Broken bolt in rocker cover

this topic reminds me of XS400, where the bolts that hold the head down are on the inside of the valve cover. This arrangement makes head retorquing a pain, but in Brian's situation would be a welcome design. Best of luck, Brian. let us know how it works out.
 
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Engine back together will go back in the bike tomorrow then I can continue my cafe build
 

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So engine is back in tonight leaving for sturgis Saturday morning on my goldwing so the xs isn’t going to get oil for a few days. Need to clean the oil filters and had to cut the crossovers off on the exhaust they are so rusted out that I couldn’t get them connected. I will weld up the holes until new exhaust down the road. The 650 is just a project for me being I have 4 other bikes. My 16 yr old daughter put the motor mount bolt in for me as my out of shape self handled the engine.
 

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