Try our new info resource - "Aladdin's Cave" (Main menu)Just added a separate link to Ash's Dropbox thread (shortcut)
When the time comes put the engine back in, you know how it's done. Just don't mix up the lower engine bolts.
I am enjoying watching this build, keep up the good work and the pictures coming. If you think the 400 is a heavy engine, wait till you get to lift a 750 out.
Brilliant account of how you're getting on and something to look back at when you get to ride it. Just a bit to add to the ad-hoc approach, a friend of mine always uses a slab of that rigid building insulation instead of cardboard as if you drop something like the engine it won't snap any delicate bits like fins off it.Also if you need to support the engine at any angle for storing or dismantling then an old car tire let's it sit securely at any angle you need without toppling over.I've two kids and don't think you can beat doing anything together really, I remember alot of stuff the same with my father and the fond memories it brings.You're doing a fine job, it'll just take time to work through it but well worth it in the end.
I'm really loving this thread too. Great to see Jess getting so involved as well.As Mike says beware the lower engine bolts as using one too long can result in a hole in the crankcase.The bolt lengths are given in the Parts List, so that's useful to have.And I have no doubt that you will have this bike back on the road again - your challenge could be to have it done by 2nd July!
Will almost certainly be ordering a complete engine bolt kit in the immediate future ....