richreed701
XS650 Member
I am returning a much-used XS-E to reliable running condition. A previous owner (or more accurately, "abuser") must have used some sort of goop/glue/Marinetex/epoxy instead of a gasket for the small oil strainer cover (the little round one on the right side). On previous bikes, I would simply put the same Allen key I used to remove the bolts partway down one of the holes, and give it a sharp tap to the right or left and the cover would pop loose. No go this time. I've tried all sorts of non-damaging angles, tools, wedges, prayers and promises to get the damn thing loose. I've tried using a drift and hammer in the bolt recesses to try to use a twisting impact to break it loose. Nope. Nada. Nopppity-no-no.
Any ideas?
I am in the middle of removing the clutch cover to try to find a way in the back to pop it loose but (A) of course you have to remove the brake pedal, kick start lever, right peg, and the exhaust pipe/muffler to get it off, and (B) I don't hold much hope as I seem to remember there is no direct access from the back.
If anyone has any ideas, please advise. Feel free to use my direct e-mail at richardcreed702@gmail.com
Any ideas?
I am in the middle of removing the clutch cover to try to find a way in the back to pop it loose but (A) of course you have to remove the brake pedal, kick start lever, right peg, and the exhaust pipe/muffler to get it off, and (B) I don't hold much hope as I seem to remember there is no direct access from the back.
If anyone has any ideas, please advise. Feel free to use my direct e-mail at richardcreed702@gmail.com