generator cover cap

kaput · 03-11-2009, 05:08 PM

Help please!
I am trying to adjust my valves but I can't figure out how to get the generator cover cap off.
Need help asap as my bike is all taken apart.
Thanks,
-=kaput=-

alanmcorcoran · 03-11-2009, 06:23 PM

Did you download the service manual?

kaput · 03-11-2009, 07:32 PM

I did and it just says "remove generator cap cover"
I finally figured out that it twists off, I do not know what tool you are supposed to use but I invented one from a piece of scrap metal and some vice grips.
So I got it off and tried to adjust my valves but it turns out I will need "The Special Tool" to do this. here is a quote from the manual...

• Adjust the valve clearance by turning the adjusting screw using the special tool while holding the locknuts

So I guess I need to go to the hardware store and ask for "the special tool", I am sure they will know exactly what I am talking about.

arrrgggggg

alanmcorcoran · 03-11-2009, 07:42 PM

NO! DO NOT GO TO THE HARDWARE STORE!

You will need to go to "The Special Tool Store." The special tools there will be able to able help you.

Seriously, search for valve adjustments on here. I think softie and Chris have done it and lived to tell about it.

Rick · 03-11-2009, 10:18 PM

I just received my "special tool" last week. Took about a week from the Suzuki dealer and cost $6. The Suzuki part number is in the manual. I'll make sure to have some scrap metal and vice grips handy when I do the job.....

trykemike · 03-11-2009, 11:56 PM

Re the generator cover cap removal : I use a fine metal punch inserted into the groove then tap downwards which is counter-clock wise .Be careful and do not use
a heavy pound just a light tap.

tools:
These are the ones I use, from Motion Pro: http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/too ... _tool_set/ or http://tinyurl.com/329ewg to buy from Dennis Kirk. ...

kaput · 03-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Thanks for the input, My "Special Tool" is on order. Supposed to come in Friday if I am lucky or Monday if unlucky.
I probably should have read ahead before just diving into it. I have a tendency to do that.

Kind of a bummer that everything has to be special ordered for this bike, I prefer instant gratification.

On a positive note I think my new spark plug did some good.

alantf · 03-12-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

You will need to go to "The Special Tool Store." The special tools there will be able to able help you.

Alan .................. How many times must we tell you to keep off the booze, if you're trying to help out?

Easy Rider · 03-12-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alantf

Alan .................. How many times must we tell you to keep off the booze, if you're trying to help out?

I don't know about that. I kind of figured that he would be familiar with "special tools". :shocked: :crackup

patrick_777 · 03-12-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I don't know about that. I kind of figured that he would be familiar with "special tools". :shocked: :crackup

They can smell their own. :redflip:

03-11-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
kaput Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OB, san diego Posts: 40	generator cover cap Help please! I am trying to adjust my valves but I can't figure out how to get the generator cover cap off. Need help asap as my bike is all taken apart. Thanks, -=kaput=- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: generator cover cap Did you download the service manual? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-11-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
kaput Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OB, san diego Posts: 40	Re: generator cover cap I did and it just says "remove generator cap cover" I finally figured out that it twists off, I do not know what tool you are supposed to use but I invented one from a piece of scrap metal and some vice grips. So I got it off and tried to adjust my valves but it turns out I will need "The Special Tool" to do this. here is a quote from the manual... • Adjust the valve clearance by turning the adjusting screw using the special tool while holding the locknuts So I guess I need to go to the hardware store and ask for "the special tool", I am sure they will know exactly what I am talking about. arrrgggggg Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: generator cover cap NO! DO NOT GO TO THE HARDWARE STORE! You will need to go to "The Special Tool Store." The special tools there will be able to able help you. Seriously, search for valve adjustments on here. I think softie and Chris have done it and lived to tell about it. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-11-2009, 10:18 PM	#5
Rick Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Driftwood, Tx Posts: 64	Re: generator cover cap I just received my "special tool" last week. Took about a week from the Suzuki dealer and cost $6. The Suzuki part number is in the manual. I'll make sure to have some scrap metal and vice grips handy when I do the job..... __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2009, 11:56 PM	#6
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	Re: generator cover cap / valve adjustment Re the generator cover cap removal : I use a fine metal punch inserted into the groove then tap downwards which is counter-clock wise .Be careful and do not use a heavy pound just a light tap. tools: These are the ones I use, from Motion Pro: http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/too ... _tool_set/ or http://tinyurl.com/329ewg to buy from Dennis Kirk. ... __________________ sds4
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03-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#7
kaput Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OB, san diego Posts: 40	Re: generator cover cap Thanks for the input, My "Special Tool" is on order. Supposed to come in Friday if I am lucky or Monday if unlucky. I probably should have read ahead before just diving into it. I have a tendency to do that. Kind of a bummer that everything has to be special ordered for this bike, I prefer instant gratification. On a positive note I think my new spark plug did some good.
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