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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. GerryAZ

    V85tt won't start, check engine light

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

    Moto Guzzi mug

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

    Moto Guzzi mug

    Purchased last night.
  10. GerryAZ

    Moto Guzzi mug

    I am interested.
  11. 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...
  12. GerryAZ

    BC, Did Moto International take over the Chilliwack shop?

    I like to admire older motorcycles that others ride, but don’t want to deal with carburetors and AZ oxygenated fuel blends (several different blends during the course of a year). Therefore, I stay with electronic fuel injection (with oxygen sensor feedback) for my daily riders.
  13. GerryAZ

    V85TT Questions

    I think you can get the European LED turn signals on the GTM Store. I find your “top heavy” observations interesting because mine (with 3-piece hard luggage, engine protection bars, and center stand) seems much less top heavy than my previous adventure bike. My experience with dash...
  14. GerryAZ

    V85TT issues and Loose Bits

    Also, it is overfilled if photo is with bike on center stand or on both wheels and held vertical. Maximum fill is to the top white mark. Minimum level is lower white mark.
  15. GerryAZ

    "Made in Italy" Caffè macchina

    You just need to get Michael hooked on espresso (and promise to make it fresh whenever he desires a cup).
  16. GerryAZ

    Premium or regular gasoline?

    I have found that modern fuel injected engines with oxygen (lamda) sensors (motorcycles, cars, and SUVs) get better mileage on lower octane gasoline (at least the various oxygenated blends was have in Phoenix). Premium is formulated to reduce detonation which makes it burn slightly “slower” so...
  17. GerryAZ

    Moto Guzzi / Piaggio Multimedia Platform

    You don’t have a V85TT so I will chime in that I had similar results when I purchased and installed the multimedia module last fall. I had no trouble downloading the apps and connecting my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I did have a bit of trial and error to make my Cardo Bluetooth helmet headset function...
  18. GerryAZ

    tire plug

    Thanks to Todd and Scott for your replies confirming my opinions about the screw type. I may buy a package of the screw type to add to my collection (as strictly temporary), but the Stop & Go will remain my main method for the car and motorcycles.
  19. GerryAZ

    tire plug

    If you unscrew these temporary plugs, do you think a Stop & Go plug could be used for a permanent repair?
  20. GerryAZ

    V85TT Oil Cooler

    I am also concerned about your fuel mapping. My 2021 is completely stock and I routinely ride it in 100+ degrees F ambient temperatures around Phoenix without incident. I posted measured temperatures in 85F ambient earlier in this thread and all temperatures were appropriate at that time.
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