CX500 GL500 650 Global

hey all, i have most of a cx in the back of my truck with no forks in it so i can't roll it out. i need to get the engine out so i can get the frame out. most of the bolts were already missing. at this point the only things left are the motor-mount bolts near the neck and the drive shaft. the main bolts at the bottom/back of the engine are already removed.

sooooo... if i understand correctly there is only one bolt holding the shaft on the engine. if i slide the boot back i can loosen that bolt, and the hanging motor-mount and the engine will come out. anything i'm missing? will i spill the oil in the shaft all over the back of my truck or is it contained in the "pumpkin"? anyone know what size that nut/bolt is for the shaft off the top of their heads?

the engine is already resting on the bed without a front end. if you have any other advice please share.

I believe the bolt that holds the U joint to the final shaft is a 12mm head. Could be a 10. It is a special bolt, so don't lose it. They are not available from Honda anymore. You shouldn't lose oil out of the "Pumpkin", but I have never turned one up above the drive shaft to see.

What he said.

thanks. i'll report back tomorrow after i get the job done.

For those reading.If you do lose that bolt David Silvers and John Oldfield usually have them in stock even if they are no on their sites,

http://www.johnoldfield.co.uk/

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/