I was in the process of adjusting the valves on my cb650 when one of the adjusting bolts sheared off. I'm thinking this is due to me over tightening the nut, and the previous owner having over tightened it as well as it was an absolute pain to remove. Now learning from my mistake and having to order the replacement bolt, I'm in the process of removing the cylinder head and getting this all straigtened out.
I'm at the point right now where are the bolts were loosened as per the instructions in my clymers manual, then removed, and the head is waiting to be pulled off.
Before I go ahead and do this I'm waiting for my buddy to drop by with the replacement part, I figured I'd ask you guys for some advice when it does come to pulling it off. It appears to be stuck on there fairly solid with just the gasket, the front lifted up slightly but the rear is firmly in place. Any recomendations when it comes to pulling it off, or should i just gently pry it apart? And secondly, any other words of advice before I go ahead with this repair? I've noticed a few other threads which people have recomended using rubber bands to avoid having the valves bent, so I'll try that, but should I have those on during removal as well?
