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Today I picked up a tiny furniture dolly, which fit the bottom of the engine perfectly. Using that, I was able loosen the straps and lower it far enough away from the frame that it could then be maneuvered around and out (the four swivel casters helped a lot here).

I used the straps to keep the engine more-or-less secured to the dolly:

I then spent another hour or so removing the few remaining gas-related items. I couldn’t get the cooling system thermostat temperature probe loose from the housing, so I ended up clipping the wire. I pulled the clutch and throttle cables off, as well as the voltage rectifier/regulator. The only gas-related items that remain are the console indicators (oil pressure light, neutral light, temperature gauge, tachometer).

Here’s the bike now:

Here’s a close-up of the area where the engine used to be. I’m now challenged with designing and fashioning a bracket to not only mount the electric motor (and batteries), but also restore the link between the two parts of the frame.

Here’s a shot of everything that comes off the bike for good (with minor exception). Amazing how much stuff is required to support an internal combustion engine:

The whole mess is for sale, $500, you pick it up. If you want me to ship it, you’ll have to pay for crating and freight charges (probably around $200). Email me, rmann AT latencyzero YOUKNOWWHAT com. You can also call 510 868-0934. I’ll consider selling individual parts, but only if I get enough interest that most of the parts will sell.