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This is exactly what happened with my 70's and older cars. I did state it as a possibility here too. I have a conventional battery installed in my bike. New from April 2021. I have worked with Lithium batteries a lot during my professional endeavors. in the 80's, a long time ago. My company worked with a major battery company: https://www.leclanche.com/ to custom design batteries for our application. I would never put Lithium in my bike for multiple reasons, no matter the perks.

I have written down all the suggestions. I am going to get to the bottom of it. How would you explain that repeat attempts eventually yield? joule effect?

It takes longer.... I checked multiple scenarios, including swapping relays, switching on and off (in case it would be an ignition switch issue), balancing the engine (putting the bike in third gear and moving). Repeat start button pushes always yield. Note, the colder the temperature, the higher the number of pushes. I have other videos with temperatures around the 50F where it takes only two attempts to get the crank. Why would this issue only occur when it is cold, and never when it is warm? I never had a start problem when the ambient temperature was its usual Texas style self. As said before, I experienced the same crank issue on my 504 Peugeot. A few taps on the solenoid would solve it.

This is my 2021 new year's eve at the Albert Ice House Texas. I recorded Rio and elected it my favorite song. Rio is a horse's name. It perfectly incarnates my V11 Le Mans. Kyle gave me his pick, and I also learned what a "buckle bunny" meant that night.....

Here's the video; 5 days of cold stacking; ambient temperature 39 degF / 4 degC; recorded today 21st-Jan-2022. Solenoid engages on 10th attempt for the cold start. Jump to 4 minutes for the warm start test.

We still have not heard anything about the new Mandello.... No purchase price, no commercialization date, assolutamente niente!!! The only information I got, which is not something I could really check, is that Moto Guzzi, like many other manufacturers is facing the supply chain crisis. I sent an email to the Piaggio Group, no reply. I am beginning to think we may possibly see it in Europe towards the end of 2022.

@Kiwi_Roy I want to post a video rather than discussing my intermittent issue, but I am unable to do that at present. I have a computer issue which I am trying to solve. My problem is very similar to that of a solenoid malfunction, such as those I had with my cars in the 70's. I push the starter button, the oil pressure light dims, the neutral too but not as much, no crank. After several starter button pushes, spaced of a few seconds to avoid blowing the 15 Amps fuse, the starter cranks. This only happens when the engine is cold. When I mean cold, when the ambient temperature is like today, 45 degrees F. Once the starter has cranked once, the problem vanishes; until another cold stacking. Starter cranks at each attempt. In brief, multiple starter button pushes without doing anything else, eventually gets the starter to crank. May I also specify the crank is healthy. Not that of a weak battery. I have not done much to rid myself of the issue, now that I know how to start it. This problem never occurred as long as the outside temperature was hot as it usually is in Texas. I discovered it during the trip I described in my initial post. Once I fix my computer, I should be able to upload the video.

I am more forgiving when it comes to a private seller. At least, he put some efforts into writing something with a little bit of substance. Sure, his attempt to entice may seem awkward to the seasoned Guzzi seeker. I bet the guy is legit. He may have set the price too high knowing everyone haggles. Or oblivious the interest for such a bike would only come from people who actually know what a V11 is. The worse case scenario? someone who flips bikes for a living, but they are easy to identify. A simple phone call and a few questions and you know if the private seller is genuine.

One of the key factor that makes you work on you bike, is the self satisfaction of having done it yourself. With or without supervision. Some of us can accommodate some of the hurdles a week-end mechanic faces. I simply cannot. Whatever I need to do, it needs to be in an environment that allows me to face and circumvent any and every situation. Else, I would rather hold my peace. It starts with all the tools, the bench, the air distribution system, the lighting, the manual, the spares.... I had that in my club when I was 12; and the supervision, the advice, the help when needed. It was like being at the hospital. No shortage of doctors and specialized equipment. Maybe I am too much of a perfectionist, but if I break a screw, I want to be able to extract it, drill, tap, install another, whatever it was. I don't want to be in a situation where I need to order something that I don't have handy because I maintain my bike every now and then. Thus I accept that I need to be reasonable and subcontract the care of my motorcycle to someone else's capable hands. I still feel good, because I know I could do it if I wanted to, because I used to do it before.

I got a whiff of unprofessional dealerships where I purchased my Le Mans in Florida. After asking all the questions via email, and getting positive answers, it turned out my bike was not road ready. I found this the hard way, on the day I popped in at the dealership ready to bring it back to H'town. It turned out they had never checked the bike, let alone inspected it. They played the card "we did not know" and you signed a "no warranty" release. Big difference with those dealerships I visited so far here, in Texas. I never gave much thought about those that are saying things are different in Texas, because you cannot really paint anything with a broad brush like this. I must admit though, that I am yet to find unfriendly Motorcycle dealers here. I don't know if it is Texas, but so far, I have been nothing short of being impressed. Iron Supply (pictured above) is a pop and mom shop. They are moving to larger premises in March. They are getting two Triumph Speed Triple RR red towards the end of January this month. I told them I would check the RR out, and they already offered me a test ride. Unsolicited. I told them the Red color had a great power of attraction on me.

I have absolutely no affiliation or connection with the seller! I just scan for V11 Guzzi listings just to check what is happening. I liked the guy's narrative. He sounds like someone legit. I thought that it could be of interest to someone who is yet to find one?

Here's the cycle trader link;

To be watched in a dark room, with a loud sound.

Just saw the thread today! I purchased a used copy from the link you embedded. I did not know you were a writer. I always had that aspiration, to write novels. I never really dared so far. I am more of a fiction type of guy. But I have a few stories which I thought could find an audience. Since I have been trotting around the world, I have a bit of a past that I could draw upon. I used to read a lot of books. I am still hesitant in the purchase of Scrivener, but I do have the Affinity suite: Photo, Designer, Publisher. Just in case I let go of my préjugés. I think the current world environment is perfect for reading something like the Leaders we need.

I always grow attached to stuff, whatever it is, and can never let go of it. Be it a book or a car. The more I have it, the less likely I am going to let go of it. There is only one reason I am going to part way from some of the things I have accumulated along the road; death! I have seen now enough around me, to understand that all those souvenirs that we could not live without are probably not going to matter to those you leave behind. For the most part. I have a large collection of guitars, and I have seen what happens with those lot purchasers. So I am going to set my affairs in order. As long as I can stay topside of my Le Mans, it will stay with me. But if my health decays to the point where I can only look at it from afar, I will find someone to perpetuate its desire of motion.

When it comes to shocking pubs, the Dutch are the best!

When I first visited the USA in 1983, in NY Manhattan, watching TV this was one of the main difference I immediately identified. In Europe, commercials were subtle, full of innuendo, intelligent story telling that would compel you to watch till the end. The US commercials were more or less simply telling you to buy a product. It is a bit like today. Nothing has changed. You look at the YouTube adds, the message is just that. Buy it! I prefer:

@PeterT I do not wish to go off topic here, there are other threads for the starting issues. But I (still) experience the problem you described in your post. No starter cranking on COLD starts. You can hear the relay working, the lights dim; several attempts will eventually get to crank. Once the first successful crank has happened, the starter will crank at each solicitation. The crank is strong and regular; I am not suspecting a battery or connection problem. This issue only happens when it is cold. I mean low temperatures. It may have been luck, but I got the bike in April 2021, and never experienced the no crank before a cold day in Texas. This issue, I have experienced so many times in the 1970's with my cars. Starter solenoid drawing current but not turning to engage onto the toothed wheel/crown. A bit of tapping on the culprit would usually solve the problem. I am going to post of video of the problem under the appropriate thread. I like the name of the city you live in....

I love playing this classic on guitar! I was impressed by the singer here... she sounds and looks a bit like the unfortunate Amy Whinehouse! But what really makes the song is the title: Guzzi Q!

Not even.... When an Italian girl speaks in Italian to you, your eyes are closed to savor the contents... However, I'd be wary of the stiletto shoes though!

I get it...

You should get a head start; practice it now...

I look at it, and I imagine she talks about my V11.... I am training to pick her like that guy did....

Remember that Airbus implemented the cockpit "for two". The flight engineer became optional because the computer made up for that third seat. Today, excepted in older Soviet aircrafts, this is the norm. Two to fly. I seem to have read there was a global shortage of pilot before we took that 2020 hit. Many airlines are already flying single aisle planes over the Atlantic, such as the A321 Neo. When you quote Airbus' arrogance, the MCAS comes to mind...

I am not surprised about Cargo planes; the jump to implement the technology for passenger planes seems to be considerably more difficult. Especially in the new controversial atmosphere where passengers have become less "passive". When I was flying local airlines in Russia and former Soviet Republic nations, the safety card onboard the planes stipulates this is absolutely forbidden to attack the cabin attendants. After a few flights I understood why. Passengers carry plastic bottles filled with booze and they get go at it during the flight. I found that completely hilarious, as I never thought it could happen elsewhere.