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Sounds like you'll need a major-league *shitty stick* for the testing protocol. (Wear eye protection. Maybe one of those NBC suits for the inevitable splatter . . .)

Greg Field ave us a good crossover thread *back in the day* http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11564&hl=mistral

Well said. Believe me, brother.. I feel your pain, and know *exactly* what you are talking about. I said, "Push back", but I realize I'm preaching to the choir on that point!

Batteries like exercise! (discharge-charge-discharge-charge), but make sure the volatge(s) and amperage(s) are correct for the AGM. A discharged AGM (Odyssey) will not charge with less than 14.2v/ 6amps. Verify with a quality VOM. Don't trust the charger! Observe and measure, also, the "Float" voltage/ amperage specified values.

Getting rid of the "surface charge" is easy. Leave the lights on a few minutes. (I watch the voltage drop until it stabilizes, then *lights off* and watch while the voltage restabilizes ("rest") before initiating *whatever* charge)

Push back!

Here, I understood the typical charger "desulfation" algorithms are not compatible with the AGM. One method I have had great results with is to make sure the battery drops to 12.65v before discharging (lights on) a few minutes, rest a few minutes and bring the voltage up to 14.7v with *at least* 6 amps. Terminate the charge and repeat when the battery statically discharges to 12.65v. (These voltages are at 77ºF/25ºC.) Once the battery holds its charge above 12.65v@25ºC for two or three weeks, it is showing a reliable State of Charge. Always discharge before charging . . .

" . . . soft, dark growl . . . "

I was thinking "desulfation" is not recommended for the AGM? Is the Battery Minder CEC1 on the EnerSys Odyssey list of approved chargers?

It could be I am turning my Sport into a Tenni/Carcano/Marabese tribute one green thing at a time . . . Looking at where to apply a "number plate" . . .

Now I haven't slept in days over the whole *Butterball* thing. And none of the (simple) parts were available. *None* When I rebuilt the clutch and addressed >all so . . . I know it's me. I'm the butterball. I'll make this right. I will, I will!

* Now, I'm havin' trouble feelin' sorry for ya there, buddy. Ya had me goin' for a while . . . *

aye. A beautiful motorcycle out standing in its field.

That is good advice! Not sure how it might go back ten years, but these common issues with the V11 are timeless.

Dear me. What a joy to ride along! Indeed: "Once Upon a Time in the West" . . . .

She doesn't really deserve it, I know. I just got all cagey when she wouldn't let me ride her on my birthday and made me order parts instead.

Why, oh why is *Butterball* down just now !?!? Y'all ride if you can right now! :bike:

I decided to replace that axle. It is too worrisome to me, and *Butterball* deserves it . . .

I only have a simple dial caliper (no micrometer), but the (three) steps approach 0.005" . . .

Also, the "wear steps" in the axle are worrisome to me. How much is too much?

I had to swap the rear of the driveshaft to the replacement reardrive and crossed one of the pinch bolts. On the bench while pre-fitting. I was trying to be meticulous because I had this happen before (on the front of the diveshaft). So, two new bolts, new Schnorr washers, and an assortment of rubber plugs to make the $10 minimum order from Moto Int'l.

Those canisters are the original Guzzi "For Off Road Use Only" round carbon fiber accessories (Mistral? or Agostini? or did Mistral make the Agostini as well as the Moto Guzzi cans?) . Probably not a lot of *glass-packing* left in there . . .

Grrrr, well, dang it if Butterball ain't down again . . .

With respect for the Original Poster, and The Spring Whisperer, I would suggest a change to the Topic Name of this extraordinary thread (?)