Well it was time to get cracking on fitting the few bits, however I only managed to change over the rocker cover and solid shifter bushes on the gearbox.
I first removed the air box as I wanted to clean this anyway and check the filter, so was removed.
Very dirty towards the bottom but obviously to be expected.
This exposed the top of the gearbox and the parts I needed to replace.
The shifter bushes were not too bad to fit, but it was knowing what part went where in all honesty, as no instructions are provided with them.
I did check here but it seems they have changed the design since this was done, so was a little lost until google came to my rescue and I found some more recent ones. I still think they are not fitted as they should with the lock rings being the wrong way, but it all works fine and does seem smoother changing gear since fitted.
I then proceeded to remove the rocker cover, it all came off fine and no issues. I did remove the reservoir to the left to help remove it and also refit the newly painted one, rather than risking scratching it already.
A picture to show the new and old, obviously it would of suffered a bit of dirt but I think the refurbed one is a brighter red to start with, but it still looks great.
Bit closer for effect
Of course while the rocker cover was off, the obligatory shots of the valves and cams, and also the cam chain workings
New cover fitted with a Buddy Club oil cap, cleaned up spark plug cover and new bolts to freshen it up. I also replaced the gasket as well and the caps under the bolts themselves to make sure of no leaks.
I do still have a flush fit spark plug cover I had still from my FN2 that I may fit shortly, as the black and red go well, but for now will stick to that.
Everything else all fitted back and changed the battery tie as well for a red one instead of the black one I had on before.
Never got chance to do anything else as I had to give it the once over before Japshow so still have a few things to do.
I have a stuborn gear knob that will not come off, untightened the bolt underneath but I think its been screwed down too far and the bugger will not shift
Would love to get everything out the engine bay and clean it all up, especially the engine mounts and crap that has been picked up, but don't have the time or means to do it really.
Then I went to Japshow at Santa Pod
Pic of mine with the big brother
with the addition of the Skunk2 gear knob to match up with it.
