Thanks guys, its always a nice feeling helping a mate out in need, plus its another reason to get into the man cave! went you see the pics your see why i also wanted to do a bit more on it as it just looks so sorry for itself i just thought that a few important nuts and bolts need to be changed and some rust treatment here and there wouldn't go a miss.
Betty and the purple helmet are both locked up under cover in my car port so both are dry and safe so dont worry Tommy, the car port still has enough room for about 8 more bikes then its just a case of taking over the kitchen and living room next
After 5 hours of work i finally got the cam covers and the head off and took a nice chunk of skin off my finger to which my mate pulled it off the engine dowel and handed it to me, thankfully it didn't go down to the bone but been told by the chemist to keep and eye on it just incase i got any rust or oil in it.
Any way enough waffle here are some piccies.
Even the carbs are close to being fooked
Head finally off
Offending exhaust stud that snapped and is the reason for all this.
How it sits today till the parts arrive tomorrow