Welcome, @DucatiGuzziIndian! You are certainly in the right place to sort, ride, and enjoy a Moto Guzzi V11 Sport!
Out of everything you posted, this statement struck a chord, "I'm a hands on, workshop capable person ."
I recall an early journalist commenting on the V11 Sport (might have been Gordon Jennings, I'll have to look for the reference. Thus, I paraphrase. Emphasis added):
"It is an interesting motorcycle that may require some owner involvement."
It also occurs to me to say, "Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if we're really crazy."