Compression Test

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Way

I just wasn't sure what you were addressing as far as the compression test was concerned and just wanted to know your opinion. Thanks!

I was thinking to try one last time using mrlmd1's suggestion but I'm wondering if it's worth the mess versus just taking the head off and knowing what I'm dealing with for sure.

Regarding this:

Do you mean to take out all the other bolts first and then tilt the cover so I can remove the top bolt? Or do you mean that all the other bolts come out all the way but the top bolt can only be unscrewed so far but never comes completely out while on the bike? In other words, I can remove all the bolts except the top one, but can loosen it enough to slide the cover off sideways..

Sorry for the questions, it may be that you're not the one who's dumb.. :tongue:

No need for apologies, I should have explained why.
Your first guess was the right one. You can loosen that bolt all the way, but there is just not enough room between the head cover and the frame to pull the bolt out. I removed all bolts except that one, then lifted it just enough to lift it out of the head, then tilted the head cover while I removed the bolt. I also, when removing the head cover, used a couple plastic ties to keep the wiring harness out of the way as much as possible.