Clutch and crank removal.

[cobbadiggabuddyblooo]

Removing the crank once again from the motor and I'm wondering if I can leave the clutch basket on the gearbox shaft??
I know the rotor on the crank has to come off so I can access the balance shafts .
I will only need to remove the crank for balancing and then placing straight back in so I'm keen to know if this is possible or more to the point practible .

[misterdimwiddy]

I have a feeling there may be a bearing retaining plate that spans the split line in the casings?

Not certain about this but could check leafing through the pdf manual?

[cobbadiggabuddyblooo]

Cheers Dimwitty,
Had the same thought yesterday and I think it is the j shaped retaining plate held by 3 bolts that holds the shift shaft and spring Inplace that rotates the drum in the gearbox.