Well, a break from the cosmetic stuff and back to the mechanical. The bored cylinder should arrive this week or next, so it's time to tear down the top end.
This is the first time ever I've taken an engine apart, so I'm not one of those who can look at the parts and tell whether things are in good shape or not. All I know is there isn't anything obvious, like holes and chunks and bent parts.
Here's want the cam looks like. Seems okay to me. I think I've talked myself into a stage 1 cam, though. Oh Lancer...!
And here are the bearing surfaces in the head:
Considering this bike had sat a few years, I didn't know what to expect when I popped the head. Other than carbon buildup, everything looks fine. I might have someone who knows more than me check the valve seats and such.
And nothing shocking about the piston.
There it is, naked piston in the breeze. Also, a peek into the crankcase.
(Don't worry, the opening to the crankcase has been covered to keep crap out.)