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Crispy:
I acquired my valley green K1 a couple of months ago, its a US import in need of some attention. I have just started to spend some time on it as youve probably gathered from some of the posts i've already made. I'm really pleased to have joined this group because i have already received a lot of help and advice and found loads more information through reading other members posts and projects. Thanks.. its much appreciated.
The bike is now stripped and parts sorted,labelled and stored until ready to be dealt with. I thought i would make a start on the motor and I now have it cleaned and on a stand (thanks Julie!) but have been brought to a standstill on that front by the 3 breather cover screws on the rocker cover. All are seized solid. JIS impact driver wouldnt loosen them nor heat or penetrating oil, drilling the heads off made no difference, the cover still wouldnt come off.
I have after a week or so got the breather cover off and two of the screws out completely but one stubborn bu#8er will not come out and is holding the rocker cover on with it!...I will get it out eventually! :)
I have the forks stripped and ready to go for hard chroming, the seat is covered and just needs a couple of finishing touches (done while waiting for the penetrating oil to work its magic!).. Im really enjoying this!

Crispy:
I've eventually managed to remove the rocker cover without causing any damage, and am about to start dismantling the camshaft and cylinder head, keeping my fingers crossed that I won't find anymore stubborn fasteners. I have the Honda workshop manual and have read a lot of threads but does anybody have any advice before I take the plunge dive in?  :-\
Cheers!

Nurse Julie:
Slow, steady, methodical.

Spitfire:
Not an expert at all, but I usually lay out the engine parts that I remove in the order that I remove them, so that they go back in the same place, before using any violence check thoroughly for hidden bolts, keep everything clean, you do not want even the tiniest of debris in those oilways. Take photos of stuff before you take it apart, pay paricular attention to cable and wiring runs, use plastic bags to keep parts in groups with bolts washers etc. Be patient and have fun

Cheers

Dennis

Crispy:
Cheers guys, all tips and advice welcome!
Today I've managed to get the motor top end stripped down, no major traumas and without "using any violence" lol Dennis ! Plus I haven't damaged anything..as far as i know! ::)..  I need to take a few measurements now..pistons,rings bores etc, that will have to wait a while now..work does get in the way!
Ps. I've read threads re the cylinder studs but I didn't realise how slender and flexible they were until I've seen them today in the flesh for the first time, they don't inspire confidence do they? Do I take them out or not hmmm?  :-\

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