V85TT for now

[Donk]

I guess I'm just getting a little butt hurt about all the "tired of the Tenere" . . . . on the Tenere website. I shouldn't have to defend her on her home turf. If she's not what you want, fine. If you want to stay on the forum, fine. But don't get another bike, stay here, and talk smack about the Tenere.

I hope I didn't say anything that was misconstrued as talking smack about the S10. Had 2 liked them and still think they are a very capable bike. It's on the list of bikes I would own again and that is a very very short list.

 

[Checkswrecks]

...I shouldn't have to defend her on her home turf. If she's not what you want, fine. If you want to stay on the forum, fine. But don't get another bike, stay here, and talk smack about the Tenere.

I agree. The Tenere is still a great bike even if it's not what I want at this point. If I were to go back to lots of long distance I would seriously consider getting my third.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Pictures! More pictures of the hot Italian girl, please!

It took me a while to find windshield and seat nirvana on here but here it is:

 

[Boris]

It took me a while to find windshield and seat nirvana on here but here it is:

looks so good!

 

[Sierra1]

It took me a while to find windshield and seat nirvana on here but here it is:

And a front fender?

 

[thughes317]

Damn that thing's pretty!

I'd have to have mine in a red dress though, something about an Italian girl in red.

 

[Strummer]

I don't know....
Maybe I am just a weirdo, maybe I am just Italian ( probably a combo....)
but I just don't like it....
There are some overhere, not too many , but I do see them often on our roads but...
Who knows Maybe the neighbour grass is always greener...

 

[scott123007]

I don't know....
Maybe I am just a weirdo, maybe I am just Italian ( probably a combo....)
but I just don't like it....
There are some overhere, not too many , but I do see them often on our roads but...
Who knows Maybe the neighbour grass is always greener...

I kinda feel ya on that one. I always associate "Italian" with performance. Not happening with a Moto Guzzi, Not anymore anyway. They had their day though, just like Harley. JMHO

 

[Dirt_Dad]

It took me a while to find windshield and seat nirvana on here but here it is:

Nice! Wind management is definitely what I was wishing for riding the V85TT back yesterday. Stock really is lacking in that regard.

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . Who knows Maybe the neighbour grass is always greener...

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" or "One man's trash, is another man's treasure".

 

[audiowize]

I'm happy to see a single throttle body on the V85TT. Keeping the dual TBs clean and working properly can be a bit of a chore.

 

[Checkswrecks]

And a front fender?

The stock does nothing so I added the low one from a Caponord. Still may add a rear inner fender.

I don't know....
Maybe I am just a weirdo, maybe I am just Italian ( probably a combo....)
but I just don't like it....
There are some overhere, not too many , but I do see them often on our roads but...
Who knows Maybe the neighbour grass is always greener...

No problem. I've had fast bikes, sport bikes, and grew up racing mx dirt bikes.

I kinda feel ya on that one. I always associate "Italian" with performance. Not happening with a Moto Guzzi, Not anymore anyway. They had their day though, just like Harley. JMHO

MG knows better than to go head to head against BMW or the Japanese so put a lot of thought and research into how they'd transition away from the air cooled motors. Not the biggest or fastest but the new V100 engine in the Mandello and Stelvio is a great combination of performance with low weight and their sales are starting to reflect it. The Stelvio is still tempting me.

I'm happy to see a single throttle body on the V85TT. Keeping the dual TBs clean and working properly can be a bit of a chore.

She's a simple girl.

 

[Strummer]

Don't get me wrong...
I am not saying it's not a good bike or anything else.
Simply it doesn't inspire me.
To be honest I am one of the few that really likes the look of the KTM 1290 but maybe it's just too much for my needs.
I do respect Moto Guzzi a lot.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Few??

 

[Strummer]

I meant " of the members here"...

 

[Donk]

Checkswrecks are you still loving the V85TT? Putting many miles on it? Any highway miles?
Bike really keeps my curiosity piqued.
Thanks

 

[Checkswrecks]

Checkswrecks are you still loving the V85TT? Putting many miles on it? Any highway miles?
Bike really keeps my curiosity piqued.
Thanks

Definitely not getting to ride as much as I’d like but yes, still enjoying it every ride because it does so much do well. Hearing the air cooled engine start has a bit of Harley sound till you touch the throttle and it rocks left-right, which makes me smile. It does fine on the highway and has no problem over 100. Does fine 2-up but of course the Tenere is unbeatable for both of those. The key to the V85TT is to replace the original worthless wind screen.

That said, I’m still curious about the new V100 Stelvio and looking for time to do a test ride. So far from what I keep hearing on the Stelvio I think it’s going to be like a lighter more powerful Super Tenere. The only thing that has me a little apprehensive is looking at photos of the seat. I hate seats that lock my butt in place.

And the amount of money to lose in the trade…