[DaveR]

I had many of the same issues but expected them going in, par for the course when building a Cobra. I cut and extended a stock fork because Mcleod's are so expensive, and that probably helped me avoid the TO clearance issues. I was a little surpised that my starter wouldn't fit, and had to weld on a 3/8" spacer, with the positive being a perfect fit to the flywheel. Checking the starter by turning over the engine before it is buttoned up is good advice, I did it several times to make sure. Also, I never had any luck contacting tech support by phone, and tried many times. With that said, I don't know if Lakewood would have been any better.