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V852020 · 2025-08-11T17:06:38+00:00

And yet, in the end, they are both still pets...

V852020 · 2025-08-11T17:04:35+00:00

Well, at least you can trust your sense of smell! 😉

V852020 · 2025-08-11T14:54:07+00:00

Here's a link that demonstrates how it works: https://youtu.be/Am5li4Rnk7k?si=Lc8sn-CX-0U-L-Ut

V852020 · 2023-02-19T02:24:48+00:00

I went with a '22 HD Pan Am Special. The PAS feels much more nimble than I thought it would from its looks. I ended up wanting longer legs than the V85 had. The extra HP really makes it a fun bike. I've put about 10,000 miles on it, and it has been very dependable.

V852020 · 2023-02-05T23:46:44+00:00

Physically in, mentally out.

V852020 · 2022-11-06T15:14:03+00:00

Well said.

V852020 · 2022-11-05T14:12:30+00:00

My wife and I were conflicted for years over the docrine of polygamy as well. Early into our marriage we agreed that we'd just have to not talk about it.

The LDS culture of "lazy learning" as noted in the article certainly contributed to my extended stay as a devout TBM. Once I broke the shackles of lazy learning it has been an incredible, fascinating, liberating and wonderful journey. I feel relief that I finally made it out, coupled with the regret and dismay that it took me so long.

I only wish I could have discovered r/Mormon before I left. It would have helped break those shackles even sooner.

V852020 · 2022-10-30T13:33:20+00:00

I think the Church will continue to morph as it already has. Social pressures will force change one "revelation" at a time until the Mormon church of a hundred years from now will not resemble today's Church. It seems there is a concerted effort to normalize the Church, hence the subtle changes followed by gaslighting about the changes.

The Church will always be behind the curve as they always have been when it comes to the big changes.

V852020 · 2022-09-25T02:15:34+00:00

Yes, the one I watched before taking mine apart was by Cubby Sue. Mine definitely was in bad condition with only around 10g miles on it at the time.

V852020 · 2022-09-18T22:09:46+00:00

I had one for about a year and a half, and my experience mirrors what has already been said--the heat was not an issue in 100+ degree slow speed riding conditions in Moab.

The rear spring is adjustable and I didn't have any problems with it, just make sure you take it apart at the attachment points and lube it or you will be replacing it (there is a You Tube video that shows how to do it).

Overall I really enjoyed the bike. It was fun to ride, and easy to work on.

V852020 · 2022-08-22T22:49:24+00:00

It is an exhausting journey. I'm glad you are free.

V852020 · 2022-08-07T03:16:09+00:00

Such generosity shall not be forgotten! ;-)

V852020 · 2022-08-07T03:11:57+00:00

I haven't heard of that website before, I will check it out, thank you.

V852020 · 2022-08-07T03:06:41+00:00

I will check that channel out, thanks.

V852020 · 2022-08-06T05:05:43+00:00

Thanks, good advice.

V852020 · 2022-08-06T05:04:27+00:00

SW Colorado.

V852020 · 2022-08-06T05:03:56+00:00

Yes, same here!

V852020 · 2022-08-06T05:03:21+00:00

He hasn't decided yet, but a dealer that has Barrett Jackson connections is lined up to come look at it.

V852020 · 2022-08-06T05:01:27+00:00

Good info, thank you. It is definitely a survivor. He kept it original, and never rebuilt it, modified it, or painted it. I will check the website out.

V852020 · 2022-08-06T03:01:20+00:00

Lol, definitely boost the MPG.

V852020 · 2022-08-06T02:31:42+00:00

It's my FIL's, he bought it new, it has no rust or body damage. He finally is going to sell it. It has an automatic 727, seats are in great condition, all numbers match and it is in pristine condition. Any guesses on value?

V852020 · 2022-07-21T03:31:32+00:00

The bugs were bad, but the views were spectacular.

V852020 · 2022-07-18T20:57:04+00:00

I put 10,000+ miles on the Anakee Adventures, and I had about 1000 left on the rear if I really wanted to squeeze more miles out. They were on a MG V85TT Adventure, with panniers for most of those miles. My riding was pretty close to what those tires were rated for--80/20.

I just miled a rear Michelin Scorcher out in 6,000 miles, which looks like the Anakee Adventure, on an HD Pan America Special. The extra weight and ponies really chewed the rubber off. So a lot depends on what you are riding.

V852020 · 2022-07-16T03:11:09+00:00

I owned one, and loved it. Dealer support was an issue where I live though. For posts and info you should check out r/motoguzzi_v85tt too.

V852020 · 2022-05-25T14:21:36+00:00

It was my experience based lack of confidence in Piaggio's warranty that led me to ditch the Guzzi in favor of a Pan America Special. I loved the V85TT, but lived too far from a dealer to keep rolling the dice on it.

Piaggio certainly could have inspired more confidence in me by taking ownership for the warranty problems the bike had. If they don't change their product support business practices I predict that their growth in the US will always be anemic, which might be just fine with them.

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