[northwind]

Getting it out's easy. Well, I say that, never actually done it but I've done everthing that's involved other than the actual drop, easy. Taking it apart, putting it back together, and having it not punch you in the face with a piston the first time you start it... That's not so easy.

But, it should be cheaper than you'd think, if you have a source of parts (me). I've never actually rebuilt an SV motor below the barrels, never got round to it with my spare, but if you fancy taking it on as a DIY job I'd be happy to help. Not sure that I have all the bits still, Richie got most of mine out of the decent engine, but the one with the spiders living in it might do the job.

Have you considered option b? That's fit another engine, and break yours. You could probably get £200, £250 for the cams, tensioners, clutch, crank, cases and rods out of yours with any luck.