NOTE: I have sent an e-mail to Carl as well but wanted to see if anyone has run into this hang up while splitting the engine cases.
First off, total PITA just for the damn starter clutch (excessive slippage)... Here in AZ, so hot these days don't feel like riding so no better time to get the starter clutch swapped out....
I have the engine out of the frame, all case bolts and associated components removed and can get the cases apart everywhere but one place....
As can be reviewed in the image, catching/hanging up in the lower case under the flywheel and I can't see anything that would be catching nor any additional bolts (external or internal) that would not allow for the cases to split...
Everywhere along the cases no issues, only in this spot where it will only split apart ~ 3/8ths " and that's it....
Anyone have experienced this or have an idea...?
Thanks,
Dave
Damn image insertion.....
Anyhow I don't know if that's your problem because once the bolts were out it split real easily. Good luck with what ever it is..........Gator Mike
Be sure to post finished product!! Looks like it will be perfect when done.. You will like the XII a whole lot better after you do a job like that, knowing everything is done right... congrats... 
