Nope Frank, You're doing nothing wrong. It would probably be easier to remove the coils but after working in the auto and heavy equipment industry as a mechanic for 18 years before getting into management in 1988, I always tried to get the most done with the least amount of work.
If I am set up, I can have the bike jacked up, the seat, tank and cam cover removed in less than 10 minutes. Remember, there are only 2 bolts for the seat and tank, a fuel line and 4 bolts for the cam cover ro remove. My cam bearing caps are all numbered with a center punch so there are 12 torx bolts along with 2 oil line banjo bolts to remove. Stick in the anti backlash spring pin retainers and go. The biggest job is fishing out the shims from the buckets.
If I was on flat rate, I could do it but since it is being done for pleasure, I take my time and enjoy. BTW, my wife complains that I caress the bike more than I do her......go figure
