beanache, The tork headed bolts require a torx tool. Like the one in this photo. Get the ones attached to 3/8 drive sockets because you will never get enough grunt using the handled one shown.
Here is a pic of what I mean:
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I guess with the shims, you have to take them out and measure them before you can reorder?
Yes. But remember that you may not have to take them out. If all of one camshaft's clearances check out, you won't have to pull that camshaft. Some shims may be used in other locations. Quote:
I talked to Big4 cycle and they told me about $9.00 a shim. That sound right to you?
Yeah, $7.95. A local dealer may swap out the shims for no charge. Last time I got the swap out price: Free! Only an hour to the dealer each way though!
Pull the plugs and have your bike on a stand so you can place it in third or fourth gear and use the rear wheel to rotate the engine. The cam cover is a beech. Take off to the right. I displace the main wire harness to the left of the top tube. The relays are part of the 'shift', label these relays so you don't have to guess where they go. Ensure you have the camshafts properly oriented before you (if needed) remove one or both.
