great looks, Decent comfort and one that's just a little unique. This could be the bike for you.
As for long term dependability
Time will tell.
I figure the v85tt will last at least as long as I do with some basic maintainance.
Cheers
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I'm enjoying my V85TT! Not real great on the I'state as the mpg drops to mid 30's at 75 mph. It does have the cruise control so that helps!The TT in Italian roughly translates to off road. I call mine a V85PP (Pavement Princess) as I have no intent to go off road.
I would say the best source for info is wildguzzi.com and advriders.com. https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/moto-guzzi-v85-tt.1265870/
This is a 1325 page thread there. They don't break it up into different subjects like here.
I would say the best source for info is wildguzzi.com and advriders.com. https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/moto-guzzi-v85-tt.1265870/
This is a 1325 page thread there. They don't break it up into different subjects like here.
st11ray
2006 ST1300
I came really close to buying one. The red and white 25 model is dead sexy! I ended up getting a Yamaha Super Tenere. Enjoy your Guzzi.