I wouldn't pull the engine. The hardest part is removing the valve cover and once you know that it comes out straight back, the only problem you will have is to move the fuel lines by undoing the 8mm head bolt holding the fuel lines on the left of the valve cover. Also undo the 4 bolts that hold on the whole right side electrical panel and pull it away from the bike a little. You don't need to undo all the wiring. It'll hang there by itself. Then when you are ready to remove the valve cover, have some one hold back the wiring that is stopping the valve cover from moving backwards. It comes out without to much difficulty when you've done it once. Goes back in easier. The gasket can get a bit tricky but just make sure its tucked in everywhere it should be before tightening the cover back up. Stick your fingers in the spark plug holes to make sure it fits properly there too. By the way. The plugs don't need to come out to remove the valve cover. They are deep down. Best leave them in so you don't drop any crud in there while removing the cover. Make sure to blow out all the crap around the air box, throttle bodies and frame before removing anything. I did a lot of swearing the 1st time but it will be much easier the next time and faster. ::012::
