Valve Adjustment and Frozen Valve Cover bolt

Discussion in 'Motorbike Technical Discussion' started by Mastermech, Mar 3, 2004.

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    Mastermech Guest

    Doing the valve adjustment on my 99 Katana 600. Figures the last valve cover
    bolt (Allen 6mm) is tight as hell and I fear I might round it out if I keep
    going. It is of course the most difficult one to get at and will require
    engine removal should I strip or break it. Anyway any ideas as to how to
    proceed to loosen this one.

    Also any ideas on getting a little more low end power from this bike without
    breaking the bank, keeping in mind that I do daily highway miles.

    Thanks
    JRE
     
    Mastermech, Mar 3, 2004
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    Geribaldy Guest

    Use a socketed allen key on an impact driver to shock it loose. I've had great success with this at
    work.
     
    Geribaldy, Mar 3, 2004
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    Mastermech Guest

    Unfortunately I cannot access it with an impact, although I plan on trying
    the hammer shock method
     
    Mastermech, Mar 3, 2004
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