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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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I've removed the rocker arms. But I can't find (4) head bolts same size to remove. I see 2 large head bolts more towards center of head. But can only find 2 very small looking bolts on left side of head. What am I missing here?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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Never mind. Helps if I had taken off the lower rocker cover assembly.
 
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Never mind. Helps if I had taken off the lower rocker cover assembly.
Whatever your plans are,stop right there.Give the tools back and take the bike to a reputable repair Shop!
 
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There is a person who needs a service manual.
 
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Calm down guys. I’m all set.
 
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LOL! I have confidence man.
 
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Never mind. Helps if I had taken off the lower rocker cover assembly.

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Don't be scared, every new project is a learning experience. A service manuel is very handy though. Good luck.
 
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Seen this movie before! Bought my first Honda 50 in boxes in 1965. It was a year old and cost a few Dollars.The guy started stripping to make it go faster with a 62 cc piston and didn't stop until it was just nuts and bolts and he could no longer put it together.Took me 3 months to learn how to rebuild it but I rode it to school for two years.
 
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Originally Posted by Peter Quinn
Seen this movie before! Bought my first Honda 50 in boxes in 1965. It was a year old and cost a few Dollars.The guy started stripping to make it go faster with a 62 cc piston and didn't stop until it was just nuts and bolts and he could no longer put it together.Took me 3 months to learn how to rebuild it but I rode it to school for two years.
Thats too funny, My first bike was a S50 in 1965, I was 13. I had traded a 12gage that grandpa gave me for it. I got my *** beat for doing the trade but I kept the bike, I rode it around some and then I quickly proceeded to take it apart to fix an oil leak and broke all the head bolts off.
 
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