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  1. GerryAZ

    V7 coughing and dying

    Good quality mid grade or regular unleaded gas would not cause this (might cause preignition unless ridden gently) so fuel contamination is likely cause. The bike probably runs better when warmed up and cruising because ECU is compensating based on feedback from oxygen sensor(s).
  2. GerryAZ

    V85TT Air Box Lid Mod

    It is a thin seal that seats deep in the groove so it is not obvious. It actually comes as a long piece that you cut to length and glue the ends together. There are two locations where that gasket material is used (see item 1in two locations in the exploded parts views). The unfiltered air...
  3. GerryAZ

    V85TT Mods Thread

    My BMW cases have handles to carry like suitcases, but the Moto Guzzi aluminum cases are not easy to carry so I usually leave them locked on the bike. You can get soft liner bags from Moto Guzzi for both panniers and the top case. I purchased them so I can take the liner bags (with their...
  4. GerryAZ

    Wondering if the water-cooled engines on average run cooler than the air-cooled ones . . .

    John is right--water cooling with thermostats for coolant flow and radiator fan will keep engine temperature more consistent. That being said, I have only had one water-cooled motorcycle while living in Phoenix since 1982 and its oil temperature ran higher than my air and air/oil cooled...
  5. GerryAZ

    R18 mess

    I will keep my R1150RS as long as I can ride, but will not be buying any new BMWs. I thought the R18 would be a dud when I first read about and my opinion went down further the first time I saw one.
  6. GerryAZ

    V85TT issues and Loose Bits

    Please post a photo (or video) of the light(s) that flash(es). There are a set of lights at the top of the dash display that flash at a programmable maximum RPM setting, but the check engine light should not flash even if you rev the engine to its true redline. The check engine light may flash...
  7. GerryAZ

    Stiff throttle spring V85TT

    V85TT has potentiometer for ride-by-wire so there is no cable. The OEM heated grip system includes a throttle handle that has softer return springs. I had the heated grips installed before taking delivery so did not understand the return spring complaints. I finally pulled the original...
  8. GerryAZ

    New to me (almost) Stornello

    Welcome, there is a lot of information here. I am fairly sure I would have a Stornello if I had known they were available in 2016. I found out in 2021 that Moto Guzzi makes adventure bikes so I have a V85TT.
  9. GerryAZ

    ADV to replace CA EV1100?

    Look at the V85TT. I have not yet looked at the V100 Stelvio, but that could be another option for you.
  10. GerryAZ

    High beam draining the battery on my Norge 2008

    One thing that has not been mentioned here is that marginal batteries take more charging current as they get older/weaker. The extra current draw can lower the running voltage on a motorcycle with a marginal charging system. The lower voltage results in lower state of charge of the battery so...
  11. GerryAZ

    Tesla Autopilot Crashes into and kills two Motorcycle Riders

    I know that it is necessary to turn off traction control and stability control with SUV’s for driver to have full control on mixed traction surfaces like snow/ice where some wheels are breaking through to pavement or gravel. At least some true off-road capable SUV’s have switches to allow...
  12. GerryAZ

    Oil grade change post Fuel Kit install

    I don’t want to keep this thread going too long, but will say that oil temperature of my completely stock 2021 running Motul 10W60 is reasonable in hot temperatures in the desert or cool mountain temperatures. Arizona has a wide ambient temperature range. Scott says it best: Oil is cheap...
  13. GerryAZ

    What year v85tt should I look for?

    2021 and later have tubeless tires. 2019 and 2020 did not have wheels suitable for tubeless, but some may have been converted.
  14. GerryAZ

    Edson - Idaho - Washington and back - July 2022

    Great trip reports! I grew up in eastern Washington and really enjoy these travel reports. I need to make another bike trip up that way.
  15. GerryAZ

    V85tt won't start, check engine light

    The "insert personal code" message is because you have not set a personal code. It will go away once you set a code (make sure to write it down in the manual and on another paper to keep with the bike documents). Double-check the obvious things like side stand retracted, gearbox in neutral...
  16. GerryAZ

    V85tt won't start, check engine light

    Does the starter turn the motor normally? Are there any pop up messages on the dash?
  17. GerryAZ

    Moto Guzzi mug

    Just keep pouring coffee in, then stains don’t show!
  18. GerryAZ

    Moto Guzzi mug

    Purchased last night.
  19. GerryAZ

    Moto Guzzi mug

    I am interested.
  20. GerryAZ

    V85TT Questions

    Air filter is somewhat of a pain. There can be leakage around the edges of the paper filter unless they changed the air box. I used sealing grease on my paper filter and eventually replaced it with a K&N (has better sealing surfaces, but still used sealing grease) which lets the engine breathe...
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