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It was a test... I posted the photos to verify if someone would notice there were six relays instead of five. You passed!

This is the cure to my "no crank" issue that plagued my engine startups in 2021 and 2022. Now each time I depress the starter button, the starter motor cranks! @MartyNZ I simply followed your advice; one was to take apart the ignition switch and clean up the contacts, the second was to fully get rid of the problem by adding an extra relay.

You got that right... But Beaubier had an engine breakdown.

While the brake lever is easy to source Harper has it in stock, the Clutch lever is not a stand alone part. It is an assembly comprising of the choke and I found a used one sold by Timnijmegen, with some scars on it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/142570054555 Although he said he had not, I think the handlebar was also shortened since he had heated grips installed, shorter than the grips that were installed before. The heated grips were not connected yet. I am saying this because when I put my finger inside the handlebar, I felt the offset resulting from a cut.

I am glad there are, because this is possibly the only time I will ever be able to see one from a short distance.

I think the issue is related to the way manufacturers are allegedly preventing independent workshops to maintain their motorcycles. In Europe, there are still a lot of little shops willing to work on your older motorcycle; not affiliated with any specific brand. At least our V11 are still basic enough that we can do the day to day maintenance on them.

The air gap should cushion any pressure increase. A compensation system. Of course, if you put too much oil, you may exceed what the seal can withstand. But I can see that a safety valve is better.

Is this like a safety valve? Interesting; I was unaware there was a pressure relief system where there is an air gap. I mean, if the full drive was filled up to the brim, then it would make sense. But air is compressible. PVT law (pressure, volume, temperature).

You know that Toprak Razgatlioglu dumped Yamaha for BMW next year. I see Cameron Beaubier do a repeat in tomorrow's race.

I am like this. I like to keep my motorcycle as it was originally. Save for safety improvements. At some point, I was going to get the collector pipes painted because the ones on my Le Mans look bad.

It was his initial idea, but now he has purchased a Honda CB 500 X. He feels the Guzzi is just a bit too rare in terms of support. The breather hose runs up and back down behind the engine. Let me understand. Is the top filler plug with a weep hole? allowing water entry? I agree with the fact the fuel vapor and recirculation does not seem useful; not even certain it works if excepted for creating a depression in your tank. But this is required by the USA for commercialization. Or it was at the time. Levers? easy remedy. Maybe. The brake side is made by Brembo, the clutch side is generic. Depending on which website I check, an original Brembo lever can be expensive.

it hurts my view.... having a rubber hose that runs alongside the frame, clearly artisan looking and anchored with plastic ties. Sure, you can fill up using the A, or B plug, and an oil syringe. But why would you need a breather tube?

I felt like watching a replay of what happens in MotoGP... I could easily compare Jake Gagné with Fabio Quartararo; I wonder if Cameron Beaubier sting in Moto2 helped him to be more competitive here.

I wanted to get some opinions from y'all; The Quota ES1100 for sale in Boise has been seriously modified; The current owner installed Helco Decker crash bars which are not seen in the pictures. He wanted to install heated grips and hand guards. To be able to adapt the hand guards, he cut off the bowl end of both the clutch and the brake levers. The previous owner installed an oil breather tube from the rear drive which I don't understand the rationale for. The previous owner has probably completely removed the Fuel vapor and re-circulation system. The current owner has a drawer full of rubber hoses and parts that look like those shown in the diagram below. According to the present owner, the previous owner had the ECU and possibly the EFI tuned up. I have requested more information on what. The motorcycle runs perfectly. I obviously want to change both the clutch and brake levers. Thoughts?

I believe older Le Mans have that identical rear drive transmission; including the Daytona RS? The Quota 1100ES that I looked at yesterday had a breather tube running from the "B" filler cap. The filler cap was modified to include a lipped nipple onto which a rubber hose was connected and running around the frame, held by plastic straps, and opened to the ground. Clearly an oil breather; Why would you need this? the rear drive is filled up until oil comes out of "A". Is there a known issue with this rear drive transmission that would require an oil breather?

I second Doc's statement. My relays are all aligned along the same axis.

This V11 Le Mans is actually the museum's owner personal motorcycle. It has 10k miles. He told me that he rides it from time to time. I really cannot tell much about it, because I was looking at the Daytona RS the entire time.... I will remember to ask these questions for the next time.

There are plenty of other bikes that brought nice/nostalgia memory; in particular most of the bikes that I grew up with such as the Honda 750 CB, Kawasaki H1, Suzuki T500 and a Honda CBX 1000 among the selection. Not all of them are in working condition I was told.

From Boise airport, while flight to Denver is delayed on weather, and connection to Houston is now questionable. I did not purchase the bike at this time. The seller was super nice, and we spent a long time around the Quota. I am still coalescing.

Updated the repository for the 5 stops made last Friday, May 26th; I have also created a topic with pictures of the Moto Guzzi Daytona RS which is hosted at the Texas Motorcycle Museum in Johnston City.

The Texas Motorcycle Museum in Johnston City has a Daytona RS and other Guzzi oldies on display! This was the first time I found the museum open. Who knew you could actually look at Moto Guzzi Daytona RS in the flesh....

I am not going to ride it back at this time. I have that "Texas ProRider" safety course on Sunday the 3rd, and I would never make it back on time. I am looking forward to discovering it. I would have liked it red, but I feel myself lucky to even find one in a short span of time after missing on two that were right around my alley. I hope the clutch does not require too much force to actuate. Do you know if the force required to clutch is more than for the V11? The QUOTA is cable actuated, so I am expecting it to be harder than my Le Mans. I have arthritis in my left hand, so each actuation is painful. I easily get by when I don't ride in places with too much traffic stops. However, if I am in heavy traffic, with a hard clutch, I have to stop...

Here's how it looks on the add; the current owner has the stock muffler too.

I am flying to Boise tomorrow to check the bike out!!!! I am completely psyched and all "gaga".... Thanks @KINDOY2 for bringing it to my attention!!! If I purchase it, I will let it there until I can ride it back home. This is going to be so much fun.... 1850 miles on a Guzzi....

@mikev I got back from a 620 miles trip last Friday, the 26th of May. Up to now, I averaged about 44 mpg while cross country. In the city, around 40 mpg. For this trip though, I averaged 46 mpg. I am still to refuel since I came back. Once I do, I will post the details under Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas 2023. I have so far scrupulously refueled at the 150 miles mark. However for this trip, I decided to push my refuels further. I have ran longer intervals, getting closer to 200 miles. Now this may not be a reference you can trust; when I am on highways, I tuck myself behind the screen of the Le Mans. But when I don't, in the city, I get better mpg than 35. Close to 40 mpg. If this can be a clue, I run the V11 at optimum torque. I am very conservative.