MOTO GUZZI V85TT 12,000 mile REVIEW - Is it still worth considering???

[@geecee4746]

Great review, bike still looking good. I have almost 9 thousand miles on mine, and standard tyres still plenty of life in them. Bike holds up well for riding in all types of weather. I usually just hose her down, and blow dry. It would break my heart to sell the guzzi, so like yourself, im holding on to mine, looking forward to watching your Europe trip, keep her lit.

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for your comment. I genuinely do love the bike, even though it's been a headache lately. Here in NI I rarely ever see another V85, which is one of the things I love about it.. ( I hate owning the Norm ) Short of financial ruin, the V85 will remain in my garage until my kids inherit it...😂

[@oxfomoto]

I think this video (more than the other 7243 I've watched) has finally made up my mind to get a V85TT. Thanks!

[@buckymoto1784]

@@oxfomoto wow. Thank you very much. I've been struggling with making content for months. You've made my day 👍🏻. You'll always get a raw and honest review from a thing I review. I never hide the flaws and I praise the good things

[@oxfomoto]

​@@buckymoto1784you have over 3000 subscribers, i have 120! People obviously like what you have to say and the way you say it.

[@stevesteve1965.]

You got her looking lovely, she's just like mine. I've done many add on's to suit my needs for the type of riding I do. The only thing I want to do next is fit more aggressive tyres, they tend to not pickup punctures as often as conventional treads. Look forward to your trip blogs. Safe riding. Enjoy👍

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for the comment. I was pleasantly surprised by the TKC80's on-road performance. Especially when out of the blue I scrape the pegs on a few occasions.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Glad to see you got the issue sorted Darren. Look forward to following your travels in Europe. Have a safe trip, subscribed.

[@buckymoto1784]

@@richardjohnson3463 thanks Richard 👍🏻

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

A well done and detailed video. Enjoyed. I test rode this bike and it was a nice experience. Guzzis are always a great surprise, quite different from other bikes. Cheers bro.

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for the kind comment. come back again sometime

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@buckymoto1784 Will do bro. :)

[@mikaellundsrensen6108]

Remember if you are having trouble with the cruise control after putting on the OME heated grips you have to calibrate the new grips. I learnt from experience, the cruise control kept on cancelling until I got them calibrated. 👍😎

[@buckymoto1784]

@@mikaellundsrensen6108 they seem to stay on OK. But cruise no longer adjusts the speed up or down. Only on & off

[@andygrayson7485]

Sat on the newest model at the ABR festival this morning, changed the tubular back frame to a cast aluminium thing that looks crap, the front headlight/fairing adjustable section has changes also to a cast thing. The handle bar switches are new and very un pretty, I like the previous ones are weird but work well. Changed the oil pressure sensor on mine also (main dealer All Bikes Rochdale, great mechanic) Have a great trip ✌

[@buckymoto1784]

@@andygrayson7485 Yea, I'm not sure what to think of the new one..

[@MrB1967]

I had a similar intermittent starting problem last year (albeit on a Triumph) that turned out to be a starter solenoid on its way out.. Ten quid fix and easy to swap out.

[@buckymoto1784]

@@MrB1967 my starting issue isn't quite the same.. The bike starts OK. But, on that 1st start push it will stop after 5 secs. 2nd push. It'll start on the button. But will die 15 secs later. Then 3rd attempt. It will if I'm lucky keep running, but be very lumpy for 30 secs then smooth right out and run 100% perfectly... This was why I mentioned in the video that I used to call it a cold start issue becasue it started happening in January. When it is usually 2deg outside.. But now it's 15-20deg it is still doing the same thing. So not really a cold start issue. More of a 1st start issue.

[@MrB1967]

@@buckymoto1784 Ahh, I see. Yep. very odd. Well.. keep us posted! Intermittents are indeed bastards.

[@FoxtrotOscar9]

Nice vlog. Bike I'm looking for also just not sure on colour as like them all. Maybe get a winter hack to save the Guzzi for fine weather rider! I have an old CBF1000 for my general alround hack

[@buckymoto1784]

I intend to keep this V85 for my lifetime. I would consider one of the CF moto 450 MT as a green lane hack. and maybe retire the V85 from that side of my riding.

[@elise10lies84]

My next bike for sure!

[@rememberitsallagame]

Hey Bucky - nice review update! Here's to a great euro trip !! I recommend visiting the factory, it has a great museum, but mostly I recommended it for the local riding area, stunning! I've just got my bike back, following a rear end crash on my way to the French MotoGP, came back to me as a Cat N write off, just battle scares really, no great harm to the bike or myself, just a couple of cracked ribs - safe riding 👊

[@buckymoto1784]

Glad to hear you are ok.. I presume you had euro recovery in place. I just took out some just incase

[@rememberitsallagame]

@@buckymoto1784 I did have euro recovery, but I got rear ended 3 miles from Poole, where I was taking the ferry to Cherbourg - needless to say, I had to watch the race at home 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@buckymoto1784]

@@rememberitsallagame sickening 😔

[@IanHuntly]

Still holding up well and unique in its fit for its purpose, no real competitors. Would love to ry the new one with variable timing, makes sense, hopefully as reliable as the rest of the bike.

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for stopping by and giving your thoughts 👍🏻

[@robwessels6899]

Nice ride. Current bike is an Indian FTR Sport but would like to add a Guzzi eventually

[@buckymoto1784]

The GUzzi is a Keeper, but she certainly tests my patience at times when it give me issues

[@ContreRiposte]

Came to check out the bike, will stay for the Euro trip videos narrated in my favorite accent 😀

[@buckymoto1784]

@@ContreRiposte And there is me hating my voice and hearing it on camera 📸 🤣🤣🤣.. I struggled for so long to face the camera, but I felt I had to engage.. 🤷‍♂️

[@ContreRiposte]

Don't worry about it, already well over 2000 people are happy with what you do! It's actually very nice to listen to someone on KZbin who doesn't want to sound like yet another overly excited Discovery Channel narrator that tries make every subject sound like either the absolute best or worst that has ever existed 😃

[@buckymoto1784]

@@ContreRiposte we have a saying here... Call a Spade a spade.. It refers to calling something "as it is"-that is, by its right or proper name, without "beating about the bush", but rather speaking truthfully, frankly, and directly about a topic, even to the point of bluntness or rudeness, and even if the subject is considered coarse, impolite, or unpleasant. Thankyou for your kind comment 👍🏻

[@niczek123]

Thanks for the review. The Ermax screen fits to it as it was an original one ;) Im gonna switch to it from my current combination which is "short ori plus additonal deflector" . Hope it will bring some improvement

[@buckymoto1784]

@@niczek123 if it helps I am 5'9 and find the screen has helped a lot.. I also needed the aero mods on the front of the tank. Between both items I can ride at 80mph with an adventure peaked helmet with no issues.

[@niczek123]

@@buckymoto1784 Do you use earplugs? The short ori screen with a deflector added results in having a main air flow directed to a middle of a visor. I cannot ride 60mph without air plugs longer than 10km (using GT Air2 so quite "silent" helmet, also have tank deflectors) im 182cm. I assume in your case the ermax directs the air flow over your helmet if there are no issues with the peak .

[@buckymoto1784]

@@niczek123 I do have a set of custom made plugs I use every time.. But I can hear music and directions and environment around me very well.. Yes the Ermax screen deflects all the frontal airflow over my head. I have linked my LS2 review which references the airflow aspect of the screen kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZfHfmWtrrB_lcUsi=AB8QKXLYp6rpP88h

[@niczek123]

@@buckymoto1784 Many thanks Bucky! :)

[@cmwilfred]

Loving the tires 💪🏽

[@buckymoto1784]

@@cmwilfred Check out the drone tracking video I put up a few weeks ago and you'll see them in action 👌🏼

[@nfinnigan]

I like your black V85TT bike, it's very clean. I have the same bike but in red and white. Two years today I go my bike new, and had a few issues starting, but not always from cold, it struggles to start and sometimes when it does start its idle speed struggles to go above 1000/1500 rpm. My local Guzzi dealer don't know what it could be, even though they has been a Guzzi dealer for probably 20 years. Its only happened around 4/5 times over the 2 years of owning the bike, but because of that, I have thought about selling the bike and going to another brand, but I do love the bike, its shaft drive, easy to maintain/service, tubeless tyres, auto cruise, comfy, and different from any other bike on the road, which I like. I have also been to Europe last year and no problems at all, and have fitted the carpuride 7" which is great, but doesn't do voice activation. Thanks for the great video, great bike, and safe riding, cheers.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I have over 20,000kms on mine now , I also did a Utube review on mine a few months back I’m in Australia and have the 2021 100th anniversary model. I changed my tyres to the Dunlop Trailmax mission “ a fantastic long lasting tyre and grip ( like peg scrapping in corners no problem) and also great traction in wet . BUT the front has less tread depth from new Rear 11.5mn and front I think 8.5mm - they done this so both wear at same time . I’m going to put a TCK80 on the front next time and still have trail max mission on the back . I’m in the process of getting a rear shock made up from a suspension company in Australia ( IKON suspension ) as I feel when the bike is loaded up rear shock to soft . I used SM- Motech pegs on 2 previous bikes and agree they are fantastic. What map did you get ? Factory or something else ? I haven’t done the D- Cat Y- pipe yet , I fitted the Mistral V- boast and the Velocity stack” both a massive difference to smoothness and some power increase.I had one problem it was the sonic wheel , which also required resetting the valves as well . But that’s been my only issue. I love your attitude about keeping the bike “ I’m the same mate “, I have have a Ducati, Aprilla and a “ Italian made Benelli 1130 Trek “ all had their issues but I do love Italian style

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for stopping by... I agree with the rear shock. I am about to load it up with 30-40Kg of racks and luggage for this trip, I am 90kg I always end up maxing out the pre-load on the rear to try and take the bounciness out of the rear. A new shock is an upgrade in the future. (DAMMIT I thought I was done with buying parts 🤣) I considered the Mission tyre, but ultimately I went with the Dunlop TrailMax Raid. which is going onto the bike next weekend. You wont regret the TKC80. and if you go offroad like Adam Riemann you wouldn't regret a Matching rear. 👌 Below is an ASMR video I made of the Guzzi sound with the Full decat system fitted. I bought a Guareshi Moto UpMap and currently am running the V85 21 EU ZARD FR map kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6nZk2aQd52ChdUsi=neCF6_Ufy4Juv7ao You mentioned the sonic wheel. is this the crank position sensor that is located behind the front motor housing? I am handy with spanners and can st my own valves, but the crank sensor is beyond my skill set. I went to your channel to Sub, and it seems I have already sub'd and hit the bell 🤙🤙

[@chrissunde1104]

I've got to say that for a bike that's been riden through 2 salty winters it looks pretty damn good. What screen did you install and how do you like it? I have the same bike and I love it.

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for stopping by. It's the ERMAX screen. I believe it's the tallest one they make in this model... As far as the bike looking good. I posted a community post this morning showing what the bike usually looks like during winter here. It is because I want to keep the bike for a lifetime I don't want it to get too Ratty looking.. I do like my bikes to look good as well as ride them all year round,

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

This is great looking Guzzi and very comfortable. I rode it. Drop by to check my content. You may like it. Cheers.

[@buckymoto1784]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace I have sub'd

[@tasosliovas8499]

Own a v85tt 2021 Centenario . I thought due to it's simplicity that here would be no issues . How wrong was i. Ongoing and still have an issue of surging on rpm on idle that guzzi refused acknowledge or to fix , which i believe is a crank position sensor gap that needs to be changed with the stator for the generator Then the issue with signals not working somehow water got into the circuit and fried it needed to be replaced . End bolts on my handle bar holding the crash guard decided to fall out after the first month . My most recent issue is a total wire harness change out on a 3 year old bike covered the part not labour out of warranty 1 month . Finally my center stand bolt decided to let go and nearly killed me when i was making a turn by rubbing on my tire . Blame the tech who installed it without loctite . Do i like the bike yes do i think italians know how to put a bike together no, would i buy anothe, sadly absolutely not . I have payments so i have no choice but to continue to make the best out of it but hopefully i can one day be smart enough and buy a Yamaha .

[@buckymoto1784]

@@tasosliovas8499 sadly I have to agree with all you have said. But yamaha have no soul. I'm a sucker for an Italian bike. I've owned 3x other ducati over the years. I hope you get sorted. BTW I went round my bike and checked a lot of the bolts. I also once a year check them all again. Guzzi are known for vibrating them out. My left switch gear is still broken after it got soaked on the euro trip.

[@javiersouto3977]

Could you tell me the screen you put on it? Thank you

[@buckymoto1784]

@@javiersouto3977 pyramid plastics ermax smoked screen

[@nikicamiljak9000]

Great review, many thanks... One question- how did you mount your Carpuride screen there? I am waiting for mine, but still have no mounting solution... Thanks in advance...

[@buckymoto1784]

@@nikicamiljak9000 I have a high mount bar that I bought from Aliexpress a while ago. It's currently mounted with the clamp and ram mounts that came with it. But I have ordered a super short ram mount arm to take the unit closer to the screen.

[@nikicamiljak9000]

@@buckymoto1784 were you ordered it, please, any link?

[@erdemkaya846]

enjoy your trip, looking forward to new videos

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for stopping by. do you own a Gootsi?

[@erdemkaya846]

@@buckymoto1784 sure, I have a 2022 TT Travel

[@erdemkaya846]

​@@buckymoto1784yes mate, a v85 travel

[@atprodT700]

hi did you take your bike to the mechanic specialist in Italian bikes and was there a solution and which one?

[@buckymoto1784]

The throttle issue turned out to be the Potentiometer in the throttle. I purchased a new set of OEM heated grips which fixed the issue. As for the weird starting issue I had had since the previous Christmas, this must be damp getting into wiring plugs, because 3 days into out euro trip when the temps got up to 30+ and we hammered motorways for 3 days straight this seemed to fix the issue and the bike has run & started like a dream since July

[@atprodT700]

@@buckymoto1784 happy for you there is nothing worse than small recurring breakdowns that we cannot identify quickly. I have two motorcycles a YAMAHA 250 WR R from 2010 that I prepared for raid and an AJP PR 7 (to replace my T 700 Ténéré sold) that I bought in September 2023 my driving is oriented off road engaged in raid in Morocco, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, FRANCE. I am interested in the MOTO GUZZI V85 tt to travel two over long distances ... reliability is a priority for me. in France, there are new 2024 models on clearance at €9,300 and 2019 models between €5,000 and €7,000 there is a lot of choice I am waiting, winter is approaching and sales will be difficult, maybe I will sell my 250 WR R and go for the V85 tt

[@gerinino445]

Hello! Did you remap the ECU after doing the decat and does it feel more manoeuvrable without catalizator? Thank you for posting!

[@buckymoto1784]

@@gerinino445 The extra power is very noticeable. You should look through my video library. My newest video show how the bike pulls and revs changes gears on a trio in the Alps. Then another video does an ASMR sound with a proper mic showing how the bike sounds

[@lambo2817]

Hi mate how was the charcoal filter removal? Any grief? Good weight saving? Cheers

[@buckymoto1784]

Is this the Catalyst you are asking me about (The big heavy box under the bike motor?)

[@lambo2817]

@@buckymoto1784 no sorry the evap canister

[@buckymoto1784]

@@lambo2817 If you are handy with Spanners it is relatively easy. You have to remove the tank which is the hardest part of the operation.

[@angusrodger6407]

29000 on mine rides better than when new , only issue is 3 punctures in 3 yrs , either bad luck or anakee adventure are too good at hoovering up screws and nails

[@buckymoto1784]

I agree, it gets better with age. My gearbox is super slick now.. Not like the tractor it was when new.. That's a lot of bad luck I think. I've not had a single puncture in the 12k..

[@jeffd3844]

How did you figure out it was the throttle...or did you just luck out with the new grips?

[@buckymoto1784]

@@jeffd3844 Luck.. The mechanic wasn't able to pinpoint the issue, but his experience was telling me it was either the potentiometer in the throttle or the one in the throttle bodies.. The throttle was easiest to change and also had the plus side of upgrading to oem heated versions..

[@MrBeracah]

Are you heading on your own or with friends? Thks😊

[@buckymoto1784]

There are 6x of us going. Well be camping the whole trip. And if we fancy a wild camp that's on the cards also.

[@MarkYoungMedia]

Nicely done 👍 Would you have a link for the barkbuster?

[@buckymoto1784]

I bought them from Ebay. Quad Bikes Wales Online was the trader name incase the links don't work Main Barkbusters www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144959977064 Plastic wind deflectors. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154463146837

[@MarkYoungMedia]

@buckymoto1784 thanks Darren. You sold me on the Tkc80's 👍

[@buckymoto1784]

@@MarkYoungMedia You won't be disappointed.. I would gladly put one back on the rear if I wasn't doing all road miles on this trip. But in saying that the Dunlop TrailMax is supposed to be a great tyre also. Richy Veda swears by them

[@MarkYoungMedia]

@buckymoto1784 I'll have a look at those too. Thanks for the info, Darren 👍 Enjoy the euro trip. Beware of the Swiss traffic cops 🤣🤣🤣

[@gwynnromano5881]

Locks are to keep honest people honest.

[@fabioperretta9298]

Ciao ho anch'io una V85 TT euro 5, dal motore della mia moto quando fa caldo esce un rumore tipo ta ta ta ta ta ta che non mi piace, secondo me non è battito in testa. Il rumore lo fa quando riparto dai 2000 ai 3000 giri. La tua moto cos'era alla fine che non andava?

[@buckymoto1784]

You are getting Engine Knock or others call it Pinking!! This is one of the main reasons a lot of people change the Standard Catalyst under the motor to a Decat system. Based on Google Translate telling me you are Italian I guess it is very warm where you live right now. your motor is getting too warm which in turn causes the knocking/Pinking that you hear. The standard exhaust holds too much heat which makes the motor run hot. Changing to a Decat system lets the motor breathe better and pushes out the exhaust gases instead of keeping them for longer inside the standard exhaust system. Changing the Decat makes the motor flow faster and better making the motor run cooler eliminating the ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta you hear...

[@chrissunde1104]

Have great European adventure.

[@buckymoto1784]

Thanks for your comment. I hope to do Europe Justice with my recordings during the trip...

[@newroads9787]

You will safe journey 👍​@@buckymoto1784