Friar John,
The reversed engine made for the correct rotation...in order to throw the rear wheel forward and have 5 forward gears instead of 5 reverse gears ;-), the reversal of the engine did the job. Not really any problems other than getting the shift point over to the left and that was a piece o' cake. The chain drive was converted to a 1.5" standard gilmer belt (off the shelf Yammie Road Star or H-D pulleys) and I used a 130 tooth Dayco Panther belt...again off the shelf and available anywhere. That drove the jackshaft which is mostly contained in that area under the seat and out of sight except for the left side pulley. When the bike is rolled forward, the belt actually rolls rearward. Besides...intake front and exhaust back...seemed like a good idea too. :-) The turbo placement makes for some toasty testicles if boost is up but I'm gonna further insulate that area. Winter's coming...I need the heat.
