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Is that a Sport-i Motard?

Sounds like she could be running better for sure. That's 35 miles per Imperial gallon? I thinking that's like 42 mpg-US and far better than I get. Best to start with a complete tune-up. This FAQ thread will take you through the process: TPS Set-up and Throttle Balance Tuning Then, we'll go from there!

SO, what was the final diagnosis on the clutch? Was it the master cyinder?

Hmmm . . . steering quicker onto a smaller contact patch . . .

Haha, yeah - look at that: Luigi must've got that week off!

At least some ape-hangers and forward controls for the GB-LeMans . . .

That is exactly how that flow chart evolved - to narrow down the likely culprits quickly. It is the next best thing to waking up in the morning, looking in the mirror, and finding out you are Kiwi_Roy. Luck, then! And after : beer! :bier:

Most likely culprits are the bullet connectors, as noted (turn the bars all the way through their arc back and forth while holding down the starter button) and, secondly, the front two relays. You can swap them and try again, or swap them for the two of the others (the middle one has the least stress), or swap in your "spare relays" assuming all of these have 5 pins to function in the first (starter) position.

Ah - I see what you mean there. I'm surprised they don't show up easily . . . yet an image search only shows the grooved bases with the mounting tab. Luigi must have spent all week cutting those of!

Bosch Micro-ISO relay socket without tab p/n 3-334-485-046 (click pic to link) Wouldn't you still need the correct female connectors to insert?

So, Bjorn, how did the repair come out? I see a good review of this product for plastic repair: Plast-aid I suppose I better get a supply and start working on my crumbly front fender . . .

Yeah, I always wanted a vintage bike. Next year the first bike i bought new comes up for antique plates. I do think it's excellent that Guzzi is building this V7 series. Enthusiasts have been telling them to for years and years. It looks like it is successful for them!

Sorry, but you might have meant the CB1100 which I think is a stunning piece of kit. I've just never been one for four cylinders. I keep forgetting "vintage" might not mean the 50s. I got a "Vintage Motorcycle" calendar for 2014 and March is a 2000 silver V11 Sport!

Haha! Good news! Drop down from your username at the top right. Open your profile. Click on "Edit my Profile" and scroll down to "Profile Information." In the "Member Title" : be who you want to be! "Guidare bene!" (Easier to fix than a flickering oil light!)

It is nice to see that goodbye is thrown the same in different languages . . .

That is brilliant, Daren! I've got this thread linked to the Tank Off Maintenance Checklist. Well done!

As Hubert says, "All at once!" Better to drain the sump into a CLEAN container, then remove the manhole cover to assess the filter and its gasket. True also what Hubert says about getting the filter tightened correctly through the access hole. This requires a good fitting filter wrench and 1 and 1/8 turns beyond the gasket contact. The warning light must stop. Did you check that the idle is high enough?

Being a very respectable photographer, Hubert, how about some eye candy of the Mean Green Sisters? Maybe a special thread: Hubert Can't Help Himself ?

That is sweet! The Perfect Folks-vaagen color! (what do they call that color?)

First addition was the black suede/red stitched solo saddle from the Racer. I haven't seen any hints that Honda may try the retro thing again. I thought they got burned the last time and wouldn't be back. (Love my GB and got it pretty cheap. Sat for two years new and all the showroom dust was free!)

True, all of that. Yet, I take some instruction from the problems with my Jeep engine which has been made by Chrysler for twenty years while the oil was thinned more and more by specification changes leading to start-up knocking and increased oil consumption complaints. Simply returning to the early specification (thicker) oil has been a simple solution. When I saw the change in the Moto Guzzi specification I assumed the same forces at work. Perhaps instead the later lubrication (underside piston spray) will only function properly with the thinner oil? For a rider having flickering oil pressure warning while warm at idle, I would first be certain the idle is truly high enough. With tachometers that often overstate the tick-over, the oil pressure is not going to be happy below 1000 rpm.

I just always thought the funky rubber turn-down snorkels were just a clever solution for drive-by dB testing. I couldn't see how they were our friends otherwise.

Let the tuning begin! I really like this V7! Sure, it can be improved, but isn't that why we're here? Looks like a solo saddle, lower bars with bar-end mirrors will be first up. After a brief (trade off) ride, it seems more weight forward would be good. After the bar change, I think we'll sink the triple clamps a bit and lift the rear about the same (maybe a quarter inch/ 6 mm). Good news is the boy weighs in at the likely weight of a Guzzi test rider! (Springs should be ok).

Looks like you have a really "stock" LeMans (intake snorkels, carbon canisters). While you are at this stage, have a look at the Tank Off Maintenance Checklist. It is a compendium of links to "discoveries" that could save you a discomfort or two. EDIT: With all of the ongoing input, that FAQ thread is constantly updated. It just keeps getting better, but don't let the content overwhelm. It doesn't all have to be done at once!

Looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship!