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All kidding aside, I propose we pin thread in FAQ with links to current business names with links and a reference to the name that had to be surrendered.

I asked that, but it occurs to me that is the block interface of concern.

Yeah, just plug the ECU in directly. Look, especially, at your CO Fuel Trim setting. "Zero" is a good place to start. Negative double digits are worth zeroing. With a proper "Decent Tune-up," any desire to keep a PC will likely fade . . . Here, Al, I distilled our collective knowledge into this compendium thread. The first post is all 6 steps.

Not so much the sump gasket, but the upper gasket between the spacer and the block. Rolf's image shows that the later metal gasket would replace the earlier V11 gasket for those so inclined . . .

Could the model names be next? Seems this hapless Cardolino has blundered into the snare . . .

I recall interviews in the Centenery Videos asking the question, "What is one word to sum up Moto Guzzi?" Pausing only briefly, Alis Agostini replied, "Struggle. " She would know.

What changed with the 1200 that this has been almost unheard of on the V11?

I feel like the SSR may have mellowed over time, coming into our nineteenth. No law enforcement stories since, well, "pretty early on" , plus no one would have dreamed of messing with Seventh South'n SpineRaiders. These guys could re-gap your plugs in a heartbeat . . .

+1 True, as the oil pressure switch rides ahead of the left cylinder, vulnerable to the weather. IIRC, the connector to the oil pressure switch on the V11 are all just pressed on with no shielding. Worth a careful clean, crimp, seal (Vaseline®). I sourced a switch boot from the EV series for mine . . .

With this occurring after a recent oil change, it would be good follow-up to check the oil level (yes, a Roper Plate moves the sump oil lower and away from the pick-up. Seems to me that the upper mark on the stick remains valid as the full mark, regardless of the volume added. It has been so common that the old oil filter gaskets remains stuck in the engine when the new filter is installed. I have made myself a BIG NOTE IN RED to check this at every oil filter removal. Certainly, the tightness of the filter is another matter of debate. The old method of "hand tight" is not adequate for these filters. One of our members diligently derived "one and one-eighth turns past gasket contact.

So, with a "Roper Plate", two of these would sandwich the plate above the spacer?

How could this be posted with such a high degree of confidence? There was enough member participation in the "Livin' Easy Test" to draw conclusions . . . If your V11 Start Relay is "Livin' Easy", consider the Startus Interruptus mod. If your V11 fails the Livin' Easy Test? Be certain you run a quality, rated High Current relay in that #1 position (1999-2001 V11) . . .

V11 owners, note: This concern applies to V11 harnesses from 2002, and from 2003-2005. The early (1999-2001) Sport and Rosso Mandello already use a relay and do not benefit from this improvement. They do, however, benefit from a High Current relay in the #1/Start position.

So . . . I don't suppose starting a bike like that (especially with known rodent presence) would be prudent without inspecting the airbox and intake tracts. Sure, it might start, but what gets sucked into the engine could be a big disappointment . . .

Looks to be an auction house handling an estate sale of a motorcycle/car/truck collection in Wisconsin. . . https://auctions.yodersold.com/auctions/8151-789---Estate-of-Zell-D-White-Motorcycle-and-Automobile-Collection

The oil in the sump can "slosh" and uncover the pick-up, especially if the oil level is low. Check that first and report how far down the stick it is. Otherwise, this is the reason there are "Roper Plates", or in today's parlance, "The Rusty Star Picket Project" . . .

My brother, who got me into motorcycling, performed this valuable life-learning experience for my eternal benefit . . .

The reason I brought up guzzidiag is to verify the idle. I have seen V11 300-500 rpm low relative to the tachometer reading. No big deal riding along, but at idle that means an indicated 1050 could be 750 (no good for charging), or even lower. @Pressureangle, it seems you have already noted your tach error somehow?

I was perusing some archives of the South'nSpineRaid and ran across this post [edited] from SSR XII/ 2016 and thought it lends some perspective: Posted March 15, 2016 As spring is performing its springing here, and the Sport rolled over 98,000 miles today, I'm motivated to revisit the raison d'etre of Spine Raids, and Spine Raiders. The inaugural South'n Spine Raid was all about getting a few V11 together in order to get some 'semblance of understanding of their traits, transitions , and taming. This was 2004, about a year after Jaap launched this forum. It was massively revealing to put the four V11 side by side and pore over them. Along with my 2000 Sport was the 2002 LeMans of TheProfessorHisOwnSelf @andy york (now with something like 120,000+ miles), @Bill Hagan on a 2003 Ballabio whose absence in his life haunts him to this day, and a beautiful black 2004 LeMans. Since no photographic evidence exists of that event, we need say no more . . . With no SSR in 2005, we've gathered every year since in the TN/NC/GA mountains. The collective experience is beyond words. So many great folks, so many interesting bikes (not all V11 or even Guzzi), so many Tech Sessions (some rather impromptu!) After moving the meeting place around for several years, we've settled on TheLodgeatTellico for so many reasons, not the least of which are [the] garage and [the]breakfast! I am reminded to repeat the disclaimer: This is not an event, rally, or official gathering of any kind. It has nothing to do with V11LeMans.com, its owner, administrators, moderators, members, posters, spouses, offspring, or pets. There is no fee, no insurance, no sponsors, no map, no plan, no organization, no support. No , no T-shirt, sticker, patch, pin, or swag. There is no release to sign because there so no one to release any more than the last time you took your bike somewhere or showed up to talk with some fun folk. It's like Burning Man. Without the smells. So, let's say some V11 are likely to be in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Some at [the] LodgeatTellico, but often folks stay all around. This year, a little nuance: the theme of the Slimey Crud Run, up in Wisconsin, seems à propos, especially for Saturday: "Show up. Plan your own route." ____________________________________________________________________________________ [edit: The "Slimey Crud Run" motto was the inspiration for the SSR motto, with our own V11 twist]: Get There. Bring tools.

I can only think that @Pressureangle could make this happen. As much trouble as these crossovers caused early on, I can't imagine how "floppy" they might be now. And the (outdated) opinion that they get loose, but won't fall out? Uh, yeah, the crossover can actually fall out and go bounding zither&tither as following bikes deal with the event (SSR X/ 2014) . . .

Yep, that's Cliff; a solid part of the community. Let's just ask him here . . . Yo, @Cliff, will guzzidiag connect to your ECU?

I looked and do see the Sport 1100-i as a selection in guzzidiag. Probably not valid in this case because of the Cliff Jeffries myECU ?

Both links go to the same article. I've always enjoyed Kevin Cameron's technical perspective, so looking forward to reading this.

Can you get a connection on guzzidiag to verify the actual idle speed, or is that ECU too early? What is you idle speed on the tachometer?