I just bought a new 2023 and wanted to adjust the foot pedal positions on both sides as I'm tall so my feet hit the pegs at an angle. I get to the clutch pedal and loosen it and figure out that it doesn't adjust at the pedal like Japanese bikes. So I go up the assembly to notice there's a linkage between the pedal and the clutch that requires loosening two 10mm nuts that are rather difficult to reach and get any kind of bite on. What is a 5 minute job on my Japanese bike turned into a half hour of trying to loosen and tighten two 10mm nuts so I could twist the linkage shaft enough to lower the clutch pedal an inch or so. I then moved over to the brake pedal and tried that linkage as well to no avail as the actual brake pedal position cannot be adjusted. I did tighten the brake linkage so it should engage sooner but the actual pedal location is set whether you like it or not.
@@Blair62 not familiar with that yet but I have owned 4 Guzzis and always been able to get to the parts I need to adjust. You may need to research it some more on the guzzi vlogs.
Hi Robert. My friend and I are solving a mystery on the Moto Guzzi V85TT. Could you give me an email address? I would describe the matter and maybe you would be willing to advise.@@2helpzone
I have owned over 80 motorcycles, 3 MotoGuzzi, This bike handles well on and off road, winds out to 7 grand giving good speed and outstanding torque, it is extremely comfortable for long hours, easy to maintain valves, oil, etc, great tires with the Michelins giving 6 to 8,000 miles, heated grips, cruise control......all one could but won't satisfy as you will want more then more, wise choice!!
@@2helpzone thanks for the reply. 80 bikes wow! I had about 25 , 11 of which I currently own including a guzzi Griso. Love the looks of the v85 and very different from what I have. I might pull the trigger.
Hi Roberts, I tried to reduce the 10mm visible thread using your tutorial except the footpeg that was not needed to remove but unfortunately after removing the bolt 13mm : impossible to rotate the shaft, no screwdriver shape (groove) but 1 kind of protruding male rectangular shape made thanks to 2 flat outside of the screw, and above all seems factory glued with strong white sealant :( Thank you btw !
@@2helpzone Thanks Roberts, only option to succeed is to remove the lever axle itself abd wirk off the bike as it seems a strong threadlock has been applied...
@@sylvainarnaud4655 good luck, wonder who applied thread lock, is this a preowned, you may have reached service limit on the adjuster indicating need for a new cable. still will need to adjust nut with shaft to original spec and turn it counter clockwise.
Appreciated Robert.
Will refresh my memory here when if my 2023 v85tt Travel needs cable slack taken up.
Isn't it a wonder of a bike.!❣🙂
Indeed it's my third Guzzi, enjoy.
Thanks, l'll try what you suggest!
I just bought a new 2023 and wanted to adjust the foot pedal positions on both sides as I'm tall so my feet hit the pegs at an angle. I get to the clutch pedal and loosen it and figure out that it doesn't adjust at the pedal like Japanese bikes. So I go up the assembly to notice there's a linkage between the pedal and the clutch that requires loosening two 10mm nuts that are rather difficult to reach and get any kind of bite on. What is a 5 minute job on my Japanese bike turned into a half hour of trying to loosen and tighten two 10mm nuts so I could twist the linkage shaft enough to lower the clutch pedal an inch or so. I then moved over to the brake pedal and tried that linkage as well to no avail as the actual brake pedal position cannot be adjusted. I did tighten the brake linkage so it should engage sooner but the actual pedal location is set whether you like it or not.
Piaggio in their infinite wisdom and is not able to leave well enough alone. My bike is a 2020. I can't imagine no clutch adjustment at the lever
@@2helpzone My 2023 v7 special has a black rubber boot covering the adjuster at the clutch lever on the handlebars.
@@Blair62 not familiar with that yet but I have owned 4 Guzzis and always been able to get to the parts I need to adjust. You may need to research it some more on the guzzi vlogs.
Thanks Robert
Handy information, thanks for that.
glad to help and look forward to more helpful videos.
Hi Robert. My friend and I are solving a mystery on the Moto Guzzi V85TT. Could you give me an email address? I would describe the matter and maybe you would be willing to advise.@@2helpzone
@@kutasludwas845 please describe at this address.
Thank you for your willingness, problem solved.@@2helpzone
Nice information
Thank you
Great so glad it was useful.
Thks! 😊
Hi Robert, I’m thinking of getting a V85 what’s your view on this bike. Thanks John
I have owned over 80 motorcycles, 3 MotoGuzzi, This bike handles well on and off road, winds out to 7 grand giving good speed and outstanding torque, it is extremely comfortable for long hours, easy to maintain valves, oil, etc, great tires with the Michelins giving 6 to 8,000 miles, heated grips, cruise control......all one could but won't satisfy as you will want more then more, wise choice!!
@@2helpzone thanks for the reply. 80 bikes wow! I had about 25 , 11 of which I currently own including a guzzi Griso. Love the looks of the v85 and very different from what I have. I might pull the trigger.
@@johnblack9037 I had a Norge 1200 4valve head, like the Griso.
@@2helpzoneCouldn't agree more.
Outstanding ADV Tourer.
👍
I have had no problems with mine in three years, just routine maintenance
Hi Roberts, I tried to reduce the 10mm visible thread using your tutorial except the footpeg that was not needed to remove but unfortunately after removing the bolt 13mm : impossible to rotate the shaft, no screwdriver shape (groove) but 1 kind of protruding male rectangular shape made thanks to 2 flat outside of the screw, and above all seems factory glued with strong white sealant :(
Thank you btw !
May try holding nut in vice while turning rectangular shaft, screwing it in pushes the clutch lever out causing less slack in your cable.
@@2helpzone Thanks Roberts, only option to succeed is to remove the lever axle itself abd wirk off the bike as it seems a strong threadlock has been applied...
@@sylvainarnaud4655 good luck, wonder who applied thread lock, is this a preowned, you may have reached service limit on the adjuster indicating need for a new cable. still will need to adjust nut with shaft to original spec and turn it counter clockwise.
@@2helpzone thank you for your reply, it is actually a brand-new 2023 but the first 1500km service is approaching I will ask about it...
@@sylvainarnaud4655 wow hard to believe one can't adjust the clutch at the handlebar with so few miles. Good luck!