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My switch reliably functioned when removed, powered, and plunger-fingered. I was surprised by how little the plunger needed to move before opening the circuit, though. Just about one step beyond "looking at it the wrong way" for it to change state.

Its good to have a nice multimeter in the garage but at the price of these things why not have it on the bike 24/7 where you can see it while riding https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Digital-Voltmeter-Mini-LED-Round-Battery-Tester-12-Volt-24-Volt-Voltage-Meter-Waterproof-for-Car-Motorcycle-Boat-1-Piece-Red/61I6RYXP96V5 From this vendor the price is $25 but I have seen it several sites for $6 so shop around. I have one on my V7III connected across the city light, best mod ever. https://www.amazon.ca/Waterproof-Voltage-Digital-Voltmeter-Motorcycle/dp/B09MZHJQJX/ref=asc_df_B09MZHJQJX?th=1 They even ship it with a pair of spade connectors to wire it up fo $6 I prefer the blue colour LED over amber. The case is waterproof. When I turn the key On it shows 12.5 - 12.6, drops down to ~10.5 while cranking then jumps up to 13, will sometimes go as high as 14.2 while motoring at speed

That's a great circuit for a voltmeter (called "dipped lights" in the wiring diagram, it is the low watt "city light" in the headlamp assembly, the tail light, and the instrument illumination). This is powered by the ignition switch through Fuse #6 (no relay). Probably good to check your voltage drop from the battery to where the meter taps in and add that back to the reading. I reckon it should be less than 1.0 volt, but could easily be 0.5v . . . So great to have @Kiwi_Roy posting (his great ideas and contributions) again. Welcome back, sir!

Our European brothers can help me on this, but my understanding is that there are regulations in (some?) European cities that the high wattage headlight is turned off and this 4 watt "city light" remains illuminated. V11 with "European switchgear" has this option (Hi/Lo + Off). I recall when I lived in Germany, my mother commented that it was illegal to blow a car horn outside of an emergency. Here in The States it's open season on horn honking!

CIty Light The small bulb in the headlight Park Light or any low load circuit that's on with the key

Cheers from Oz too... Well, a Kiwi in Oz, but I'm sure all of us down here wish you well folks! Ps I even got a ride in yesterday myself! ( rare at the moment )

My Tenni has been back with me a week and running smoothly after its sojourn in Bungendore. Can’t praise Michael of Moto Moda enough. With help from Pete Roper they replaced my cracked (oem) aluminium flywheel and clutch with a RAM assembly. Just in time apparently with the 24 year old flywheel cracked to billy-Oh! For the non Aussies this basically means it was f…ed according to Mr Roper! While apart Michael attended to a few leaks, valves, replaced the shift spring as a preventative and then gave the bike a tune. Moto Moda is a pleasant 3 hours South West of Sydney so definitely consider these guys to keep these ageing bikes in fine fettle.

Best regards from the U.S.A. , my friends!