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I also noticed that the rubber pad by the fuel filler cap had been chewed up by squirrels. What is it that part called so I can order a new one? Thanks.

This sounds like the perfect bike for me. I have a passion for working on cars and bikes! I think it was missing the 30 amp battery fuse but without the bike here I can't look quite yet.

I'll tell you how it goes. I don't actually have the bike until Sunday, but as soon as it gets here I'm getting to work!

Wow I'm really happy that I found this forum. So much help! Thanks you guys!

welcome. Yes++ to all above. I see you are in MN. After sitting, all those fluids will contain moisture from condensation. I would also remove the gas tank, drain and rinse. While doing that you can see if the tank has suffered any "stretch", a common nuisance caused by the nylon tank reacting to alcohol in gasoline. The tank will seem too long to line up with the rear bolt hole. Not to worry. Also while off, make sure the under tank insulation is not hanging loose, and go ahead and look over docc's "tank off maintenance" http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18195&do=findComment&comment=203204-this will cover necessary basics.(read his last post first) You'll be listening to Goose music in no time. Great! I'm super excited to hear that thing fire up. I don't actually have my motorcycle license yet so all I can do is sit on it and rev it. I may have to wait until spring to drive it.

Cool I will do those. Haha I guess I will try to figure that out first thing.

Great! I do have a multimeter and I printed a wiring diagram. I think I will start with the obvious things like relays and fuses.

It fried a diode apparently.

Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum. I was just given a V11 LeMans by my uncle. It has been sitting in his garage for 3 years because of an electrical problem. According to him, something was draining battery power so the voltage regulator tried to compensate and blew up. What should my first step be in diagnosing the problem? I also bought a voltage regulator, battery, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter, and oil pan gasket to help me revive this bike. Is there anything else I should do? Thanks!