501 main jet

[Ming]

Well all I know is the wretched thing is majorly in the way when servicing my engine. I tried cutting down an allen key to access the front rocker cover but to no avail.

I managed with a cut down key - but realistically, how often do you need to check tappets?

[3potjohn]

I know you can get to the front cover rear bolt on some with the cylindrical air filter but on mine there is not enough room. If there was a little access groove in the airbox it would help.
I checked the tappets twice in the time I have had this Coguaro and the odometer has gone from 28 to 43 Km. I am only really concerned with a tight tappet but thus far no changes.
I have a new air filter anyway so might bite the bullet. There’s only about 22 bolts and fairing screws to undo before removing the tank.

[morini_tom]

You lot don’t know you’re born!

Try doing anything on a 501 engined Dart and then you’ll know

[norbert]

Travelling that much I´ve allways tried to reduce the space ocuopied by tools.
I highly recomend this little hatchet Mini Zyklop from Wera/Forch. It´s a bit expensive but high quality and worth ervery cent!

The bits enter directly and with an adapter you can use the "nuts" you want. I´ve solderd a useless 6,5 nut in an old spark plug key. With this you can even reach the rear plugs of a 501 Camel. And I´ve still not found a "lower" tool to take out the screws of the rocker cases.

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[morini_tom]

I absolutely agree with you Norbert!

I followed this advice of yours a while back and bought myself a wera tool check plus zyklop kit. It is incredibly nice to use and as you say, very compact.

[3potjohn]

A Knipex pliers wrench ( 150) is no bad thing to carry either.