Well, the frame and swingarm go to the sand-blaster's tomorrow, then to get powdercoated next week. I just got all the bearing kits from Pivot Works, from the front whell back to the rear wheel. I ordered them yesterday afternoon, got them from UPS today! What service!
Meanwhile, I've begun work on the top end, but I've run into a small problem. Cylinder head came off OK, piston doesn't look too bad, although I will replace it with a Wiseco kit regardless. However, I'm having trouble with the exhaust valve. I can't seem to get the 2 rods to come out. Are they a slotted head rod, or are mine just FUBAR'd? I also can't get the bolt out that holds the center shaft, but I think I just need to find an allen wrench that will fit. It's a mess in there, that's for sure. It's loaded with sludge, which I'm guessing isn't a good thing. I want to get everything apart and then cleaned really well.
One other thing I've noticed-the top-end gasket kit I bought from Dennis Kirk doesn't have a gasket for the resonator cover. Is that common, or did I just get a raw deal?