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Cap bolt removal ..I need help!

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    I am at a wall here.. I have a 82 XJ650J. Trying to put new O-rings on the air valves (which I did) and new o-rings on the Cap bolt as I have a air leak. It says to remove Circ clip, but there isn't one? How do I remove the Cap bolt??? Here are some pix.

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    This top pix it doesn't leak, but the bottom one does all around the cap bolt!
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    compressed fork but nothing happening??
     
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    Ok.. got left side circlip out... but the cap bolt is flush and won't come any more???
     
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    Is the bolt at the tree loose? If it's tight it'll hold the cap in.

    If the bolt is loose you can try tapping on the cap with a hammer and punch. You don't want to drive it in to where it sticks, but bounce it against the spring so it works loose. You could also thread a bolt into the hole for the Schrader valve and pull it out.
     
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    The big key here is to be GENTLE!!!
    Try tapping the tops up and down some. Tap down with a hammer and a piece of wood. Be gentle!
    Tap upward with a slide hammer in the threaded hole. Be gentleL
    Put a heavy beach towel over the tops and bounce the front end, ie: get rolling slowly(no motor) and slam on the brakes.
    The big key is to take your time! A little in a little out a little in a little more out don't get rough just be patient
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    A little kroil ( ok, maybe a lot) and a little heat too, but whatever the case, you CAN'T take them apart til you get that depressed far enough to get the circlip exposed. Just gotta keep at it -----
     
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    Thanks... I just had my tree bolts too tight on the left side!
     
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