Lucky Phil

Ok that is the neutral switch wire. My suggestion was simply a check. I dont even know what the effect would be if the neutral wire was hooked to the starter, probably nothing but its one of those things you just ensure is correct almost unconsciously when you have an issue. The small blade connector on the starter is the power wire from the relay that operates a solenoid inside the starter to engage the main starter contactor. Ciao

Fork oil weight has no effect on sag. Fork oil level possibly can depending on how overfilled it is. I'd check the level first. Ciao

Here's a silly question just off the top of my head in case you have had other stuff apart as well as the starter. You don't have the neutral switch wire connected to the starter connector do you? Ciao

You'll need voltage onto the blade connector as well docc. Ciao

Have you removed the starter and tried 12 volts to it directly to see if the new starter is working?That would be the first thing I would do. Just because it's new doesn't mean it isn't faulty. Ciao

Or here https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/1666.htm Ciao

When in doubt look at the shop manual. Looks like you have an earlier owners manual. The transition of components for Guzzi isn't a hard line and so neither will be the owners manuals. Ciao

Yes when I caught up on the thread I thought that might have happened. Would never have happened to me of course, I'm to much of a "one tracker" as my wife keeps reminding me:) No side roads and one catastrophe at a time, then move onto the next. That's me. Ciao

Wow 3 pages of pulling the bike apart and I had the answer in the second post. As I said then, if the wire hasn't fallen off the switch and the light comes on if you ground the switch wire and turn the ignition on then its the switch. Ciao

Good point, not sure. Couldn't hurt. Ciao

Std K100 tool kit docc http://www.verrill.com/moto/rants/2010/100325rant.shtml Ciao

I've owned a couple of K100RS's over the years docc but can't remember this tool. R U shore it's part of the std kit? Ciao

Well the reg converts excess output into heat but how much heat is the question. Sound a little too hot to me but others would have a better idea. BTW everyone these days should have a temp gun in the home/garage, you know those hand gun style thermometers you point the infared dot at and it tells you the temp of the part or even person you are pointing it at. This way you could tell us all the exact temp it is and we could compare it to our units. I use mine all the time esp in these Corona days. They cost bugger all to buy now so everyone needs one. You have your orders:) Ciao

Kiwiroy has posted some wiring diagrams and information here for this issue I think. Ciao

You know I'm warming to these a lot. It's not often you see a GT style bike that actually still looks good with cases fitted. These days 110 hp on the road is plenty for me. Ciao

Very good, congratulations. Late January for me, a grandson. Yes it sees so. I hadn't noticed this for the 10 years I've had the bike. Interestingly Guzzi dont even list the screws in the parts manual as separate items. Ciao

Follow docc battery conditioning thread procedure. I leave mine hooked up to a trickle charger but only turn it on monthly for a day and then off again. Ciao

After reading your post Meinolf I checked my Centauro and V11 throttle bodies and Found that on the lower aluminium cross brace the Daytona uses all countersunk screws and the V11 has countersunk screws on the right side and standard cap screws on the left. Not sure if this is standard but maybe somebody has had the TB's off my old standard engine in the past and did what you suggested. I was going to refit the throttle bodies and then both cross braces so I'll look for misalignment and apply your advice. Your first Grandchild? I'm about to have mine soon. Ciao

I'm 6'2" and I fit the 1000SS ok even tucking in on the straight. The Terblanche SS's weren't Carbed from memory all injected.. Ciao

I have yes. It's a straight bolt on Ciao

Maybe the carbed version is a little less radical I cant remember but my 1000 also feels ok sitting on it but riding feels different which I found a surprise. Put it this way it's deceptively radical:) Ciao

Why dont you just turn off the lambda altogether and see how it runs/ If for nothing more than a baseline comparison for what ever you do. As I mentioned before the lambda sensor was only introduced to keep cat converters happy and is emissions related, it's not something that somehow enhances the open loop system and makes it magically way better. ciao

I currently own a 1000ss dual plug as well as the v11. The 1000 is basically an enhancement of the carbed 900. personally I'd go for the injected 1000 like mine. I've also owned a 900 Sport in the past which was an entry level injected 900SS with less suspension and a steel swingarm .I've also owned a bunch of belt drive Ducatis from the 500 Pantah onwards in cluding a Bimota DB1 with the 750 F1 engine. Riding position is quite extreme and they are geared very tall. A lot lighter than the V11 and much more sporty fast revving better shifting bike. I use mine for track days at the tighter circuits but have also run it a few times at Phillip Island. So smoother, lighter, better shifting and for the most part easier to work on and maintain than the V11 but the riding position is far more aggressive. Surprisingly probably even more so than my 1198 or equal to at least. Ones a real world no frills sports bike and ones a Grand Tourer. Ciao