Does anybody know offhand what size this bolt on the stator cover is? Neither a 10mm or 8mm fit, so I'm not sure what size I need to go out and buy.
Also, I've got a haynes manual for the bike, but I can't seem to find anything on the stator cover, anything special I need to do when I'm replacing it? (cracked when I lowsided a few months ago, gota replacementoff ebay)



thanks in advance

 

that is a crankshaft hole cap. it is a 10mm allen. they are on pretty tight.

 

That bolt is for the crank access when setting your valve timing, try a 9mm. The bolt above the "A" in honda is for the timing marks.
The case comes right off no hidden bolts, leave the motor in the frame, this will also access the clutch. The only tricky part on removal is the clutch cable. Reinstall the same way, just use locktite on the bolt directly above the crank access cover(or on all the bolts, thats just me). Torque to 11 ft-lb, 1/4 turn, twice. No set way in which to tighten just remeber to do the star pattern(directly across from each other and snug tite at first, till all bolts are snugged.) Good luck.