splitting the engine case of 1980 honda xl 500?

The cases are split horizontally. A case splitter will not work on that model.

Double check and triple check that all case bolts are removed.

Go to the website below and count all of the crankcase bolts.

http://www.powersportspro.com/

Go to your bike - Gearshift Drum - #15

Did you remove that plate?

Do not pry a screw driver in between the upper & lower mating surfaces of the crankcase.

Where the two halves join, look for a protrusion that you can hit with a hammer and drift (punch).

Try to hit one case away from the other.

Sometimes the dowel pins get rusty and hold the cases together.

I hope you removed the cylinder, head, cam shaft and cam chain.

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