Got the engine up onto the bench and stripped down a little further. The stubborn inlet nut could then come off, along with belt covers, oil cooler, swingarm etc.
I'm now thinking of sending the swing arm off to be powder coated, too, to match the footrest hangers. It's not in a terrible state but has the usual scores at the end.
However, taking the swing arm off revealed a good amount of water sitting inside the engine casing, past the bearing seals. No grease left on the bearings, but it's not a job I fancy tackling from what I've read so far. I'll investigate the bearings and see if I think I'll get away with a good application of grease and new seals.
Rose-joints will also be getting changed, one is free but the r/h is seized solid.
Will be checking valve clearances before it starts getting prepped for paint. From previous measurements I think it will need a few new shims, so that's another job for the list!
