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Some previous talk about this https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20091-no-neutral-after-twin-plate-conversion/#elControls_224256_menu

Many EU parts are labeled as to plastic type. However, this may be a small part that is not labeled. Basically, if acetone or ketone will melt the surface, it is bondable by various adhesives (J-B Weld, various epoxies etc.) If it is one of the slick "Polyethylene" plastics, virtually nothing will bond to it. It is a thermoplastic and some form of heat welding is the only manner of repair. For small cracks in non-polyethylene plastics, a drop of the horrendously dangerous methylene chloride/dichloromethane will almost instantly bond it. It is a very powerful solvent, thinner but considerably heavier than water. It is so dangerous that it is used to decaffeinate coffee beans! It "used to be" in all of the good paint strippers. So, beware! Just last evening, fixed a freeze-cracked polycarbonate Gardena garden hose manifold ("Hergestelt in Deutschland") with a drop or two. Repaired the tiny crack instantly and saved me $50. Priced at $199/5 gallons, it is barely more expensive than gasoline.

Fuoco ai cilindri!

Much thanks to @paulnaz for the parts to allow me to put original Ballabio bars back on my Ballabio which has Lemans top triple plate with Lemans Clip ons. When done I will be able to switch back and forth between bar setups fairly quickly. Really appreciate the parts. If anyone would have the two top parts that clamp the bars in place I am looking for those to complete the installation. Thanks Phillip

Red herring. My bad.

This is above my pay grade, but I have read of similar problems in older guzzis with different thickness of new clutch plates. Iirc the solution is a longer push rod or inserting a small ball bearing into the clutch throw out rod assembly to increase the overall length. Could that be your problem and how that plays out in the V11 hydraulic clutch assembly I have no idea. fwiw

Are you sure you don't have air in the clutch system? Air in a hydraulic clutch can cause decreased throw of the pressure plate, causing clutch drag. Because the air compresses.

They are purposely modified street bikes for racing. I think MA, BSB & WSBK are very close with the rules. But the basic Yamaha street bike is at least 6 years old, the Suzuki like 10. The Ducati is just a couple of years old. So the Duc has newer tech and the legacy bikes have a longer track record of refinement but perhaps run out of tweaks. Super Stock class bikes are a class down from the Superbikes and have fewer modifications. I think AMA Superbikes in the late '00's took it about as far as it would go. Those bikes were truly tricked out, even the gas tanks were moved under stock appearing bodywork. Then the rules got stricter to what we have now. Having written all that, even off the showroom, those bikes are extremely capable and few riders can get close to exploiting them. Modifications make them that much faster.

Miles Davis - "It's not the notes you play, it's the notes you don't play.

@GuzziMoto just as an aside, have you seen what Danilo Petrucci does in MotoAmerica Superbike? three races, three wins... Does it serve to gauge level of competition?

True, generally through the right handlebar at around 3800 rpm. Ciao

Aproved with plates the way this bike is without any S problems is great up here. Yes l do like the Dynotech.de engines. The guy who did the mapping, yes please. Have l been looking for a anything odd in the 3000 area, nothing ,superb. Only about 300miles now, added new relays and better grounding to regulator, rest tlc winther hobby. What a fun push rod engine. IPA time, yes. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-A525F via Tapatalk

Chuck - I have a spare input hub for a single-plate clutch. I would loan it to you for use as a reference to machine another one down to match, but I think I would not like to sell it. FYI, I ditched my Scura's stock single plate clutch in favor of the Ram single plate with the steel (not aluminum) flywheel. At the time, I had two V11s, one with the standard dual plate clutch. The difference was enough for me to enjoy and appreciate - partly because I like unusual stuff. In terms of absolute performance, the difference is not really material. But a single plate clutch is cool and different... just like me.

Wow, man - nice weld! And, finally, a Bjorn thread without a hammer in sight!

You take the Dremel tool and put it between your feet while sitting in front of your computer.Then you get online & order the Posse wheel bearing tool.