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^^^ "Meanwhile up in Scotland" ^^^ My sides hurt after that!

Pretty awesome for 1970, great music, rather risqué! I never would have known about this California television presentation being just halfway through seventh grade at the time. Never knew Leon Russell was performing so explosively that young (28 at the filming). Thanks to one of my guitar players for sharing this . . .

Yeah, so Optimum Performance Motorsports does not carry parts? Or, it's just that I did not navigate their website correctly?

I do not see "Parts" on the website. Am I missing something?

Here is a source for parts catalogs. Not sure which applies to your '98 EV ( not in my paygrade ). . . http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_tonti_spare_parts_catalogs___exploded_parts_diagrams___parts_fiche.html But, seriously, actually calling Gordon or Curtis will get you to the bottom of it pretty quickly! I haven't worked on an EV, but suspect a clutch cable change could require tank removal (?) . . .

Here are three reliable US parts sources. You can check the online availability with the first two, but best to actually call them on the phone to confirm availability and advice about fitment. The third has a reliable website, but they probably don't have much-if-any hands-on knowledge of your EV (or our V11) . . . MG Cycle in Wisconsin (Gordon) Harper's Moto Guzzi, Missouri (Curtis) AF1 Racing, Texas Often one will have something the others don't. Downloading a "Parts Fiche" and referencing the part number you need is helpful . . .

Is that something would be within your personal "Wrench-Range?"

Swooshdave should be along momentarily to advise . . . What are you looking to accomplish (parts, service, specifics)?

Your saying all the red is powder coat? I didn't realize this. How can the difference be known?

Makes me think somebody should bump sign216's thread . . .

I wonder how similar/same the 1100 Sport-i and V11 charging system are. Have you compared parts numbers?

I’ve long been fond of saying the V11 has a charging system like a G-string. Adds excitement, but doesn’t like the cold...

Hey! Good news! Read up on the relays. If your replacements are underrated, they may not last long. Also, look for the write-up on Relay Base Repair. They may benefit from tightening and certainly a cleaning/conditioning/sealing with something like Caig DeOxit. (There is nothing like Craig DeOxit!)

Yes, it applies to the V11. I’ve seen references to it in the past, but don’t recall which threads. Meinolf could tell us where the function is in the ECU.

It does, but it is "frame mounted" (unlike the closer fork mounted flyscreens of the Sport), and mates to the later generation plastic headlamp bucket.

So, this step has always destroyed my ability to perform the kind of amazing project this is. At some point, the progression has to be completely disassembled and refitted. That, IMHO, is one of the hallmarks of true Professionalism. One that will always reveal me as a mere hobbiest. Welldone, LuckyPhil. (And once again, thanks for the generous sharing of the methods, process, and progress . . . )

THAT is exactly what the car has been saying! Wheels are at the powdercoater, new tires waiting. Got vetted by an AMG/Porsche mechanic that, after ringing the secret doorbell, references, and a lengthy phone conversation, invited me by for an audition . . .

I would certainly be inclined to address the historically most common issues that make a V11 act (up) like this. Sure, could be the timing sensor. It's just that has proven to be an exceedingly uncommon failure. Most common? Failed relays, especially Position #1 (and #2) on the early V11. But also Position#5. Obtain a full set of the referenced 5-pin OMRON High Current Relays and seat them in all positions with a spritz of magic on the contacts (Caig DeOxit®) Next most common, Ignition Switch. It's a little fiddly to get apart, but the soldered wiring can be inspected/repaired and the contacts inside cleaned and lubificated (Caig or Vaseline®) I realize that is worth precisely what you just paid for it . . .

Hey, open the image in Photo, "right click" for the drop down menu, and select "Copy Image Location." Paste into the post:

I just kept my Brembo plastic replacement cap. My clutch res cap was already that impervious black plastic. I like the way the caps "go away" visually, but the clear reservoirs, and their fluid levels, hang there like critical IV bags keeping the *patient* viable and in the game . . .

"Gizmo failure" . . . I think you nailed it, bud . . .

All good. Fixed it for ya, buddy. Wish I had the answer for your fairing noise. Have you tried putting a hand on it in various places to see if it damps the noise?

Nice, Benoit! Those are the improved second generation Tekno bags and braced mounts. The small, black plastic "clamps" are for the top rail to index the bags and keep them from sliding. Your bags are all the way back to make room for a passenger. I like mine indexed all the way forward to centralize the weight as much as possible. Very nice looking Café Sport!

Baby's gettin' new shoes! And the wheels refurbed . . . "Needs some suspension work. Shocks, brakes, brake pads, linings, steering box, transmission, rear end. Maybe new rings. Also mufflers . . . a little wiring . . . ."

Here I thought the tapered, thin, machined end went into the clutch push button (forward)?