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(Both bottom flange bolts also quite wet.)

This looks like the primary culprit:

It would be nice to see an image of that . . .

"I can easily see myself on a Turismo Veloce." Yeah-huh!

I like that needle better than one I tried (which was built for stabbing through seals and I cut the point off). You have a source for that one, footgoose?

What year/ model is your V11, Cabernet?

Apparently, the early RedFrames are the worst for this for some unknown reason. The thread Scud linked posts all the proper attempts (angle fittings, tip grinding, and the needle method), as well as examples of the requisite cursing. You may find new combinations that work for you. ((and not just the cursing!) If the swingarm is coming out, be certain to measure the stand-off of the pivot pins before taking them out.

+1 on what Scud says! What an exciting adventure! (Does that say "Tyco" on that relay?)

I had to share these messages I sent about this experience: "Pretty lucky to have the friends and contacts I’m fortunate to have . . ." (*all-y'all* ) "More than “pretty lucky” . . . *really, amazingly extremely lucky!*" " After all, it's not really about the “stuff”, it’s about community." Thanks, y'all! And not just for helping me fix my *stuff*.

My software engineer-son, V7Café, has gotten an image hosting service built after the big disappointment many of us experienced with PhotoBlockit. Check it out: https://imgzeit.com/

Lovin' the skelotonized bum-stop!

If my Sport smelled like Amaretto, i cannot think this a bad thing in any way.

Yep, or buy your own kit and do it at home. Ciao That seems ambitious for most of us with simple garage tools?

Yea, they are!

So awesome! MotoInternational has all 43 pieces (clutch plates, fasteners, seals&gaskets, swingarm bearings) in stock and on the way! So, for the record, a seventeen year old Italian motorcycle needs routine maintenance and all the parts are immediately available!

Too funny- I read that as "drive train."

I haven't heard of the Valpolini. Looks like an option for those needing a flywheel (Rosso Mandello/Tenni/Scura). Any idea on the cost?

Answer:

Andy, thanks for bringing attention to this: The pressure plate has a hole drilled in one of the teeth; flywheel has an arrow to index the springs. Also, we marked the flywheel to the crank, and the "ring gear" to the flywheel.

I love "multiple choice" . . . A ) It's a specialty thing. B )You're crazy. C ) both A and B

Looks like the pressure plate will be fine . . .

Building tools out of the old parts is brilliant! I thought I would use the input hub as a clutch compressor, but it goes back to work . . . My "engine man" looked at the plates and felt there is no change to the metal, only a glaze. 400 grit aluminum oxide cloth appears to be effective. He cautioned me to use a flat backing surface. Results soon to follow!

I know one thing, for sure, I expect the Sport to be noticeably quieter with the input hub fastened back down.

Voicie had found some: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19960&do=findComment&comment=221720

I'll see if I can simply degrease and lightly dress the plates. They are not grooved or damaged. The rear friction plate material is extremely loose on both sides. Would not have been much longer before it "came from together." MotoInternational lists the OEM spring part number, rather than the "stiffer/softer" options.