AboutBill Silver Expertise Need help with vintage Hondas from the 1960s? I am an expert with 250-305cc bikes in particular and most all of the other pre-91 models, in general. I do NOT claim to have a great deal of experience on Gold Wings, Cruisers, ATC/ATVs and dirt bikes.
Experience I have owned/ridden/maintained Honda motorcycles for 35 years. I have written five books on Honda repairs and collecting. I was a service manager for two Honda shops back in the 1980s.
Organizations VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) of North America
Publications VJMC newsletter, as editor for two years and as contributing editor currently.
Question i hav a honda 50 cc.wat are the steps in removing the round cover of the timing chain?
thanks a lot.
Answer Ryan.... pretty short on info here..... Honda 50 what model???? They made millions of them, pushrod and OHC.
I will take a shot that you are asking about the camsprocket cover on the head of the OHC 50cc series engines.
The cover is held on by a LONG bolt on the other side of the head! Remove the central bolt 10mm head, I think and the cover will pop off the other side. Leave the last couple of threads on, then, push gently. There is a gasket for it that may hold it on a little.
http://www.powersportspro.com/partsfish/login.asp
Illustrations are available at the above site. Sign up, log in and select HONDA motorcycle and any of the Z50 options. Then CYLINDER HEAD COVER..... that should give you a clear picture of the parts you are removing.