Well last year I ran the engine out of oil again. Between then and now I learned to drive a car and stole Stretchie's Blackbird. But I need my SV back and at the moment I have plenty of time on my hands. So here is a rebuild thread to document my slow progress and hopefully prevent me from loosing another £50 bet.
Part 1; Dismantling:
Yes that is an oil drain try beneath the bike, oh the irony.
Prop the tank up to get to the air box.
Then remove it.
Drain the coolant.
Disconnect the carbs.
And remove them.
Take the clutch drive, the gear leaver, and the chain off (Its easier to remove the rear wheel or slacken it off to get the chain over the sprocket).
Remove the radiator.
Take the exhaust off, the rear cylinder collar was rusted nicely.
Disconnect the electrics.
Then drop the engine out.
Leaving a lonely engine on the floor.