I have used the car jack and g clamps before I cant answer your question about the sump plate being different on the '11 but someone here should be able to?
The thing i dont link about the rim tapes is that the centre of the wheel looks out of place, If it were me Id get them powder coated and then put rim tapes on!
If anyone is going to do that amount of work why not go the full hog and put a rear disc on it; I done that with mine and it's a good mod because it saves having to clean and dry a drum every time/.
No- logic dictates that sheppard hasnt had a go on the big line yet, the others have and I don't think will improve enough to do it- shephard may not even make it to the big line- who knows?
i moved mine down and inch and back an inch, i did not have to shorten my brake lever, as i was still able to get me toe on it, size 9, i think it improves the ride slightly but still nothing like a modern bike
