help remove valve cover 500 ri 2011 model

[Ge.k]

my head gasket is blown the garage want to much money is not worth to fix it so i decied to do it my self/
i got stuck at valve cover it wont get out
any help
here some pictures

[Redk]

I have never made this repair...

If you disconnect the rear shock or compress it, will the top of the engine lower to allow that cover to be removed?

Is it required that the motor mounts be disconnected to remove that cover?

Hope you get a proper answer quickly !
redk

[willembop]

As the previous reply indicated, if you disconnect the rear shocks and move the rear wheel all the way up (or down, maybe, I don't exactly remember), there is room to remove the valve cover. I had to remove head bolts when I replaced my cams. You need to move the rear wheel up and down as required to withdraw the long head bolts. Put some wood spacers under the rear tire to keep it in place.

[Ge.k]

Thank you , ill try it and update you tomorrow.

[Redk]

Great !

I am looking forward to an update.
redk

[Ge.k]

Thank you for helping, I tried this method, it worked fine, I needed two people for it, I dismantled the shocks and put it on the wheels and my friend added weight to the back and the engine went down, I turned the valve around 180 degrees because the opening of the breathing Interrupted, then it slide down alone with some shakes and the rear thanks alot.
sorry for my bad english
ill keep update
here some pictures
http://imgur.com/a/UU7t1

[Ge.k]

any help with finding thermostat ??
all ebay is for 250 and 300 models no one have for 500 why?

[Redk]

Glad to see progress !

Looks like the right time to change the oil, also...
redk