Remove everything now, stem bearings, swingarm, etc. And mark the bearing areas so they can plug em. Or you can grind the powder coat off before bearing install
Jfc . PULL THE PLUGS, AND SHOVE SOMETHING IN THERE TO MEASURE THE TOTAL UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OF PISTON. does someone need to write it in crayon to comprendé?
Do you need his cell phone # ? Usually if you call around 2am persistently, you can get in touch. If he says no and fuck off, just keep calling and he'll give in. Think hes got 4 or 5 left