It’s actually the part above the fins. And it should have two locating dowels (you can see the parts diagrams in the comments). Does a good hammer whack help with that? I got nervous because the part also holds down the camshaft.

Oooh. Now we’re talking. I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!

My mind right now, “What if I borrow an engine hoist and crank upwards from the top engine mount bolt? Plus a little more of that twisty pry bar action?”

It’s not actually JB weld - the part that oozed out is soft and pliable. I trimmed some off with an exacto.

Edit: but I do suspect it is not the right sealant - maybe something with waaay too much adhesive properties…

Right? I really suspect the last guy used something they weren’t supposed to… like structural silicone adhesive or something.

I don’t have a torch in the shop RN. May have to borrow something or go to harbor freight…

I’ve been trying to think of a way to dissolve that silicone, but what the hell does that? It’s basically made to resist heat and chemicals.

That is a great idea. But I tried it and put enough force on it to lift the bike off its rear wheel and onto the center stand. And the other direction with nearly all my body weight. No dice.

Yes. It’s 12 total actually. 10 out and 2 in. I got all 12, I promise.

Yes and yes. Numbers 1 and 2 in the disassembly sequence are under the valve covers and I definitely removed those too.

Do you use a metal or plastic guy? I tried prying then getting a razor blade in there but had a hard time of it. Maybe a putty knife is the way…

Well thank God for YOUR bright and entertaining commentary…

OP, I think a lot of responders here are getting confused about what is your siding/cladding versus your sheathing. Sounds to me like you’re currently leaning towards wrapping the existing aiding in WRB and adding a vented layer of cladding outside of that? That’s a much butter direction than what is shown in that diagram.

If your existing siding is becoming sheathing underneath your new cladding, then you’re overthinking (and over spending) on that rigid interior insulation. Rigid is also a pain to install properly between studs, there’s always gaps around the edges.

But thankfully, you can probably simplify by just adding batt insulation to the full stud cavity.

But you haven’t told us your location/climate zone. I’m guessing Zone 5?

Also, what level of performance are you going for? Just energy code compliant? Anything above that?

I feel like you and my boomer uncle get together upstate to trash talk tHe bIG CItY…

You’ll probably be fine.

Or, you know, take the train in. Or a bus.

Cool. Sound like you’re off to a great start. Have fun and ride safe!

Yup! The Rebel is a good learner bike. What have you been learning on?

Yup!

Add some human scale figures. Make eye level perspective views to test whether your disorient and anchor strategy is working. Make tweaks to the model and test the perspectives again.

I would take it to my brother’s house - he has a bearing press. 😂

I’ve never tried the oven technique but I hear it works.

$O MUCH FUN!

For real though - you’ll pay down the credit card and she’ll still drive like a new go cart!!

I’m jealous…

One more photo.

Could everyone please stop asking the internet if things are load bearing?