Louisv97
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Any changes would be within the block itself and most likely behind the timing cover
See the picture I posted of the HEMI with VVT
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See the picture I posted of the HEMI with VVT
Vagrant
GT Reference
Who knows. They don't even have a V85 brochure on their website.
But, Yes, they would just need to re-calibrate the ABS. My front has the forks raised 1" (about the equivalent of a 17" front) and I think it handles better than stock.
But, Yes, they would just need to re-calibrate the ABS. My front has the forks raised 1" (about the equivalent of a 17" front) and I think it handles better than stock.
This? Moto Guzzi V85 OEM Brochure
I need to try that fork change. Maybe you can talk me through it on the Mutton Run?
Bill
The Strada uses the same wheel sizes, just cast wheels. Easy to find on the website.
Guzzi wouldn’t “plonk” anything. They have complex and expensive hoops for any changes like that. All manufacturers do.
I’ve been changing wheel sizes and raising forks on Guzzis for 24+ years, all for the better. But what do I know, I’m just the ignored owner of this site who has been riding, racing and building frame up bikes nearly my entire life… And constantly pissed on by Guzzi themselves, and lately, far too many here.
Guzzi wouldn’t “plonk” anything. They have complex and expensive hoops for any changes like that. All manufacturers do.
I’ve been changing wheel sizes and raising forks on Guzzis for 24+ years, all for the better. But what do I know, I’m just the ignored owner of this site who has been riding, racing and building frame up bikes nearly my entire life… And constantly pissed on by Guzzi themselves, and lately, far too many here.
Seasider
Tuned and Synch'ed
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Thanks for the reply, Todd. I wonder how I got it in my head that the Strada had 17 inch wheels. Must be getting old. I'm happy to withdraw the word plonk. I was using it for emphasis to contrast the simple action of just fitting a different size front wheel, with whatever other actions might be involved that I was interested in learning about, such as adjusting the fork height or whatever. Maybe it would be best to delete my original post.
Why? Being human is absolutely positively permissible around here!
If it wasn’t, I’d have been banned a dedade ago!
Some OEMs will fit smaller wheels on the same model. Guzzi doesn’t seem to be one of them. Again, complex legalities for them to do so.
I’ve put smaller wheels on too many to remember now. My Jackal was first after raising the forks within days of buying it in 1999. My old and new Stelvios have worn a custom laced 18” front since 2010, and I last put 17” wheels on a NTX as well, as have a few others.
It can be done, just not easily, and the newer bikes add complexity with electronics for the consumer.
Vagrant
GT Reference
Not sure how I was too stupid to find that. I kept finding the v7 and v9. Anyway both 19" fronts.
Whe I get there you can go take mine for a good ride and see if you like it set up that way. It only takes 1/2 hour and three fingers of hootch to do.