I ordered the 351 kit while vacationing in Maui as my Xmas gift to myself. I'll be having someone else (a competent Honda dirt bike mechanic) install it. Is there any tips or tricks to make the installation smoother or better?

 

Great thread I'll be having this done soon myself.

 

According to your post, it sounds like you already arranged for the installation to be smoother! If this mechanic is experienced, it's a picnic.

It's the first one I've ever done, and I had zero problems...but, I followed the directions on the posts I've read on this site.

 

It's easy.. If you're paying someone to do it they shouldn't need any tips!!!! hahahaaa

Here's a tip - get a shop manual and save the money you were going to spend on the install

Good luck.