I think Andy's supposition is true.
It also explains why the GPS is missing and the hole is blocked off with a huge blob of silicon,
also a green neutral wire floating about in that area because they have had to fit the MC18 Flywheel and coils.
Backstory time:
I came by this bike three months ago on a London based Importers website.
They explained the engine was seized and it would come with a spare.
It was still in Japan at the time so I put a £500 deposit down on it.
I assumed that Japanese motorcyclists are not the 'brain-out bodging' muppets we have in the UK.
I can't put any blame on the Importer, they wouldn't have known the bikes hidden secrets.
The engine that was in the bike is absolutely frozen solid from standing still for ten years or more.
It did come with the spare engine as promised but although carefully prepared for storage has a rumbling crank noise when I turn it over by hand.
So basically men, it's a very expensive disaster.
The Battle Plan:
Rebuild the bike, turn it into a Motogymkhana weapon and win the 2015 Championship, HOORRAA!!
Let's face it, I couldn't pass this turd onto someone else!!!
Of course, this is going to be a lot more fun with your help…..thanks in advance guys.