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Now, we all know Moto Guzzi *blends* between the years . . . both in advertising content and actual production . . .

Exhibit B: *stilettos* come hot, as delivered. porkchops have to be grilled with added BBQ sauce.

Wot colour?

Will the H4 LED units with a heat sink work just as well then?

While there may not be an origin to attribute the common nomenclature "porkchop" to the V11 frame side plate which is the (beautiful) cast version of the original side plates of the Daytona and early Sport 1100, I propose that the moniker is disparaging and fails to reflect the elegance of this Marabese design which debuted on the 1100Sport-i and the provocative Centauro. Inspired by some early photography of the V11Green Sport, I suggest the common name *stiletto* , for obvious reasons. And to set straight, once and for all, the beauty and elegance of the piece: If the originator of the *porkchop* moniker might step forward, I further propose bludgeoning with steamed asparagus and boiled potatoes, as that is the sort of thing that goes with porkchops. Stilettos!

I'm ready to make a proper proposal on this whole "frame side plate" business . . . Stand by, and please: vote early and often! http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19946&p=220887

Very interesting observation, Scud, that the stilettos on the "Titanium" custom are *retro* milled cast pieces in homage to the earliest CNC designs. Credit where credit is due!

At some point, a quorum will be declared . . .

Owing that *we*, of V11LeMans.com, are The World's Foremost Experts on the V11 series of Moto Guzzi, I hereby propose that the "frame side plates" that have been referred to by the ill-coined and disparaging moniker "porkchop" forever be designated *stilettos*. Exhibit A:

Are those Frame Stilettos titanium? I love my cast RedStilettos, but titanio would be oh-so-tempting!

I got the GPS back-up power ("Hot Start") wired into the headlamp constant 12V on one of the relays in the bucket (*not* factory wiring). I didn't like the way I shielded the factory speedometer illumination wires (green circle in the picture above) and re-purposed those to power the two individual (non-dimming) Speedhut inverters for face illumination. [above: individual, non-dimming face illumination inverters.]

Actually the heat output of a powerful LED is less than half the heat output of a halogen incandescent bulb. The heat is intense in a tiny localised spot on the LED, which would destroy it unless a heat sink or something similar can conduct the heat away. I didn't like the idea of relying on a tiny fan,so I fitted an LED with big copper braid loops. The steel headlight bucket barely gets warm enough to feel it. Seems a fan would actually work if there were some louvers in the bucket. I always wanted a hotrod with louvers. *Chopped, channeled, lowered, louvered. Twice pipes, candy apple red*

If these things need fans, but they're enclosed in the bucket, it seems the'll be running awfully hot. That can't be good for reliability and I don't want to cook my relays in the bucket. You guys know how I feel about my relays. . .

36.5 miles/US gal; About 5% less when the temperatures are low and up to 10% more cruising steady at highway speeds. Best ever: 42mpg.

Just to clarify my original post: I realize there are H4 LED units that have an inline "driver" or box that also has to fit in the bucket. While early Sport buckets have more room than the later LeMans plastic buckets, mine has extra wiring and relays already taking up space. I recall someone posting a photo of an LED H4 with a heatsink on the back of it, but can't find it now. I'm pretty sure we can all agree that the stock V11 headlight is pretty weedy . . .

I have seen a poorly functioning Relay#5 act exactly like this. Use a High Current Relay in this position. OMRON G8HE-1C7T-R-DC12 https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/omron-electronics-inc-emc-div/G8HE-1C7T-R-DC12/Z5645-ND/2755412 http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19241&hl=go_winkie

Rox, I tried to expand that link to show the "preview", but can't seem to show it. Please confirm the link is still what you intended to post: Soviet Soviet "Further"

Ditch those pesky relays . . .

Those are good questions. Interesting the "KR vs KS" frame. My early Sport is KR (4th and 5th VIN characters). Camn, are you saying Moto Guzzi changed to "KS" when the "LongFrame" was introduced with the additionally braced front subframe and lower rear subframe that connects forward to the bottom of the engine case?

+1 on all the best wishes for you!

You can bypass the Sidestand Switch by simply shifting into neutral.

The "bulb" one of our members posted was a "stand alone" with a heat sink on it, no separate "box." I still don;t see it and have been wondering how it worked out. My headlamp bucket is already crowded with an extra two micro relays in it. One of the "weaknesses" of the V11 electrics is the headlamp wiring goes through and Relay#2 NO contact, then the bright/dim switch before reaching the bulb.