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On my XJ I can not get the valve cover off and it seems that I must "move" the motor in some manner. Any suggestions? There is a frame brace in the way. Do I need to remove the engine mounts and rock it forward or back? I would like to cut the brace off as I see no need for it except to hold the brake line splitter. The manual says it should just come off, yea right.
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It should come out without having to move the motor. #1 is make sure all the bolts are out (I know, sounds dumb, but I've done it before
). I usually get mine out from the left side, but you have to get it up high enough to clear the cam sprockets. Usually takes a little wiggling around, and you want to make sure it isn't catching on the clutch cable. Usually have to wiggle it back and forth a little too. You just have to be meaner than the valve cover 
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If you're still stuck, you might try a PM to TRBig - he's got an XJ, and he'll know definitively how to get it off on an XJ.Last edited by dbeardslee; 05-16-2010, 10:35 AM.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake lines -
It seems to be catching on the front (exhaust) chain sprocket (?) and I had to cut the bolt to even get it loose. I am working on a 82 XJJust ME and my 82 XJ 1100. Mac 4>1-2 1/2" open baffle shotgun, no octy, K&N pod filters, LED tail/brake light & directionals, 750 FD mod, Ear Cannon air horn, modified bars and dash. "Motorcyclists are all bound together by a brotherhood tie through their love of the sport, and what difference does it make what machine he rides as long as he belongs to the clan." Walter Davidson, Dec. 1920 edition of Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Magazine http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/justme1100/Comment
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I know on the XS it is a very tight fit to get the cover over the cam and sprockets. I assume it is very tight on the XJ, but have never owned or worked on one.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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