Got myself in a right olde pickle.

[Cabernet]

So on my V11 Sport, I have drill the top yoke (triple clamp) to take a handlebar conversion. Was planning on using some flat bars which would allow use of the OE cables and hoses just. However the tail of the master cylinders foul on the fork tops. As a result I have had to go for a bar with some rise. This means changing the hoses, cables and extending the wiring. Niffed, but not phased I have set about removing the cables and hoses. Throttle, “choke”, and brakes came apart fine. Clutch master cylinder no problem.

 

The stud connector on the clutch slave initially start to come away fine, but then the thread picked up. After much fretting it finally came away, but the threads on the nipple are gouged and the slave cylinder threads can’t be great and will need a tap running down them at least. It is clearly apparent where Brembo stops and Guzzi starts.

 

To get the slave cylinder out, I’m thinking I will have to remove the “Plate connection frame GU01420160”. Is this necessary or advisable?

I currently have the bike support on an Abba stand via the swing arm pivot retaining nuts. I would have to remove two of the four bolt that retain the ref kidney plate to the spine flange. Can I presume this won’t be an issue? I plan on putting a second jack under the gear box while I have the two bolts out.

 

Any advice or wrinkles?

[Steve S]

Probably easier to remove the swingarm

[stewgnu]

Probably easier to remove the swingarm

Without a doubt. Assuming he can still support the guzz.

[theoneandonly]

loosen it and knock it downwards .

[Cabernet]

loosen it and knock it downwards .

Are we talking the slave cylinder here? 

[Cabernet]

The slave cylinder can be removed by removal of the “Plate connection frame GU01420160”. Be sure to unclip the rear brake hose brackets and gear lever pivot spindle. Be sure to clean the slave cylinder retaining bolts prior to attempting removal. YABA DADA DO!