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Yes the relay should have clicked. That completes the starting circuit. The bevel gear cover when unbolted will not slide off because the shifter shaft prevents it from sliding off due to the close proximity to the frame. So two ways to do this. One way is to pull the engine out of the bike and make the repair. This may be the best way to go for you since the problem may be deeper inside the engine. Second way: The oil does get drained, the engine mount bolts all need to be taken out including the bolt/brackets on the top and front of the engine. These are triangular shaped brackets that are bolted to the frame and the engine. They both have to come out for clearance. The left foot rest needs to come off as well. The exhaust silencer gets taken off so when you raise the engine it does not twist the exhaust or put pressure on the pipe coming from the engine. There are four nuts 12mm holding the rear axle shaft to the engine they come off as well but not until the last minute and see if the engine moves up without taking them out. If not then take them off. Once thats all done the engine should be pried up gently, have some wood wedges ready to stick in between the engine and frame to keep it up. Just don’t force it. The engine should move up freely and only need to go up about two inches max. After thats done you should be able to take that cover off. Make sure all the bolts are off the bevel gear cover and tap it with a rubber mallet to loosen it. Lastly I want to mention one important thing. Take a big piece of cardboard, as you remove bolts put a hole in the cardboard, stick the bolt in and write on the cardboard with a marker where it came from. Good luck. I will be checking in to see how your doing. Take pics.