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@dowieze, here is the location of the critical main ground from the battery negative/earth terminal to the back of the gearbox on the right, behind the seat latch: If the starter cannot ground back to this point, it will destroy the wiring harness trying to start . . . Also, let us all be aware that the starter motor, itself, grounds through its mounting bolts. It is very important that these bolts, their washers, threads, and surfaces between the starter motor and mounting surface are clean, connected, and sealed from corrosion.

It's the ecu. There's a hot wire through fuse 1 to the ecu. 9.8/1 comp, not that high really. Ciao

...installed a voltmeter while I had the tank off. It's grounded to the fairing frame, takes keyed power from an unknown unused plug in the fairing, and zip-tied to the ignition switch housing. Vmeter

Here is a photo-show ride report of a(nother) run from the top of Virginia to Owensboro, in western Kentucky and back for — yes, really — mutton. Oh, and for bourbon, beer, and more. Why? Just because, of course. On Tuesday, 21 September, Larry flew in from Ormond Beach, Florida, and Bob rode his V7 III from Rochester, New York. Lannis (Appomattox, Va.) and Dennis (Atlanta, Ga.) joined us along the way. Then, Sarah, Doug, & Tina — Kentuckians from Glasgow and the first two on Guzzis — met us at St. Mary’s picnic in Whitesville. Two others had to bow out, but are likely attendees for the next Mutton Run. So … as Wednesday was an all-day drencher, we launched on Thursday morning. Kathi spent most of the "Guys Gone" time in Erie with her dad. The photos pretty much tell the story. And, yes, of course, as usual, “too many pix;” you don't have to open it. But I did cull the original bazillion pix — seriously, 500+ something! — into a much smaller slideshow. Link below. The run from here to Owensboro and back was about 1300 miles, plus another 200+ or so of local riding. I also added some with my backtracking to Lexington for that new tire. Bob, with his r/t from New York did 2200 miles! As with most of my photo stories, this opens in “landscape collage,” so one sees all at once. You can see captions when hovering cursor over pix. Can also just go to larger pix by using the slideshow option. Here’s that link: Muttoneering in Kentucky I’m still grinning about these past several days of riding for mutton and more with some grand friends, the Muttoneers! What a wonderful memory Bill

just scroll up Bill.... Thanks again for the coverage of yet another good time.

Thanks, I think the headers are just standard Guzzi items?! One thing I have noticed is there is a new kind of harmonic resonance using these valve covers, in the higher rev range there's a new kind of nice engine thrum noise (hard to explain). Maybe just more volume to resonate?

TubaSkinny are like SpineRaiders without Guzzis . . .

We will talk, next, about the relays since you have said the "charging current light does not light up." Then on to the Ignition Switch.

So I was on Griso Ghetto and a person posted aboutSouth’n Spine Raid at the Lodge at Tellico in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. I I was just through that area with my Griso. I went up Buck Bald Mountain chassing a KTM 890 R. I may want to join you guys next year as I really like that area. I own a 2007 Norge like the gentlman who posted the article, but I think I would rather ride the Griso. I was there for the Georgia rally. I wanted to do the Kentucky Rally like the gentelman who posted the article but it was my mothers birthday and we had a party for her. Here is a pic on top of Buck Bald. I have a GoPro Video of the ride up but too large to share here.

While I had the tank off cleaning and sealing electrical connections, I took the opportunity to remove and service the fuel valve. Clearly everyone who has/had one knows what an inoperable nag they become, and I had to turn mine off with pliers this time. I started with the knob, I took the snap ring off and spun it down so I could lubricate the threads. I used 'Fluid Film' wax oil for that. Then unscrewed the filter tower to see inside: petcock It was nasty with white scale, as expected. I used Gumout carb & choke cleaner first, with a bit of poking around with a copper wire to scrape what I could get to. When dried, I viced it and poured a little Marvel Mystery Oil in it, let it soak a few minutes then ran the valve in and out to get the oil into the operation of the pintle. Unexpectedly, it worked a charm and now it's smooth and as easy as I'd expect going past an o-ring or seal or whatever's inside the demon.

They look polished. Yes, there may be more volume under the valve covers, allowing a different sound/resonance. Slight sound changes because this or that is it's own thread. There is a science to it well beyond me. I really love the Mistrals on my V11. They sound the business. Would make Pavarotti blush with inadequacy.

I suspect that we in the west will hobble ourselves via subjection to ideology while the gross polluting nations will continue to run roughshod over us. History will record that we extincted ourselves for the most noble of motives.

Thanks for taking us along, Bill! Mille grazie! I have to post a few favorites:

The bike is in great condition cosmetically and mechanically. Stock except for a crossover exhaust pipe and a Creedon Chip. 11K miles. Good tires. Maroon and silver with both a stock belly pan and a cafe fairing. Contact me for detailed pictures. Sorry, tried to attach a picture but a 200K file is as big as it would let me use and the picture ended up way too small. The bike is located in South Eastern PA. $5500. Hard to find one in this condition.

I think that I am "that person." I've ridden my EV, Norge, Griso, Stornello, and V7 III on those roads. All enjoyed it. If ever near the top of Virginia, stop in at the Moto Grappa. Bill P.S. Given your North Aurora location, presume you know Jim Barron and Rose Fam Classics.

Model Y dual motor long range. Red. Towing package. Didn't click full self driving on the order form.

you win docc!

Unfortunately, after that initial response three days ago, she has not answered my "how do we make it happen?" Not really surprised. They have a website setup to do online sales, however you cannot use their system if you have an address in the USA. The list of countries is locked. They are not geared up to sale outside of Europe. Probably one transaction is not worth their while? I am going to check if I can use a "relay".

Deltic 2 stroke, Allen Millyard is probably installing one in a frame as I write

KHE gears

Until an electrical expert comes along, here are some things to do. Even if it doesn't fix your problem, it is still good basic maintenance. 1. Undo and clean the negative cable connection to the gearbox. Bright metal to metal contacts. Assemble with grease/ Vaseline/ DowCorning4 oozing out as you tighten the bolt. 2. Do the same to the battery terminals, and starter terminal 3. Make sure the regulator is grounded properly. You may need to add a grounding wire.

"Sheppies" aside (what an interesting aside - heh: play on words! ), I discovered a bit of a "reset" trying for the 200.000 kays mark. I've been using the common 0.62 conversion factor (124,000 miles = 200.000 km). Creeping up on the mark got me thinking, in my helmet, that 0.62 is likely an approximation. Sure enough, the most accurate conversion factor is 0.621371 . No big deal over a couple hundred miles/km, but over 200.000 kays? That's an additional 274.2 miles. Simply means more riding to get there, so - good problem to have! Still looking to make the mark during this year of Moto Guzzi's Centenary . . .

I know the feeling of covered in canvas. at least yer not blue

I have to thank the SpineRaider with the Rosso Mandello. What an awesome cat. He so promoted the TechSession, and took it all in. So glad to meet up with him again and admire his Rosso Mandello! After traversing the Cherohala, he said something so very encouraging to me. I've long thought my AeroStich aboard the V11 looks akin to a "high and heavy canvas covered load" (Johnny Cash). Adam said I look like a "Diesel Bulldog." Thanks for the encouragement, bud!

I love the idea that a beautiful design like that sprung from an individual engineering mind. A pair of hands at a drawing board guided by an individual engineeringly brilliant mind created that out of nothing. To me it's creative art and a thing of beauty. Mind you I'm on my second glass of red wine and in a few hours and I might just see it as a heap of old useless shit. Ciao

I think a bit of wee would come out if Pete Roper saw it. Ciao

OMG wrapped headers, leather saddlebag and bar end mirrors, what a turnoff. Ciao