Thanks Highway89, yes I'm starting to think I was mislead about the crankshaft, which is a relief. I was reading one of your posts about decals and you said you found someone local to make some for you. You're Melbourne based aren't you? Would you be able to please PM me the details of who made them...

Hi newbie to the forum. I've just bought a 1989 900ss that is a bit of a basket case and I'd like to save it as best I can. It has all the plastic and the frame is good and although it has the crankcase, barrels and heads, the engine itself is empty. The previous owner decided to strip it down 10 or...