Project Blue Belle

[StormyRob]

Might as well have mate cos I'm injured!!!

Had to get the engine in the boot and it busted by back and neck!

Chest a little sore too...but at least its done.

[VTR Phoenix]

That's one way to get it out lol. Haven't taken one of these out but a few other bikes I have, A trolley jack with a bit of wood is a must as you can lower the engine and if needed lift the frame up. Have the bike on front and rear stands. Loosen mounting bolts. Lift the jack up so its supporting the engine then remove mounting bolts completely making sure engine doesn't tip forward. Lower jack little by little persuading the engine to drop out the mounts if required. Once fully lowered you should be able to manoeuvre the engine from under the frame. Installation would be the opposite. The cat engine was a pain in the ass as the shift rod was stopping the engine dropping and no room to go forward so had to partly disassemble the clutch to be able to drop it. Only took me half hour to get it back in after.

Good job though and credit for giving it a go.

[Watty]

Might as well have mate cos I'm injured!!!

Had to get the engine in the boot and it busted by back and neck!

Chest a little sore too...but at least its done.

Excellent for not shying away from the job mate

[StormyRob]

That's one way to get it out lol. Haven't taken one of these out but a few other bikes I have, A trolley jack with a bit of wood is a must as you can lower the engine and if needed lift the frame up. Have the bike on front and rear stands. Loosen mounting bolts. Lift the jack up so its supporting the engine then remove mounting bolts completely making sure engine doesn't tip forward. Lower jack little by little persuading the engine to drop out the mounts if required. Once fully lowered you should be able to manoeuvre the engine from under the frame. Installation would be the opposite. The cat engine was a pain in the ass as the shift rod was stopping the engine dropping and no room to go forward so had to partly disassemble the clutch to be able to drop it. Only took me half hour to get it back in after.

Good job though and credit for giving it a go.

I think I'll be more methodical when putting it back in. Might even have a little help!

[VTR Phoenix]

That's one way to get it out lol. Haven't taken one of these out but a few other bikes I have, A trolley jack with a bit of wood is a must as you can lower the engine and if needed lift the frame up. Have the bike on front and rear stands. Loosen mounting bolts. Lift the jack up so its supporting the engine then remove mounting bolts completely making sure engine doesn't tip forward. Lower jack little by little persuading the engine to drop out the mounts if required. Once fully lowered you should be able to manoeuvre the engine from under the frame. Installation would be the opposite. The cat engine was a pain in the ass as the shift rod was stopping the engine dropping and no room to go forward so had to partly disassemble the clutch to be able to drop it. Only took me half hour to get it back in after.

Good job though and credit for giving it a go.

I think I'll be more methodical when putting it back in. Might even have a little help!

Well if you need anymore help give us a shout and I'll give you a hand, give me chance to have a decent ride out after working so much lately.

[StormyRob]

Thanks very Much mate.

[lloydie]

Next time strip everything off it so you only have the frame to remove .
Much quicker and easier .
When you rebuild it 'just a naked frame and an engine ,pith them together and build from there .

[StormyRob]

Next time strip everything off it so you only have the frame to remove .
Much quicker and easier .
When you rebuild it 'just a naked frame and an engine ,pith them together and build from there .

Yea that's how I'll be putting it back together. I've never done it before so just kinda gave it a go. Thankfully no breakages or other damage.

[MacV2]

Next time strip everything off it so you only have the frame to remove .
Much quicker and easier .
When you rebuild it 'just a naked frame and an engine ,pith them together and build from there .

Yea that's how I'll be putting it back together. I've never done it before so just kinda gave it a go. Thankfully no breakages or other damage.

Appart from your back apparently.

[StormyRob]

I think I just need to man up a bit!

[agentpineapple]

you silly sod, why didn't you ask us how it's best done.....
hope your back gets better dude...

[AMCQ46]

and when you put it back together, either remove or mask up the rear can cover.......... it will get scratched as you try and get it through the rear engine mount.

[agentpineapple]

and when you put it back together, either remove or mask up the rear can cover.......... it will get scratched as you try and get it through the rear engine mount.

+1 on that....

[StormyRob]

and when you put it back together, either remove or mask up the rear can cover.......... it will get scratched as you try and get it through the rear engine mount.

+1 on that....

Shall do. It was the rear causing issues on the way out. Last thing I want is the newly powdered frame and painted engine getting damaged!

[agentpineapple]

just take your time, it helps if there's two of you....