MOTO GUZZI V85TT 8000 mile REVIEW - Is it reliable - Is it worth Considering?
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2023
- I have owned this V85 for just over 1 year now (purchased July 22). I have covered over 8000 miles in this time right through our British winter. I did coat the entire Bike in ACF-50 of which I can say amazing stuff. It was really hard for me who was normally a Sumer rider until I bought the TT to let the bike sit dirty over the winter so I didn't wear off the ACF coating.
I hope you like the review if you are considering a V85TT as your next bike. I certainly think it is a good alternative to the usual suspect that others buy in this 800cc segment..
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For the indicator switch open it up and spray it with Super Servisol contact cleaner. Leave it for a few hours to fully dry out, then put it back together and it should work. When it evaporates, water leaves behind a residue that conducts with low currents so you end up with electronics not working. This should sort it and is much cheaper than a new switch block. Also check all connectors are pushed together properly as Guzzis shake a little.
Thanks, I'll see if I can buy some of that stuff.. I had the back half of the casing off a few nights ago. I sprayed WD40 in it which was a lot of suggestions, but no luck..
The Spray arrived today from Amazon. I sprayed it on and left it for 10 mins. Now the indicators work... AMAZING tip mate... THanks so much 👍👍
Love the sound 👍
Great review, the bike looks class.
Thankyou
Thanks for posting such a thorough review of your additions to your bike! Looks like a great bike!
I am Glad you you have found it informative.. 👍🏼
Thank you for the review. I have '22 Centenario and really love the bike. I have not found the front headlights to be weak but also added the fog lights. Very happy with mine.
Wish I could bring it over to Ireland. Beautiful country. Was there just before the pandemic and enjoyed it thouroughly.
I guess it comes down to expectations. I remember my Old Saab 9-3 lights to be like candles in lights, where as my Golfs LED's active lights turn night into day. So when I saw that the V85 had LED's my expectation was they would be great. But I don't like that the Guzzi eagle DRL casts a dark spot in the middle of the road. The Riding lights fill this area. This is also the 1st bike I have owned in 35 yrs that I ride in winter. Summer sunset here is 11pm which means you don't really ride in the dark if you only ride in the summer. Winter sunset is 4pm, so thew guzzi gets used in the dark often.
Thanks for review, very important to see these bikes being owner modified and maintained. Please give updates as mileage climbs
I regret not videoing the service process I went through. I'll do it at 12000
Love mine 10k miles so far
Just found this channel - hoping to add a TT to the garage soon! Subbed pal - looking forward to watching your back catalogue this affy :-)
Welcome and thanks for joining me on my travels 👍🏼👍🏼 I hope I don't waste your day 🤣🤣
Hi from Leitrim bud been on the bikes same time as yourself and considering the V85 meself great review keep it on the back stuff 😎👍
Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure where your nearest dealer is. Most likely Dublin
Thank you for your review. Your bike is awesome.
Thank you for the comment. 👍🏼
I have the exact bike and love it. I would recommend a Pyramid Mud Guard that bolts onto the front brakes; it will prevent the sand blasting. I hope you do the exhaust video as that is my next project. Many thanks from Maine.
Thanks for the comment. The system is definitely on the cards 👍🏼
Great review and even more keen to get my hands on a v85tt 😊 thanks and ride safe 👏🏍⛽😃
I'm glad it's worth the watch.. 👍🏼 You won't be disappointed.
@@buckymoto1784 Its a great and honest review in a beautiful location 👍 like the sound of your bike too 👏😊
Saving up for the new downpipes and end can, doesn't sound to bad as standard but feels choked, funnily enough I love the headlights but I'm from sports bikes and old trail bikes.
Great video 👍👍👍
You won't regret the investment in the Aural Pleasure you will get from them... I absolutely love the sound of mine now... At certain rev ranges it sounds like a V8 at times..
decat + link pipe + new silencer transforms the bike. so much more fun to ride. the 2021 on bikes have a foam filler in the down pipes that strangles the air flow. the riding modes actually work now I removed that crap.
@@mmm357m I'm glad I'm not the only one noticed the ride mode differences 👌🏼sport is actually fun now. It has the poke to loft the front wheel on road crests
Like the look of them. Real tidy.
N different 👌
Thanks for the comment..
I've always been a fan of the underdog things in life. (things that aren't the norm) when I pull into a bike meet I get a sense of joy from the fact there aren't many about..
@@buckymoto1784 I fancy a v7 at some point 🤞
@@rmgslc The guzzi that caught my eye in 2015 was the Stornello 😎
Nice review. Is the indicator issue definitely due to the switch unit? Reason I ask is I had a Benelli that I took to Germany and for a miserable week it was in torrential rain. From that moment the indicators gradually stopped working. When i got home I checked the forum and it was a common issue. The indicator relays in that model were not waterproof and filled up with water. May be worth checking in the Guzzi club uk forum.
Interesting.. I'll give it a look. When it got wet in the storm. They had a life of their own. They would turn themselves on randomly, but gradually I guess as they dried out a bit. They eventually stopped working all together.. But thanks for the pointer 👍🏼
It was definately the switch. I sprayed it in electrical contactor spray and once left for 10 mins to work it's magic it they are now working... 🙂
Screen looks great
Helpful video mate, thanks for producing it. For a guy like yourself who (like myself), clearly does a lot of hard leaning it is strange that those tyres should square off so much. For what it is worth, I personally believe most people run their tyre pressures too high because the manual always errs on the side of caution (i.e. based on a 18 stone rider with a 16 stone wife and 50 lbs of luggage, but of course they cant say that because it is "fattest" or "overweight-phobic" or "luggage-phobic" something!) generally speaking I have found that lowering pressure a couple of pounds or more can solve that problem if I experience it. Of course it depends on the inherent rigidity of the tyre carcass etc so no given pressure is good across the board but you know where I am coming from. I once read an article on exactly how to discover what your tyre pressure should be based on your riding but I cant remember what it was called but the central point was that every rider is different and you should forget the manual and do your own experimentation. I do this and always find I am lowering pressure even though I am a quick rider and it not only reduces squaring considerably but also improves control and ride quality for a country back road scratcher like me.
When I had chain bikes I religiously cleaned the chains every 600-800 miles. But when it comes to tyre pressures I'm a Lazy Bollox 🤣 But yea I tend to go with a few PSI under the norm also... They do have 8k on them which I thought wasn't too bad. Do you have a V85? or considering one if you don't..?
Just about to buy one, one of the very few genuine emotional choices left. Last week I was getting my 2021 KTM 690 ER serviced at my local KTM dealer and found myself wandering around in a showroom full of acres of orange plastic and thought "this is not the reason I love motorbikes". @@buckymoto1784
Great post...thanks.
Thank you for excellent review. What is the « SCF 50 » ? … I’m not sure what it is and what it’s for… thanks! Renald (from Canada)
It's ACF-50 If you type in Google it will be the top search. It is an Aero Grade rust protector that a lot of bikers who ride their bike through winter use to protect the bikes from rusting and corrosion. Here in the UK we spread a lot of Salt on the roads at winter to inhibit Freezing
Continental road attack 3’s work for me. I live in Nor Cal USA, all twisties out here, stick real good! 2020 V85 TT Travel. Love my Guzzi💪
I have a set of 80/20 Anakee Adventure on order
@@buckymoto1784 I found them too loud as the wore down. Really didn’t like the noise they made!
@@SteveJohnson-sn9gq that will be interesting.. I want an off road tyre as intend doing some green lanes / gravel tracks
Hello, Bucky. Forgive me for missing it -- I am watching quietly as some of my family is asleep nearby (alright, it is my Mastiff puppy, but she's family) -- did you say that your mapping, intake and exhaust, reduced your mileage? If the stock bike is starved-lean, to pass E-whatever(5?), then maybe I heard that right. Thank for the review. John
Yes I feel I have lost between 10-20 miles from the tank range.. Now I guess this could be fuelling, or maybe subconsciously I enjoy the sound of the motor more by twisting that throttle a bit harder 🤔🤣
Great review. What type/brand of additional lights did you fit? Guzzi OEM ones?
They are called CoLight.. I used the Denali fork tube brackets.
And thanks for the nice comment
Nice Guzzi! I have a 2019 with Mc Donald's paint scheme, 1055k and she's a blast! I'm in the Philippines and haven't seen another one on The road. No issues and plenty of power and good gas mileage too, made a few mods and need make a few more! Head turner for sure!
Check out my latest community post & Short vids I have added new tyres for better adventures
Fantastic review mate , good to see a detailed English review, I’m very interested in the upmap ? , I live in Australia and have a 2021 Centennio model , I’m up to 6000kms brought it new from a dealer 6 months ago . I haven’t done any performance mods as yet ( just an Australian made uni- Filter ) a form filter better for Australian dust conditions. And if you plan taking you bike off road at all . I sent my airbox and filter to them and are testing the first one in the world 🌍. It definitely breaths better I tested back to back . I am holding of on pipe mod at this stage as I don’t want to effect warranty. I had a problem with my EML coming on over 5500 RPM , apparently an issue with some 2021 models , like faulty valves ( some were recalled ) mine I think was a bug in the ecu and a recalibration of the sonic wheel , prior to resetting it valves had to b adjusted. Anyway hasn’t do it since so happy about that love the bike .
Mods
1. Screen deflector - buffering as you said
2. GPS mount same as yours
3. Givi tank ring for tank bag
4. Sm- motech crash bars
5. Have ordered the Sm- Motech pegs and don’t really like the standard ones
6. Modified Benelli 1130’pannier racks to fit ( as I love the semi hard soft panniers that were on my 1130 .
7. Round tube ( document holder ) can put tools etc in I put a “ snap Jack in it - means no Centerdtand , that only gets in way in corners 😂😂😂. Pelican case for a back box - cheaper than OEM panniers . I did a 5000 untube review on mine . My filing isn’t the best 😂😂😂.
Any way fantastic vid mate looking forward to more English stuff from you .
Regards
Paul from Australia
Thank you for your kind words. I enjoy showcasing my V85 as it isn't the go-to bike in this segment, and I always like the underdog in anything I buy. I also love showing our country off in a motorcyclist's light.. I have just purchased LOMO panniers and a 40ltr roll bag. I need to buy some Givi racks so I can modify them for a Lomo soft pannier bag set. This will be my winter project. I have the K&N filter, but I have heard that in dusty environments it lets grit through to the intakes. But Dust isn't something we are troubled with in Ireland and it's Rain LOL... I also loathe the centre stand, I am trying my best to avoid it.
Future Mods:
1. Pannier Racks for Lomo Soft Luggage
2. Paint the Front Alternator cover and figure out a possible alloy bash plate extender. as I don't like the caponord fender mod
3. Change tyres to Anakee Adventure
4. ADV-style folding mirrors
5. Looking at the Mosko Moto Tank bag for my Drone when out riding to get quick access
@@buckymoto1784 sounds good 👍 mate , I’m going to have to get myself to Ireland one day , I heard the coastal ride is epic ☝️, went to England and Scotland some years ago with the Military “ loved Scotland 🏴 “ , two countries I want to get to is Canada and yours . I do love my V85tt so different to all the other bikes I have owned over the years ( and like 👍 mine is a keeper )
Upmap will void your warranty.
@@NakaNakaDerkaDerka the bike is out of warranty period
I'm looking at buying one of these hopefully soon. Need to first convince the misses 😅
Nice video! I am going to test ride one in the morning.
I have a question: what is the cornering clearance like? I like going fast around bends. I don't want to buff the pegs too easily. What's your opinion on that?
Thanks!
TBF, I think it was more down to the rear shock being too soft. I've not touched down the peg since screwing it up 1 notch and 2 notches when luggage is onboard. A lighter person won't have an issue, you will run out of tyre wall before you have issues imo. I'm 93kilo. Those tyres really do inspire confidence. Moto Guzzi seems to use the Dunlop or Anakee adventure tyre on the V85's. The Dunlop would be the more road orientated tyre of the 2. I've just watched it all back on the big TV and when i was talking about chicken strips the light grey mark around the tyre that's about 1" from the edge of the tyre is from be riding up a gravel road. If the tyres wer clean you'd see the lean has been right down to 10mm from the edge of the tyre and I've never felt they wer squirmy
I had the trailsmart max, which I liked, then trailmax meridians which were not as good in the wet. I have Metzler roadtec 01 on now and have got so much more confidence to lean into turns I've hit my boots off the road a couple of times and now ride with my feet turned in more. there's no hero blobs to give you an early warning. to be fair it's an adventure bike so I can't complain... at those angles it's right on the edge of the tyre anyway so as Bucky said, you'll run out of tyre before you run out of lean (assuming you don't have big feet like me lol)
@@mmm357m The same happens me when I'm wearing the sidi adventures. I once had my left foot ripped off the peg when it caught the road
Compress the fork springs (raise the front) set the rear shock to level 4 or 5 and it handles likes a motard even on dual purpose tyres, I love it.
@@barryturel6096 have you come across a YT that shows how to do what your telling us.. I'm not sure what you're doing to the front.
Are you adjusting the front pre load or. Compression? The 5 clicks is this the pre load or the dampener screw?
Thanks, nice and honest review. The foot pegs doesn't look like the original ones?
Thanks for the comment. They are original with rubbers removed, but I have upgraded them to sw motec versions. I'm almost at 12000 now. New review will be soon.
Thanks for the great review. I was brought up near Castlerock so it was even more interesting to watch. Currently have a 2021 v7 850 and KTM 1090, thinking of trading both in for the 2024 v85tt. I reckon if my 2 bikes could reproduce it's a v85tt they would produce 😅.
Been living round Castlerock 25yrs. Glad you liked the vid.. Check out my beautiful Northern Ireland vid.. You'll like the drone. Footage of the area.
Very plesently executed video, I really enyoed...
Thank you for your kind comment. The weather had been biblical the last 2 weeks making videos impossible. 😭
Thanks for the review. Please change those tyres, they look scary square on the video. 😊
🤣. It's only really in the last month I've noticed when cornering I'm taking 2 bites at it.. I have a new set already ordered. I get them in 3 weeks time
Nice review of a lovely bike. Down south here there is no NCT (or MOT) for bikes. How will the DVLA deal with the decat at the MOT? Will you have to put the original system back on?
I've never had a bike with a full system before, only a muffler. I'll cross that bridge nearer the time.. But if needed it's an hours work swapping them over.. 👍🏼
@@buckymoto1784 Thanks! I decated a Super Tenere that I had (with a full Arrow system) and got the engine remapped and it transformed the bike. I can imagine that it had had a really noticeable effect on yours too and those extra few horse power are definitely worth having. I must say that I'm really tempted by the V85.
@@tokaitelejohn5656 The Euro 5 motor is at its maximum for emissions. Imo it's been strangled to make it work until they get the V100 motor rolled out. (which they have now) when a bike has only 69 whp gaining 7 is very noticeable. And it's not only the extra bhp. It's the throttle response and how the different maps now work that's the big difference. Mpg is down about 5mpg. But that's very acceptable. I've done a few WaW vids.
Bucky - nice review. Did you say you bought those little rubber protectors on the crash bars from Allied Express? I couldn’t quite make it out. Thanks.
Yes.. My Northern Irish accent 🤣
@@buckymoto1784 Thanks much! Love the accent.
I'm not flash at converting Irish to English 😂, what brand model screen did you say you put on it, thanks
Hahaha I did include subtitles 🤣😝
It's an Ermax screen.. I think it suits the front well
@@buckymoto1784
I recently spent time in Scotland Ireland and Wales, plenty of times I said to my wife, how can they call that English 🤣🤣
I was really considering buying one, great bike
I love mine. It is different from the usual ADV bikes most people buy. and it is Guzzi, which carries some kudos. I hope my video has helped you make your mind up.. BTW I got my Indicator switch working again with some Electronic contact spray
That asphalt is really rough! That texture is why your tires are squaring off. I think you may want to change those.
Thanks for watching.. I'm maybe moving too fast on the scene which is making it look like pavement, but if it's the scene I'm thinking you're talking about with all the massive pot holes. That's a gravel lane. That's why the chicken strips I talked about were so hard to see because the tyres where covered in a light grey gravel dust... I have a set of Michelin Anakee Adventure ordered to give them a try.. They are a little bit more gravel orientated that the Trail smarts..
@@buckymoto1784 The Anakees do fine on the tarmac as I seem to only have time to ride when I am on my commute to work on my Travel model.
Great review and you have made the bike better .
Just done exactly the same one year and just over 7k loved every mile and agree with your report.
I've been let down by bullshit dealership experience and servicing so she as gone. Valves never checked in 2 service visits us jobs not carried out but charged for. Then told my bike was making odd noise from transmission and they would need it for a "few" days. No courtesy bike just leave me without transport.
Indicator switch is poor.
Side stand switch came loose.
Couple of fasteners needed tightening.
Exhaust guards will slice through fingers when cleaning.
Sad too see it go.
I like to say it how it is without pro reviewer BS.. If it's crap I'll say it crap. I don't wear rose tinted glasses. But I still love the bike I also loved my Mk1 Multistrada and it's bag of spanners dry clutch. 🤣 I am drawn to quirky things in life..
Sorry you had a bad dealer experience. I had the same and as a result I rode 200 miles to get my 1st service done via a different dealer. My local one is 💩...
In an ideal world you'd not be riding this in the wet, but hey how I'm Scottish so it's just a way of life, like those pesky midges! 🤣👍
Lovely machine & awesome real review mate! 👍😎
Thanks for the comment. Do you ride a V85 yourself, or considering one.. Just curious when people watch any of my vids.. Sadly NI is not Spain. It needs that rain for the 40 shades of green 🤣
@@buckymoto1784 Na mate, currently got a G310GS & a CB500F, but always looking for something else & the Moto Guzzi brand has my attention lately! 👍😬
Thanks!
Wow, you have made my day. Thankyou. You are my 1st. 👍🏼
Excellent can I ask where you got the fog light's? I also changed my tires to Midas ones really awesome tires... They actually have a dakar version. I would highly recommend them if interested.
I changed my tyres to TKC80's if you check out the tyre video. The lights are CoLight I saw them advertised on FB a lot.. www.led-colight.com/collections/motorcycle-lights
. They are still working perfectly after riding another winter.
@@buckymoto1784 I went to the Mitas Enduro Trail E-07+ Dakar version... I love them for off-road they transformed the bike I highly recommend
@@buckymoto1784 also did you delete your cat and go full exhaust? Wondering what you might have used... I have been looking for something sexy looking but also gains in HP and drops in weight as well
.. thanks
🤣 🤣 Have a look through my channel I have videos on a lot of things exhaust related and throttle mods etc. It'll answer a lot of your questions 👍🏼
ua-cam.com/video/qxvb3ZB8OOs/v-deo.htmlsi=nVzGl4maPrPvhwXE
Some of the things I have done are
FULL Exhaust system (Decat, Muffler and Map)
Bark Busters
Riding lights
Lighter throttle spring mod
AliExpress hated grips with MX grips instead of standard rubber grips
Ermax screen
EVAP
GIVI quick-release pannier racks
Hah, same color and picked the same taller screen, Zard slip on from dealer - absolutely love it, and while Guzzi isn't as popular in the States, it definitely turns heads in the flat black. Enjoy!
You picked the fastest colour 😝😝👍🏼
By moment I've lost your narration because I've admired view... beautiful country.
Thankyou 👍🏼
If you have not solved the problem of water in the switches, try removing the cluster, shake out any water and spray with WD40. I had the same problem on my Stelvio and rode home in a downpour with high and low beams on at the same time, it cured it completely and that was 9 years ago. I nearly bought a V85TT when my Stelvio engine seized due to an oil pump gear failure but opted to keep the Stelvio. I also had a height issue and the Stelvio is taller than the V85, my solution was to run the rear suspension about 4 clicks lower than recommended and slide the forks up through the yokes by about 15mm to lower the front end, it handles better than standard, feels a lot safer and I can get both feet flat on the ground.
Mark
Thanks for the information. I was able to get them working again using contact spray. I did try WD40, but it didn't work. They were completly dead.. Even the contact spray took a week of spraying and using the bike before they eventually went back to normal. And so far so good this winter they have stayed working.
what does it look like when a second person rides in the back including two suitcases? is the power too low or does it not make much difference with a second person?
I never have a pillion with me. So, I cannot give you a good idea of how it feels. The most I have on the back is all my camping gear at a weight of 25-30 kilos. But I know a lost of V85 TT owners use the V85 with pillion and luggage
Beautiful bike l own one😀
God Bless you brother ride slow!!!
Best regards from Croatia 🇭🇷
Thankyou for the kind comment. They are a fantastic bike. Enjoy your ride. 👍🏼
Engine has a really nice throaty rumble 👍🏽
It is nice. Check out the ASMR video of only engine sound
@@buckymoto1784 definitely will 👍🏽
I’m still so drawn to this bike. But with a 29 inch inseam, I’m hesitant.
If you do the seat modification I mention in the video you will be good. I also am a 29" inseam 👍🏼
I removed the rubber bumpers under the seat. Then I installed a -25mm MShock. I had a welder remove 2cm from the sidestand. Am 5' 8" and now I can flatfoot it. The handling is improved and also wheeling it out of the garage feels much easier. That top heavy feeling is gone. I really love the bike, even more than I had expected.
@@bar0756 That's amazing.. 👌🏼
@buckymoto1784 Also installed full GTM exhaust, Upmap T800, Dyno PC6 and AT300. Hp and torque increased significantly, rwhp=83, it's like getting a new engine. Runs way cooler!
@@bar0756 Is that a PowerCommander6? If it is how can you run a PC with an UPmap T800? Whats an AT300?
Funny undertitle at 24:40, when it speaks about getting "my tools down on the ground quite easily". 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Oh boy.... where is AI taking us?! Better keep them on the seat. 🤣
I say Toes, Not tools
Yes, we all heard that. The software got it wrong. Thank you for the great summary re your experience with the V85tt, btw!@@buckymoto1784
Spray the indicators with WD 40 and play a little bit with them…
Put some real pegs on it.
Already done, if you watch any of my Sperrins or Green Lane videos Ive got TKC80's fitted and SW Motec MX pegs