That is the anti tamper bolt that goes into the bottom of the Ignition switch or it's mount. Its meant to be not removable . They screw it in then snap the head off. It's not easy to remove but sometimes they loosen up and fall right out.. I once cut a groove in one to get it out with a screw driver.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm also going to tell him about Motiv Cycle Works, they seem like nice and competent people. And also OC Motorcycle, though they are all the way out in California. John Zibell is probably the most practical in terms of proximity...
Motowfo sez: check with John Zibell (Jlzibell>at<gmail.com) in Huntsville, Alabama. The man has a longtime, established, and positive Moto Guzzi reputation.
Another remote possibility is the wire is broken behind the keyed ignition switch and is shorting to the other
The ignition switch block is held on by two Phillips screws up from below.
MOTO GUZZI V11 CAFÉ SPORT – 2004
GPR RACE EXHAUST WITH 2 INTO 1 CROSSOVER
COMES WITH ORIGINAL BLACK SILENCERS
REAR HUGGER
APRILIA TUONO MIRRORS
TOP SPEC BREMBO BRAKES
OHLINS GOLD ADJUSTABLE FORKS AND OHLINS ADJUSTABLE REAR SHOCK
6 SPEED GEARBOX
LIGHTWEIGHT CAST ALLOY WHEELS
MILEAGE - 20868
MOT - JAN 2020
SOME SERVICE HISTORY
A very rare model of the V11 lovely looking in silver and bronze with black bikini fairing.
The fuel mapping has just been re-mapped by tuning specialist with dynamometer.
Recent new clutch and battery.
Removable seat hump to allow pillion passenger.
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PRICE - £4750 ONO