Cylinder Head Removal - KYMCO XCITING 500 Service Manual

8. CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
Inspect the rocker arm bore, cam lobe contact
surface and adjuster surface for
wear/pitting/scratches/blue discoloration.
If any defects are found, replace the rocker
arm shaft with a new one, then inspect
lubrication system.
Measure each rocker arm shaft O.D.
Measure the I.D. of each rocker arm.
Measure arm to shaft clearance.
Replace as a set if out of specification.
Service limits: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL

Remove the rock arms (page 8-10).
Remove the two bolts, intake pipe and
insulator.
Remove the two bolts, two nuts, pair reed
valve and gasket.
8-11
Intake Pipe/Insulator
Pair Reed Valve Gasket
XCITING 500
Rock Arm
Bolts
Nuts