Looks like it was Pops to the rescue, though the local guys were even willing to come pick the bike up on their trailer. But while I was off making music Dad decided to be helpful. I had sent him soe of the pictures from this site I found and you all also referenced. he didn't even have to take the outer case all the way off. He also spent some tie trying to tighten the shift play, but will end up putting a washer or two in. He used to race British cars and was a little disappointed in the design.
ScooterBob - he did reuse the gasket because it's not minor to replace it, and it wasn't really disturbed. It totally stuck to one side. And yes, I agree, while silicone gasket sealer is not what we want in the best of cases, the dealer in Richmond didn't have one in stock and we aren't waiting a week to get one and put it on in freezing weather.
Oil poured everywhere so the bike can't be tested yet. Any suggestions on synthetic oils?
Tomorrow we double check and tighten things, and then test. I coudn't find torque specifications in the owners manual. Are there any?