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I am all sorted now, just been out for a 45 minute run on the bike and all is good, two things have been learned.

1. The videos etc all miss out one important step.

That is the requirement to hang the big Oxford chain that you use to secure you monster from the rear brake lever (ensure you are still in gear). The effect of this is to prevent the drive pulley from moving out of position whilst you are battling to get the belts on. Once you have used this method you can be sure that you don't finish the job one tooth out like I did twice!

2. Amazon is unfortunately better than your local tool specialists.

I am keen to use local suppliers and shops but when I required a reverse spark plug thread chaser they were all unable to get one until well into the new year. Amazon got hold of a Sealy reverse thread chaser in 48 hours no problem and thus made it possible to get my vertical plug back in. The plug felt like it was trying to cross thread and I was not keen to force it and cause and expensive and or time consuming problem. Th reverse thread chaser cleans our the thread and straightens it all out without the risk of any shavings etc going into the cylinder.

Just need to re-check the belt tension tomorrow and give it a good clean.