Cam Chain Removal

[Hymen]

Hi Guys,

I've got a ZL900 that is getting some love.
After scouring the forums, interweebs, and manuals I have yet to find out what direction the timing plate bolt comes off. I assume that since the engine spins counter clockwise the bolt would come out the opposite direction? Its on there and I would hate like hell to bust it off.
Any feedback?

 

[R. J.]

Are you talking about the 8mmx25mm allen cap screw/bolt. If so it has normal threads. http://www.motosport.com/cruiser/oem-parts/kawasaki/1987/zl1000-eliminator-zl1000_a1/ignition

 

[R. J.]

The 17mm thing that looks like a nut is just a spacer. Behind it is a 5mmx12mm roll pin.

 

[Jarney]

It's standard - righty tighty, lefty loosy. As R.J. stated, the thing like a nut is just a spacer. The allen head in the center of it is what you want to remove. Later.

 

[R. J.]

I thought the spacer was a nut & hit it with air & almost sheared off the roll pin. When I realized I screwed up I panicked because at first I thought the roll pin was part of the crank. Always revere to the manuals & schematics/drawings.