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Rolling out after everyone meticulously selected their preferred routes, destinations, and derived riding partners . . . . . . our small team was fortunate to encounter a "need." I heard Josh say, "Let's try to fix it ." Having benefited from the "ideas" about the area and the lunch spot (and the lake overlook), we navigated back to The Lodge with little precip. Josh noted that our small team represented four decades of Moto Guzzi and suggested a photo op with SIX decades of Moto Guzzi at the SSR: '70s; 80s; 90s; 20s; 'teens; and 2020's . . .

Success!

That was up early. This was up late:

@Goofman says, "Here's one for @Bill Hagan ". . .

Relay fluid!

Oh! Gotta pack! > Longsleeves (turning off on the chilly side over yonder) > Socks and underwear (in case "anyone" asks) > Relays > O-rings (hoping "no one" asks) > Relays > Zip-ties > Spare reaction rod bolt (these hardly ever break!) > Relays . . . did I mention the relays . . .

It seems @ScuRoo has given us our theme music for this year's XIX SSR . . .

I've never ridden Maui, but leaving the South'n Spine Raid to cross the Appalachian Divide often takes us into the "cloud ceiling." Some call it "fog", and I suppose "dew." The cloud ceiling often lies at 1500 feet above sea level. The pass over the divide is some 5800 feet. That is a long ride through the cold, damp "dew" with limited visibility. Read: "sucky riding conditions."

Best emoojis on the whole interwebs!

Yes, front is Start.

What position did the damaged OMRON come out of? That could be an indication of a connection issue on that circuit causing voltage spikes. Most especially, damage to the yellow output wires at the stator can destroy the regulator and relays.

I swear-to-Waddington I never meant to go this course a week out. But, they revealed themselves. What can I do? "Get there. Bring Tools."

Yes. And Nero Corse decals, as well. Very unfortunate. Perhaps exacerbated by the byproducts of fuel containing ethanol, especially if stored for any length of time with degrading fuel in the tank.

R.I.P. Jimmy Buffett. Here, I lift "The Parting Glass " . . .

As for relays, here is the current (pun intended!) selection. The Pickers Components are very slightly preferred over the CIT (same company, we think): And the bases are not so much about "changing the holder", but making certain they are tight and conductive (i.e. Caig DeOxit®) . . .

Welcome, @DucatiGuzziIndian! You are certainly in the right place to sort, ride, and enjoy a Moto Guzzi V11 Sport! Out of everything you posted, this statement struck a chord, "I'm a hands on, workshop capable person ." I recall an early journalist commenting on the V11 Sport (might have been Gordon Jennings, I'll have to look for the reference. Thus, I paraphrase. Emphasis added): "It is an interesting motorcycle that may require some owner involvement." It also occurs to me to say, "Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if we're really crazy."

No cap? So, also the internal pump/filter assembly is not included? (Just to clarify . . .)

I'm unclear if @cowtownchemist is asking about the Superspring (available from @Scud), or the LuckyPhil shift extender that @Chuck has produced in the past. Or both.

Our plans to ride into north Georgia, Suches (TWOS) and maybe lunch there, or in Ducktown at Rod's Rockin' Rolls looks like good thinking. Remember, there is no "group ride", no Road Captain, no route plan, no:seriously. Take a look at the area, have a ride plan, make friends. "Get There. Bring Tools ." With my best navigator talents, I have to declare the Cherohala a No-Go. Not even to Bald River Falls . . .

Should be able to loosen the clamp, rotate the head where it is accessible, clean the joining surfaces, and push the hose back on. Do not overtighten. I like using P80 temporary rubber assembly lube, but common isopropyl alcohol works, too.

EUREKA! Definitely worth checking throttle body balance . . .

On to the other parameters that affect idle, then. TPS, of course, and throttle body synch. Even some seemingly minor tweaking of these critical settings can make for profound outcomes . . .

Just to clarify, @Scud, wasn't your RAM the very last of the 6speed RAM units before only the current 5speed RAM unit became all that is available?

Okay, here is a post by @Scud listing the requirements to fit the RAM unit to a V11 where the Scura hub is specified: Another post, in that same thread, by @Tinus89 stating the RAM input hub for the 6speed (no longer available) is the same as a V11 Scura/Tenni/Rosso Mandello input hub: