Right, so a quick update, I've been doing what I can in my free time. Friday night I got to this point: http://i51.tinypic.com/2rw8b3q.jpg Took the front fairing and rear seat cowl off (just to clean the frame etc), took the radiator/fan off, and removed the downpipes. All without any real problems (thanx to WD-40). Quick question...does anyone know how I could test the fan while it's off the bike? Could I just hook it upto a 9V battery, or is that a stupid idea? Last night I had some free time and thought I'd get the carbs out, which was a pain unhooking the choke and throttle cables! But went fine. I'm also learning that, although bikes seem easier to work on than cars, the limited space is a pain in the arse! I wanna get the head off, so I have to take the valve cover off, so I have to get the carbs off, so I have to pull the airbox back, so I have to take the battery out?! http://i53.tinypic.com/2d2i35k.jpg Another silly question...2 breather hoses at the bottom, fuel pump hose at the top, but what is the black right angle tube in the middle? It wasn't connected to anything... So the bike currently looks like this: http://i54.tinypic.com/2nk5c6.jpg Tonight I'm getting the valve cover off and hopefully the head, it's all gone well so far, but now the bit i'm dreading...the camchain. What happens if I did drop the chain down the middle, or didnt manage to keep it tight and it came off the bottom gear? I've also taken your advice and have not yet ordered anything, so far I've spent a grand total of £80, purely because I needed to cleaners/degreaser and a nice torque wrench. Im glad you guys gave me the push to do it, i'm learning a lot, and I havn't been robbed of £500! Will keep you updated