Engine tear down

Before I start, one tool that turn out very useful for the engine teardown was a rubber mallet. It helps to get stuff out without damaging the metal.

After removing the carbs, I took the cylinder jugs apart first. That step could have been greatly helped with a mallet. Unfortunately I used heat and a crowbar and ended up breaking one fin:

The pistons will be replaced

The clutch side. The plates were stuck and will need to be replace.

 I was pleastly surprised to see that the transmission, the forks, etc. were in great shape with no sign of rused or breakage. I will still take them apart and clean the bearings or replace them. The crakshaft is at the moment with Dave who will replace the bearings and the seals.http://davestriples.com/