Alright, I like the way you're thinking Duke. Good analysis. My suspicion with the pressure plate bearing was that it was dancing/shaking around and then quieted when the clutch rod made contact. Nonetheless, it's been replaced and the noise persists.
I tried running the bike listening specifically with the mainshaft bearings in mind. But, the bike wouldn't make the noise and this bike is too loud to run in my garage all day having neighbors. I'll try again each day until I can get it to make noise.
I tried running the bike listening specifically with the mainshaft bearings in mind. But, the bike wouldn't make the noise and this bike is too loud to run in my garage all day having neighbors. I'll try again each day until I can get it to make noise.