I didn't, the engine is bolted to the frame in a couple of other places so my logic was it wasn't going anywhere whilst I changed the top mount. Bit tricky getting to the bolts, so I removed the tank...but that is a general statement when working on the top of the engine.


Caspian Blue '03 BA, Union Jack/Stars and Stripes paint, BUBs, Progressive 812s, and lots of chrome