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That's the one! I believe Isaac was the name. Seemed to know the bike well enough, got some good info.

The name escapes me at the moment... The shop, however, was GP cycles in San Diego, on 16th&G. He had a cool guzzi patch on his shirt and everything!!!

Man I wish I could have made it- I didn't get back in town until this weekend-but my Tenni and will try again next time for sure!

600 miles to Fallon, no problems, and no light(included an hour and a half at 100-mph-plus from Adelano to Lone Pine . Talked to a Guzzi tech in San Diego-his guess is the crappy Siemens relays. Makes sense, if the relay doesn't kick when it tries to charge, I think it's good for now, but I have the newer relays on order.

Great job on the new section! T128 and I just got home from San Diego on Friday- what a ride! No problems at all, and that includes an hour and a half, high speed cruise up higway 395 trying to get to Lone Pine before night fall! Now if only the weather holds out for a few more rides this weekend...

Well, in the 300 miles back to San Diego, I only saw the light once right as I pulled over at a rest stop, 10 miles from home. I'm going to call that good enough for now- and will plan on further investigation this winter. For now, I'm packing up- I'm finally done down here and head back home to Nevada on Thursday. Thanks for the help, everyone! -Brian

Thanks, I'll take a look-see. I was just out looking around before I start to head home and found that- A: the previous owner had installed a battery tender or accessory-type lead off the battery, B: he had it routed under the tail section and, C: it has, for who knows how long, been rubbing against the tire and who knows what else, as the protective cap is long gone as is alot of the plastic around the connectors. Checked it with the voltmeter and it's hot alright. Just disconnected it, I'll bet that wasn't helping anything! I'll let you know how it turns out, but I'm thinking that might be it. Ahh the joys of used toys.

I'll take a look. Thanks for the help! I'm definitley going to add a motor-frame ground strap- that couldn't do anything but help. I'm heading back down to San Diego this morning so we'll see how it goes. -Brian

Well, I feel a little better knowing that we're not the only ones with bleeding heart idiots trying to rid the world of common sense.

...They conclude that the Guzzi is the winner! the one that has the CHARISMA !!!! Plus, all three of the testing editors chose the Guzzi as their personal favorite l think that that about wraps it all up my friends GUZZI'S RULE !!!!! cheers, Van 62596[/snapback] Well I suppose that settles it then!

Yeah it was just stripped bare and wrapped around a starter bolt. Nice,huh? Well, I'm pretty sure that wire is getting as good a ground as it's going to now, so troubelshooting efforts are travelling elsewhere...I did check all the harness connections (which appear to be pretty low-end by the way) prior to finding that wire but will check again to be sure. Checked the regulator mounts and battery posts today, one was a little loose but still snug, added about a quarter turn. I'll check the voltage again... for about a week I watched it closely and it read in the normal(or what I'm used to seeing on other vehicles) range of around 12.5 up to 13.5 or so, RPM depending. It does act like a regulator, except for the randomly varying levels of intensity in which the light comes on, which got me looking for grounding in the first place. Plus nothing else (headlight, starting, etc) seems to be affected since I fixed the original wire. Is there a "main" ground strap somewhere? I haven't seen anything on the bike or the schematics-the tach bounces as well somewhat, maybe they're connected somewhere? Thanks for the advice, it's been a big help so far! -Brian

Soooo- Just cleared my first 2500 miles on my first Guzzi (going nicely so far) and have but this one problem- When I first got the bike, the battery light kept coming on. Traced down to a violet wire that previous owner had just wrapped bare around a bolt. -Brian P.S. This bike rocks!

Yeah that one at the dealer was weathered pretty badly, as it sat outside a lot, so I'd try and talk him down on the price a bit. Good luck! And let me know if you get something, we'll have to meet up for a ride! -Brian

Benvenuti! I'm in Fallon (about 60 miles east of you). There was, as of 2 months ago, a 2002 Lemans for sale at the dealer in Reno. It was a demo bike that I happened to find and ride, and the only one he had. Silver, and ran fine. Very low mileage(like 1800 or something). The dealer is off of East 4th street, in the downtown area. Lemme know if you'd like more info.

Ahh the V-rod. Barely keeps up with a V-Max(1983-ish??), if I recall the specs right...But, I agree- with the exception of rediculous pricing for what you get and an unbelievable amount of marketing hype, the big H-D is finally starting to crank out some quality.

Well said, friend.

Awesome bike! I'm sold on that chin spoiler myself, and the exhaust is pretty cool as well. By the by, nice job on the Tenni tracking, Van!!!

All this talk of Buells, in particular the statements about QC issues, archaic air-cooled motors and lack of mainstream marketing makes me giggle. Sound familiar to anyone else?!? Having owned a few different brands of bikes, (and only recently being able to FINALLY own a LeMans), it all sounds like almost everyone else talking about Moto Guzzis. Lots of people don't 'get' these bikes. Fine by me-save them for those who do and let the others have the water cooled sewing machines they desire. Not that there's anything wrong with any bike really. I just happen to like being able to pick mine out of the crowd. Just my ... Guzzis Rule!!!!

True, not Italian. But one thing I love about my Guzzi is the fact that it doesn't emulate any other bike. Ducati's Monster has a bit of that left, but it's being copied more and more. The Buells have always caught my attention and I think they're becoming decent bikes. The whole thing for me is this- I like the idea of any bike that has a big, loud, air cooled mill hanging underneath and can cover ground quickly. That fact that my Lemans does it with style and comfort just seals the deal.

Man that sucks- I've had that happen to me before. Probably for the best in the end. On the bright side, the bike seems to get a little better from the factory every year, so when you're ready...

Nice! I've got #128. Maybe a road trip will be in order sometime...I'm sure the ride alone would be worth the trip!

Wow, I just paid that much for my Tenni, and it has 10000 on it. Nice buy indeed.

Welcome to the site! I've been to Cagliari a few times myself- I was stationed at Sigonella, Sicily for a while, (4 years) and did a lot of work through Sardinia. Beautiful place for sure!

Hey all, My name's Brian, I've been riding for about ten years. I'm in the military, currently stationed at Fallon, NV. First bike was a '72 CB500K, then a SECA 600, ('86 I think, can't be sure) then up till recently, a hard ridden Honda Magna 750 with a Vfour that I just couldn't ride nicely. Just bought my first Guzzi, an '02 LeMans Tenni that I found in a dealership while in school down here in Oceanside CA, hidden waay back in the far corner as a consignment sale. The dealer new nothing about it, and pretty much wanted it out and away from his precious Aprilias and Dukes. I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this season, but after selling my '82 Honda, I haven't made it 6 months without looking for another bike. While stationed in Sicily I fell in love with everything Italian, and tried first a Ducati monster 750, and then a 749R. Loved them but had to leave em there. Import laws and all, didn't bother with US specs. I had my honda the whole time as well, and toured on it till the wheels fell off. Almost literally. Anyway, I have always loved the look and sound of the big LeMans, rode one on a few occasions over the last 4 or 5 years, and finally ended up with my Tenni, albeit a little unexpectedly. But I couldn't be happier. FBF pipes, x-over, PCIII and all the good stuff already done, the bike is great. I have to thank the whole forum, as I read over a lot of posts trying to boost my knowledge before jumping into the purchase, and I felt like I knew it before I got it home as a result. So thanks, and I'm happy as can be with my bike!

I have to agree- just bought my first Guzzi, an 02' Tenni, with the same exact package and, after two Ducatis and a lot of Hondas and such, I'm beside myself. The bike's awesome. Brian