Easiest way to get engine in and out?

I would still take those exhaust studs out especially if you are gonna powder coat - doesnt take long - "usually"

Zephyrrider wrote: I would still take those exhaust studs out especially if you are gonna powder coat - doesnt take long - "usually"

I was afraid to try and remove the exhaust studs and I also left nuts on them to protect the threads,
on my 1000 the three hang up spots are the studs, cam cover and behind the kick starter, I had to tip the top out to the right and get the high spot on the cam cover passed the center tube on the frame, then rotate the motor lifting the front of the engine, if you do it right it just falls out

It looks like that 750 engine would come right out if you lift the front end using a pole like Dave says,
I use my kick lever as a handle but you ain't got one.
My sons 650 was a piece of cake , the 1000 are a lot tighter in the frame.

Just for interest sake, the clutch/ignition side is the left hand side correct?

Grobbies wrote: Just for interest sake, the clutch/ignition side is the left hand side correct?

As you are sitting on the bike it would be your right hand side. Unless your in Europe then it's opposite

Grobbies wrote: Just for interest sake, the clutch/ignition side is the left hand side correct?

Nope, not the port side.
The clutch/ignition is on the starboard side.

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I run deepsumps so off with the pan.
Bike on centerstand.
Wrap frame with towels.
Have freind help lift it out.
One person on each side.
Land it on a milk crate.
Easy.

Thanks Patton. Since I am in the Navy the port and starboard references cleared things up a lot (momentary lapse of smartness). I decided to go with Bluej's method rather. Worked like a charm, 30 minutes planning and 15 minutes removal with no issues. Suprised at how lightweight the 550's are. After it was out I could pick it up and sit it down on the work bench without even tearing a muscle or busting up my back (knees hurt a bit though, but it is possible for one person to do the entire job). Wondering how easy it will be to put back for one person...will just have to find out after paint.

I would agree with the 'lay it on it's side' method. Took me and a friend a few busted knuckles, scraped paint and a good 30 minutes to pull the motor out of the frame manually on my 1100. Was able to reinstall the motor by myself quite easily just by slipping the frame over the motor on its side- bear in mind this was a stripped down frame with nothing else on it, barely weighed anything. Depending upon your build process, I would do this if your frame is bare. If you plan on installing the motor after the triple and swingarm, I like bluej's method. An engine hoist attached just right to help with the weight certainly can't hurt either.