XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

No, do you have a service manual? What bike do you have?

 

I have an 83 xj 750 I need a crumb an fork replaced, I have both items and a manual I just wasn't sure how far I had to dig to split the case.

 

Not far, but take your time. Make a cardboard template to put all of the bolts in. One for each cover, and one for the case halves. Be sure to number the templates carefully; there are bolts for the upper case, and a set of bolts for the lower case. You will also need to pull the alternator rotor.

While it's apart replace the alternator chain guide (they fail from age-related brittleness, take care when removing the guide bolts, use heat to soften the locktite) and rebuild the starter clutch. You really only want to have to split the cases once. It is a time-consuming and tedious job.

 

Y'all are very helpful thank you! The bike have 14,000 on it any other recommend upgrades while the motor is opened, and do you know any good site for parts I've just been using eBay?

 

Just a suggestion here, try and take cds1984's order of taking things down. I am thinking specifically of the rotor. I have been wrestling with the rotor retaining bolt for a few days now because I went by the Haynes manual and removed the engine from the frame before taking the alternator cover, stator, and rotor off. I imagine it would be much easier to do in the frame and being able to use the rear brake to lock the drive shaft.

 

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Gary H.

 

I am so glad I found this link - I'm about to pull my own engine for repair and this info is awesome.

 

I've made this a sticky post, and am locking it so info doesn't get lost.