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You can't eBay ? Read my heresy on the automotive ( marine actually ) relay in series to the OEM starter relay on the V11 . This keeps all the solenoid current off the factory EVERYTHING on the bike .

Thanks brother !

Hmmmmm . that would generate some $$$ too ! BTW , what color did you use on the chops ? It does look good ! Oh yeah , you found a part # for the oil filter in Baldwin . What is the part # ?

You are either single , using this as a business write-off or have a great marriage !

I will get rid of the old ones for you .

Or , we could swap out front forks . Those Ohlins just don't cut it for the stealth look . I could tolerate the gold look !

I don't know if it matters , I put my fuse/holder between the battery and # 30 of the relay and tucked the holder under the strap of the battery hold-down . It may be better to put the fuse/holder between 87 and solenoid . I would post some pics but , I am not smart enough . The wire gauge was 16 ,14 or something . I went to NAPA and got $35 worth of stuff because I couldn't find anything . BTW I use uninsulated butt connectors and heat shrink .This keeps out water intrusion and acts as a strain relief .As I have stated , the new relay carries the current to the starter and not the mini-relay in the relay holder . I have used this before on Lucas starters . They burn UP neutral and ignition switches like crazy . A special thanks to K-R for putting down in print my thoughts .

Buddy , IDK but , that color is righteous !

Every one of these bikes is …………………………..nevermind .

Mine is an 03 . This is the EASIEST thing you will ever do . Call me . this will take 2 minutes . # 1 come up with a conventional ( regular size ) relay ,mounting bracket & connector. # 2 make sure there is NOT a diode in the relay . # 3 connect # 30 through a fuse to 12v , 85 to ground . # 4 disconnect the solenoid wire and install a wire with a male terminal to the existing solenoid wire , then to 86 .* # 5 go from 87 to the starter solenoid and attach using a female butt connector .* * use 16 ga wire to make sure you get optimum current flow to the solenoid . I mounted the relay to the battery mounting frame .

Well , after 13 yrs. And a little work. # 1 Removing the fuel pressure regulator & cleaning it up/out . removing the fuel by turning the pump on & off 100 Xs and pumping out the stale fuel . Replaced qwith straight gas . # 2 Install new battery . # 3 cranked about 10 seconds pulling on the throttle cable . # 4 Are you ready to rrruuummmbbbllleee ? # 5 The sound of perfection ! # 6 the red frame is running .

Look at the thread "What did you do to your Guzzi today" . I installed a larger automotive relay in series with the starter relay . Exactly what is the month/year of production of your bike and what model ? This is easy to wire into . Call my cell if you need too7oh ate4one one77for

Oh no …….that is a VERY good price !

The older you get , the heavier these caskets get . A man realizes how important your close friends and family members are , the day after they are gone . Brother , we feel for you

Docc's the MAN

What's the saying ? If it's too loud , you're too old .

What year ? Red frame or black ?

Why the smaller tire ?

The red frame ( 2001 ) tire size is 160/60-ZR17 and the black frame ( 2003ish) tire size is 180/55-ZR17 .

If you're looking for perfection , you're at the wrong place .

What is the tire size on your wheel ? My red frame has the 4.5'' and the black frame has the 5.5" wheel . I will go outside and get the tire sizes and post

You want a cognizant welder . One that is fully aware of what is going to be done . This is a process that is going to be done ONCE . disconnecting one post of the battery will keep all the welding trouble out of the electrical system . Always disconnect the negative post . I have never made sparks with a wrench on the negative post touching the frame !

The cylinder head comes off very easy . Don't be afraid to take it off and do it right . If things get too f'd up .Time-Sert is the ultimate repair .

What is that ? The Weather Channel reporting on this stuff off Florida ?

This stuff is way too clean