RX 1 Cylinder Cover Removal

[Obone1]

I just downloaded the service manual for the RX 1 Tks!
A snowmobile mechanic I met mentioned the steering column has to be disassembled to remove the cylinder cover.
As I look at the manual it doesn't mention about the steering column being worked on.
Does the steering have to come out to remove the cover?

 

[maim]

looking at this picture, it looks like you might be able to sneak it out without pulling steering. never had to do it myself though.

 

[RobX-1]

Just happen to have the carb rack off my RX-1 so snap these pics for you. I'd have to concur with @maim and say you won't need to but may have to at least remove the fuel tank in case needing access to the backside.

 

[Obone1]

Just happen to have the carb rack off my RX-1 so snap these pics for you. I'd have to concur with @maim and say you won't need to but may have to at least remove the fuel tank in case needing access to the backside.

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Just happen to have the carb rack off my RX-1 so snap these pics for you. I'd have to concur with @maim and say you won't need to but may have to at least remove the fuel tank in case needing access to the backside.

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Tks for the reply. I'm just confused how the " detailed" service manual could overlook steps when removing. One would think mention of other work would be required, this is an official Yamaha manual.

 

[RobX-1]

Doesn't get more official than this:

You have to realize that these service manuals are divided up in sections (ie. chapters). If wanting to disassemble the steering, refer to Chapter 3 - Chassis (more specifically, pages 96/97 of 333).

 

[RobX-1]

Based off this image, not even sure what removing the steering column will gain you as you will not be able to remove that horizontal aluminum cross-section that's welded in place:

 

[Obone1]

Doesn't get more official than this:

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You have to realize that these service manuals are divided up in sections (ie. chapters). If wanting to disassemble the steering, refer to Chapter 3 - Chassis (more specifically, pages 96/97 of 333).

Tks official yes but not as comprehensive as it should be. I'll search for a better reference, one that can actually assist with removing the cover.
Some say it will come out without removing anything, others mention gas tank,steering column removal

 

[KnappAttack]

If you're speaking about the valve cover, it can be removed easily with any steering interference issues.

 

[Obone1]

Hi tks that's what I thought. The mechanic I visited has worked on my other machines, makes me wonder.
I pulled off the air breather box and noticed oil from a breather tube on the bottom of the box.
My other RX has no sign of oil, is this normal?

 

[RobX-1]

Yes and no. No, it's not normal but yes, it was a common/known issue with the early 4-strokers like the 03/04 RX-1's. Some burned oil more than others and some hardly burned any so could just be that. I have since replaced my stock air box with a kit from back in the day that essentially entails K&N filters, larger jets, different CV slide springs, and an evac kit that vented the crank case hose going into the stock air box back into the two K&N filters (RIP Freddie).