A few questions...

[JCSkokos]

sorry it took so long to get back here, school was a little hectic this week.

I got the valve cover off to get an idea what it looks like, and to check the gasket. The gasket looked almost new except for a small chunk that looks like it tore from someone jabbing it with a screwdriver. at least thats the only explanation I could think of for how perfect the rest of it looked.

I have also heard about leaks and holes in the air box can cause the bike to run very poor.

is the hole in the center of this normal?


@ Ranger: I am in the 626 area right around the corner from Bert's Mega Mall, but I dont really need help right now as I dont have money for parts/ cleaners.


as for some of those screws that were stuck, I borrowed an impact driver and got most of them out.. one has a circle impression now, and a few just wont come out. I may try the drill next when I can run to King Bolt and get some TORX replacements.
and for those studs, should I use some of the low strength thread locker on them or do they keep in place fairly well?

 

[cowboyup3371]

Do you have a Dremel? If need be, cut a slot in them and use a chisel to break it free by hitting it while turning left. But otherwise, your impact driver should get them, it'll just take time.

 

[JCSkokos]

I dont have one, but I am sure I have a friend that does. Ill try asking around.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. JCSkokos,

I work not too far from Bert's. I'm going down to Fullerton tomorrow to help another member with his 650G. I can try and help you sometime in the near future too. But I don't have a dremel tool, yet. Z1 sells great hex head bolt kits for these bikes at a good price, usually cheaper than what you can put together your own set for.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff