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Yes it is. Unwise to ride it until its fixed. Make sure the wire is connected to the switch, if it is then its most likely the switch, they are unreliable. Pull off the wire and earth it against the engine case and turn the ignition on and see if the light comes on. If id does its the switch and if not its either the bulb or a wiring fault/open circuit. Ciao

There are tiny T5 bulbs in the indicator lights. Careful pulling the rubber bulb holder out of the plastic gauge pod, as the two materials seem to weld themselves together over time. Might have to use a dental pick and shoot some silicone spray in between the bulb holder and the gauge receptacle.

Well the Stelvio is finally in BC. In the end I had to give up on riding it across from PEI as the people of the Atlantic Canada Bubble do not want the rest of Canada visiting them except for essentially services and apparently collecting the Stelvio did not qualify. Anyway the dealer crated it up and shipped it over at a not inconsiderable cost and it arrived yesterday in good order and with a full tank of Gas! The previous owner had fitted additional guards, and a hugger and I fitted new tyres so I did not have too much to do straight away apart from check the fluids, (oil too full - the dealer had overfilled it) and check the tyre pressures which were a bit low. I will now ride it for a couple of weeks before taking Pete Roper's suggestion of checking the swing arm and shock mount etc for grease and checking the valve clearances. First impressions after a couple of short local rides is that it is significantly lighter and more nimble than the California 1400, but it vibrates through the handlebars a bit at around 4000 rpm and the mirrors are moderately useless above about 110kph. (Despite its weight, or maybe because of it and the elastomer engine mounts, the 1400 is more deliberate in the corners and is generally smoother, but not as quick. It is also a pig in a car park or on gravel - hence the desire for the Stelvio). Also the Stelvio crackles and pops on deceleration, which the 1400 did not do and it has a bit of a choppy throttle, but I am getting used to that. I understand that you can flash it and cure some of this along with other mods, which will likely be coming over the winter. Otherwise it is a comfortable bike and I am looking forward to using it. Covid permitting I will try to get across Canada next year and also down into the States, but right now travel is limited to the West of Canada, which still leaves me with some spectacular opportunity. So if you are in BC and see a grey Stelvio heading in your direction it will possibly be me! Happy miles.

About a week out and I see I started the Sport's shakedown three months ago and have ridden it over 2700 miles. About as ready as it can possibly be and properly separated from the Waddington Effect (unwanted outcomes from my messing with it ). I told a buddy that if I didn't saddle up and head out next week she would probably sprout a cortex and leave without me! SpineRaiders are looking to number 10-14 for this S'xteenth South'n. Y'all ride well, ya hear?

Greetings all.......... was wondering if anyone has changed the 4,5 rear on the V-11 Greenie for a 5,5 from the next Generation V-11? I know that you can exchange the 4.5 from a Rosso Mandello to a 5.5 but not sure if there would be room on the Greenie for the same transplant? Thx in advance

No magic expected, just another behavior experience with the V11 for little money. And gives me something to do. Cheers tom.

I don't have an SS, but I have a M900 which... is sort of like an SS with no bodywork... if you close one eye and squint 😂 The Ducati is significantly lighter. The Guzzi is significantly easier to do a valve adjustment on. 😂 I like 'em both. Someday, I hope to get my Ducati back on the road (its been sitting too long for various reasons non-bike-related, and now needs some good TLC to get back into proper order). The V11S is the bike I would never sell, though. __Jason

I rode one back in 2000 when a friend swapped a ride on my cafe'd Mille GT. The first thing I noticed was how light it was in the ability to spin up the motor, like it had no flywheel and reasonably light handling too. My guzzi was pretty light too, but the duck seemed to hold the weight better. They had problems with the rear frame bolt being undersized and would stretch and loosen. As it was pinned to the gearbox, the frame would eventually either crack or break a section out of the gearbox if the bolt wasnt replaced or upgraded to 10mm. There were known cases of crashes and I remember reading an article discussing a class action. I think if they were in good upkeep then they'd be a cracker of a bike especially the Superlight which I liked best as it was very similar looking to the 888.

Different stands for different purposes. I have a lift similar to that on order, but I wouldn't consider it a 1-for-1 replacement for the front wheel chock. For example, the Baxley chock (and similar) are incredibly useful for things like trailering and setting suspension sag. The center lift... not so much. On the other hand, the center lift is fantastic for getting the wheel off the ground with an unloaded suspension. I currently have a Pit Boss front stand to lift the front of my bike(s). I have one swingarm lift that fits my Ducati, and a second (Pit Boss) swingarm lift that fits the Guzzi. Also, a Baxley front wheel chock. And I have a V11 center lift currently on order. I have more lifts/stands than I do bikes, but I have particular uses for all of them! 😂 __Jason

However, that is not only cycling the ignition switch, but also the famously troubled relays under the seat. I would check the associated relay also, as that can cause the same malfunction. Also, T5 LEDs are available and "might" be a little longer lived as well as being available in various colors.

The guys at Baxley must be V11 fans, notice that their Black one is called "Black Crinkle"...just perfect for the engine paint on the Scura. Very appropriate! Looks like they have a whole line up of colors, might just have to get a Red one for my Red/Black Griso too!

It was only recently that it occurred to me that my V11S doesn't even have a starter cover. And to be honest, I don't know if it ever had one, or if I removed it way-back-when along with the airbox and side covers, or if it simply got lost somewhere along the way and I never noticed. At any rate, I guess I don't need it 😂 __Jason

You should be able to go either direction, although I can't imagine why you would want to replace the 4.5" wide earlier wheel with the wider, heavier, later 5.5" wheel.

Rosso Mandello has the same frame and subframe configurations as the early RedFrames.

Thank you po18guy and Docc! I ordered the T5 bulbs last night and will be taking things apart tonight. I am suspicious of the ignition switch wiring, as I've had a couple incidents where the starter wouldn't engage until I turned the key off and back on once or twice. I'm assuming once the two screws at the underside of the ignition housing are removed it pulls apart to expose the wiring.

With this caution, the bulbs are actually quite easy to access. They can be removed by gently grasping the globe with hemostats (also known by "other " names ). The glass tends to get "zinced" after a while and look black like they are blown, so put 12 v across and see if it lights. Not a bad idea to change them all to "long life" fresh units for a brighter result. Always: a spritz of magical Caig DeOxit® when things go back together . . .

Peter Thank you very much!! When the ignition switch is on, everthing works fine!! But when i turn the igition switch off, the parking light and the direction indicators are switch off. Everything else still works like the iginiton switch is still on. By pulling te clutch en pushing the start buton or by pulling the clutch en shifting in gear (with de igition switch turned off) the electical circuit shuts down. Also bij pulling Relay #1, #2, #3 of Fuse 5. I will take of the fuel tank this weekend and check the entire wire harnas and connectors. Thank you all!!

Or you could make your own stand like MartyNZ's. Couldn't find a picture of mine. Anyway Marty's is much better

You need to at the very least remove the two rear subframe bolts on the main frame and rotate it forward so you can remove the front cover. If you look at my V11 timing gear install I removed the whole front subframe so I'm thinking full removal is necessary. Dont forget the support the engine at the front when you do this. Ciao

👍😋 Curiosity got the better of me too after I translated Ube’s post - and importantly the procedure was easy & the price was right! I also had another bung welded in on my right exhaust when mounting my MassMoto crossover so I can swap it over from left to right as I wish. (like to have two in unison if possible!) I half expected, if nothing else - I’d have merely renewed a consumable item as they are a finite component so would be no harm done. But the more you look into it - be happy not all sensors are created equal...! The LSH24 upgrade is far better for O2 15RC V11’s. It’s low/mid (under 4000rpm) changed manners - smooth, stable & superior performance is phenomenal. Another observation I should add - the boundary between closed & open & back again is seamless. The ECU may well be the brain but the O2 sensor is its spinal cord - together the Central Nervous System! Let’s finesse a little more - & differentiate open & closed... Open loop is basically a system without feedback - it doesn’t make any adjustments if the fuel mixture is not burning well & will run rich or lean at any given time with no correction. A motorcycle operating within closed loop will sense unburned oxygen & sends a signal to the ECU that will allow the ECU to correct the mixture for the next firing. An oxygen sensor is a chemical generator - it’s constantly making a comparison between the oxygen in the exhaust manifold & the air outside - if this comparison shows little or no oxygen in the exhaust a voltage is generated. With the ECU utilising O2 sensor feedback to adjust the fuel/air mixture - the time constant of the sensor is CRITICAL - as the ability of the ECU to control the fuel/air ratio depends upon the response time of the sensor. A sluggish O2 response time degrades the ECU system performance. Failing O2 sensor symptoms include: increased emissions, increased fuel consumption, hesitation on acceleration, stalling, surging or hunting, rough idling. The O2 sensor is constantly in a state of transition between high & low voltage. Manufacturers call this crossing of the 0.45 volt mark O2 “cross counts”. The more cross counts the oxygen sensor generates, the better the sensor. The higher the cross count, the shorter the time period - and the more responsive the total system. This improved LSH24 lightning oscillation & constant flip-flop back & forth from rich to lean allows the ECU to operate at peak efficiency.

That’s the same Baxley one I have as well, only in black. I do like the yellow one!!

someone shoot me.

I think all the riding you do has kept it off the side stand just as much.

Makes me wonder if keeping my Sport on the lift in the chock all the time has helped spare my sidestand switch . . .

I also have one on the lift table. Roll the bike on and it stand by itself. Then you can leisurely put the straps on. You can pull the front part off with the bike on it if you need to remove the front wheel. I use a center stand for the bikes that have one or a flat jack for the Guzzi.

I have the Condor version, two of them, and the Harbor Freight version bolted to the lift table. Invaluable for stationary work and for transport. This thing will vigorously hold a bike vertical without straps, though I do use 2 straps in the trailer. When I pulled my engine, the front tire rested in it, with 2 ratchet straps (in the rafters) lifting the rear.

For us more frugal Guzzi owners. https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-lb-capacity-motorcycle-standwheel-chock-61670.html

My 03 Rosso Corsa has a 02 sensor, not connected since there is a 15M ECU onboard,, with great mapping. She runs very good, sometimes somedays, she has to open her mouth a little bit, tiny sneeze, hick, nothing serious. Since I have a 15RC Cali ECU on the shelf, out of curiosity I will install a new Bosch 02 sensor and the 15RC, and see what happens ? Cheers tom.

Those Baxley sport chocks are nice. I have one, but wouldn't mind having 1 (or 2) more. It was super-handy back when I used to do track days, both for loading the bike on the (rental) trailer, and for use in the paddock (because my sidestand would be removed due to dragging on the track). And if you use them to keep the bike upright, you may find you have more room in the garage than you used to __Jason

https://www.baxleycompanies.com/

No.. they are pretty busy. I’m still waiting on the front splitter for my Benz. This weekend I’m sending a bunch of stuff to them, I’ll ask.

see how the 3k twill has a “grain”? While the factory stuff does not?

I’m having my carbon cover re made in 3k twill. I can ask if they can make ones using as close to the factory fabric as possible. If you guys are interested, let me know.