Hey just to make you aware, Moto Guzzi have changes the oil quantity for the rear drive/bevel box. They now state to fill with 160cc of 75w140, instead of 180cc. It seems the fill hole was never a level hole in any case. Filling with over 160cc is known to have caused oil seal failure in the input side of the bevel box. This is for E4 and E5 models and as per the factory service manual. No one likes leaky seals!!!

As a fellow V85TT owner, I have enjoyed watching you videos on this bike. I have changed the transmission oil twice on my bike. Never touched the exhaust system. There is just enough clearance to get the drain plug out. I remove the bottom skid plate and put tin foil on the CAT/collector box to keep the mess down, (still messy though). Getting the drain plug back in is a bit of a pain to get the threads started but still much easier than taking apart the exhaust. I them measure 700 ml. And just pour it all in. The 2020 V85tt's don't have side oil level plug like the 21 and 22's.

For the final drive, while fillin oil, you can use the upper bolt for filling and wait till oil will come out from the middle one. Same as you did filling gear box. 3 holes in total (upper part, middle one and drain) Anyway thank you for so detailed video. Good luck

i'll be winterizing my bike this weekend, decided to change the trans and final drive oils while i'm at it. this decision was made because i knew this vid was available. much appreciated, good sir.

I really appreciate learning from you. Makes the maintenance on mine V85TT so much easier. Keep up the great work!👍👍👍

Tomorrow I'm going to test drive one V85tt Travel, part of the reason is your channel: I really love the videos you made around how to do the mantainance yourself. I was undecided which motorbike to buy after 20 years of no riding a bike, and your videos helped :) If you ever going to come to Mandello del Lario let me know :)

what an excellent video. All around-content, delivery, message and quality.

Thanks again, as always you're videos are so honest in how to do it (even with your directors cuts) it really helps my own V85TT maintenance.

@Cubbysue, thanks so much for making these videos! I have never once considered doing my own mechanical on any motorcycle, but thanks to you I just fixed the rear shock squeak (I had it too), and today I ordered an oil change kit. I will not be paying the local dealer to change my oil again! Great tips, great inspiration... Not sure I'm up for adjusting the valves, but we shall see. Keep up the great work!

Folgers?!? 🤣 Seriously, though...your tutorials are spot-on and super helpful for other owners. I greatly appreciate your candor, too. THANK YOU!

12k miles in 10 months aboard my 23 V85TT… replaced my BMW GSA.. .. bike has been bullet proof and a breeze to perform routine maintenance (fluids, filter, valve adjustment)….far easier than the latest $35k BMW GSA… thanks for your how to videos….

yes, all of the V85tt's I've seen have one of the two air box cover openings taped over shut for some reason, either a flow restriction or noise deterrent...

The cut up plastic bottle was a brilliant idea

Just did my first oil change on my V85tt today at 1465 miles , thanks to your videos I felt confident enough to do it . Next is my gear box and final drive . My bike is the 2020 model and I seen videos where it was common for these bike to have low gear oil from the factory so I’m changing mine .also it was pointed out that some final drives once oil is changed that if filled at 180 ml that these final drives may leak, an updated recommendation of 160 ml to keep pleasure down and prevent leaking. I see your bike as the oil filler level plug on your gear box ,mine does not have that level plug so I will have to pre measure my gear oil before filling back up . Funny thing is my passenger foot peg was stuck solid , had to oil it 🤪 Thanks again my friend for another fine video ! 😃✌️🇺🇸

Watching the skill and dexterity involved here is breathtaking - excellent tutorial again

Those little pop-out funnel/filler things are common here in Europe, at least in my experience of various oils I've bought over the years, makes life easier, for sure.

I work for the USPS, and on a decommissioned Grumman LLV, I removed a rear cargo vent, cut it in half and made the perfect trough to drain the gearbox without removing the exhaust. If the exhaust is hot, just remember to wear leather work gloves.

Thanks. Did the shaft drive oil which was easy and the gearbox oil which could be managed without dropping the exhaust. The motul oil could be inserted into the gearbox via the level check. The gearbox oil hex nut could not be accessed without removing the crash guards.

…… Oh and I’m planning a de cat ASAP , that catalytic converter is right in the way! I have a really nice Arrow Guzzi slip on exhaust that was on my bike when I bought it with 129 total miles , I’m betting it will sound really good with the decat Y pipe 🤩 Cheers my friend! 😊

Well, that's put me off the V85TT. Dropping the exhaust to change the gearbox oil? Holy Moly!! I guess I'd suck it out with a vacuum gun. Excellent video though, much appreciated.

Healthy amount of miles. Kudos

My rear pegs were stuck also. I lubed everything. I removed my exhaust to do my bike but kept it on for a friend's. It takes longer to take off but man it really messy if you don't.

Doctor Guzzi😊👍

thank you - from Germany - big inspiration for me ✌

I don't know you, but i like you! Thanks for the great video. I hope to own one of these beautiful bikes soon!

The black is ok but my Green V85TT is the bomb!!! Stop in and see us at Cadre Cycle!!!

Goodmorning: About the measerement 2 liters is 2000cc you have to fill 700cc in your gearbox so you have left 1300 CC in your bottle. Greetings from The Netherlands

Hi Brian, thanks for another fine maintenance video. I am a long way from that 18,600 mile service. but interesting. i’ve had my bike back from the shop for about a month now. back-and-forth for a while with the shop but finally Moto Guzzi agreed to replace the whole hub bevel gear. i’ll send you some pictures what the shop found in my hub. The good Lord willing I will definitely try to make some of the rallies next year. thanks again buddy.

Ya love doing valves but having to drop the exhaust and all that for the fluid changes probably going to leave the Big One to the dealer. Appreciate your videos! Helped me get my Givi engine guards on easily.

Thanks for doing this!! I did mine a few weeks ago. Nice to double check with someone else. Much appreciated!

I’ll have a look at the shock BEFORE the squeak arrives.

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Thanks for sharing, it's very much appreciated and taken the time to record and upload your video. I get my new V85TT this week, Ye Ha Cowboy, sorry I don't know if that's the expression you use in your state, LOL

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

hola colega,muy claro tu video.gracias,esto me ayudara hacer yo mismo el mantenimiento de mi v85tt.abrazo motero y saludos desde necochea,Argentina.buenas rutas y pocos vientos

Thanks for sharing your job!

Great info !!!

ALWAYS measure the final drive oil!!! You need 140cc (4.75oz) NO MORE" Putting too much can cause a seal failure and pi$$ oil all over your tire while you're riding.

Anyone have the torque setting for the drain on gearbox? Thanks for the vids Brian, your vids on maintenance helped me decide on buying Guzzi.

Thanks very much for the nice tutorial. Once the guarantee of my V85TT expires I'll try to do my own maintenances and this kind of videos are really helpful for that purpose. By the way, you changed from the Euro4 to the Euro5 model. May I ask you why?. Well, thanks again

Keep up the good work...

Great Video, how did you figure out how to dismantle the bike to get to the air filter ? Can you do a video on the dependability of your Motor Guzzi? What was your reason for choosing a Motor Guzzi?

Thank you for sharing your shop and experiences! Proud 22 v85 owner. Question. Can you share the pannier rack tool box with us? Thanks man.. keep it up

WOW, 18,000 miles. I have my V85TT for a year and half, used it for 2100 miles and the rest of the time has been at the dealer broken. Finally after trying everything the problem has been found. A bad voltage regulator connection. Yes, you've read this right. Anyway, the bike is on the road and I can finally enjoy it. I have 3 Guzzis. The V85TT even though has been a nightmare.....it is still my favorite bike. Here's a tip. They sell this giant syringes with flexible nozzles and they have volume indicators. They make them for cars, they are made for these jobs. The Cardan or rear differential oil could be changed at every or every other oil change. Very easy and cheap and it is a part that gets a lot of abuse. The weight for the trans is 90 and for the differential is 140. 140 may be a bit too heavy for the transmission but I've heard of people using it in hot climates. There has been some talk about adding a couple of drops of Molly just like the old Guzzis but some people say the oil can become too slippery and have bearing failures. I haven't used any on mine during the first service. As far as the air filter goes, there's enough room to move the battery out of the way while still connected however, why struggle with it, it's only two screws. I noticed a difference between the garbage AGIP or ENI that Guzzi recommends. I use ONLY MOTUL on all my bikes, all the Guzzis, Aprilias, KTM and BMW. Go with the best and forget the rest. By the way. The Cardan oil volume has been revised to 180ml instead of 200. Some V85TT came overfilled and some underfilled. 280 is the correct amount and if overfilled the oil will come out the vent and straight onto your tires, therefore, be precise. The Guzzi tech recommended to use the side vent for adjusting the level....but I think that it may be a bit too much. Well, today I rode the bike to work and put some miles on it, I changed the transmission oil and from start to finish it took me about 20 minutes. I have engine guards installed but also the Y pipe. NOTHING to remove. 2 bolts, 700cc of fluid and done. Without the Y pipe.....well we know, we all watched the video....hehehe

One thing of note is that you probably need to add a Molybdenum disulfide additive in the final drive oil. That would be why the original oil is so black. I have owned a couple of guzzis in the past and always added it.

Have you experienced much valve clatter? I'm coming up on the second service. Adjusted valves correctly on first service but....I still get some valve clatter on warm days, usually on hard acceleration. Was wondering whether decat would resolve the issue to make the bike run cooler.

Still watching and glad you are still rocking to TT. almost 19k miles wow. Doesn't that qualify for Iron Butt??? LOL

U forgot the hammer ⚒⚒ 😆😆

I like your content, it seems to me that you might be able to drain the transmission by laying the bike all the way over to the right side.??

What do you think of your guzzi v85tt so far? Any major problems or anything to look out for I'm thinking of grabbing one

hello, do you know the procedure for deleting the service icon?

I am curious if you have a tool to reset the maintenance reminder? If so, which tool do you use?

Que tal si en lugar de hacer caer el escape para drenar la gearbox, usomos una jeringa grande y una manguera muy fina (transfusión de sangre 😀) y sacamos los fluidos por arriba sin desmontar nada, saludos desde Barcelona spain

Hello Sir, how you doing ? Still owning Guzzi ? I am about to change break fluid.

Just did the final drive change, moved forward to do the rest and I can’t find the fill plug. The drain plug is underneath just as shown on your bike, but that’s it. Where the hell is the filler plug on my 2019?

Thanks for the video, you were in germany? I suppose stationed in Grafenwöhr? I drive the B22 everyday....on a v85..

How do you reset the maintenance service indicator? I never dared to buy that motorcycle because I understand that diagnostic equipment is needed

Como borrar la luz service del cuadro de instrumentos?

Hello. It's been a while since he posted any maintenance videos on the V85TT. Don't you have it anymore? Greetings. (I hope I have written this text well with a translator since I don't know English).

Love the videos. Just purchased a New (old stock) 2022 V85TT. Just wondering how you reset the service light? From my understanding, you need the PADS OBD2 system to reset the light which means a trip to a dealer.

Hello, regarding the double air slots on the air box, awhile back there’s a fellow V85 owner mentioned about his having one blocked off like yours. Mine is both opened. My guess is possibly to control airflow as our E5 is running borderline lean mixture. There maybe some advantage is covering one slot. Eager to give it a go

could you do a tutorial on clutch adjustment?

Hi, any idea how to reset the service spanner icon? seems it's a dealership job or can it be done with an obd2 scanner? if so any recommendations for one that works?

Hi! Thanks for sharing all these works on the V85TT, but one question, do you have a problem with the givi tank bag? Doesn't the handlebar hit the bag? Because i have this problem. Thanks and ride safe!

is this new bike, or you paint red one?

Salve amico Anche io ho una moto come la tua.. Hai dato l’aggiornamento della ufficiale della casa ultimamente? Moto Guzzi ne ha rilasciato uno che migliora molto le prestazioni 👍

Hello Cubbysue- I just finished the 6k mile service on my own thanks to your videos (including the valve adjustment- lifting the fuel tank made a world of difference). I have a nebie question: how the heck do you adjust the clutch? The only adjustment I see is the adjusting screw near the clutch lever. The manual is confusing to me. fyi-I have about 4-5mm of play where the manual says it should be 2mm. thx Oh, I sent you an earlier comment re: decating the exhaust. The dealer told me it wouldn't void my warranty. So I replaced the stock with an Arrow header/y pipe keeing the stock muffler. It did reduce the heat enough so that it's tolerable. Occasionally I do get decel pops. I'm considering a v twin boost or upmap to help resolve it. Thx Jim

Was there not an alert notice issued to reduce the oil quantity of oil in the rear bevel hub please?

Hopefully you didn't put 180ml in the diff? There are new version in the manual and correct amount is 160ml. Putting 180ml will flood the excess oil out in some time, when the diff gets hot. It is little bit dangerous, because the oil gets on the tyre. Ride safe!

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Would heating the gear oil in the sun or a basin if hot water help?

Have you done a vid on changing front and rear tires?

I appreciate your videos, but why did you disconnect the exhaust? Grab some aluminum foil and make a flat funnel. I have yet to spill a drop.

Oh, forgot...re the oil change...are you able to reset the service light yourself? or like the Aprillia 660, are you required to take it into the dealership to reset that light? thanx

Any chance you’ve had to tangle with the kickstand safety switch?

Are you, or any other viewers, aware of any recommended shaft maintenance? (A La BMW GS). I’ve not read nor heard of anything…but wanted to open the discussion.

Hello just curious when you upgraded from the earlier red and windows version V85 to the newer black V85 tubeless tire version? Thanks John

how do you reset your miles or km ? greetings from Belguim.

Sorry, no need to answer the question as I read you've done it already

Don't tell me you stole the sign "Bamberg" ? ;-)

Is the heat from the engine as bad as a Harley?

The elecronics is the weak spot of this bike. My one lost the CC functionality after software updates ( done by the authorezed dealed ) 🤢🤢 - 3 months ago, and still NOT fixed ! Otherwise, this bike shouldn't be a big hassle to work on. You should get yourself a bike lifter - makes every bike-fixing a happy event....☝☝😀😀