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+1 True, as the oil pressure switch rides ahead of the left cylinder, vulnerable to the weather. IIRC, the connector to the oil pressure switch on the V11 are all just pressed on with no shielding. Worth a careful clean, crimp, seal (Vaseline®). I sourced a switch boot from the EV series for mine . . .

With this occurring after a recent oil change, it would be good follow-up to check the oil level (yes, a Roper Plate moves the sump oil lower and away from the pick-up. Seems to me that the upper mark on the stick remains valid as the full mark, regardless of the volume added. It has been so common that the old oil filter gaskets remains stuck in the engine when the new filter is installed. I have made myself a BIG NOTE IN RED to check this at every oil filter removal. Certainly, the tightness of the filter is another matter of debate. The old method of "hand tight" is not adequate for these filters. One of our members diligently derived "one and one-eighth turns past gasket contact.

So, with a "Roper Plate", two of these would sandwich the plate above the spacer?

How could this be posted with such a high degree of confidence? There was enough member participation in the "Livin' Easy Test" to draw conclusions . . . If your V11 Start Relay is "Livin' Easy", consider the Startus Interruptus mod. If your V11 fails the Livin' Easy Test? Be certain you run a quality, rated High Current relay in that #1 position (1999-2001 V11) . . .

V11 owners, note: This concern applies to V11 harnesses from 2002, and from 2003-2005. The early (1999-2001) Sport and Rosso Mandello already use a relay and do not benefit from this improvement. They do, however, benefit from a High Current relay in the #1/Start position.

So . . . I don't suppose starting a bike like that (especially with known rodent presence) would be prudent without inspecting the airbox and intake tracts. Sure, it might start, but what gets sucked into the engine could be a big disappointment . . .

Looks to be an auction house handling an estate sale of a motorcycle/car/truck collection in Wisconsin. . . https://auctions.yodersold.com/auctions/8151-789---Estate-of-Zell-D-White-Motorcycle-and-Automobile-Collection

The oil in the sump can "slosh" and uncover the pick-up, especially if the oil level is low. Check that first and report how far down the stick it is. Otherwise, this is the reason there are "Roper Plates", or in today's parlance, "The Rusty Star Picket Project" . . .

My brother, who got me into motorcycling, performed this valuable life-learning experience for my eternal benefit . . .

The reason I brought up guzzidiag is to verify the idle. I have seen V11 300-500 rpm low relative to the tachometer reading. No big deal riding along, but at idle that means an indicated 1050 could be 750 (no good for charging), or even lower. @Pressureangle, it seems you have already noted your tach error somehow?

I was perusing some archives of the South'nSpineRaid and ran across this post [edited] from SSR XII/ 2016 and thought it lends some perspective: Posted March 15, 2016 As spring is performing its springing here, and the Sport rolled over 98,000 miles today, I'm motivated to revisit the raison d'etre of Spine Raids, and Spine Raiders. The inaugural South'n Spine Raid was all about getting a few V11 together in order to get some 'semblance of understanding of their traits, transitions , and taming. This was 2004, about a year after Jaap launched this forum. It was massively revealing to put the four V11 side by side and pore over them. Along with my 2000 Sport was the 2002 LeMans of TheProfessorHisOwnSelf @andy york (now with something like 120,000+ miles), @Bill Hagan on a 2003 Ballabio whose absence in his life haunts him to this day, and a beautiful black 2004 LeMans. Since no photographic evidence exists of that event, we need say no more . . . With no SSR in 2005, we've gathered every year since in the TN/NC/GA mountains. The collective experience is beyond words. So many great folks, so many interesting bikes (not all V11 or even Guzzi), so many Tech Sessions (some rather impromptu!) After moving the meeting place around for several years, we've settled on TheLodgeatTellico for so many reasons, not the least of which are [the] garage and [the]breakfast! I am reminded to repeat the disclaimer: This is not an event, rally, or official gathering of any kind. It has nothing to do with V11LeMans.com, its owner, administrators, moderators, members, posters, spouses, offspring, or pets. There is no fee, no insurance, no sponsors, no map, no plan, no organization, no support. No , no T-shirt, sticker, patch, pin, or swag. There is no release to sign because there so no one to release any more than the last time you took your bike somewhere or showed up to talk with some fun folk. It's like Burning Man. Without the smells. So, let's say some V11 are likely to be in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Some at [the] LodgeatTellico, but often folks stay all around. This year, a little nuance: the theme of the Slimey Crud Run, up in Wisconsin, seems à propos, especially for Saturday: "Show up. Plan your own route." ____________________________________________________________________________________ [edit: The "Slimey Crud Run" motto was the inspiration for the SSR motto, with our own V11 twist]: Get There. Bring tools.

I can only think that @Pressureangle could make this happen. As much trouble as these crossovers caused early on, I can't imagine how "floppy" they might be now. And the (outdated) opinion that they get loose, but won't fall out? Uh, yeah, the crossover can actually fall out and go bounding zither&tither as following bikes deal with the event (SSR X/ 2014) . . .

Yep, that's Cliff; a solid part of the community. Let's just ask him here . . . Yo, @Cliff, will guzzidiag connect to your ECU?

I looked and do see the Sport 1100-i as a selection in guzzidiag. Probably not valid in this case because of the Cliff Jeffries myECU ?

Both links go to the same article. I've always enjoyed Kevin Cameron's technical perspective, so looking forward to reading this.

Can you get a connection on guzzidiag to verify the actual idle speed, or is that ECU too early? What is you idle speed on the tachometer?

Are there indications to simply replace with an OEM regulator? Does the 1100 Sport have same vulnerable yellow output wires that are prone to breaking off at her stator?

I suspect your W650 is much like having a Honda GB500. Fun, interesting, reliable and my GB has kept me from buying lots (and lots) of other bikes . . .

+1 . . . Many of you know what a champion I have been on the HIGH Current OMRON (and now the High Current CIT). I am currently on my 7th generation of relays. (Yep, I got to say "Current" and "currently" in the same post. ) Ironically, my only relay failures have been the High Current OMRON G8HE. I traced this to a faulty regulator combined with probable voltage spikes from a failing Yellow Wire connection from the stator.

On 3/5/2023 at 5:51 PM, fastaussie said: no offence to anyone, but these bikes don't pull much. i saw a Tenni take weeks to sell at $4,000 last year. and i've seen Nero Corsa's for sale for a very long time at $6,000, and are still available. i've also seen many non-top tier V11's for sale for $4,000 for many months and counting... (posts split here from members' Classifieds.)

Posts specific to other V11 for sale have been split to the proper thread with respect to the OP . . . https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/topic/30488-v11-for-sale-online-craigslist-and-all-others/?do=findComment&comment=286605

Ah, a "carryover" in earlier 2002 configuration.

The likelihood that the trouble is with the connections, rather than a component like the fuel pump. Definitely clean and Caig DeOxit every connection you can get your hands on.

@Guzzi-in-Vancouver posted this delightful track in another thread, but I thought it deserved a place here. As pretty and talented as the vocalist is, I can't take my eyes off the funky, animated clarinetist!