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Once Bill Hagan shares his memoir, I try to always post a favorite from his admirable presentation . . .

A sad and recurring issue with web postings: a ten year old topic by a poster who has not visited in two years. The images become "de-hosted" and de-linked. Only the OP, @Bjorn, could restore these, AFAIK . . .

This is the front subframe we are talking about (#2, below)? The tank would have to be off for access to the upper fasteners and I would think the front of the spine frame would need to be suspended from above . . .

This! [Combined replies to one thread. Looking forward to the Tattly Rappit report, with "Pics from Down Under"" @cash1000!]

I did not intend to over-post this inquiry @fotoguzzi @activpop . . . .

This looks to be the correct number for the early V11 6speeder recall kit: 973260900016 https://www.parts-piaggio.com/gilera-piaggio-vespa/assignment_spare_parts/GU973260900016 Link to recall notice with serial numbers affected:

Those are they!

Does your V11 have an O2 sensor? I didn't think the US V11 did, certainly not the early ones . . .

For your V7 @LaGrasta? (I'd be surprised if your 2003 V11 carry-over has an O2 sensor . . . ?)

I've followed this thread and, upon review of the content, a simple title change is appropriate. It seems the Original Poster would approve.

Silver = "QuickSilver!" Where "S" = "Sport" . . .

Or bad voltage spikes from this all-too-common V11 Achilles' Heel fault as the stator wires degrade, undetected . . .

Apparently, the regulator is preset at 13.8vDC, so that may be just fine and correct. Altering the headlight wiring (bypassing Relay #2 with a dedicated circuit), or running an LED headlamp affects the reference voltage and may set the higher (>14v) charging voltage.

As your rpm rises, is there a point in the 2000-2500 rpm range that the voltage switches to 14.1-14.2? I could see no reason for "spikes" unless there are faults . . .

Outstanding! While we're in that neighborhood, just a reminder to all of one the V11's eight Achilles' Heels : Be certain this fastener stays tight and, just as importantly, check that the the large upper fastener is properly torqued to the surprisingly high 70 Nm . . .

If you can get to the connector, simply unplug it and check resistance through the switch with an Ω meter. Should be Normally Closed and go open when the plunger is pressed. With the switch correctly positioned, the adjustable bolt head should press the plunger to open the switch with the stand down . . . (Looking for an image to depict the whole Rube Goldberg affair, in situ . . .)

Good question, @Yam350! They are completely separate. The clutch switch prevents starter engagement when open. When functional, it is pressed "open" when the lever is not pulled in (clutch engaged), and is Normally Closed when the lever moves away from the switch (clutch disengaged). The Side Stand switch provides power to the Run Switch with the bike in gear. The switch closes with the side stand up. When the stand is down, the switch pressed "open" and bike will only run through the Neutral Switch/ Middle relay. Since the bike can run in gear through the Side Stand Switch, it is the clutch switch (or the operator!) that prevents the bike from starting in gear. If your bike runs in gear regardless of the Side Switch Position, either (yes) it is faulty, or some previous owner has defeated it along the course of the wiring.

Weekend after US Labor Day in September (6th-8th), Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Even Honda are welcomed, but may leave with a prominently featured Moto Guzzi sticker on the fairing . . .

Our V11 Sport/LeMans relays, and the vulnerable "relay bases", have derived solutions: Those who carry on with sub-standard relays or keep playing "relay roulette" just didn't get the memos . . .

Once (re)connected, a series of voltage checks to confirm charging voltages will help diagnose the regulator. Establishing the battery's state of charge could be a factor, as well.

Split posts to see that @Admin Jaap has started the Twentieth South'n Spine Raid thread:

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