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Long thread, forgive me as I haven't read it. Having just gone through this, I chased so many items, spent unnecessary amounts on new parts, only to find that a power wire directly to the battery fixed all my problems. I now have thousands of miles of confirmation under me. To be fair, Electrosport advises this additional wire, and they were right. This probably would have fixed my charging problem even with all of the OEM parts as well.

I've since shaved the grey beard; no longer a celebrity.

I own a V11, and like @docc a GB500 too. As for the V7 adding to the "collection", I can attest to this.

I rode Highway 49 back in the 80s a few times, riding a 1985 Honda Interceptor 500, while I was stationed at Travis AFB. Lake Bariessa is where I first learned to counter-steer. You mentioned "the LM seems happier in the long sweepers"; true. After acquiring a V11, I was surprised by how slow the steering was compared to my 2010 V7 CC. I raised the forks 15mm, made all the difference, so much better, yet still very stable at speed. I arrived at this height with much back and forth trials. After I was happy with this, I discovered Todd at GuzziTech had clearly posted this 15mm recommendation, duh!

btw, @Scud, you weren't kidding about the steepness of THAT hill, WOW! It's hard to believe they even built a road like that. I'm certain I've owned vehicles that could not have climbed that!

Let me begin with no pictures were taken! I'll include the map @Scud put together for us. Scud and I live somewhat close to one another and have tried to get together for some time. At last, I left Mission Viejo and rode the 40 miles to his place in beautiful Carlsbad. After sitting on his numerous Guzzis stacked in his garage, we took off for the hills. Avoiding highways, we wrapped through the twisties with stops for fuel, coffee, and bladder relief. A 150-mile ride, and both bikes performed great. We plan to do a garage day soon and tweak each just a bit. Much of the roads were rather tight, thus slow going, but brisk enough to be fun. When finally approaching Lake Elsinore, Highway 74, also known as Ortega Highway, the bikes stretched their legs. This was my first shot at really ripping through the turns. The bike handled great, however, I still need to remove that abrupt off-idle hop. In turns, once planted, getting on the throttle took finesse to not upset the suspension. It wasn't terrible by any means, but I was trying to push it and every bit counts. On the straightaway, I did 120 mph and as you all already know, anything past 4k includes a big smile!

I follow an Instagram guy who films rides on the Italian Stelvio Pass. Just last week, two-up riding in flip-flops!

I saw this video on YouTube a few days ago, so excited to visit! It's now on my Retirement Travel list. Our family has a vaction home on the island of Brac, Croatia. From there, I'll try to plan a moto adventure up and over the Adriatic Sea , into Italy. That will be epic. We have a few more years, though, until the mrs retires.

2010 V7 Cafe Classic

I just returned from my Saturday Saddleback Church group ride. We didn't make it to Hamburger Hut, as I hoped. One person had to be somewhere by 2, and a newbie had a 250 Rebal and didn't want any freeways. We still had a great ride, nearly 50 miles round trip to Dana Point for lunch. This time I took the V7, unlike the V11, a cable clutch. Wow, the beach stop and go traffic really taxed my hand. The clutch is so heavy, regardless of any adjustments I've ever tried. However, just like the V11, it ran flawlessly. Always fun! …and no pictures.

mine too.

Met a friend on his KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE in the Laguna area, dropped onto PCH and just rode south, stopping when and where it seemed good (views, beach, coffee, etc). It was cool and overcast, perfect riding weather on what could have easily been far too hot. This stretch is one of my California favorites, one sleepy beach town after another. Torrey Pines is incredible as the palm trees give way to pine trees, so beautiful. In between all of these is the Marine base, Pendalton, that forces us onto Highway 5 for a short time. Even this isn't bad, as it allows us to stretch the bike's legs a bit. …and you know I did. "C'mon, pick it up Super Duke!" The V11 didn't let me down, and a few strangers along the way even asked about the Guzzi. It ran perfect. 120 miles later, parked it in the garage with a smile on my face. I've started a Motorcycle Group at my church, https://welcome.saddleback.com/ministry/motorcycle. I think I'm going to repeat this ride for this coming Saturday's ride, stopping for lunch at Hamburger Hut. Though if the wife joins me, I'll be forced to take the Kawasaki Concours, grrr!

@Flooky Curious, did the new Regulator include a direct positive wire to the battery? I had exactly your issue, turned out it was nothing that needed replacing best I can tell; although I did replace everything! Once I ran the direct wire, all seemed fixed, no more blown or melting fuse.

all good choices, @Sempervee1 I'm torn, I like the Stevio more for a number of reasons, but am held back leaving air cooled for water.

@Scud I have not even ridden one as of yet. I'd very much like to swing by and take a spin. It would be great to finally hang out! Just say when, thank you.

@Lucky Phil 100%!, and I'm only 58.

these both fit my V11: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801516792348.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.5aa71802MQKfCp&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832622654235.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.5aa71802MQKfCp&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

I have eight bikes, so many to keep running and registered here in California. But I do it successfully, I ride them all. Minimum yearly registration, regardless of age is $175. This inlcudes my two 50cc Scooters! I keep considering selling a few, but truly I want them all, and still use them all. My V11 is absolutely spectacular, even just to look at. I love the form and shape, colors, etc. It's running so fantastic, putting thousands of miles on it since acquiring it, and working out the bugs. What a joy to ride. The only shortcoming is distance; my body aches after a hundred or so miles. I tried talking myself into trading teh V11, my 2004 Kawasaki Concours, and maybe my highly customized 1982 Honda GL500 in for one of the new V85 or watercooled Guzzis. Give up three for one new one that gives me a lot of power, long mile rideability, etc. nah.

https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale-Decals-motorcycle-Eagle-sticker-for-Moto-guzzi.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

Well, it turned out the one I bought from Amazon is the wrong size, so I looked at the one you mentioned. It, too, is the wrong size.

I finally printed the TPS instructions, set all of the settings as instructed, and all is sounding and idling nicely. At this point, I'm next to address the TPS itself, and I wimped out. I have a voltmeter, but not the Casper harness to easily connect to the TPS. I didn't want to mess anything up so I stopped there. To save $40, I bought this with the hopes it fits and I can build my own for a mere $8. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M3KGLJZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 If it doesn't fit, Amazon free returns! Please don't think less of me.

https://www.electrosport.com/products/esr510-regulator-rectifier-ducati-1-phase-charge-light-output?srsltid=AfmBOortB9sbJb7q3HYBe3GMkx3e6d1ivf6qCarA7-guJyFeqcfzUss2

As I just went through this, allow me to advise also running a power lead directly to the battery, just as https://www.electrosport.com/ suggests. Until I did this, I could not get mine to work properly.