OK, Now What?
I'm going to remove the gearbox for layshaft bearing replacement and a thorough inspection. Please don't advise me that it can be done in sitsu that's not how I operate. I usually find it easier to just get something on the bench and I want to clean and inspect the case on the inside.
It looks to me like I will need to pivot the engine on the top mount bolt to allow the gearbox case to clear the crankcase. I'l aso remove the oil filter and such to gain a bit of clearance at the rear.
Here is where I am now, I removed the mufflers and hope to leave the header pipes attached to the engine. since they are nicely secured at present.
I know I will have to remove the chain adjuster to allow the case to clear the openings on the mount plate when rotated.
Any advise on what I might be missing would be appreciated.