Removing the 2 allen head bolts holding the primary shaft bearing in place, then you need to remove the circlip on the outside (rotor side), the shaft then slides out (rotor side) enough so that you can twist out the shock absorbing assembley and then remove the shaft altogether. Just left to contemplate removing the big gearbox bearings or not. I will ask the welder as I don't reckon it will heat excessively.
A couple a taps with a piece of wood and the sump is off with the water impeller and drive still attached. It's actually quite stiff given that it is driven by a nylon gear, maybe worthwhile changing the bearing and oil seal.
Had to creat a tool to hold the primary shaft in place in order to release the primary drive cog. Two bolts in along bit of steel, worked a treat!
Next job is to remove the shaft all together.
I made the most of Oliver being at home to pift the engine out. Not heavy at all, but a bit fiddly on my own. So job done. I now need to remove what's left inside, water pump, primary shaft and sundries. There are a couple of oil seals that I will need to remove and hence change. I should probably remove the bearings in the gear casing as well and probably change, anyway a shopping list needs creating!
In the mean time racing calenders are available from ProClassic and VMA, but I will wait my medical tests next month to see if I can race this year. As compensation I have booked tickets for the classic TT in August at the Isle of Man, so will travelling over by bike and staying between the 22 & 28 th Aug.
