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Looking forward to seeing what you find, @audiomick! Thanks for the extra effort. Beyond simply sourcing proper relays, this thread started as, and has remained, a tutorial for those looking to learn and understand the various factors and terminology. Even I can read a data sheet now! Combining some of things we have learned from informed experts, it occurred to me that there is a place for the sealed relay case on the V11. Not for moisture, necessarily, but in the event silicone "dielectric" grease is used on the relay base contacts. There are good resources that state the vapors are oxidized by nearby switch contacts (like relays) creating silicone dioxide (think of plating your relay contacts with thin layers of glass). Glass is an extraordinarily good insulator, but electrical contacts thrive on conductivity Based upon this premise, those who use silicon based dielectric grease on their relay bases should consider sealed relays. Or simply switch to a petroleum based grease, like @Kiwi_Roy's favorite: Vaseline®, or @Chuck's favorite, Caig DeOxit® (I prefer the "Gold "). The concept @audiomick now presents, that relays are "Verschleissteile" ("wear parts") suggests that they should have a service/replacement interval without waiting for them to fail (always occurs at a bad time).

"Answered" post edited, once again, to keep current sources on High Current relays for V11 applications.

https://www.onlinecomponents.com/en/datasheet/pc7821a12cdx-56669246/ Good specs! That looks like a definite "Best" high Current relay! Thanks, @Speedfrog!

I hope you find that helpful sourcing a German-made High Current micro relay for our application . . .

I see relay "Form" classified A,B, C, D, yet "Type" classified by pole/throw: SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2018/12/what-is-relay-different-types-of-relays-its-operation-applications.html When searching for a suitable High Current Relay for the V11 application, these two datasheets can be used as standards: https://omronfs.omron.com/en_US/ecb/products/pdf/en-g8he.pdf (OMRON G8HE) https://www.onlinecomponents.com/en/datasheet/a11csq12vdc15r-51176058/ (CIT High Current micro relay)

Looks to be an ISO (International Standards Organization) configuration: "micro ISO / plug-in ISO terminal " If this gets you started, realize the biggest challenge is to verify the rated continuous current for both the NC and NO contacts. Datasheets are, unfortuneately not standardized.

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The primary difficulty with those common ends, and the reason for the factory "solutions" on the V11, is clearance for the throttle rod. Probably the very last function you will want from your speedometer is to observe just where the needle maxes out when the throttle linkage fouls itself fully open on the drive cable . . .

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The way the headlamp and instruments are mounted to the Scura-R is the same as the frame mounted set-up of the Café Sport, Coppa Italia, and Ballabio. Other than the matter of mounting the LeMans fairing and mating up to the headlamp/instruments, I wonder about clearance for the handlebars (versus the LeMans' clip-ons) . . .

Let's recall that Piaggio has owned MotoGuzzi for the better part of the past two decades (2005). Very nearly as long as deTomaso (1973 to ~1994). Is this a sign of how serious they are about the brand? It seems so. Are they hoping to build on the established "old guard?" Evidently not.

This is really good insight for the V11, even for the OEM AGM battery. Our charging system is, let's say "adequate for the most part." If the AGM battery has dropped below the 12.65v charge threshold, the charging system will be struggling mightily to restore the battery and fail to provide the spare electrons to actually make the bike run. Especially if various connections and switches have gone dodgy in the stagnant period. Much more especially if the AGM has dropped to 50% (12.5v). I have made it a rule to always bring the battery up to a full charge before that long awaited dance. It's like tipping the barkeep well to ensure that next round of Margaritas is perfect!

IMO, the V11 runs better with some exhaust other than the LaFranconi they were delivered with. Repeat the Decent Tune-up every valve adjustment interval and enjoy the benefits . . . Is there more to do? Sure, but that is such a reliable and repeatable procedure without "a new map."

Nope. Two of them were one-timers, one was a guest of a longstanding SpineRaider, and the other has come six or eight times, but not lately. I guess once the blue lights stopped flashing, they all got bored and went to Daytona . . .

Or actually beneficial . . .

So, you left your Italian mistress to languish and then, when you finally take out for a dance, she steps on your toes a couple times to make you remember? Could be worse. She might "stab you for no reason at all" . . .

I'm just a custodian. But don't make me send in the lady with the broom to spank your bacon slicer . . . .

All kidding aside, I propose we pin thread in FAQ with links to current business names with links and a reference to the name that had to be surrendered.

I asked that, but it occurs to me that is the block interface of concern.

Yeah, just plug the ECU in directly. Look, especially, at your CO Fuel Trim setting. "Zero" is a good place to start. Negative double digits are worth zeroing. With a proper "Decent Tune-up," any desire to keep a PC will likely fade . . . Here, Al, I distilled our collective knowledge into this compendium thread. The first post is all 6 steps.

Not so much the sump gasket, but the upper gasket between the spacer and the block. Rolf's image shows that the later metal gasket would replace the earlier V11 gasket for those so inclined . . .

Could the model names be next? Seems this hapless Cardolino has blundered into the snare . . .

I recall interviews in the Centenery Videos asking the question, "What is one word to sum up Moto Guzzi?" Pausing only briefly, Alis Agostini replied, "Struggle. " She would know.