generator cover cap - Page 2

kaput · 03-21-2009, 03:55 AM

anyone know what tool is supposed to be used for this?
Easy?

Easy Rider · 03-21-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kaput

anyone know what tool is supposed to be used for this?
Easy?

Wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't a "special" tool but I have a screwdriver that is 18" long and the blade is a little over 1/2 inch wide. I think it would work nicely. I have also seen sockets with a large screwdriver blade; that is probably the intended tool; more leverage.

adrianinflorida · 03-21-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

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Originally Posted by kaput

anyone know what tool is supposed to be used for this?
Easy?

Wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't a "special" tool but I have a screwdriver that is 18" long and the blade is a little over 1/2 inch wide. I think it would work nicely. I have also seen sockets with a large screwdriver blade; that is probably the intended tool; more leverage.

Somebody also posted a pic of a tool that had three "spoons" on it, each a little bigger than the other, not as thick as one on a tire iron, though, that was made for this type of thing. I simply had the rear jacked up, put it in 5th gear and rotated the rear tire until the TDC line was in the correct position, no removal of the Gen cover necessary.

Easy Rider · 03-21-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by adrianinflorida

I simply had the rear jacked up, put it in 5th gear and rotated the rear tire until the TDC line was in the correct position, no removal of the Gen cover necessary.

OK, now I'm confused. I thought the timing marks (TDC line) was INSIDE the case and you had to remove the plug (Gen. cover) to SEE them. What am I missing?

JWR · 03-21-2009, 02:19 PM

He rolled the wheel instead of using a socket and ratchet to turn the engine over.

To see the timing mark, remove the bolt on top left of the cover.

I checked my valves last week.
8000 miles and no adjustment needed.

Checked plug, white tip, reinstall same plug.

Runs good.

Easy Rider · 03-21-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JWR

To see the timing mark, remove the bolt on top left of the cover.

Oops. Assume made an ass out of me for sure that time !!!

Good trick using the transmission to turn the engine. It would be even easier with the plug out. :biggrin:

adrianinflorida · 03-21-2009, 03:51 PM

Yeah, removing the plug and having somewhere for that built up compression to go on the piston upstroke makes it a bit easier.

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JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: generator cover cap He rolled the wheel instead of using a socket and ratchet to turn the engine over. To see the timing mark, remove the bolt on top left of the cover. I checked my valves last week. 8000 miles and no adjustment needed. Checked plug, white tip, reinstall same plug. Runs good. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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adrianinflorida Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 325	Re: generator cover cap Yeah, removing the plug and having somewhere for that built up compression to go on the piston upstroke makes it a bit easier.
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