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@motortouring, while I find my 2000 Sport retains oil pressure (light stays off) briefly after shut down (with the Run Switch off / Ignition on), I don't actually monitor the time or consider the information actionable. Yet, when the Ignition is switched on (regardless of the Run Switch position), the LOP light (and the "Battery" light on the early V11) should be lit. If they are not, or "not always" this would lead me to investigate the circuitry involved: yes, the pressure sender and its connection, but also Relay #2 and its connections. On the early V11 wiring, this function also relies upon current through the weak NC contact of Relay#1. The relay contacts are especially suspect when more than one function fails simultaneously (no LOP light along with no Battery Light). There is the "Wiggle Test" (I'm not making this up! ) to consider. With the seat off (for access) and the light(s) do not come on as expected: "wiggle"/jostle/wrangle/bump/tap Relay #2 , Relay#1, Fuse #5, and the connection to the LOP sender. Observe for change in illumination and from what was "wiggled." P.S. - I recall the early V11 (likely the later V11, as well) connected the wire to the LOP sender with a barely shielded "bullet" connector. This is located in the air/weather/spray stream on the left side, top of the engine case ahead of the left cylinder base. Strongly recommended to clean, crimp, and seal (Vaseline®?) this connection. I went a step further and sourced the rubber boot fitted to the "EV" models ( GU12717600 ) . . .

This is precisely why the automotive industry moved to "steady state" coolant temperature gauges (if any coolant temp gauge at all!). Ever notice that your car's coolant temp gauge points right at the middle, or slightly below, within a mile from start-up? And never varies, even in brutally hot ambient temps stuck in traffic? This is because owners would present their vehicle for service because "the needle is all over the place!" Now the "needle" stays "steady state" over a very broad range of (normal) operating temperatures. Actual coolant temperature (and perhaps oil pressure?) is like sausage. The less we know about the details, the better we sleep at night . . .

There were two color options in 2002, which is this? Are there images of the bike online anywhere @wayne whisler ? TIA!

A couple years ago at the South'n SpineRaid, one our generous (Tennessee) members handed out some of these gaskets as party favors. I keep the valve cover gaskets in the pannier as spares. Sometimes, there are just not enough hands on deck to properly construct gaskets from scratch . . .

I ran across this video in my archives. Our V11 (Sport) is cast in an delightful, alluring light. Made more brilliant in the V11 "electrified" Legnano Green! At about 1:00, the line-up shows about 1/2 green(ies), 1/4 silver, and 1/6 black. Whether actually representative of actual production, these ratios are consistent with my (unofficial) observations . . .

How about those voltages I suggested a few posts back?

FWIW, my clutch was replaced under warranty at about 4,000 miles for the same reason.

I still cannot see the FB listing (even with an account), so my posting and images could be all wrong.

True, that, brother. I made other, sketchy, mistakes with my failed lift. Chief among them: placing the sump jack at the forward edge of the sump to better lift the front. Bad idea! (as it turned out) (it slipped out) and lifted the rear support sideways. Already half-way to a bad day . . .

Wow. I remember that guy talking about that, but not the details. I thought that was "concerning", as well. There was something about this bike coming to him from a significant relationship, IIRC. I wish I remembered more about the brief encounter. I am sure this is the same bike. I could be wrong, but how could there be any others near here so identical . . . I cannot say this is the same bike as listed. I recall being impressed by the bike and the story (one year ago, August 2021) . . .

I did that dozens of times. Too many times to count. Up until that "one time" . . . Never again would I jack my V11 without overhead support. "Acceleration due to gravity" is an awesome force to observe. Especially if that force involves your-own-self, or some "thing" (your Guzzi !) you care about . . . An added overhead "chain fall" or ratchet straps are easy money . . . Belt and suspenders? Or let your pants fall down unexpectedly?

Oh, I think I met that Sport . . .

Confirmed: no link. Moved to "classifieds"

"The best cars wear their stories, dents and all." Reading this love(er)ly article by James Mills for Hagerty really spoke to me. It reminded me of so many, er, "nuances" that I have allowed, tolerated, ignored, or surrendered to, on mySport. And the place we are arriving with 20+ year old motorbikes that are, if not "rare", at least vastly uncommon. And if not "peculiar", at least > full of character < (like that uncle who liked to fire off his Napoleonic six-pounder and made his own whisky). Sure, I battled with the finish on the alternator cover time after time. It was becoming a line item in the scheduled maintenance. Then, it made up it's own mind about what it wanted to be . . . A couple weeks ago, at our local gather-up for coffee and Reubens, a fellow cocked his head and said, "Yo, docc, does that say 'nope' on your bike ?" I had to admit to the "patina" and said, "There are at least three stories behind that. But we're out of beer. Catch you at the "South'n SpineRaid !" Pretty sure we are beyond, "That is not the correct vacuum tap for the 2003 V11." Or, "This V11 LeMans would be more correct with the proper and original _____________ " (fill in the blank). I'm betting your V11 "patina" could tell some stories "if it could speak" . . .

I trust this @czakky guy, and can't wait to see where this V7 Sport goes!

@v11_meticcio, from Lecco Italia, pointed out that the World Guzzi Days (Le GMG) is the same weekend as the South'n SpineRaid. So, being in Mandello del Lario during the South'n SpineRaid will be considered an acceptable alibi for your absence here. Otherwise, we will celebrate the centenary in solidarity. https://www.visitmandello.it/en/events/881-le-gmg-giornate-mondiali-guzzi

Do a voltage test at the battery: 1) After about 6 hours or so with Ignition off. 2) Ignition/lights on for a couple minutes. 3) WHILE cranking.

Haha! Bene, sarò al Southern SpineRaid Motoraduno per il centenario! Haha! Well, I will be at the South'n SpineRaid Motoraduno for the centenary!

When you turn on the Ignition Switch and turn on the Run Switch, do the back two relays click and the fuel pump whirs, briefly?

This "translator" business gets worse. I also see that " andirivienni " can mean "Coming and Going." Right, then, I figure: separate the roots and see : coming / going . . . Not on goobler translate. "andiri vienni" interprets from a Bantu language (Shona): "I'm Old " This is what "Hustle & Bustle" has brought me . . .

Yes, just those three "Zerks" on the drive shaft. It is just that the front U-joint Zerk on the early RedFrame (+Rosso Mandello) "ShortFrames" has been an enigma. No one knows why the early front UNI access is so much more frustrating than the LongFrame starting in 2002. Video for tune-up/ valve adjustment? Not that I recall. Yet, this "How to . . ." thread contains layers of tutorials, links, and images to guide your way:

Haha! "Two out of two doctors agree" . . .

True, that!

Quel ramo del lago di Como che volge a mezzogiorno tra due catene non interotte di monte in un andirivienni di montagne, e di mano in mano più allargato tra altri monti chesi spiegano a uno a uno, allo sguardo e che l'acqua riflette capovolti [oo' ] paesetti posti sulle rive. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That branch of Lake Como which turns to noon between two uninterrupted upstream chains in a hustle and bustle of mountains, and from hand to hand more enlarged among other mountains that unfold one by one, to the eye, and that the water reflects upside down [oo'] villages located on the banks. [Obviously, the "google" translation loses poetic value and I could not make out the first word of the very last line. My new favorite Italian word: " andirivienni " ("hustle and bustle?") ] Grazie mille @v11_meticcio !

That looks mighty "gastro" from here, bud!