CBX Stripdown - page 16 (Vol. 53 - March 1992)

• Remove the two 8mm headed bolts holding the oil pump pickup (pic 80) noting that these are of two different lengths. This is important. A new gasket will be required for the top of the pickup.
• Remove all 15mm and 10mm headed bolts from the crankcase starting at the outside and working inwards (pic 81). Work in crisscross pattern loosening each one gradually to keep even pressure on the crankcase.

• Remove the large 14mm headed bolt (pic 82) at the rear of the lower crankcase. Remove all 12mm headed bolts working from the outside first. Loosen each one a bit at a time. The three bolts not readily spotted are shown proud in pic 83. These three do not have washers. NB: The main bearing saddle bolts all have washers under them, 14 in all.

• Lift lower crankcase half off (pic 84).

• That's it for now. Next month we deal with the gearbox and reassembly notes. For advice and full workshop and parts back-up on the CBX Honda contact John Wyatt at 9 Wharfe Bank, Tadcaster, North Yorks LS24 9BA. Tel 0937 832965.

   

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