Got forked

That's kinda amazing, good thing you had to go in there . You can get the fork in and out, but it's very difficult, and patience is your friend. Good that you went in!
Update on mine, when I did all of the mods for the 10 7/8" fork, I neglected to have my starter in, in a hurry I guess. It's got the stock z bar in with the 12 1/2" fork now, but I believe that a hyd throw out bearing in my future.
Glad that you are good to go!