Great video. I love the look of the V85. I almost got one in 2023, but a army green Pan America caught my eye and I love it, handles fantastic, and I use it as a commuter in Melbourne and touring the country roads.
I ride with a mate in North Queensland ( cairns area we’re I go for winter he has a pan America and loves it ) I do actually think that green does look great 👍, you will have to come for a ride up in Wodonga way sometime
I mounted the Givi engine guard on mine, very good quality, and probably the most protection of any of them. The only downside is I have to back off a few bolts when doing a valve adjustment, which adds a little time to the task. Still a long way from the 3 days, and a thousand nutsb,bolts and push pins( which always break) I had to endure with my Ducati. Another good video sir.
I can do the valve clearance by taking the rear bolt out of the tank and lifting it and holding it with a bit of work, tight for the rhs but its doable I think mine are GIvi
@@mvd944l I remove the tank bolt as well, but i find the Givi, which covers much more of the valve cover, is still difficult to lift out of the way, like you say, especially the right side.
Really good informative video! Thx for sharing the mods to your bike, some really good ideas there! I have the 2021(also E5 spec) and I just love it - 20K miles now! Thinking of getting the VBoost - do I need to do the "decat" mod to utilize Vboost?
Unfortunately manufacturers have to follow the EVER increasing emissions standards, so not their fault really . I’m amazed they are still keeping an air- cooled engine in production, the only other major manufacturer to do that is the Royal Enfield 650 engine. Most of my mods are to make bike ran smoother and cooler , which iv achieved. The power thing doesn’t concern me to much .
I removed the factory heated grips on my 2025 V85TT TRAVEL. Awful. I replaced them with Oxford PRO TOURING that are way, way, way better. While I was at it, I modded the throttle spring to have less return spring pressure. Check around for the You-Tubes on that. I also put the Oxford heated grips on my 2024 V7 STONE 850 Model 10. Same great performance. Oddly, the V85TT's seat heater can make pancakes out of your buns! WAY hot. I seldom go above "1". Weird the seat heater is so good and the heated grips are awful. They were awful on my V100S, too. Same design. Nothing till "3". Still, if it is 30 F you'll be squeezing them like you're on a flag pole on the top of the Empire state building trying to extract heat out of them. I experienced no heat issues on my 2025 V85TT compared to the V100S I traded (too hyper and "sport" bent for me). The V100S is REALLY hot above 80 F. Not so the V7 or ther V85TT. May be a relative thing. I really like the V85TT's ride, seated position and smooth accessible power. 80 HP is PLENTY for realistic stuff. I modded the bike at purchase to be a "strada" with cast wheels (lighter), no ugly bash plate, added the inner fender and a GIVI touring fairing to get stuff over my head.
I find the OEM heated grips fine for Australian conditions. Also I spend my winters up north in Australia we’re it’s warmer . So temp for me is not any lower than 6 degrees and 35max Summer . Also I like the indicator on the dash . But have used Oxford heated grips on other bikes for years a great 👍 product.
My wife and I have a pair or V85's , really enjoyed them, 20K miles since we bought them in 22, biggest issue was the dealer, since I started maintaining them they have been great. One PITA for me is mines came with the tyre pressure monitor, always a hassle changing the tyres, in my opinion an added extra which give me more stress than not! I need to figure out how to get rid of it..
@@sommebuddy The 22 travel came with them as standard, asked my dealer about taking it off but I think he confused it with brain Surgery!! Thanks glad you enjoyed it, have a look at the Morocco trip on you tube
@@mvd944l I will definitely watch, and yes, I have a 21 adventure, and test rode the 21 Strata, maybe that is why i have not seen the tire pressure monitor...cheers.
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That single side shock and shaft drive has just got to be the most practical and accessible design combo of any motorcycle.
Yes VERY easy to access and even changing the shaft oil is easy and no chain maintenance.
Don't forget the super easy access to do the valve adjustments. This is how every motorbike should be built
@ “ so true “ 👍
@@sspirito3130 Only two valves plus pushrods and no cooling system - an engine for the apocalypse.
@@keyboarddancers7751 😂👍
such a cool and unique bike - so glad they exist
Great video. I love the look of the V85. I almost got one in 2023, but a army green Pan America caught my eye and I love it, handles fantastic, and I use it as a commuter in Melbourne and touring the country roads.
I ride with a mate in North Queensland ( cairns area we’re I go for winter he has a pan America and loves it ) I do actually think that green does look great 👍, you will have to come for a ride up in Wodonga way sometime
Thanks for the video mate! All great mods. I am on 2023 model. No issues at all.
I mounted the Givi engine guard on mine, very good quality, and probably the most protection of any of them. The only downside is I have to back off a few bolts when doing a valve adjustment, which adds a little time to the task. Still a long way from the 3 days, and a thousand nutsb,bolts and push pins( which always break) I had to endure with my Ducati. Another good video sir.
I can do the valve clearance by taking the rear bolt out of the tank and lifting it and holding it with a bit of work, tight for the rhs but its doable I think mine are GIvi
@@sommebuddy Good 👍 to hear thanks
@@mvd944l I remove the tank bolt as well, but i find the Givi, which covers much more of the valve cover, is still difficult to lift out of the way, like you say, especially the right side.
@@sommebuddy Good we are on the same strategy!
Thanks a lot for the very informative and tonic video 🦉🐬🐝 !
Really good informative video! Thx for sharing the mods to your bike, some really good ideas there! I have the 2021(also E5 spec) and I just love it - 20K miles now! Thinking of getting the VBoost - do I need to do the "decat" mod to utilize Vboost?
@@saltygrin2 , no you definitely don’t need to de- cat to fit V- boast
Great video, I needed to hear about all of these mods! thinking of trading in my 2019 V85TT, it's a great bike but the engine is strangled
Unfortunately manufacturers have to follow the EVER increasing emissions standards, so not their fault really . I’m amazed they are still keeping an air- cooled engine in production, the only other major manufacturer to do that is the Royal Enfield 650 engine. Most of my mods are to make bike ran smoother and cooler , which iv achieved. The power thing doesn’t concern me to much .
Decat, Upmap ecu flash, gtm pc6/at300 fuel correction = 27% more hp/torque on dyno. Runs way cooler, 30 lbs lighter, it's night and day.
@@bar0756 thanks!!
@@niallmatthews6895 How does the upmap work ? how do you install
not in Europe :/
Great lookin' bike mate.
Thanks 👍
I removed the factory heated grips on my 2025 V85TT TRAVEL. Awful. I replaced them with Oxford PRO TOURING that are way, way, way better. While I was at it, I modded the throttle spring to have less return spring pressure. Check around for the You-Tubes on that.
I also put the Oxford heated grips on my 2024 V7 STONE 850 Model 10. Same great performance. Oddly, the V85TT's seat heater can make pancakes out of your buns! WAY hot. I seldom go above "1". Weird the seat heater is so good and the heated grips are awful. They were awful on my V100S, too. Same design. Nothing till "3". Still, if it is 30 F you'll be squeezing them like you're on a flag pole on the top of the Empire state building trying to extract heat out of them.
I experienced no heat issues on my 2025 V85TT compared to the V100S I traded (too hyper and "sport" bent for me). The V100S is REALLY hot above 80 F. Not so the V7 or ther V85TT. May be a relative thing.
I really like the V85TT's ride, seated position and smooth accessible power. 80 HP is PLENTY for realistic stuff. I modded the bike at purchase to be a "strada" with cast wheels (lighter), no ugly bash plate, added the inner fender and a GIVI touring fairing to get stuff over my head.
I find the OEM heated grips fine for Australian conditions. Also I spend my winters up north in Australia we’re it’s warmer . So temp for me is not any lower than 6 degrees and 35max Summer . Also I like the indicator on the dash . But have used Oxford heated grips on other bikes for years a great 👍 product.
My wife and I have a pair or V85's , really enjoyed them, 20K miles since we bought them in 22, biggest issue was the dealer, since I started maintaining them they have been great. One PITA for me is mines came with the tyre pressure monitor, always a hassle changing the tyres, in my opinion an added extra which give me more stress than not! I need to figure out how to get rid of it..
@@mvd944l I didn’t know they came with that , I’m sure their is a way to disconnect ? , other than that glad your happy with your V85tt
I have never seen a monitor on a V85tt, is it part of the factory GPS?.....By the way, great video from Sardinia.
@@sommebuddy The 22 travel came with them as standard, asked my dealer about taking it off but I think he confused it with brain Surgery!! Thanks glad you enjoyed it, have a look at the Morocco trip on you tube
@@mvd944l I will definitely watch, and yes, I have a 21 adventure, and test rode the 21 Strata, maybe that is why i have not seen the tire pressure monitor...cheers.
@@sommebuddy I'm not sure they are common amongst the range, like I said its one thing I could have done without