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[p6x]

 

[Gmc28]

they are lovely. 

Just received new (Agostini) exhaust for my 2022 V85tt, to go on bike this winter. 

[gstallons]

I like the way the front of the building looks (similar to j-u-s-t like the factory in Mandello del Lario ! 

Edited Monday at 03:27 PM by gstallons
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[pete roper]

Haven’t watched the vid but isn’t that bloke the same spiv who did some YouTube’s spruiking CARC bikes a few years ago and then posted one last one lachrymosely talking about how his business had gone down the tubes and he was having to sell all his precious treasures, woe was him and it was all horribly unfair? He also banged on endlessly about how he was a wonderful and devout ‘Christian’ which made me want to drag him out the back for a good kicking!

If it isn’t the same bloke I apologise but he sure as shit looks like him……

[Bill Hagan]

 

Don't know about that, Pete -- and hope not -- but will say that the "factory door" is -- as @gstallions noted -- a grand enthusiast's touch.

 

 

I am thinking that the Moto Grappa needs something of that sort.  

I may even call him and ask who and how they did that.

Best,

Bill

Edited Monday at 08:29 PM by Bill Hagan

[p6x]

4 hours ago, Bill Hagan said:

I may even call him and ask who and how they did that.

Bill

Any wall painter artist can do it with a photo. I am saying this, because a French bakery in my neighborhood had a mural done, representing Paris rooftop with a few of the Paris landmarks. He worked from photographs. He said he also does some inspirational art.

During my Texas travel, I saw plenty of those murals just about everywhere.

 

[PJPR01]

The new V85's are lovely looking bikes....a couple of interesting observations from the video I would like to see in person.

The first bike he reviews has basically 2 front fenders...never seen that before...

The 2nd and 3rd bikes have this adjustable rear shock, it seem like that the adjustable portion is sticking out so far it would bother the rider leg position perhaps

Murals are indeed some of the cool stops along the Grand Tour of Texas...many innovative ones in small towns in unexpected places.

P6X...which is the French bakery you are referring to nearby?

 

 

[pete roper]

6 hours ago, Bill Hagan said:

 

Don't know about that, Pete -- and hope not -- but will say that the "factory door" is -- as @gstallions noted -- a grand enthusiast's touch.

 

 

I am thinking that the Moto Grappa needs something of that sort.  

I may even call him and ask who and how they did that.

Bill

 

 

Best,

Bill

Nothing wrong with the door Bill and as I said it may not be the same bloke. His faith is no concern of mine either, BUT! I am always deeply distrustful though of people who wield their religious beliefs like a cudgel and try to somehow imply they are ‘Better’ or more trustworthy/meritorious than others because of them. I don’t bang on about my beliefs or lack of them because they are of no relevance to anyone but me. I know you are deeply devout and my criticism was not aimed at people of faith, any faith, just those who seek kudos by wearing their proffered belief as a cloak of virtue.

[gstallons]

I'm w/ya brother ! I am a believer and I don't jump on people about it or w/it . I know what I've got and if you're interested I will tell you what I know . If not we're cool .  

Also , if it escalates , I'm out , I'm not gonna argue about it.

Edited Monday at 10:39 PM by gstallons

[audiomick]

Getting back to the video, why is a place with "Vintage Motorcycles" written in big letters on the wall selling new bikes? Just asking....

 

Apart from that, I've read any number of posts from owners of various V85 models. all of whom where and are very happy with their bikes. I reckon they must be good. If you like chook chasers, which I don't.

I'd like to see that motor in a "retro sport" chassis, including clip-ons and a bikini fairing.

[pete roper]

I rode a very early V85 and hated it. A truly lacklustre motorbike that didn’t excel at anything with shitty suspension and an uninspiring engine. I haven’t ridden a €5 model yet and they are supposed to be better. Lots of people love them though and they, along with the V7 series, have been the backbone of the company for yonks so I guess I’m an outlier in that regard.

[docc]

14 minutes ago, pete roper said:

I rode a very early V85 and hated it. A truly lacklustre motorbike that didn’t excel at anything with shitty suspension and an uninspiring engine. I haven’t ridden a €5 model yet and they are supposed to be better. Lots of people love them though and they, along with the V7 series, have been the backbone of the company for yonks so I guess I’m an outlier in that regard.

Heh - pretty sure we're all outliers here . . . 

Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if a hairy-chested V11 SpineFrame (that the rider keeps a voltmeter in his pocket and a spare shift spring in his boot) is the best of worlds . . .   

[Gmc28]

1 minute ago, docc said:

Heh - pretty sure we're all outliers here . . . 

Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if a hairy-chested V11 SpineFrame (that the rider keeps a voltmeter in his pocket and a spare shift spring in his boot) is the best of worlds . . .   

Touche.

The 1st gen V85tt's had issues that caused concern for some.  They've improved a bit since, but ultimately what they've improved likely won't matter much if it's not the style a guy likes. I've noted before on this forum in a couple postings here and there how I had little if any interest in the V85tt, till i was "forced" to rent it when Agostini's sent out the V100 I had set up to demo just before i got there, despite saying they'd hold it... cheeky.  Anyway, ended up on a truly ugly v85 (well, its my least favorite color, but to each his own) for a few days, riding the great roads to the north and east of Mandello.  Perhaps in part because I figured i'd hate it, and I can be a bit of annoying contrarian, I ended up really liking it.  so I bought one.  Oh, and didn't hurt that a guy was desparate to unload one in my preferred coloring and with almost no miles when i checked last winter. 

From my angle its not a bike that I can break down into why I like it, I just do.  My oldest guzzi friends, the ones deep into guzzi for decades, they both have a V85 as their go-to bike.   It's probably a little bit of laziness.  for instance, I'll admit that I was looking forward to riding one of the V11's to John Day this year, but as the day got closer I gradually gave in to the dark side, yielding to my laziness:  the V85 has big hard cases, great wind screen, great fuel econ + long range, and despite some pretty mediocre (at best) suspension it handles surprisingly well, and i'll say "enjoyably"... whatever that means in the way of suspension.  Felt guilty leaving the V11's at home, but damn that V85 is nice for touring, with the bonus being that it also allows for some gravel/dirt road touring.

[KINDOY2]

"Heh - pretty sure we're all outliers here . . . "

 

Sorry , I guess I am the real "outlier" here ( I guess I am here?)....I love my 2025 e-5+. V-85

I did around 3k miles on my friends 2020 V-85 with full bags   in about 14 days this summer  mostly in the Alps, , Stelvio, Timmelsjoch, and all over the Dolomites, Switzerland, Austria..St Moritz to Mandello and back down to Milano, to and then down to Rimini ..The days in the Alps I was riding with  with a couple of guys from Rome , long time riders who who can ride their Ass off..one on a new 2024 1300 BMW and the other on a new 2024 1300 Ducati...Sure they could blast away from me on long straights..but in the Alps switchbacks they had nothing on the V-85.   Milano to Rimini we rode 145-150 kph most of the way on the expressway in 35+ C heat and it never missed a beat..and was comfortable..400 km per tank.   All you gotta do is stay busy with the shifter and keep it in the 4000..5500 rpm range.  No complaints from me.

 

Edited yesterday at 01:39 AM by KINDOY2

[audiomick]

38 minutes ago, docc said:

... if a hairy-chested V11 SpineFrame (that the rider keeps a voltmeter in his pocket and a spare shift spring in his boot) is the best of worlds . . .   

Of course it is. Silly question.