Well the bike pictured is 2001/2003 Also you say you ride a 2000 280 txt Pro Sorry but the Pro model didn't come out until 2002 . check the Vin against pic
Just join the two wires together that fit on your stat,ive used a car fuse,or just a piece of wire.If testing stat in boiiing water just set your multimeter to continuity,if stat open there will be a circuit ,new stats approx £20+ depending where puchased
Is it just the bolt or whole clutch basket that's turning when trying to slacken the bolt.If it's the whole clutch basket try putting a thick hand towel between the primary gear and clutch basket gear .that way it will lock the two but not do any damage to the teeth of either.used this method on a gas gas.Making sure locking tab is off the bolt
Couldn't you use these instead of the open type http://www.akbearings.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=658 or these https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p166020/KOYO-62042RS-Rubber-Sealed-Deep-Groove-Ball-Bearing-20x47x14mm/product_info.html
I'm crap at balance , but my grandson at 15 got on mine stood there for over 5 mins no hands ,and he's never been on a motorbike before clever little so so.
Have a word with this guy Bill Beveridge sure he has done this conversion for someone find him on FB Hard To Find Twinshock Trials & Aircooled Mono Group
