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More likely the #2 Relay from the front. Or Fuse#5 . . .

I learned from a Ducati guy just to turn them upside down. The hole disappears and the smooth top is even cleaner than the plug. Visible here with one of my "intermediate" speedometer solutions . . Also, if you have not already, slip a "Zip-tie" through the hollow lever pivot. If the weak spring steel nut drops off the bottom unnoticed, the pivot pin can jump out and take the lever (and your front brakes ) with it . . .

A car enthusiast in the family passed along several magazines published by the Hagerty Classic Car Insurance Company. (They insure classic motorcycles as well.) I've been really enjoying the articles and features (Jay Leno writes for them and I've always enjoyed his motor-headed perspective). In the Nov/Dec 2018 issue, I ran across a piece by journalist, Aaron Robinson, referencing the "Waddington Effect" which discovered WWII British bombers suffered increased reliability problems after their scheduled inspection/maintenance. While I have observed this in motorcycling and other road vehicles, I felt reassured that others have also found this to be real. More support for my reluctance to take anything else apart on the Sport before the South'n Spine Raid in six weeks. ( I want to earn my " " back! ) Those of you in aviation, marine, and other fleet maintenance may have heard of Waddington, but this is my first exposure and his findings ring true with my experience, especially that of my recent wheel bearing failure. A couple summary quotes to kick off the discussion: “The rate of failure or repair is highest just after an inspection and thereafter falls, becoming constant after about 40-50 flying hours.” - CH Waddington “But the fact is that the inspection tends to increase breakdowns, and this can only be because it is doing positive harm by disturbing a reasonably satisfactory state of affairs.” - CH Waddington “It was as if the old parts were jealous of the new parts and chose to ruin it for everyone.” - Peter Darragh, Mariner-USA

Still waiting for ScuRoo to add a V85TT to his profile along with the ScuraR . . .

So, as MartyNZ pointed out, this is what can happen if the main ground at the rear of the gearbox on the right is neglected. Service that well! The ground on the ECU grounds the ECU case. The crispy wire in the harness comes from up front, possibly the regulator (you should ground that case separately) or the lighting.

G8HE-1C7T-R1-DC12 is the correct OMRON High Current Relay. Unknown regarding minimum orders across the border.

Yep: pretty sure we're looking for the 1C7T: "oversize relay on the normal base." I followed that DigiKey link to the G8HE: "quantity available = 0/ Part Status = obsolete" . . .

Very quiet, here . . .

Maybe not so much "used" as rebuilt/re-engineered/ricostruire one part at a time. Reminds me of some V11 I know . . .

Apparently not entirely! Seems they are both on their way to caring new owners . . .

Indeed. I found that conditioning the connectors in my harnesses contributed to better running overall. Nothing specific. Caig DeOxit® !

When I first retourqued to the front yoke to the slightly higher value, it clamped tight to the output shaft. After a couple thousand miles, the sliding play returned. I was tempted to retorque it again, but the fasteners have not loosened. So, good question. Is the sliding movement normal and acceptable?

This is my experience, also. Mind you, we have very high ambient temperatures in the US south and my Sport has never liked this with low speed traffic, parking, restarting. Dan M did some interesting data collection on the higher mass sensors becoming a heat sink with resultant diminished responsiveness.

WOWOWOWOWOWOWWWWWW!!!!!! This is one extraordinary Tenni! Welldone, footgoose!!

Agreed with gstallons about connections and checking the battery. Heat is hard on batteries. And the relays. With temps here in the US south at dangerous levels, the Sport knows she is not in the Alps. I moved an unstressed relay into the #2 postition and "think" *maybe* she was more forgiving on the way back home . . . Make sure you are using Best Relays!

Rolf, Is this the Engine (head) Temperature Sensor or the Air Temperature Sensor?

The highly derived stock airbox really is a desirable piece of kit. People ditch them for a lot of reasons, but it has major advantages when it comes to running quality and rideability. Plus. it is such a sexy thing! (as long as the side covers stay on . . . ). Helps mightily to bell the intakes, IMHO. Best V11 maps in the world come from Meinolf. Far better than using a PC. Also, what does guzzidiag say your CO Fuel Trimm is?

Just a (strong) suggestion, but anyone that separates the gearbox and engine really should carefully inspect the "Safety Washer" that stakes the gearbox input hub. Mine was faulty from the factory and failed. (Not leak related, just "best practice" to inspect this potential failure point while it is accessible) . . .

Check out Page5 of that thread for more detail on the leaks I found . . .

So, yes: eight leak sources in the "bell housing" (clutch space): gearbox input shaft seal, clutch pushrod seal (gear oil leaks), rear main seal (rare), rear cam "bung", two lower main bearing carrier bolts (common leaks), gasket under the crankcase vent flange, and gasket under the main bearing carrier. Oil can also leak down onto the clutch from the crankcase vent oil return line fastened above the engine-gearbox junction.

If memory (from two years ago) serves, there are eight leak sources in the clutch space. Let me find references for you . . .

But what would I do with a matched pair? https://www.ebay.com/itm/153570093359?ul_noapp=true

Credit where credit is due: al_rothlisberger posted this source on June 18, 2019:

I was trying to decide on a proper homage to the Inaugural South'n Spine Raid, 2004, "held" at the Athens Super8, just off I-75. I thought I might head up there Friday night, late, and take a leak in the parking lot. Not that any of us-four Inaugurals did, but it seemed to be part of theme "up'n 'em parts" . . . We've come a long way, baby!

Rolf, Try this source recently posted in the "Best Reela" thread: