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  1. Midnite

    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Well, I tried to clean it up with a blow torch, some brake cleaner, and light application of a brass wire brush. Definitely worked better immediately after cleaning. Will report back after I have done more miles on it. These things ain’t cheap, unfortunately!
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Hope this is the case!
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Weather was decent here today, so I fired up the V85 for a more thorough investigation with the stethoscope, and a quick test ride. With the right plug cleaned, and valves in spec, there was no audible knock that developed as before. When listening with the stethoscope, both cylinders sounded...
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    I've used nothing but the highest octane, top tier fuel in this bike (and all of my others). That's why I asked. Thank you for helping me think of all of the possibilities though. This hadn't occurred to me.
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Good to hear that both are acceptable from your perspective. Thank you. Does it seem odd that an injector would need to be cleaned on a relatively new bike (10k miles in two years)? Trying to reconcile this with the other behavior reported above as well...
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Above now.
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Quick update, and some more information: When I had a chance, I checked valve clearance (last adjusted 2k miles ago). Left cylinder was spot on. Right Cylinder wasn't far out of spec.: .1 I / .18 E, which I adjusted back to .15 E. The spark plugs may give more of an indication as to what's going...
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Thanks again, Scott. No offense taken. Glad to hear that you don't think the rings are going south. I am by no means and experienced mechanic, but do have a fair amount of experience completing valve adjustments on small block Guzzis specifically. I had a 2016 V7ii that I successfully adjusted...
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    Scott: Thanks so much for your thoughts and advice: very much appreciated! When I listen to the video on my laptop (or on my phone with earbuds), I clearly hear the knocking appear around the 20 second mark, and it seems distinct from valve clatter. Do you hear this? It becomes much less...
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    It's a 2021, Vagrant. Has been using some oil, but nothing too far out of the ordinary (went from just over halfway in the sight glass to the low mark after a 1200 mile journey this summer, including some extended stretches on highways/freeways in 90 degree+ weather).Just wondering what...
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    Name that engine sound: E5 V85TT edition

    After two years, and just a touch over 10,000 miles, I still love my V85TT, though it's certainly given me some grief along with many miles of smiles. It's pinged in heat a number of times, occasionally with an accompanying flashing CEL, has suffered from a chattering clutch in the heat when...
  12. Midnite

    Moto Muttoneers September 2023

    I always appreciate these posts, Bill, and your thoughtful and thorough accounting of the ‘run’. Thanks for taking the time to share!
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    V7 Registry & Picture thread -- ADD YOUR BIKE

    Beautiful bike, Jstorm. I’ve been looking at those GC Corse dash covers. Do you have a lowered display? I’ve been wondering if the dash cover and lowered display fit together well…
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    V85TT valve clearance

    Was wondering the same. For what it’s worth, both my 21 V85TT and 22 V7850 spec .10 intake / .15 exhaust under the seat.
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    2021-on V85TT E5 Performance thread

    I’m in for your header/y combo when available as a first step. 83+ hp all in is certainly impressive!
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    V85TT jumping out of 6th gear

    it would inspire more confidence if they’d be transparent about the problem. I found the same thing when I had to move heaven and earth to get them to replace my V7ii engine. At first, they told me that they would get back to me with the details about the nature of the failure (seized engine)...
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    interesting teardown of a V85 at 50k kms

    I’d consider cast wheels for the V85 if available!
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    interesting teardown of a V85 at 50k kms

    My thoughts exactly. I’ll continue to check mine often.
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    interesting teardown of a V85 at 50k kms

    Interesting read, indeed. Thanks for posting. Good to hear that the engine and bike held up well, but I did note that a wheel spoke broke and had to be replaced at 10,000k / 6,200 miles, which is now the second instance I’ve heard of broken spokes on the E5 wheels. The other posted here as I...
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    Moto Guzzi V100 Review & First Impressions

    Very entertaining review - and informative. Thanks for posting! Couldn’t agree more that the feel of the bike is so much more important ant than the specs. Now if only you were 6’2”, I’d know how I might fit on the new V…
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