took the oil filter off but the top cover wont come off as all the screws are hard down. However the book says just taking the inspection covers off is enough.
Looks like i need an impact driver then? I also though it didn't mention taking the cover off so as not to damage the rockers etc???
The video i watched (cant find it now) had the cover on too.
Antony, I didn't take anything off mine except the carbs and oil filter, the only thing that made it awkward was taking it out with the frame upright, the engine is heavy and difficult to grip, I put straps around it and used a wooden beam with a person at each end lifting and me manouvering the engine, it took about 45 mins and was difficult to do, lucky not to get trapped fingers etc, when I put it back in the engine was in the same configuration, however it was incredibly easy this time because I was able to manoeuvre the frame around the engine because in comparison it's light and easy to handle, I got a mate over to help me and it took less than 10 mins, I'm sure that removing the engine would have been just as easy if I had lain the bike on its side, so don't take anything off that you don't have to, your just increasing the risk of damaging something.
