Honda VTR1000F (1998-2003) [150/377] Cylinder head valve

CYLINDER HEAD VALVE Remove the crankshaft hole cap Be careful not to drop the cam sprocket bolts into the crankcase Remove the cam sprocket bolts from the intake and exhaust camshafts Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise one turn and remove the other cam sprocket bolts Remove the cam sprockets from the camshafts and suspend the cam chain with a piece of wire to prevent it from falling into the crankcase Remove the camshaft holder bolts camshaft field ers dowel pins and camshafts NOTE Do not forcibly remove the dowel pins from the camshaft holders Remove the valve lifters and shims NOTE Be careful not to damage the valve lifter bore Shim may stick to the inside of the valve lifter Do not allow the shims to fall into the crankcase Mark all valve lifters and shims to ensure correct reassembly in their original locations The valve lifter can be easily removed with a valve lapping tool or magnet The shims can be easily removed with a tweezers or magnet