piper1

Been a while since I last posted...thought I would post an update just to close the loop. First off, Roy has been a tremendous help. Without his knowledge, and patience, I wouldn't have gotten to first base. Step by step, possible problems were eliminated, and little by little solved the puzzle, which ultimately led to a seized fuel pump - which I have replaced and got my bike running...still one more piece of the puzzle remains, didn't even realize, until I got the bike running, the throttle body linkage is missing - previous owner must have removed - and never re-installed. Have a used one on the way from Moto Guzzi Classics...hopefully, for the time being, that's all that remains. Again, kudos to Roy for all the help.

Great - thanks...I'll let you know. Give NYC my best.

MZNYC, Might take you up on that...haven't worked on the bike in a couple of days due to work/ time constraints...planning to work on bike this Sunday. I'm located in Delmar - about 10 mins South of Albany... I'll reach out shortly... Thanks. Sean

With reference to the ground wire located at the helmet lock...how do I check do se if that is completing the circuit? Could it be loose? Let me know your thoughts... As always, thanks.

Roy, The bike does NOT crank over...and yes I DO hear the relay clicking everytime I push the starter button...also hear the relay clicking when I lift the sidestand and/put back down... No go on the fuel pump cycling for a couple of seconds...just hear the relay(s) clicking as mentioned above, coupled with the oil and battery light(s) rotating back and forth everytime I hit the starter button... Going to give it another go tomorrow... Thanks.

Can do...was thinking/wondering the same about the battery - although battery tender and charger showing its fully charged. I'll pull the ignition switch on Friday...thanks Docc. I'll let you know, or hit you up for more advice.

I can do the 18th...provided I work out some electrical demons on my v11. I'm located just outside Albany...I'll keep an eye out for updates as we go. Thanks for the invite. Sean.

Guys, Dug in a bit today on the electrics - tested all the relay(s) plug in points with a continuity tester...all five seemed to test ok. Then proceeded to replace all 5 relays, coupled with checking the starter button and all fuses. All seemed to check ok. Checked all fuses...they appeard to be fine with no noted broken wires/connections. Couple of weird things...once I lifted the kickstand and pushed the starter button, the dashboard lights switched from the battery light to the oil light and back and forth every time I hit the starter button... When I pulled the key out of the ignition, the battery light stayed on...would only shut off once I pulled the battery cables from the battery itself, otherwise would stay on indefinitely even without the key in the ignition. Lights work, dash board works and all turn signals are working...no priming of the fuel pump occurring. No sound whatsoever coming from anywhere... Any additional help/suggestions would be great. Thanks. Sean

Thanks guys -- feeling a little better -- looked up what the manual petcock looked like, and yes, that's what I have - one worry down. Will let you know how I make out once I start going through the items you guys listed -- relays should be at my house Tuesday from dpguzzi. Good day to all. Sean

Thanks Roy -- I sincerely appreciate you sending over the schematic (going to sit down tonight and review) -- quick question -- did you see/note the photo I included on my first post above? Could that connector be for/complete the safety circuit? I'm not good on electrics...could not locate where that connector went -- it appeared to come off the main harness mounted to the spine of the frame. In the interim, I ordered all new relays from dpguzzi -- one of the relays had some corrosion (slight) on the outside of the plastic housing - figured I would replace all the relays...lastly, I had the kickstand down -- I'll try with it up? What did you think of the battery light staying on even after the key was out? Thanks again Roy -- sincerely appreciate the help and am looking forward to your response. Sean

Thanks for the quick reply Tom...I'm thinking along the same lines - one thing I forgot to mention was I removed one (1) of the black (positive) cables from the battery and grounded it to the frame in lieu of having both wires connected to the battery, one of the relays was clicking every time I pushed in the starter button...when I reconnected to the battery terminal again, no clicking sound was heard from the bank of relays...either way, I'll try all the above and keep my fingers crossed. Thanks Tom. Hopefully I hear from Roy... Sean

Hello...been awhile since I've been on this forum (good to be back - had two V11 Lemans and missed having a Guzzi) and now picked up a V11 Sport Rossa Mandello... Couple of items about the bike; Hasn't been run in about 7 years When I purchased, supposedly a fuel injector was toast - otherwise, once the injector was replaced, should be "good to go" Well, I replaced the injector, installed a new battery, cleaned her up, and tried to fire her up today -- no go. Some observations; Battery Light came on and stayed on -- even when I took the key out of the ignition Did not hear the "gear sound" of the fuel injector/ecu when I turned on the ignition - knew I was dead in the water right away when I didn't hear that sound Lights came on, turn signals and horn worked and rear brake light One unknow cable was not installed/plugged into anything -- see photo -- did not/could not figure where it went and/or what is was for Only one wire coming off the gas tank -- plugged in the only wire (yellow male and female ends) other wire just remaining unplugged Just sat dormant with no response...any help and/or suggestions would be great. Thanks its good to be back...

Hello Again, Thought I would put this post back out there..... I installed a set of Neptune Pipes on the Guzzi, which, as a comment are beautifully made + sound great, however, am in need of the passenger blocks/pucks (Neptune Pipes have threaded openings to receive) which are installed on a set of stock mufflers where a pasenger rests their feet without burning/melting their toes.....the Tenni came with the Carbon Fiber wrapped stock pipe, but without the footrests as they are normally installed on V11's. Anyone have a set they want to part with along with the bolts that allow attachment to the mufflers.....and/or comments/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Piper1

Raz, No, pretty conventional....they are checkered stainless steel, oval shaped and pretty traditional in appearance..... I think I had mentioned different not so much in appearance but in not seeing many of the Neptunes on bikes....as a comment, they went on perfect and fit like a glove.

Here's the photos you requested.....

Love'em....and they're different to boot.

That would be great!!! Keep me in the loop and will forward my address once you locate. Gotta believe they'll fit any V11..... Thank-you. Piper1

Hello Again, Thought I would put this post back out there..... I installed a set of Neptune Pipes on the Guzzi, which, as a comment are beautifully made + sound great, however, am in need of the passenger blocks/pucks (Neptune Pipes have threaded openings to receive) which are installed on a set of stock mufflers where a pasenger rests their feet without burning/melting their toes.....the Tenni came with the Carbon Fiber wrapped stock pipe, but without the footrests as they are normally installed on V11's. Anyone have a set they want to part with along with the bolts that allow attachment to the mufflers.....and/or comments/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Piper1

Van, Been away from the v11 website for awhile....after missing my Lemans, I decided t buy another......read your thread - just wanted to confirm, my thoughts, prayers and best wishes, coupled with those of many others, are with you completely. Piper1