Engine removal

Finally got the engine removed today, although the task was made a little harder by the cylinders not wanting to play the game. Before the block was lugged out of frame, I removed the cylinders, and the pistons, for making the weight a little more manageable. Not sure if I'll be re-using the pistons, that can wait for a little while until I sort out the bottom end stuff.
Haven't split the crank-case yet, will probably do that next weekend, or during the week if I manage to wake up during the day before work.
It's a good thing I got my hands on some plastic small containers for bolts and nuts, otherwise there would be stuff everywhere, which makes the reassembly a pain.
Also took off the front calipers, rear brake cylinder, the oil cooler and the front indicators. Everything seems to be in good condition so far, apart from plating and paintwork containing more rust than coating. It'll all clean up alright though.
If I work at it, the swingarm and front forks should be off the frame next weekend, so it'll be ready to cart back to Inverell for sandblasting and painting, along with the rest of the things that will need it.
See you next update.

Cheers,
-Hobbsy