. ..so decided to remove/ditch the AIS pump too, which led to the removal of coils so decided to change plugs whilst there. Then decided my tap & die set was a bit nasty so bought much better quality one to tap a thread in the remaining exhaust stubs. WHAT A COMPLETE & UTTER PAIN IN THE ASS THAT JOB WAS!!! Did 2 & 3 okay but even they were awkward. Don't have a spanner small enough to fit the square end on my M8 tap so decided to use mole grips for 1 & 4.
This meant I needed as much room to work as possible so decided to remove front wheel & forks. Using mole grips on a tap is not my idea of fun but it wasn't as bad as you might think. It probably took 3X longer to tap 1 & 4 as it did for 2 & 3. Now I'm looking at getting both wheels powder coated as one is already out & have also removed front engine mount assembly for rubbing down & painting. Whilst the forks are out I might have a look at doing the cheapo spring cut, longer spacer mod too.. . & the frame itself is looking a bit ropey. Dare I risk a full strip down & powder coat before Mike comes in April.. . probably not.
Oh yeah, cam cover turned out nice (baked on very low heat in my kitchen oven for about half an hour) but is putting the rest of the engine to shame now!
I love my Fazer thou'.