Moto Guzzi’s V85 TT has a lot going for it: a motor with tons of character, a capable chassis, and a look that mixes ?adventure? and ?retro.? But with such a unique aesthetic, we wouldn’t have a clue where to even begin customizing it.
To make an impact with the V85 TT, you really have to go deep. So that’s exactly what Luuc Muis did with this custom V85, built for the Dutch menswear label Vanguard Clothing. The young custom builder has a background in product design, a fresh outlook and one hella sharp eye?as evident by this wild Indian Scout bobber that he built last year.

Luuc landed the V85 TT project after winning a design contest run by Vanguard. They?d picked a handful of custom builders in the Benelux region to each create a concept, then asked the public vote for their favorites. Luuc took gold against some seriously stiff competition. Pretty soon he had a brand new V85 TT on the bench, and the daunting task of translating his outrageous design into reality. A part-time builder until now, the win also convinced him to finally ditch his day job, and go full time as LM Creations.

Step one: research. ?When I received the Moto Guzzi,? Luuc says, ?I immediately rode it to the first dirt road I could find (it was raining at the time) and tested all its capabilities. I wanted to add a bit more fun factor into the bike as well.?
?It was quite tame, and the bike’s reliable ECU system takes over a bit too much for my liking when you’re tr...