Topic: Can I remove this?

[RodPlunger]

Hi all,
Quick question about removing the cover on the side of the cylinder. I looked at the parts diagram and it shows 2 O-rings behind it. Is this cover holding oil back? Can I just pull it off to polish it without opening up a can of worms? Thanks 

[dave500]

yep you can remove it for polishing,youll get a few drips thats all so long as the engine isnt running.

[Toxic]

and since you are relatively new here,,,, in case you haven't noticed dave500 is pretty much one of THE local gurus of all things related to 500's

[RodPlunger]

Yes, I am relatively new. So, thank you all for your patience and advice, and I will put Dave500 on speed dial.

[Black 750K8]

Dave for the 500. TT for all things 550.  HondaMan well he is the man all things Honda. Me I'm nobody . Wellcome to the madness lots of good folks here.

[kammery]

 Yes you can . I remove mine on my 550 .The screws where really tight and slightly corroded . Use a high quality impact bit and a heavy hammer . If you have a micro torch heat them up and then try to loosen them .

[RodPlunger]

Have you ever tried using a hammer drill? I don't currently have an impact driver. And/or do you have one that you recommend? Thanks

[kammery]

 Never tried a hammer drill .I do own one . Go to Sears , get the highest quality bits they have there are three sizes  . Stay away from harbor freight bits . I have had Craftsman bits for years . If one breaks you can exchange them . The bits I have are black ones in a chrome body P-2 and P-3 are the part numbers.

[dave500]

be carefull impacting the retaining screw,youll bend the bracket behind it,those brackets are left and right hand aswell.

[RodPlunger]

What do you mean left and right? As in side specific, or reverse threaded?

Thanks for the tip on the impact driver...

[dave500]

side specific,they are marked L and R.

[fdbrat]

Every time someone removes those covers... A kitten dies...

It's your choice if you want to be a Kitten killer.

[Powderman]

Use JIS bits or you will most likely strip them using Phillips bits.