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Yes, yes, those AC readings are between the two yellow alternator output wires disconnected from the wiring harness.

No apologies necessary! Pretty sure @Weegie (and others) get as much out of these puzzles as I do. The V11 Workshop Manual give the following values for alternator output in AC volts: 1000 RPM 15 vAC 3000 RPM 40 vAC 6000 RPM 80 vAC If your alternator is not functioning, I don't think the regulator can be evaluated solely on the present voltage reading until the alternator is actually putting out. There are some resistance and diode tests that can be performed on the regulator statically, but seems reasonable to get the alternator around and recheck the running voltages at that point.

Ah, yes, Irish and Manx roadracing. Absolute gladiators, those riders! My same sentiments for the (Paris-) Dakar Rallye contestants. What pluck and untold determination. Let us hope the likes of Human Cannonballs yet still at large!

Heh, no, but I know a scrappy back way to town. I've had to do " some 'splainin' " out there with my Toyota, already . . . As for "organizers" making policies such that the "show must go on", often that comes down to a sort of "due diligence" or demonstration of intent to appease those that would otherwise intervene and attempt to shut an entire event down.

Yep. That looks like me trying to get to work on time.

" a wild contraption that had a Toyota "Pick Up" body that was built on a March Indycar Chassis converted to 4WD with a 2.0 liter turbo Toyota engine pushing out 1000hp. " I want one of these. Sometimes I need to get to work early and have to go the back way . . .

This one: Compared to the vulnerable factory original:

That's too bad (that it is out of stock). This is my third stator and I am suitably impressed with their improvements. Perhaps if your rebuilders would care to see that image of that heat shielding and improved strain relief and apply their own version . . .

Here ya go, @Purloined:

So, yes, the stator can be changed in situ. Certainly easier on a lift. It is common that those wires get strained removing and replacing the alternator cover to turn the motor for valve adjustments. Plus, those wires heat harden where they solder in. The improved stator looks well designed.

Very common for a yellow output wire to break off at the stator. It is rather hard to see. I replaced my last one with an improved stator from EuroMotoElectric, IIRC. It has improved heat shielding and strain relief. I should be able to find links to that thread, the supplier, and post images in a few hours . . .

How about this Brembo supplier @KINDOY2 linked:

This notification feature is pretty new to this forum, so this is just a general message for all of us. When you type the “@“ symbol and begin typing a username, a drop down menu appears and you can select the username desired. Notice how the forum then highlights the entry. If you type in the entire username, without clicking on the selection, there is no highlight and, therefore, no notification. In order to receive notifications through this system, go to your profile and select your notification preferences. Again, just a general FYI post. Otherwise, @VtwinStorm, you can hover over a username, or open their profile, and send a “PM” (Personal Message). Some members will see these long before they may check on, and reply to, an old post.

I see @df1 last visited June 12, but perhaps tying his username to the "@" will send him a notification. Interesting, Tony, @df1's location is "NH" which may very well be close to you! Good luck!

Hopefully, the "California" - "cruiser" - "EV" exposé has been helpful to the OP to sort through the myriad web 5sp vs 6sp vagueries and focus on what @VtwinStorm is hoping to find in a V11 LeMans. Pretty sure them Cali's ain't the droids he's looking for.

Another fine example of a "V11 5 speed". Again, probably the source of the OP's opening statement: "I've been on several sites and I'm getting conflicting info. Some claim a 5 speed, others a 6 speed." As nice as these Tonti V11 California 5-speeds are, @VtwinStorm, "These aren't the [V11] you're looking for. Move along. Move along."

Agreed! "Ain't she sweet? " For a little more "light reading"/orientation to the V11 sporting models @VtwinStorm, here is a thread that details the differences in the early (1999-2001) ShortFrames and the later LongFrames that started with the 2002 LeMans:

Just a follow-on post for the OP @VtwinStorm to clarify the frame references. Your Ducati have "trellis" frames, if I have that right? Moto Guzzi V-twins before the "Spine Frame" had variations of tubular "cradle" frames referred to as "Loop Frames" and "Tonti Frames" until the very sporting Moto Guzzi Daytona was introduced in 1992. The "Tonti" cradle frame remained for the "V11 cruiser" models along with the 5 speed gearbox. From 1992 through 1998 sporting "SpineFrames" (Daytona, Sport 1100, 1100 Sport-i, and Centauro) used the 5 speed gearbox. As Lucky Phil stated, when the 1999 V11 Sport was introduced, the first Guzzi 6speeder was born and used throughout the range. Yes, they can be set up very sweetly and suit the aggressive gearing of the V11sport/LeMans models nicely. For reference, @VtwinStorm, here is the exposed frame of an early (1999-2001) "short"/RedFrame. V11 LeMans/Sport/etc spine frames from 2002-2005 are longer/differ slightly.

Yeah, let's not call them "horrible" (like many of the small block motors proved to be). Just not the focus of this forum and a sorry source of confusion for a new guy trying to decipher the "V11" terminology and fitment

I honestly cannot figure out the Guzzi "cruiser-thing" nomenclature at all. But we won't sort that out here. Only a few years back, the V11 commonality came to our attention in that this subforum, Technical Topics, is subtitled " V11 only ", yet it really it is > SpineFrame V11 only < Apparently the cruiser bikes technically have a "V11" motor, albeit not in the same sporting tune of the SpineFrame models. Perhaps this is part of the source of confusion @VtwinStorm is finding. There is also the matter of other sites and posters not having the depth of knowledge, expertise, and experience regarding the V11 Le Mans/Sport embodied here. I've [paraphrased] this before, "The world's foremost expert on the Spine Frame V11 Moto Guzzi are us."

Perhaps I'm overthinking the conflicting information, but not all "V11" are "SpineFrames" (what this site is dedicated to). There are the cruiser-style V11 EV/California/Jackal/Bassa/Stone/Titanium that all use the 5 speed. All of the SpineFrame models use the 6 speed (a gearbox that was used only in this series. 6 speed gearboxes after 2005 are not the same):

As I understand this, you can leave your existing change in place and use the wire you cut (from the ignition switch) to power 87A on Relay#2 and you're set.

Hold the phone, Jim! I think I have your answer! Put down the snips and step back from the bike!!

I'll have to search Kiwi_Roy's posts on this, but I must correct my earlier post that the 2008 1200Sport I worked on "has the same wiring" as the later V11. It surely cannot because it has a 4-pin relay (1200 Sport) and the V11 uses the 5-pin to pull in the #2 Headlight Relay. Yes, +1 with @Tomchri, I seem to recall the V11 Startus Interuptus remedy requires an additional relay [edit] is one way to do this. [edit: But look below at powering the headlmap relay with the cut wire from the Ignition Switch.]

So, all V11 [edit: Spine Frame] models (1999-2005) have the 6speeder. Earlier "Spine Frame" Moto Guzzi (1992-1998), Daytona, Sport 1100, 1100 Sport-i, and Centauro all have the earlier 5 speed. Gotta love Lucky Phil's "simplest answer" . . .