Dinner200
XS650 Member
Hi everyone! This is my first post. I have an early 3/1970 XS1 that unfortunately the chain broke on and snapped the little cover over the forward sprocket off the upper crank. I love this bike almost as much as I love my girlfriend, I was devastated. I found an aircraft crankcase repair place that will weld up and straighten the busted piece so apart the motor goes. I’m really nervous as I’ve never taken a motor apart so before I do I’d like some pointers. Ive seen a few YouTube videos and I’m used to mechanical work so I’m sure I can figure it out with a little help. I’ve got the motor out and on the workbench, I’ve started taking the points and advance unit covers off but the screws that hold the plates on are stuck. I put a little WD40 on the screws to see if that will loosen them. Upon reassembly I’ll install new gaskets. That being said, how do I go from assembled motor to split case and just the upper in my hand ready to send in for repair the right way? I don’t want to do anymore damage or have to tear the motor apart again once I get the case fixed and the bike running again. Anything helps!