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This one: Compared to the vulnerable factory original:

That's too bad (that it is out of stock). This is my third stator and I am suitably impressed with their improvements. Perhaps if your rebuilders would care to see that image of that heat shielding and improved strain relief and apply their own version . . .

Here ya go, @Purloined:

So, yes, the stator can be changed in situ. Certainly easier on a lift. It is common that those wires get strained removing and replacing the alternator cover to turn the motor for valve adjustments. Plus, those wires heat harden where they solder in. The improved stator looks well designed.

Very common for a yellow output wire to break off at the stator. It is rather hard to see. I replaced my last one with an improved stator from EuroMotoElectric, IIRC. It has improved heat shielding and strain relief. I should be able to find links to that thread, the supplier, and post images in a few hours . . .

How about this Brembo supplier @KINDOY2 linked:

This notification feature is pretty new to this forum, so this is just a general message for all of us. When you type the “@“ symbol and begin typing a username, a drop down menu appears and you can select the username desired. Notice how the forum then highlights the entry. If you type in the entire username, without clicking on the selection, there is no highlight and, therefore, no notification. In order to receive notifications through this system, go to your profile and select your notification preferences. Again, just a general FYI post. Otherwise, @VtwinStorm, you can hover over a username, or open their profile, and send a “PM” (Personal Message). Some members will see these long before they may check on, and reply to, an old post.

I see @df1 last visited June 12, but perhaps tying his username to the "@" will send him a notification. Interesting, Tony, @df1's location is "NH" which may very well be close to you! Good luck!

Hopefully, the "California" - "cruiser" - "EV" exposé has been helpful to the OP to sort through the myriad web 5sp vs 6sp vagueries and focus on what @VtwinStorm is hoping to find in a V11 LeMans. Pretty sure them Cali's ain't the droids he's looking for.

Another fine example of a "V11 5 speed". Again, probably the source of the OP's opening statement: "I've been on several sites and I'm getting conflicting info. Some claim a 5 speed, others a 6 speed." As nice as these Tonti V11 California 5-speeds are, @VtwinStorm, "These aren't the [V11] you're looking for. Move along. Move along."

Agreed! "Ain't she sweet? " For a little more "light reading"/orientation to the V11 sporting models @VtwinStorm, here is a thread that details the differences in the early (1999-2001) ShortFrames and the later LongFrames that started with the 2002 LeMans:

Just a follow-on post for the OP @VtwinStorm to clarify the frame references. Your Ducati have "trellis" frames, if I have that right? Moto Guzzi V-twins before the "Spine Frame" had variations of tubular "cradle" frames referred to as "Loop Frames" and "Tonti Frames" until the very sporting Moto Guzzi Daytona was introduced in 1992. The "Tonti" cradle frame remained for the "V11 cruiser" models along with the 5 speed gearbox. From 1992 through 1998 sporting "SpineFrames" (Daytona, Sport 1100, 1100 Sport-i, and Centauro) used the 5 speed gearbox. As Lucky Phil stated, when the 1999 V11 Sport was introduced, the first Guzzi 6speeder was born and used throughout the range. Yes, they can be set up very sweetly and suit the aggressive gearing of the V11sport/LeMans models nicely. For reference, @VtwinStorm, here is the exposed frame of an early (1999-2001) "short"/RedFrame. V11 LeMans/Sport/etc spine frames from 2002-2005 are longer/differ slightly.

Yeah, let's not call them "horrible" (like many of the small block motors proved to be). Just not the focus of this forum and a sorry source of confusion for a new guy trying to decipher the "V11" terminology and fitment

I honestly cannot figure out the Guzzi "cruiser-thing" nomenclature at all. But we won't sort that out here. Only a few years back, the V11 commonality came to our attention in that this subforum, Technical Topics, is subtitled " V11 only ", yet it really it is > SpineFrame V11 only < Apparently the cruiser bikes technically have a "V11" motor, albeit not in the same sporting tune of the SpineFrame models. Perhaps this is part of the source of confusion @VtwinStorm is finding. There is also the matter of other sites and posters not having the depth of knowledge, expertise, and experience regarding the V11 Le Mans/Sport embodied here. I've [paraphrased] this before, "The world's foremost expert on the Spine Frame V11 Moto Guzzi are us."

Perhaps I'm overthinking the conflicting information, but not all "V11" are "SpineFrames" (what this site is dedicated to). There are the cruiser-style V11 EV/California/Jackal/Bassa/Stone/Titanium that all use the 5 speed. All of the SpineFrame models use the 6 speed (a gearbox that was used only in this series. 6 speed gearboxes after 2005 are not the same):

As I understand this, you can leave your existing change in place and use the wire you cut (from the ignition switch) to power 87A on Relay#2 and you're set.

Hold the phone, Jim! I think I have your answer! Put down the snips and step back from the bike!!

I'll have to search Kiwi_Roy's posts on this, but I must correct my earlier post that the 2008 1200Sport I worked on "has the same wiring" as the later V11. It surely cannot because it has a 4-pin relay (1200 Sport) and the V11 uses the 5-pin to pull in the #2 Headlight Relay. Yes, +1 with @Tomchri, I seem to recall the V11 Startus Interuptus remedy requires an additional relay [edit] is one way to do this. [edit: But look below at powering the headlmap relay with the cut wire from the Ignition Switch.]

So, all V11 [edit: Spine Frame] models (1999-2005) have the 6speeder. Earlier "Spine Frame" Moto Guzzi (1992-1998), Daytona, Sport 1100, 1100 Sport-i, and Centauro all have the earlier 5 speed. Gotta love Lucky Phil's "simplest answer" . . .

So, is it possible the Startus Interuptus remedy for the V11 requires an additional relay, rather than simply direct power to the existing relay?

Excellent, then, man. Just trying to cover the simple bases and understand how your symptoms could be occurring. I very simply ran fused power directly to the Start Relay after removing the original power wire from the Ignition Switch. The primary difference in the V11, that I can see, is that our Start Relay is a 5-pin that routes power to those lighting circuits (through Relay#2) you describe unless the starter is engaged. When you engage the starter (cranking), does the headlamp go out?

I would surely verify Relay#2 has not failed and stuck closed. That would give you those exact symptoms.

@Voldav, here is a view of an early Sport (2000) with the voltage regulator visible between the (aftermarket) horns. It is the silver box with the cooling fins on top. The regulator, and charging system, can be checked with a voltmeter at the battery. Otherwise, this is more likely a relay, fuse, or switch(ing) issue. AFAIK, a bad regulator won't stop current to the Ignition Switch.

Just as a disclaimer, I have the earlier wiring on mySport. Yet, I just assisted another member in supplying power to his Start Relay on a 1200Sport. EDIT: My understanding is that this is the same wiring as the later V11 (through the Ignition Switch). [edit:Nope. Sure it is the same that it goes through the Igntion Switch, but the V11 has a 5-pin Start Relay to power the Light Relay, whereas, the 1200Sport does not.] @Jim in NZ, can you confirm which relay (from the front) you rewired ? Also, try replacing the second relay (ideally with a High Current OMRON) in case that relay has stuck closed.

Hi, David! Welcome to the V11 forum! You're in a great place to work through your needs. Which year/model V11 do you have? The regulator is found mounted to the front subframe behind the forks, usually between the horns. Which fuse and which relay did you change? Relays can be a source of numerous issues with the V11. There are two wiring configurations between the early (1999-2001) and later (2002-2005) V11, so knowing what you have will narrow the search for solutions. Again, @Voldav, welcome!