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Do you think with the correct mods the bike would be capable of out back trips ?

Great inside thanks for posting

Thanks for sharing, looking at one of these. They look pretty rock solid

The 2024 V7 also has catalytic converters in each exhaust side. The 2025 V85TT run extremely well STOCK with the single cat under the frame. I have zero issue with either bike except the V7 may be JUST a tad jumpy off idle cold where the V85TT seems to tolerate cold running better right after light-off.

I didn’t know that the V85tt runs hot in traffic. I’ve owned 3 V7s and a V9 and I never had any heat issues.

Love your modifications! I’m planning to do everthing the same like your bike. I’ve got the most parts already exept the steps. I had them also made on my XTZ850 4tx. It is really comfortable for long drives that you can change position. The one thing that I also bought on EBay is a module that both headlights are working on low beam. Just for people who are interested. 🇳🇱🏍️💪👍

Can you give more information about your back suspension?

Yes all motorbike have problems.its seems to me that Italian bikes like cars are discriminated by the media .there is problems with German Japan bikes but no one makes a fuss abaut them just Italian

I gag and spit when I mention my honda too 😂

The inserts that came loose are called pop nuts, They are mounted with a special tool that expands part of it in the frame tube. I have used a lot of these and if mounted correctly they should sit there forever.🙂

Sounds like your putted the Funnelweb in upside down ? The filter end is outside the box , with the black rubbish base going in the snorkel hole ( with grease around the bottom of it ) also if you have the frog skin then no point running a pre- filter as it will let through fine dust particles then by- passes the pre- filter . Just use the pre- filter when on dusty dirt roads or tracks ( obviously when it’s winter or wetter and on Asphalt- take the pre- filter out and run airbox open without snorkel .

Mate try the funnelweb prefilter to help keep dust out of airbox. Im running the frogskin box cover as well from 550 rather than those uni filter cutouts. Sems to stop most of the dust getting through with plenty of air.

Hey mate a couple questions. I've just tossed the ini filter for similar reasons but also I was getting lots of rubber particles inside the filter box which i presume was from chafing on rough roads and trails from the rubber against the plastic. Just changed to Twin air and also have the funnel web. The funnel web doesn't seem to fit properly well in that I mean there's and oval cutout on the box and an oval raised bit on the funnel web similar shape but cannot go et it to fit into each other so basically only the foam section goes into the box. I also have a 550 air filter box cover with the frogskin to let more air in. The setup seems pretty good but just wondering if you have shaved anything of your box to get the funnel web to fit better or it doesn't matter? And also are you oiling your filters in the twin air cartridge? Or just the pre filter didn't look like it? As still seemed very yellow. I much prefer the twin air system. Only had one really good ride with it and seemed to work well. A little dust made it to outside of filter and pre filter was pretty dirty. But have pretty much ended up where you are now. Maybe I will go to uni filter foam but at moment it seems ok.

There's literally nothing to go wrong on that bike. It's got to be the simplest and most accessible large bike on the market. The perfect low maintenance workhorse.

Yes mate what’s why 😂😂😂

Just put new nutserts in…easy as

Since February 20.000 km on a Guardia di Onore. My answer is clear : YES 0 problems.

Nice overview about mods, some of them may make it to my V85TT. I can give you a feedback on the Guzzi comfort seat: bought a used one, but in my opinion wasn't much of a difference, so i sold it again

''the tiger was too accurate, I ran out of fuel once'' Yep...I hear ya

Good video thanks. Questions please: 1- brand of the screen? 2- Brand of the mickey ears for turbulance

Thanks for the videos. I'm considering one of these to complement my DR650 (which I will never sell). I'm in western Canada, and want something more longer distance touring oriented, but I still need some fair gravel capability. It sounds like the V85TT may be a good option.

I removed the factory heated grips on my 2025 V85TT TRAVEL. Awful. I replaced them with Oxford PRO TOURING that are way, way, way better. While I was at it, I modded the throttle spring to have less return spring pressure. Check around for the You-Tubes on that. I also put the Oxford heated grips on my 2024 V7 STONE 850 Model 10. Same great performance. Oddly, the V85TT's seat heater can make pancakes out of your buns! WAY hot. I seldom go above "1". Weird the seat heater is so good and the heated grips are awful. They were awful on my V100S, too. Same design. Nothing till "3". Still, if it is 30 F you'll be squeezing them like you're on a flag pole on the top of the Empire state building trying to extract heat out of them. I experienced no heat issues on my 2025 V85TT compared to the V100S I traded (too hyper and "sport" bent for me). The V100S is REALLY hot above 80 F. Not so the V7 or ther V85TT. May be a relative thing. I really like the V85TT's ride, seated position and smooth accessible power. 80 HP is PLENTY for realistic stuff. I modded the bike at purchase to be a "strada" with cast wheels (lighter), no ugly bash plate, added the inner fender and a GIVI touring fairing to get stuff over my head.

Really good informative video! Thx for sharing the mods to your bike, some really good ideas there! I have the 2021(also E5 spec) and I just love it - 20K miles now! Thinking of getting the VBoost - do I need to do the "decat" mod to utilize Vboost?

Thanks a lot for the very informative and tonic video 🦉🐬🐝 !

That single side shock and shaft drive has just got to be the most practical and accessible design combo of any motorcycle.

Great lookin' bike mate.

It’s the 2 Gen 2021 ( 100th anniversary model ) 1th Gen 19-20 , ( had 3 ride modes and tubed rims E4 ) Second Gen 21-23 ( has 4 ride modes and tubeless rims E5 ) and Third Gen 24 onwards. ( they have put a pre- load adjustment on rear shock- except basic model , variable valve timing and sorted the screen out, plus different TFT and switch gear a bit different and E5+ ( basically I have sorted ALL the issues bike had with rear shock, screen and heat for Cat - plus other minor stuff

Great video. I love the look of the V85. I almost got one in 2023, but a army green Pan America caught my eye and I love it, handles fantastic, and I use it as a commuter in Melbourne and touring the country roads.

What model year is this? Great review.

Great video, I needed to hear about all of these mods! thinking of trading in my 2019 V85TT, it's a great bike but the engine is strangled

such a cool and unique bike - so glad they exist

Thanks for the video mate! All great mods. I am on 2023 model. No issues at all.

Mine is at 35,000 km. Just a pleasure to ride and own.

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Good review, We use Michelin Anakees last tyre lasted 10,000 miles and i reckon it wasn't done, could probably pushed it another 2k miles and still be legal, I changed the fronts at the same time but I reckon they could do 20k miles if pushed, Very little off road but some technical stuff and they held up well.

I mounted the Givi engine guard on mine, very good quality, and probably the most protection of any of them. The only downside is I have to back off a few bolts when doing a valve adjustment, which adds a little time to the task. Still a long way from the 3 days, and a thousand nutsb,bolts and push pins( which always break) I had to endure with my Ducati. Another good video sir.

My wife and I have a pair or V85's , really enjoyed them, 20K miles since we bought them in 22, biggest issue was the dealer, since I started maintaining them they have been great. One PITA for me is mines came with the tyre pressure monitor, always a hassle changing the tyres, in my opinion an added extra which give me more stress than not! I need to figure out how to get rid of it..

I will definitely look at doing that thanks 👍

The mesh seat covers are awesome in hot weather. I bought mine for like 7$ here in Turkey. If you remove the rider back rest and re-install after installing the mesh, it looks much better. I did mine like that after seeing in a post.

They are brilliant 👍

I heard you say " Oh Crap" in your last vid, now I know why. Cheers

Well set up, mate. I'll look into the seat cover, Cheers

Very cool, Paul. Hope the holiday is going well. I'll catch the other parts later tonight. Good to hear that you're keeping your nuts tight😅. Ride well. Cheers

That windshield holder is pretty rad I’ll probably pick one up

Hi, I bought a 2022 travel around 2 months ago, after 12 years of not owning / riding a motorcycle. It has been a little over 3000km since I bought. I saw in the video that you raised the windshield. It is not touching the head lights. Can you make a video showing how? It would be really appreciated. Mine has a original touring screen, but not enough. I also installed a wind deflector, it works fine, but I would like to see how you raised the windshield.

Why have you replaced the superdual with the crf? I'm in the market now for a superdual, are they reliable enough? It'll be the first in my country, since there a dealer now.

Great review vid. Thanks for posting

USB can be fitted under the seat for a second port. I run cord to panniers to charge stuff.

Thanks

Hi. I am wondering how you mounted SWM screen. Did you make some custom adapters? Need such for my xt660r. Thanks