Sheradan Posted January 24, 2010 #1 Posted January 24, 2010 Of course it's in the center, farthest back. How far am I going to have to disassemble the bike to get this out? After having to reset 12 of the 16 valves, my day ends like that.
dingy Posted January 24, 2010 #4 Posted January 24, 2010 I looked at the pictures I took of my 83 as I was tearing it down. It looks like you can get at it by pulling gas tank. You have to remove rear frame. There are a couple of pictures attached. I don't think you have to pull rear end of like one picture shows. Gary
93 venture Posted January 24, 2010 #5 Posted January 24, 2010 Maybe get in there with a 90 degree angle drill with a reverse drill bit. Have to shove shop rags around it to keep shaving out of engine.
skydoc_17 Posted January 25, 2010 #6 Posted January 25, 2010 Hey Dan, I am very sorry to hear this, could you please give us a few more details. Is it on the right side or left? Did just the head break off? Can you see any way to get the Valve Cover off over the stud? Fill us in and we will see if we can't get a game plan together. Earl
BradT Posted January 25, 2010 #7 Posted January 25, 2010 If you have not done this already take the cover off maybe there is a bit of the bolt sticking up so you can get at it. Also check to make sure you did not damage the cam cap. Brad
Condor Posted January 25, 2010 #8 Posted January 25, 2010 If you have not done this already take the cover off maybe there is a bit of the bolt sticking up so you can get at it. Also check to make sure you did not damage the cam cap. Brad That's my thinking. If it's just the bolt head you might have enough room to get a stud puller in there to remove it after getting the cover off.
93 venture Posted January 25, 2010 #9 Posted January 25, 2010 I look at the parts book and it looks like they screew into the cam covers, if so just take that cover off and take out the broken bolt.
Sheradan Posted January 25, 2010 Author #10 Posted January 25, 2010 I look at the parts book and it looks like they screew into the cam covers, if so just take that cover off and take out the broken bolt. Yeah! That's what I wanted to hear. I'll be able to look into it tomorrow.
Dano Posted January 25, 2010 #11 Posted January 25, 2010 Do what Earl (Skydoc) said and remove the rear sub-frame and the gas tank. Might seem like it would take longer, but in the end it won't. Dan
jasonm. Posted January 26, 2010 #12 Posted January 26, 2010 The rear cover is the easiest. And if you can get the cover off. Then you may have to remove the cam cap. And will likely find this the easiest and safest thing to do. The cap has specific torque specs. SO dont' over torque its' bolts like the cam cover bolt. But to break the valve cover bolt is very odd. As they are into the aluminum cap. I HOPE the cap is not damaged. And to everyone, these are "STOP BOLTS". That's why they have the rubber bushings. They only go so far and STOP! Turning any more only strips threads or breaks bolts. I hope all goes well.
Guest Swifty Posted January 26, 2010 #13 Posted January 26, 2010 Also check to make sure you did not damage the cam cap. Brad YEAH THAT!!!
warthogcrewchief Posted January 27, 2010 #14 Posted January 27, 2010 Were you able to get the broken bolt out??
Sheradan Posted January 27, 2010 Author #15 Posted January 27, 2010 Removed cam cap and took it to local machine shop. He said no problem, should not be a big deal.
LilBeaver Posted January 27, 2010 #16 Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) Removed cam cap and took it to local machine shop. He said no problem, should not be a big deal. That's some good news. Edited January 27, 2010 by LilBeaver Wording.
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