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I also label the fuse functions as to be visible from the left side on the side stand. (Likewise, ignore the 30 amp Maxi fuse, that did not work and been superseded by a circuit breaker.)

Pay no mind to the relays in this view, the image is only to show my method of labeling relay functions: Start - Lights - Neutral - ECU - Fuel/Ignition

Hey-yep . . . stand by . . . That rear-most relay (#5) is the majorly stressed fuel injection/ignition relay. It also feeds Relay#4 for the ECU, so that is part of the completely separate wiring harness for the V11 to run and includes fuses #1 and #2. This is the circuit that Kiwi_Roy's "Go_Winkie" monitors. I recall K_Roy's measurements confirmed Relay5 carries some 22.5 amps. Definitely un-good for a 20 amp relay, especially if the Chinese have over-rated it . . . [edit: Best Relay] Also critical the relays make good contact. [edit: Relay Base Repair] Great catch finding the seat latch cable against the 5th relay! Going to check mine now . . .

“[On the Guzzi, every old fogey on the road will want to stop you and chat you up!]” That is V11LeMans.com in a >nut<shell!

Speedhut!

So, you do have a yellow/black that went to the tach before? Also, whatever you new tach uses may not be this signal, but from the coils? What is make/type your new tach, BTW?

RPM reference is from the ECU, as I recall. [edit: yep, looks to be yellow/black (on the early V11 1999-2001, at least.]

That is so dear. And so kindly to share. "Old tools are like old friends that you have shared times with." [edit: I so had to add that quote, properly attributed to LuckyPhil, to my profile "About Me." That is so well said, and so resonates with what I feel we are about here. Thanks Phil!]

See? See, there? Even the true pros have a hammer well at hand!

I do like my bronze patina original to my headers, but I wouldn't care for it if it were splotchy or mottled form oil spatter, etc. I would be looking to even the finish out, but keep it "brushed" . . . .

A two week gap in posting progress either means L'Phil is on holiday in Tahiti or we about to see a quantum leap of the "V11 Daytona Project" . . .

The weights screw into the open tube of Assembly #2. As I recall, with a rather fine thread. The difficulty arises as the outer, black, tube is isolated from the inboard silver assembly and it is difficult to anchor the black outboard tube to extract the weight from the inside.

Thanks, Gio! The actual weights extend up inside the black tube from the "knobs." They can be a booger to get loose. #19:

Hey, thanks, bud. So far, all I know have checked in safe. Our primary fuel distribution and (restaurant) food distribution centers are affected. Really dedicated and smart people are working non-stop to restore services. I cannot express the admiration and amazement I have for the linemen that go out in these things to restore power and communication. And the emergency personnel that spring to action and work themselves to the bone. Every time the lightning strikes and the power goes out, I think of guys I know kissing their wife and kids on the cheek in the middle of the night saying, "Gotta go, y'all. Be right back." Firefighters I know sating, "Sorry I'm late, I was saving lives." Pull together. Be strong. Make a difference. (Thanks for asking!)

The original clip-on/weight set-up really works well as long as the throttle body balance and state of tune has been seen to. I also find Italian made ProGrip SuperBike grips help. The small, convex CRG bar-end mirrors probably damp some as well. But when I had the original bar-end weights machined down for their clamps, I learned to appreciate the cost of precision machine work. I recall it was $85US "back in the day." You could just use the original mirrors, but I got tired of the view of my elbows . . . Those original "stalk" mirrors also stick up quite a lot. Taking a page from Kane's inspiration, I recently removed my long-time Stucchi flyscreen and have been really digging going nekkid again . . .

Heh, there ya go: Spaghetti Western SpineRaid! As to bar end weights, you should score Gio's kit on offer. Resell the parts you don't need. Or keep them forever in a special cabinet squirreled away in the corner of the shop . . .

The grounded ECU case, in close proximity to the positive battery terminal is certainly a spark/short waiting to happen from a slipped spanner off the battery. I keep a patch of rubber inner tube over that corner for a little extra protection. As to why it is grounded, isn't there electronic functionality in there there requires a completed circuit (grounding)? In fact, I've always encouraged V11ers to make sure that ground is clean and tight (as all of our grounds should be!)

I was fortunate to encounter that clever corking, and that V11's awesome owner czakky, at a curious V11 meet-up in Tampa, Florida a few years back. czakky will have to speak for himself on the cork thing, but I found it a fabulous testimony to tasteful resourcefulness!

The 2002 Tenni is the 2002 Lemans. You have the right Workshop (Service) Manual for your Tenni. Also, download the Parts Catalog for reference . . . .

Good point, here. Early V11 (1999-2002 + early-2003-carryovers) are smaller diameter forks than the later V11 Marzocchi . . . Is it 41 mm, then 43 mm? Either way, the 2002 Tenni should be the early V11 Marzocchi spec . . . , yes?

@Czakky led the way for us to re-purpose wine cork as true and trusted V11 kit. @Kane, do you have the original V11 clip-on weights? They are excellent and can be machined to accept something like CRG bar-ends:

I think you show respect in many great ways. It shows real honor and dedication to go the extra miles (km? ) to make sure our V11 don't just get cast off, parted out, or otherwise defiled. That along with caringly placing the individual accessories and parts shows real respect. Thank you, Gio! I would have to look back at the timeline, but it was not long after we lost Luciano Marabese that we also lost brlawson. A fine gentleman I feel lucky to have met and ridden with.

wow, guys, everyone is being so great about declaring "sold" status. welldone! Thank you all for offering kit to our small community. Thanks, Bill!

Yeah, man, thanks! We all had a line of storms that night, but nothing like that EF2/EF3 through Nashville. Glad your friends are okay. The Nashville Electric Service estimates 600 poles down. Compared to 200 in the 1998 tornado . . .

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