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Hey Guys, Mine does not click at all on particular position. For example, rotated on the left, it does not click, no life. Dash board lights go off a little. When I rotate it to the right, it just starts. So I assume, its the bullet connectors

It's been a while, so i am following up subsequent to all the great help i received getting this salty old gal sweet again. She didn't get roadworthy without a fight. The fuel pump develped a leak coming off the positive post, so replaced it with one of those $27 Osias that are sold elsewhere for $48. The Osias has a whine that is annoying, is this characterisitc of this brand? Is there a quieter pump available? And, i thought i'd save a buck and not listen to the advice that the breather hose from MGC cracks. Bought one, cracked immediately. So, i just installed the $tein-DinSe hose a couple days ago. Took her out for the first real ride earlier today, and how i do i love this LeMans! I can see i need to get a Roper slosh plate. I'll post some pics from when i go out next. Next is to re-engineer how the mounts fit to the bike that came with the bike for atttaching Givi Monokey bags.

If it "clicks", it is not the clutch bullet connectors. If they are at fault, there will be > nothing <.

I wouldn't be worried about that, it just shows the testers ignorance. The bikes in the film were all Z900 or Z1000 Kawasakis, except for the one Z650, and Max Rockatansky didn't even ride a bike. The cop on the bike was Jim Goose. No, wait, the one that Jim Goose rode in on with his leg in plaster was a Kawasaki 2 stroke triple, a 400, I think. PS: very pretty bike you have. Please look after it well.

That has been mentioned a couple of times, and now one more time. I had a look at those on mine, and can only confirm the advice to check them regularly. The "bullet" type connector is one that is inclined to get loose with time, and those ones on the V11 are in a dumb place into the bargain. Whatever else you do, look at them first. I agree with that, in the sense of getting the existing systems in good order, or as good as possible, before you start doing mods that might not address the actual issue. The reservation is, it is possible that the bike might not start every time at the first button push even if everything is in good order. Mine doesn't. However, the "not starting" is not a complete failure to do anything when the button is pushed. That would be a symptom that points to, for instance, the aforementioned bullet connectors (along with the fact that the steering position makes a difference, as already mentioned in other posts). What mine does is the classic "startus interruptus": Sometimes it starts fine, sometimes it just clicks. A few more jabs on the button, and clicks, and then it starts. The position of the steering makes no difference. The problem is that not enough volts get through to the solenoid on the starter. I've measured that on mine, and it is the case. I've done a clean-up on the electrics on the bits that are easy to get to, and the problem got better, but it is still there. The solution is either go through electrics from start to finish and bring every single connector back to as new condition, or install the additional relay as described further up. The plan is to add the additional relay, but I have a couple of other issues that are more urgent. Putting the forks back in when I get them back from the workshop, for instance, and finding out why it runs so badly on a constant throttle.

Learned something in Brooklyn 1978, screw the establishment Cheers Tom.

A member did the refill (in the wrong place) last year w/bad results. The additional start relay will fix an intermittent condition. Yours is doing it when the bars are turned fully in one direction only. This is highly unlikely to fix this. Find out for sure. Turn the bars fully in the direction of the no-start and hold the starter button down . Then rotate the bars in the opposite direction until the starter starts working. There may be bullet connectors that are not making good connection . find & repair . You can use crimp connections to fix this because you need to have a perfect connection instead of a quick connect coupling. The extra relay is a good idea but get your bike to where it starts every time FIRST !

Sounds like what Guzzi owners refer to as Startus Innterus @docc beat me to the punch, regarding Roy's diagram Regarding the Bosch relay, according to the spec I found its rated at 20A I'm not sure about the relay layout on the V11 but the Power Relay operating fuel pump, injectors and coil has to feed a large load If it was me unless there is something wrong with the Chinese one I'd leave it, as it's a larger rating (if it's to be believed of course)

Here is one by @Kiwi_Roy courtesy os @Weegie's DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/no8adkie1sl6frnc2qmm8/ALzrUXsngCqMRtfMR1cXedE?dl=0&e=1&preview=Startus+Innteruptus.jpg&rlkey=8x5byzd4ux3107610i22ig5v6&st=3xbx7rbu Yet, because your steering position affects starting, do not overlook the faulty connections of the clutch switch at the nefarious "bullet connectors" at the left side of the frame spine beneath the tank.

Still check in here frequently and if I can contribute I usually try. Had it out yesterday to get its annual roadworthy test and it still puts a smile on my ugly mug. A little worried that the MOT tester was calling me Mad Max though

I have found this relay in Norway, I think it can replace the Song Chuan, what do you think? - BOSCH 0 986 AH0 304 Also, Do you have any simple diagram that explains the re-routing?

Thats an amazing guidance bud, thank you very much for all this explanations!

Thank you very much. I see its pretty clear actually!

Is a dipstick available? I heard they slip when the level is too low.

That was a funny response ! No kiddin' , a member did a trans oil change and installed the oil in the flywheel housing ! Back when the Saab 900S with a m.t. was around , oil change places would drain the gearbox and add 5qts of oil and the car would get about 5-10 miles down the road and then TROUBLE !

Yeah, I couldn’t remember offhand if John was on here or not. Of course he is!

We do. Wedgie. Phil

Surprised the hammer doesn't get a little steamed.....

Those clips are pretty irrelevant. Don't know if that's Roy Buchanan's really family but that would certainly be a different side of the man. Most times he can be a real gunslinger. If your not familiar with Roy watch something like Roy Buchanan live form Austin, TX. Eva Cassidy go watch her cover of Somewhere Over the Rainbow or Song Bird.

I feel the urge to clarify that If it is "the same" in the sense that the brakes stay "pumped up" and still have a good feel after standing for some minutes with no wheel rotation, the problem is probably the disk or bearings or something at that end. Something that pushes the pads back away from the disk when the wheel rotates, causing them to need to be "pumped back up" when the brakes are applied. If it "the same" in the sense that the brakes need "pumping up" again after standing for some time, there is probably air in the system that needs bleeding out.

At this point, it seems a lot cheaper to travel to Europe to purchase your gear, VAT free, and import duty free. Some of the bakery stuff that is made in France cost 50 USD here, and 13 EUR there; taking into account that 50 USD here is without VAT and 13 EUR includes VAT in Eur... These are cast for a pastry named Canelé. I need at least 50 of them....

Exactly what I said in my post;

And you waited all that time to tell me? Each time I change the gearbox oil, my clutch slips... now I understand why!!!