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Just to clarify: testing for current fluctuation at this point doesn't have anything to do with the petcock itself, but is a convenient point to tap into the wiring harness with no modifications and see that everything upstream is functioning: Ignition Switch, Run Switch, Side Stand Switch, Neutral Switch and the associated relays 1-3. It isolates the last two relays, ECU, coils, FI, and fuel pump.

I suspect the harness for the petcock is still in the loom, (? - maybe someone with a 2002 or older V11 can confirm that this connector is tucked up around the frame unused?) in which case you would only insert a small fuse in the block in case of a short and build the short Go_Winkie to mount where you wish. First ride out today since the install and I forgot to look at it in the daylight. After dark, it is brighter than I would like (brighter than the hi-beam indicator), but out of the field of view. Someday I'll be converting it to a more appropriate bulb or LED. In the meantime, if it gets obtrusive, I'll pull the fuse. So, what about it, did Moto Guzzi delete the petcock connector from the harness (loom) after fitting the manual petcock in 2002?

Yah, the 3pin>OBD is a no-brainer. Lots of guys swear by the manometer. Seems messy to me, but I'm using Hg (how smart is that? The TwinMax works well, but costs a few bucks (used to be about 100US$ here) Good news is, you'll be in the thick of your summer riding season when it gets nasty enough here for me to stay in and work up an updated tune-up thread.

Electric petcocks 1999-2001. The place for the last fuse in the block remains and , as Kiwi_Roy says, is a good place to check the electrical status of a sputtery bike. That interface effectively separates the ignition/FI/ECU from the series of swtchgear and relays: Go_Winkie

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Z, Did you check with the link I posted above ? (http://www.everythingbenz.com/z/part/0009918922-mercedes-socket-end-for-throttle-linkage) I haven't done business with them, but their website looks like they know these parts . . . although I cannot seem to see where they are located.

GuzziMoto has made some thorough posts on this topic. Perhaps he would share his wisdom again here, or you could search his "replies" witht he advanced search tool. Otherwise, I could take a stab at the basics.

droydx, This is, specifically, the FTDI chipped [OBD II > USB ] adapter cable? Could you post a link? I ordered one last week. Came in a jiff. London Electric Guzzi Diag Cables. Well, then, the pair! (Only thing left is the TPS break-out harness.) What's that come to, in US$, shipped from the UK?

droydx, This is, specifically, the FTDI chipped [OBD II > USB ] adapter cable? Could you post a link?

Ah, well, I was hoping . . . Correct that the foot pegs appear "identical" except for the big center channel for the spring on the rider's pegs. The passenger pegs are not sprung, but simply fold. True, a machinist could make the conversion . . . or a local dude with a hack saw, drill press, Dremel tool and a good eye . . .

Did you check with Scud to see if he has one from the 2002 LeMans he's breaking? They look to be the same throughout all the production range, no?

"revenue collection agent" Reports of weave on early Sports were rather common largely due to their soft springs, rear weight bias and soft tires (IMO). This led MG to lengthen the frame, abandon the early Pirelli Dragon Corsa and even (reportedly) redesign the early triple clamps. Weave, being a low amplitude oscillation of the whole motorcycle at higher speeds, was worsened by increasing the damping on the steering damper leading most riders to adjust it to the minimum damping, or even remove it entirely. Wobble, a high amplitude oscillation of the front end, has not been reported substantially on the V11, yet is the condition intended for a steering damper to control. This type of oscillation is most often encountered exiting a corner under hard acceleration which lightens the front allowing road imperfections to introduce the front end oscillation. Uncontrolled, this is the dreaded "tank-slapper." There has been a lot of discussion about this here, and elsewhere, but a couple things are notable regarding the V11: If your damper leaks, it's messy. If your damper is too excessive, you may get more high speed weave. Actual wobble has never been much of a problem on the long, lazy V11. And, finally/most importantly: setting the proper sag with correct spring rates for your weight and style of riding is one of the two or three most rewarding things you can do to your V11!

I had thought the ignition was to be off a minimum time (30 seconds?) before the ECU is disconnected, but I cannot now find that in the workshop manual. Otherwise, disconnect the negative battery terminals first and isolate them then being certain to avoid any contact of the positive side to the ECU case. And . . . a tune-up is always good!

eh - no gumption lately to tackle the updated tune-up tutorial. The TPS harness is a must and the cabling for Guzzidiag makes the tune-up so much easier as well.

That's a VERY nice looking sports-tourer!

2.5 amps when powered up makes sense, but what about idle? If you pulled all the fuses with no change then it's something wired direct. Doesn't the Speedhut have an inline fuse?

Cross-posted from our own classifieds: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19267

Right? And how you can find matching cigar bands is always great fun! I can only assume the cigar's nuances are well balanced to the brew!

I recognize that dude, that gesture he's making . . . "Too many o' these and yer gonna feel this in the morning." Paired with Gonzo: Double Trouble!

How many Achilles' Heels can one bike have? Good find!

Looks like #19 is Left Hand. The V11 socket is Right Hand, so it must be #20 (not specified on their description). $18.78 shipped in the mid-USA from a day away . . . $6.00 part and I choked on the shipping. Still looking for a cross reference that will put one in our hands at any local parts store. I'm thinking Europeans can more easily get this part fitted from most Volvos and Mercedes for almost twenty years. Yet, I don't think I found an automotive cross reference for anything newer than 1993-1996.

Was this what he used? That is it, for sure. Not sure what he had to go through to get it rigged. Even with the earlier Bosch metal bucket headlamp, I do dread getting caught out on curvy, or fast, roads at night.

Certainly one the finest looking V11 in the world! Recent discussion and more details here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18911&p=206467

I can't remember what unit Andy used. I don't think it was the TruckLite - He's being a little tight-lipped about it at the moment . . . {edit: here it is, back in posts 10 and 11:http://www.jwspeaker.com/products/led-headlights-model-8700-evolution-2/ }

My Sport would have become a "parts bike" long, long ago if not for the members of this forum. I tried, once more, to have my local parts store bring up a "throttle linkage socket" for either Volvo or Mercedes. No go. At least here, in the US, don't expect to find this part easily on the fly. If yours is showing signs of loosening, or cracking - time for pre-emptive replacement. I'm inclined toward the all metal (Mercedes) part. Once installed - plan on a throttle body balance . . .