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As gstallons says . . . If you roll the bike back & fro to make sure it is really in neutral and only one click up from first (not a 'false' neutral), it should crank with the stand down. If not, it's the middle relay/ neutral switch/ connection on the left of the gearbox sideplate. That neutral switch spade connector is so vulnerable under its wee rubber boot . . .

Absolutely no reason to back up the map unless you plan on loading a new one. Looks all good. Why mess with it? Otherwise, non-access to the ECU through guzzidiag can occur for several reasons. (I am not the expert on this) . . . Engine must be at operating temperature. When you say "99", is that F or C? Make sure you have selected the correct V11 model in Preferences and guzzidiag declares "connected." What makes you say you have a Titanium map?

I totally respect that. You've made delightful contributions to our small community! I love the shirts, especially in 1100Sport-i Yellow!

imgzeit was done by v7cafe, not coincidentally, but in response to our content loss from PhotoBlockit's first stunt blocking all images and demanding subscription payment. He also built one of the first tools to transfer image albums out of there to a reliable host. They kept finding it and shutting it off and he kept rebuilding it to keep helping people rescue their own images. Not just this forum, either; folks from all walks all over the world. Then "imgzeit" for $11US/yr. Makes me proud. (My oldest son, who rides with us and now has the V85TT )

Looking like a scout patrol for an Italian armored division!

That's the carbon fiber version? No one has a factory hugger for Gmc28? Seems Californians pull these off day one . You know, the place where "The girls only warn ya" . . .

Interesting point about the retroreflectveness. A flickering reflection, in the daylight, is how I discovered my lost connection issue, twice. Even with the splattery first LED beam on Hi-, I was never flashed by oncoming traffic. Although in low light or nighttime, I am always diligent about dipping the beam even coming up behind other drivers. Pissing people off (more than they already are) is a formula for disaster, especially on the roads . . .

I'll be honest, here. Oncoming traffic (especially lifted trucks) with ill-aimed white-hot LED headlamps+running lamps+auxiliary lamps are a huge annoyance to me, as well. Yet, "conspicuity" (being seen) is my primary goal with these *experiments.* Being seen in traffic full of distracted, angry, and clueless drivers is critical. These people pull out in front of brightly painted firetrucks running full flashing lights, sirens, and blaring claxons . . . When I am riding solo, or navigating our small team, I want the traffic ahead to see "something coming." That the beam pattern needs to be functional, both Hi- and Lo-, after dark is important to me. But not my primary goal. More like trying to approximate an onboard RIO, with photon torpedoes, to make it through to the destination . . .

I would enjoy luhbo's observations of the condition of that engine, especially the valves and guides. This is from your V11 with some 200.000 km, yes?

What a nice V11! I wish the "general public" knew to come here to bring home the best V11 available. No need to be a stranger here, Antiquar! Lurk, laugh, post! And good luck placing her well . . .

Thanks, Tom! https://www.grote.com/products/90941-5-grote-7-inch-led-headlight-sealed-beam-replacement/

I have not heard of Grote, Tom. You have a link to what fits the V11? (Oh, and let’s realize that the Bosch steel bucket/glass lens V11 differ from the plastic bucket/lens V11 in dimensionality and options for changes.)

Yeah, these stock airbox sellers always deserve a bit of "helping out" . . . The "pinches' and constrictions in the intake runners are really obvious in the bottom view of the lid you got. Ripe for "porting and polishing!

Over two years and ten thousand miles, this effort remains one of the best things I have ever done for my Sport. Thanks, again, to all that made it possible! On a little routine check-over I saw the vulnerable crankcase vent hose under the frame resting on, and abrading from, the oil supply lines for the heads at the front top of the engine block in the "V". A carefully placed Zip-tie and no hole will ever work through there . . . One of several updates to the Tank Off Maintenance Checklist . . .

Now, this is going to be quite something!

First attempt at some static aiming of the "VintageCars" LED. I live on a hillside where my entire existence is slipping toward the Marianas Trench , and the only level thing is my head . So, this set-up is far from perfect, but at ten feet the Lo-beam shows a nice cut-off biased away from right-side driving traffic: Hi-beam looks more "focused" than the last LED unit, but won't know more until I ride at night (I'd rather not), or continually get flashed by oncoming vehicles.

Some have kept AGM on BatteryTenders for years and years, even though it is not considered "best practice." Not recommended by Hawker for the Odyssey (they publish a "damage" warning for low amp "trickle"), but YMMV

Welldone, man! For best results, mind your battery conditioning . . .

There is one on ebay in California from a forum member. Pretty sure he's in the middle of moving his household, so not sure the status of availability.

I looked in "Fileshare", but do not see them. I had few cut by my local vinyl sign maker some time ago. That was only used by MotoGuzzi on race bikes, AFAIK, from about 1949-1951. I so love the asymmetry. The "Art Deco" . . .

Along the brake vein, the (nearing) 114,000 mile Sport got a fresh rear rotor and Bridgestone T31 today (32nd rear tire!). Fresh Brembo pads to bed the new rotor. All clinical and torqued and LocTited . . . wheel bearings checked out. Klüber Staburags on the drive hub. Thanks, Josh!!

Yeah, if it was the rare, desirable Silver, there would be 1.

(Except for those deeply "in-the-know" that respect the V11 designer's basis for the V11 Sport: the Gambalunghino . . . then it will be the Silver desired above all others. By at least one enthusiast . . . )

That is wild!

Truly! Same for me for the 916 . . . might have missed my window as they cheaped-out . . .