m/moto-guzzi u/Priya Lane 2 years ago

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase without losing touring reliability

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase forum question

I am thinking about moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase ideas, but this bike is used for touring. I want stronger roll-on, not a fussy hot tractor with luggage.

I found this related page while comparing notes: moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase. I wanted a practical thread before ordering parts.

Would you check valve clearance, air filter, plugs, throttle body balance, fault codes, exhaust leaks, tire pressure, brake drag, fuel range and same-road roll-on before upgrades?

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u/Liam Costa 2 years ago

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase starts with valve clearance.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 years ago

For moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase, fuel range before tuning matters.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 years ago

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase workshop answer

V85TT gains should protect touring manners

Thomas Spagnoli here. moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase should start with service condition and repeatable testing. Without that, upgrades can feel impressive for one ride and confusing forever after.

For moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase, check valve clearance, air filter seal, plug condition, throttle body balance, stored faults, exhaust leaks, tire pressure, brake drag, fuel range and repeatable roll-on tests.

Good moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase work should improve usable midrange without heat, pinging, bad fuel economy, illegal noise or ruining long-distance reliability.

Workshop order

  • Confirm exact model, mileage and current setup.
  • Check service items, drag, intake, fuel, voltage and heat basics.
  • Record one repeatable before test.
  • Change one variable only.
  • Retest for smoothness, temperature, fuel use and reliability.

The free motorcycle mechanics course on this platform teaches this order and is useful before buying tuning parts.

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u/Priya Lane OP 2 years ago

Owner wants exhaust and map together.

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u/Roadtest Nina 2 years ago

Same roll-on before parts.

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u/Mason Reed 2 years ago

Throttle body balance too.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 years ago

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase needs touring baseline, not only noise.

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u/Ben Carter 2 years ago

A loud touring bike is fun until hour five.

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u/Priya Lane OP 2 years ago

I will check valves and plugs.

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u/Liam Costa 2 years ago

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase with brake drag is bad data.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 years ago

One tank before parts.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 years ago

Correct. moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase should be service, diagnostics, roll-on and one change.

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u/Roadtest Nina 2 years ago

Record 60 to 100 in same gear.

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u/Mason Reed 2 years ago

Do not change filter and map blindly.

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u/Priya Lane OP 2 years ago

Good, reliability first.

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u/Liam Costa 2 years ago

Check exhaust leaks.

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u/Ben Carter 2 years ago

Midrange beats bragging rights on a travel bike.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 years ago

That is the right moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase method: prove gains without hurting touring use.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 years ago

Post mpg.

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u/Roadtest Nina 2 years ago

And luggage load.

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u/Mason Reed 2 years ago

Fault codes before clearing.

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u/Priya Lane OP 2 years ago

I will log it.

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u/Liam Costa 2 years ago

Keep stock map notes.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 years ago

Those notes make moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase useful for other V85TT riders.

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u/Priya Lane OP 2 years ago

Update after baseline ride.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 years ago

moto guzzi v85tt horsepower increase should include valve clearance, throttle balance, fuel range, exhaust leaks and same-road roll-on data.

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