My trusty commuter finally getting some tlc.. After 105k of trouble free running I’ve decided to replace the engine as the thread on the output shaft is stripped and the splines are really worn, managed to get a low millage engine of eBay pretty cheap so rather than replace the output shaft I’m going to do a straight swap, if it turns out the eBay engine is no good i will strip the two down and swap the gearbox's over.
 
Belly pan removed
 

 
Had to get creative to get the engine out on my own..
 

 

 
While the engine is out I’m going to give the frame a repaint at the front as the winter commuting has taken its toll.
 
Will video the first start of the replacement engine as it hasn't run for 6 years.. All looks good inside and compression is good so hopefully should be drama free.