Thats good to here, thanks. The alignment on mine seems pretty easy I think, the banjo bolts hold the washers aligned for re-install from what I can see.

A couple of other things were brought to my attention when stripping the motor down that seemed easier than the earlier models (aka from Dinqua big bore install photos). My 12/2005 model was much easier to remove the cam chain drive gear because the newer models have no retaining bolt, just the shaft held in by allen head bolt at the other end. Also there is no thrust bearings, just 1x spacer. So to remove you undo the bolt, put an 6mm allen key or rod in the end of the shaft and push through. the allen key holds the spacer and gear safe when the shaft has been removed. No magnet tool needed!


TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.