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Try pressing the cap firmly into the tank, then turning the key. Otherwise, insert the tube of your favorite spray lubricant into the key slot and "fill 'er up." Work the key back and forth gradually increasing force. Perhaps even let it sit overnight and repeat . . . Good luck with the "new-to-you" Le Mans! You're in the right place to get it sorted!

Solutions tend to be evolutionary . . .

I see at least one "leftover" relay . . . Then, I got a cramp in my leg looking at the 14" saddle height above the footpeg . . .

This happened to my V11 reardrive at an independent shop with many years of Guzzi experience and was their "tried and true" method to dismantle the Guzzi reardrive. While I did not witness the act, I got "The Call" that things had not gone well attempting to replace the seals and they were sending the unit "out" (that did not go well, either ) and would weld the crack. I asked if the crack was at 7:00 or 9:00 or what? They said, "Yes." Turns out, the flange split from the top at 11:00 (looking from the right side of the bike), down the back of the flange along the actual housing, to within an inch of the lower edge at 7:00; that close to breaking it off. I have taken V11 rear drives apart since, myself, without this drop-method. Maybe fine for the Quota drive with the narrow flange, but just a "heads-up" on that the larger "bell" flange of the V11 SpineFrames could be vulnerable.

I learned, the hard way (from some guys that tried that on my V11 reardrive), that drop-method has the chance of fracturing the broader V11 flange (mine broke).

Or is the frame, plus subframes and swingarm, all grey?

And, "for the record" . . .

"Goin' down to [V'leven] Alleeeeey . . . See what is goin' on" . . .

As challenging as the V11 Sport/LeMans tank shape is to fathom whilst integrated with the rest of the original design, it is quite an abomination all by itself! Might as while mount up a Quat-D exhaust for "balance" . . . And the battery and the relays and the fuses and the ECU . . . oh, my!

If you pour something through to rinse the box through the drain hole, does any metal swarf come out that would indicate damage?

Makes me feel really good about what is left of mySport.

I managed to find this detailed imaged of the brake side emphasizing the "Make-damn-sure Zip-tie " and the location of the "Little ball." Pretty sure, on the clutch side it is a little plastic puck as the switch actuator, but still too easy to let fall out . . .

I detect a red tinge to the area. Per chance was the oil in it RedLine ShockProof Heavyweight?

This takes you to the "answer" post with links to the latest "Best (micro) Relay." The Pickers Components narrowly better than the CIT:

If it "clicks", it is not the clutch bullet connectors. If they are at fault, there will be > nothing <.

Here is one by @Kiwi_Roy courtesy os @Weegie's DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/no8adkie1sl6frnc2qmm8/ALzrUXsngCqMRtfMR1cXedE?dl=0&e=1&preview=Startus+Innteruptus.jpg&rlkey=8x5byzd4ux3107610i22ig5v6&st=3xbx7rbu Yet, because your steering position affects starting, do not overlook the faulty connections of the clutch switch at the nefarious "bullet connectors" at the left side of the frame spine beneath the tank.

The hidden part is the small actuator for the safety switch. When you remove the lever, be prepared to catch the little puck that is in a hole in the housing between the lever and the switch. Sometimes that is a little ball bearing whose chief purpose is to spit itself into a parallel universe if you're not ready to nab it. Clean that hole well and grease the pivot pin. Once the stamped nut is on, consider a zip-tie through the pivot pin in case the nut works itself loose and the pin pops out. This allows the lever to fall out and ruins our day. It sounds like time to flush your rear brake fluid and clean/service the rear caliper. Inspect for excessive pad wear that would contribute to increased pedal travel. Another source of increased pedal travel is a bad wheel bearing. Absolutely worth checking your rear wheel bearings.

Rotating the steering to get the starter to work is characteristic of faulty bullet connectors for the clutch switch:

"Just one word " . . .

Let's face it, re-making a motorcycle successfully is not a matter for amateurs, the faint-hearted, or commercial venture. For the outcome to touch the heart and capture totality, some combination of skill, vision, experience, tools, and a certain amount of reverence must combine with resources, time, dedication and perseverance. I offer this case in point:

A most dear friend, who has passed now, arranged a bass line for me to accompany his lead guitar/vocals on that song. It means so much more to me now thinking of him, "Wish You Were Here " . . .

I really thought I would push your Too Serious Button (like you did mine on the Redneck Jazz thing ) with the buffoon <--> bassoon play-on-words, but it seems it fell flat. Playing the buffoon comes rather too easily to me . . .

I so appreciate how this performance features a series of solos. The buffoon solo at 1:49 is especially refreshing . . .

And was "Pink Floyd" the original Redneck Jazz . . .

Any updates on your project, @Klaus756?