Fog lights installed on my Moto Guzzi V85TT

I walk you through the install process for fog lights on my V85TT with Denali lights.

[@GianniVicenza]

Everything Is very clear, thanks. Even here in Italy the fog lights go off when you turn on the high beams. Maybe, these stay on because they aren't exactly fog lights, but additional headlights (or something like that). Respect for bikers!

[@crystalpipic772]

New owner of a V85TT here. New subscriber too. This fog light video gave me two critical bits of info - the location of the factory fog light plug and the ID of the wires in it. Thanks much for that! Also, your response to one of the comments saying you leave the 12V wire unused was helpful. It's interesting that MG chooses to put a relay in the factory fog light kit. Hopefully, not installing a relay won't run too much current through the light switch on the handlebar. The wiring certainly can handle 1.5 amps - but hard to say about the contacts in the switch. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 had this problem because they ran full headlight current through the switch without a relay and many owners experienced fried switches after a few years of use. But the current on that bike with an incandescent headlight bulb was about 3 times (5 A?) more I think. Thanks again!

[@user-os8kp1pu8q]

Thanks for this excellent video! I was thinking of installing fog lights and now I feel I can do it an will definitely remove my engine guard! Also awesome quality and audio … keep em coming

[@tonybravos157]

I took off every panel thinking I could find the wires on my own, then 4 minutes in to watching your video you point them out. Oh well, I know my bike a little better now. I wired a single 3" round spot light on the fender between the fork tubes. Fits real nice and I like having a beam that follows the steering.

[@cubbysue]

I'm so glad to hear that this helped you. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@StockySnail]

Thanks for another great video. I used your valve adjustment video last weekend and it saved me from so much pain. I appreciate it so much. 😊

[@cubbysue]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@CavalierNTX]

Nice bike and great lights frendo! Shoutout to Twiggers in Loughborough (UK) who are currently putting the D4's on my Stelvio NTX after being in a box under my desk for a year while trying to figure out how to unstick a spinning captive nut holding the tank on. Likewise I thought 'how hard can it be to get the dimmable function working through dipped/mainbeam switch' but according to my dude doing the install, the dash had a fit and was pulsing wildly when attempting to run them the way the provided 'generic' loom is supposed to work. Solution for me is that I have to manually switch them on/off too with the original AUX LIGHTS switch. Real tidy install and nice to see the innards on the v85s front cubby, thanks for taking the time sir!

[@cubbysue]

I appreciate you watching!

[@MsDenver2]

Now I’ve watched your video I would fit fog lights before I put crash bars on , thankyou 👍🏍

[@cubbysue]

You are welcome. Ride safe.

[@tommycurran7174]

Thank you great video

[@NakaNakaDerkaDerka]

Tx for your posting this. I’m going with a relay but rather than replacing the factory connector I’m just using male blade connectors pushed into the oem connector, which is merely a housed 3 blade connectors.

[@cubbysue]

That would definitely work as well. Ride safe.

[@Cumshot18]

Thank you for your V85TT support videos. I don't have a lot of technical knowledge and they are very helpful to me. When you change the oil in the gearbox and cardan shaft, I will also ask for a tutorial. Also show what oils you use for replacement. Thanks. Greetings from Poland

[@cubbysue]

When it is time to change the other oils, I will do a video on that. Until then, ride safe and thanks for watching.

[@Motowanderlust]

These looks really nice, better than the OEM MG fog lights i would say. Thanks for the video.

[@cubbysue]

They are also really bright.

[@motomanny2389]

Lights look good! Don’t do a lot of nighttime riding. I did add a tool case between the wheel and the right panier It balances out the other side with the muffler next to the panier. Frees up more space in the panier.

[@cubbysue]

I would like to see what you did with the tool case. Is there a way to post picture here? Thanks for watching.

[@StockySnail]

I did the same with the one AF1 sells. Works great.

[@motomanny2389]

OK I will later today busy this morning

[@davidrodgers8398]

great video. I also live quite a ways from a larger center and find myself riding in the morning in the dark.. therefore fog/driving lights. I've got a pair of LEDs that I move from one bike to another as I change bikes. Upon installation I always wire them into the highbeam. It's not illegal to run fog/driving lights with the highbeam ..... because your highbeam is usually brighter than the fogs. Also.. the fog/driving lights that come stock on the Harley's can be made to stay on all the time the lights are on, high or low beam, (but this is done through the Harley mechanic and the computer must be flashed) Once again, thx for the video

[@cubbysue]

Well I was surprised to see that the switch was wired like that. That's how I wanted it to be, but I didn't know that is how it is from the factory. Pleasant surprise. Ride safe.

[@davidrodgers8398]

@@cubbysue I also had a 2000 Moto Guzzi jackal, it was wired the same way as the v85tt

[@stuarthammond1009]

Thanks for posting this, very helpful.

[@cubbysue]

You are welcome, thank you for watching.

[@davidhicks330]

Glad to see you back. Enjoyed and found the video on the center stand install very helpful, but I used my Harley for the dead weight. Lol

[@cubbysue]

Well, all bikes have there strengths. 🤣

[@tor2jac]

Hello, merci pour ta vidéo qui m'a éclairé sur le branchement électrique. Une petite astuce pour démonter le boitier plastique qui protège les branchements, il suffit de démonter le réservoir d'essence et l’accès est beaucoup plus simple. Pour la réglementation ici en France tu dois éteindre les anti brouillard quand tu croises un véhicule sauf en cas de brouillard, forte pluie ou chute de neige, donc il faut un interrupteur spécifique.

[@cubbysue]

Thank you for sharing that with the other viewers, I normally use mine only in the fog but they are great. Thanks for watching.

[@Twelve_pm]

Great video and explication. Thanks a lot!

[@marcel6264]

Great install explanation. Whoehoe now we have the same color, Nero Etna. I'm waiting, now for 4 months for the orderd original MG fog lights.

[@cubbysue]

They have sets in stock at my dealer. Are they back ordered where you are?

[@marcel6264]

@@cubbysue Europe, the Netherlands. Every few weeks my MG dealer makes a order call @ MG.

[@simonnock5019]

Love your videos CubbySue. Very helpful.

[@cubbysue]

Thank you, it means alot. Ride safe.

[@2dollarbill650]

Welcome back.

[@cubbysue]

Thank you. I miss being out in the shop.

[@tedmarakas2626]

Excellent video, as usual. I went with the Denali version. They make three different sizes, I went with the smallest only because I live in NYC and using ultra bright driving lights blinds other drivers and drives people nuts. However, if you live in dark urban areas, the next size up is probably a better choice. They are certainly brighter than stock and slightly smaller making them practically invisible. GIVI is another expensive option, I haven't met anybody who has them installed to compare. Compared to other brands, Denali is expensive. However, the quality is far superior, the wires, connectors, housing and lenses are top quality. Of course, quality doesn't come cheap, if you want to save money there are plenty of lights made of Chinesium but.....you get what you pay for....everybody knows that.

[@cubbysue]

They are wicked bright which is good for me. I drive in the dark alot in the winter time up here in the mountains, helps to see into those corners.

[@danielbarber2677]

Can you share what model of Denali? Love the idea of "small/practically invisible"

[@zorrotreps]

Very helpful, thank you. You asked for suggestions for a next video... How about fuel tank removal pls? Thanks again

[@cubbysue]

Stay tuned, tank removal coming right up!

[@Pilgerfahrer]

Today I'm going to install 'fog lights' from brand rizoma.Not too expensive, design is quite acceptable, sold by a German rizoma dealer, wrapped by a nice Christmas present box but: No instructions, no definition of the wire colors, a on/off switch illuminated for the steering bar.The only place on the left hand side is the conical area of the bar....surprise, surprise

[@furnacemountainrides]

Looking good !!!

[@alexlowe3647]

Hi ! Do you know how to change the rear indicators ? There´s a cover/fairing that´s held on by 9 screws, but you can only remove 7 screws ! How to get to the other 2 screws ? There are no videos about that in YT. Thank you in advance.

[@jorghartmann5929]

Good Video, In Germany the Fog Light must go off when high beam is on. I'm searching always for good after Market Foglight because the price for Originals is 500Euro.

[@cubbysue]

Yikes...that is expensive!

[@georgewilkins7966]

I have really enjoyed the information you have shared so far, thank you!. if you ever have any thoughts on some of the exhaust mods being done to the v85, I would love to hear them! take care.

[@fabioperretta9298]

Ciao cosa ne pensi del Kit dec Mistral? Collettori maggiorati, compensatore Y omologato E5 e V Twin Boost? Il mio V 85 TT scalda molto in città e ha battito in testa , mi hanno consigliato il Kit dec Mistral. Saluti da Napoli

[@silverpugj]

Hi. Question about wiring the fog life's in the bike. You showed a 3 wire plug on the bike to use, but the fog life's have only 2 wires + & -. What gets hooked up to the 3 wire? Does it get tied into the + wire? Thanks for any input & great videos your putting out there for us.. J

[@sherylarp5035]

Great video, I am about to do the same and use Denali D2 pods. One question on the wiring though: why would Guzzi put a relay in their harness? Wouldn't it be wise to sue a relay for this installation of the Denalis too?

[@cubbysue]

It wouldn't hurt, but the factory wiring and switch are strong enough to support the fog lights without the relay. I was just being lazy to see if I would have any problems not using the relay. Ride safe!

[@checker3694]

Yes you are correct in Europe when you go to high beam your fog lights should go out by law.

[@jennamoonchild]

I live in Finland and in here we can have all the lights on when nobody is coming towards you.

[@checker3694]

@Jenna Moonchild Yes, Scandinavian country's were always different due to short winter dsys , Sweden had daytime running lights fifty years ago, in Europe its was only in last ten years or so, now mandatory.

[@Pilgerfahrer]

🤗Thank you for another ver helpful video! GUZZI´s foglights are ugly and expensive, this video inspires me to do the same. Have to rewatch because I did not understand every word (only German school-English) Would you please help me about what I have to buy? Relais or no relais? The fog lights keep engaged with the main lights (Possible problem with TÜV?) Thanx and drive safely ! Big show😂

[@barkinsahin]

Great and very inspirational video. Thank you for your efforts. Couple of questions if I May.. Did you remove the factory fog lights? (That were on your work table) Do the lights connected to the factory plug operate via the factory on/off switch that is already on the bike? Finally a comment: the Denali Dr1 that you installed on your bike is a pure spot beam (10 değere i guess) type light. They are for long distance and should be used together with high beam. Although the use of factory switch and plug is practical, it would be better to bond them to the high beam via Denali harness. Also, installing these spot type lights to the fork tubes will not be helpfull in your turns due to narrow beam pattern. You should perpaps use Denali's wide beam lenses, that are supplied in the kit instead of these clear spot lenses. Anynway, Just some thoughts. Thank you again for the video. Ride safe and cheers.

[@cubbysue]

The factory foglights you saw on the bench were purchased to go on the bike, but I didn't like them and bought the Denali lights as well. They are hooked directly to the factory harness and the utilize the factory headlight switch to turn them on and off. They do stay on with the high beams, which I like. I do have the wide lenses and will eventually try them out. Right now, the spots are pointed to the sides of the road and are still very helpful when I'm up here on the mountain. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

[@barkinsahin]

@@cubbysue Thanks for the reply. One more question please: the factory socket has 3 wires (+, - and signal). So does the Denali light pod. If I want to hook a conventional 2-wire light pod, would it be ok to leave the signal wire of the pre installed harness empty/unconnected? Or more importantly would the factory fog light switch work in this setup? (I will use 2 amp x 2 lights to stay within fuse limits) thanks.

[@cubbysue]

I used the signal as the power for the lights and left the hot wire in the plug unused. If you use a relay, that would be your 12volt supply. The Denali lights are low enough amperage that they are hooked directly to the factory switch.

[@jjmotoadventurehonzamildor7340]

👍

[@melanieschulze3035]

Thanks for the helpfull video. We stocked with the question wich wire of those three is installed where (left to right) or is it obviously when opened? Thx for helping

[@cubbysue]

It should be obvious when you open it. They are color coded and have pretty good instructions. But if you still need help, don't hesitate to ask.

[@simonnock5019]

Would be good if you could include a link for the lights and fitting kit 👍

[@cubbysue]

I bought mine from my local Moto Guzzi dealership. Next time I'm in there, I will try to remember to get that information for you all.

[@thesportracingflythesportr9983]

DOVE HAI ACQUSTATO IL CABLAGGIO CHE VA FINI HAI FARETTI LED? TE LO SEI AUTO COSTRUITO? O ACQUISTATO? GRAZIE IN ANTICIPO ;-)

[@JFish-xj8oj]

Awesome video, thank you! I just ordered the OEM kit. Is it really easy as you made it out to be here? I dont have crash bars so would love if it just involved popping that side cover off and mounting the brackets up. Have heard the tank had to come off and the dash had to come apart though!

[@cubbysue]

The OEM kit is even easier. Good luck.

[@jwsmith2008]

Love the videos, thanks for the idea! Do you have a link to the fork brackets?

[@cubbysue]

www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/denali-50mm-60mm-tube-mount-kit-for-mounting-auxiliary-lights-to-inverted-fork-tubes-p Try this, they sell them at Rocky Mountain ATV.

[@jennamoonchild]

Here in Finland, we can use fog lights, high beams and all accessory lights if we want, if no one is coming towards you. I have had three different BMW's and one Opel and all of them can use high beams with fog lights. Why an earth you are not allowed to use your fog lights with high beams?

[@cubbysue]

I have no idea. Seems silly to me.

[@davidyendoll5903]

In the Uk .... I have no idea about elsewhere .... when it is foggy or there is a risk of fog ( which is up to the driver to decide , but the police may disagree !) you may turn on your front facing fog lights if they are fitted ( the rear facing red warning fog lights , or single light , must to be fitted to vehicles made after a certain date ) . The front fog lights have to be switched off automatically when high beam is selected ; the logic being that if it is actually foggy then you cannot use high beam because you would be blinding yourself . With spot ( or driving lamps ) though the switching is reversed ! With spots the switching off has to be when the dip beam is selected . I assume this is so that the spots do not blind on coming traffic , which would also be lighting up the road with their light(s) with their dipped beam for you . If you are driving out in the wilds I don't think these rules really matter , but in mostly congested UK it does ! For those city drivers who don't often get to use their high beam I have a suggestion for when they get out of town on holiday or whatever .... dip your high beam and then select high again and then dip again when you approach any country lane corner .... this causes a noticeable flash of light around the corner and the trees , whatever , nearby the corner to warn on coming traffic . If you see the warning flashes ahead of you flash your own lights too and be ready to dip your lights before blinding oncomers ! Thanks in advance ! I am loving your videos . Thank you . All being good I am looking to buy a Guzzi , but I am not sure I want a bike with a Cat fitted in the exhaust ! I am too old school maybe . I do like electronic ignition , ABS is ok , but my only means of tuning the fueling is by a data download , meh ! A proper tune up to me means going to a rolling road dyno owning techy with your bike or car fitted with your choice of exhaust etc . Every engine is slightly different .... these data downloads are made for a average engine . Maybe I am wrong , what do you think ( I know the govts force this situation , but I could buy an older carb fuelled machine possibly) Lol

[@jennamoonchild]

@@davidyendoll5903 Thank you David, for explaining it very well 🙏

[@alfredocb9103]

Hola, alguien sabe donde consigo el cable que sale en el minuto 3:20 del video?

[@buckymoto1784]

Have you done a video showing the before & after of the light difference?

[@cubbysue]

No I haven't, but I can tell you they are pretty awsome. Maybe I should.....

[@buckymoto1784]

@@cubbysue I find the light output shockingly bad for a Full LED light. Having the Guzzi motif in the middle doesn't help the issue either as you can see the black spot on the road ahead. The Denali are a big chunk of change and I have other mods I want, and the wage doesnt stretch far enough (as always LOL)

[@ellerphant22]

Hey sir! I heard you once had the metzeler tourance tires on yours, do you recommend. I’m mostly a road rider

[@cubbysue]

I actually prefer them to the Dunlop's that I have now. Will probably go back to them in the future.

[@user-eb2om7zc7l]

when you removed the Gas tank you said that you were installing an after market horn, did you do a video for that?

[@cubbysue]

No , damn thing didn't fit.... should have checked the size before buying it....

[@user-eb2om7zc7l]

@@cubbysue which one were you trying to fit?

[@cubbysue]

The Wolo Bad Boy.

[@wuttmodel3232]

Thak for goo idia

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Please post link for the electrical connector kit.. thanks

[@cubbysue]

www.amazon.com/dp/B0C32Y4GVP/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

[@TempusFugit2K]

Great Help! - any chance you know what Gauge the Stock Wiring is? (DENALI D3 tech support is asking me and I have no clue)

[@cubbysue]

No, not right off hand. I am pretty sure it was 16 guage on power and ground though if I remember correctly.

[@TempusFugit2K]

@@cubbysue Many thanks!!

[@motaru1986]

The red thing locks the pins or connectors inside

[@stackhouse22]

It might have been asked before, but where did you get that Bamberg city sign from? 😉

[@cubbysue]

In Bamberg. I lived there back in 1995.

[@Pilgerfahrer]

@@cubbysue US Army GI ?

[@cubbysue]

@@Pilgerfahrer yeah, loved it.

[@johncallow22]

Are they really fog lights, or are they actually spot lights? I'm in the Isle of Man and have a 2021 V7 Stone (Centenario) by the way.

[@cubbysue]

They can be either. They are spot right now but come with other lenses to make them more wide angle like a fog light. Or go hybrid and do one of each.

[@johncallow22]

@@cubbysue Thanks.

[@johnrode7109]

Now that you have some more time on the bike how do you like it good video btw

[@cubbysue]

The bike is so much fun to ride, has a great seating position, and it's just an all around good time. I definitely recommend this bike to my friends who are looking for a bike.

[@StockySnail]

@@cubbysue Perhaps you should make a short video on likes and dislikes and type of terrain you've ridden on. 😉 My V85 is my favorite bike I've owned, even though it's also the slowest. 🤣

[@cubbysue]

@@StockySnail I like that idea, I just don't know if anyone values my opinion enough to watch it. I may give it a go. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@StockySnail]

@@cubbysue I value your opinions so you have at least one person. 😆

[@ramblingprose6603]

Can the tappet covers be removed past the givi bars?

[@cubbysue]

Yes, but it is a game of twist and pull at just the right angle. Kind of a pain in ass really.

[@lor91enzo]

Max watt for original electrical system?

[@cubbysue]

I don't know what the wattage of the stock fog lights are. Is that what you're asking?

[@lor91enzo]

@@cubbysue because I bought 40watt fog lights (each one 20watt). I dont know if the stock system can handle 40watt

[@Bruno-ij7gt]

Hello, you don’t have French translate 😨🙏

[@Bruno-ij7gt]

Excuse me, they are 😁