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We've been at this SSR business for "a while" now. . . . SSR III/ 2007 . . .

Heh - pretty sure we're all outliers here . . . Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if a hairy-chested V11 SpineFrame (that the rider keeps a voltmeter in his pocket and a spare shift spring in his boot) is the best of worlds . . .

That is well framed. Piaggio has branded Moto Guzzi "travel " (thank goodness IMHO ) As such, nothing less than the 700-850-1000 will do (not in The States, certainly). If the matter is "commuting", Piaggio has designated the Piaggio line as "urban/commuting " and the Vespa line as "lifestyle " (Aprilia as "sport/racing "). As such, I don't see the need for a small (smaller than "mid capacity"/ 600-850) for Moto Guzzi. I might feel differently if I lived in Europe or Asia. Otherwise, I feel the various V7/V9/V85 models have addressed the "mid capacity" segment(s) rather admirably As this matter is regarding capacities less than 600cc, I wonder if the topic title might better read: Does Moto Guzzi need a small capacity model, like almost every other major has, or is the V7 successfully fulfills this segment?

Agreed! Even my Maxi-fuse eventually failed . . .

Another example of devotion to branding versus "rebranding?"

"Dino" . . . an attempt to "re-brand" Ferrari? Certainly. Successful? No doubt, desirable, after all these years. And twenty years of "Dino", so maybe a success (?) These new age Chinese and Indian branding attempts are not all successful. Or desirable. Royal Enfield has proved to be an exception, yet they have not "re-branded", but stayed true to the brand.

I so appreciate where the postings here take me . . .

Otherwise, like something out of Through the Looking Glass : Attorneys are eventually going to own everything and rule the world. If you don't like the way things are going , hire China . . .

If we must rename Mt. Magasin, are we destined to be "looking out over the [Little John] river valley " . . .

Our Breakdown of Model Year Changes has the Coppa Italia in the 2003-2004 range, along with the similarly equipped and configured Café Sport. I am not where my sales brochure library is stored, so cannot leaf through them for more clues. We do have those in a thread here: edit: Oh, no! I see PhotoBlockit has eaten @chamberlin's contributions!

Yep, apparently "Dino" was his nickname; died at age 24 in 1956. The Dino were produced 1957-1976, initially as the single seat racer. Probably worth saying that "Dino" was not a car, but a Ferrari sub-Brand that produced various cars over its run..

The trick is getting the load through Kentucky. Not so much from the rev'nuers, but the hi-jackers. Those Kentucky boys are all Big Bourbon talk. Until the moonshine shows up.

Y'all Indiana boys know to be thankful for Tennessee "corn squeezin's". Why else would there be so many fast, black Fords with big trunks burning up I-65 . . .

As always, I am thankful for this community. Without you, my Sport would be a shambles. I'm sure I wouldn't be as well . . .

Having one of those nefarious modified electrical systems, It's challenging for me to recall the original set-up. Yet, I believe @audiomick is correct on the one fat (main) per side, the primary ground to the sketchy back of the gearbox and the main positive to the starter. The two additional, smaller ring terminals per side are for the entirely separate fuel/ignition and start/lights harnesses. IIRC, the one additional small ring terminal on the negative side (making three plus the main) is the (also sketchy) ground from the regulator. So easy to drop one off during a battery R/R . . .

Alright, alright - I'll report myself to myself (again). Pretty cool that the bassman, Brian Wilson, also sings falsetto in the original Beach Boys. Here they are a couple years ago . . .

Jus' teasin, now, ya know!

The Coppa is looking great, @wavey_davey1. Welldone, sir! I love how the (gorgeous) Volvo vagn qualifies to join the Fat Bottomed Girls . . .

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/picker-components/PC782-1C-12S-R-X/12352866

You had me a little worried about the Dripping Springs, but pretty sure you have that covered and it's kind of an inside joke, anyway . . .

Yes, but post what you find and we'll go from there. Post what brand/model and age your battery is. How long since this LeMans has been known to start/run?

While waiting for the High Current relays, investigate the battery: See if you can find a date code on it (I can't see what brand it is). With a good voltmeter, record the voltages after it's been off any charger six hours: >Static voltage (key off) >Key on/ headlight on >Attempt to start voltage edit: That battery is not oriented correctly relative to the OEM application. It makes me wonder about how the wiring and terminal connections had to be modified.

These can be vastly improved upon . . . Might as well get yourself a set (5) of High Current relays: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/picker-components/PC782-1C-12S-R-X/12352866

Welcome, @WDGUZZI! As you can see already, you are in the right place to sort a V11 LeMans! Could you post images of the electrical menagerie under the seat? Sometimes, a look at that will reveal modifications and monkey business . . .

Reminds me to feel good about what Piaggio has done with Moto Guzzi.