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Message started by theikeman on 02/27/06 at 21:31:49

Title: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by theikeman on 02/27/06 at 21:31:49

Ok, I need to replace the two starter gears which were removed by the PO, I have removed all the bolts except the one on the bottom which is of course behind the kickstand and not acessable. The direction in the clymer make no sense.
Help?
Hopefully step by step.
Thanks
Ike ???

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by slavy on 02/28/06 at 08:52:57

If I remember corectly, You have to remove the side stand assy. The way I remember it, I tied a rope on the handle-bars and to a pole and leaned the bike slightly to the left. This way the rope was doing the job of the sidestand. There are 3 points holding the sidestand assy- 2 engine bolts and 1 bolt /14 mm wrench/ from under the engine.
You will have to disconnect the gear shifter too.

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by SAMM on 02/28/06 at 09:50:00

Ike...I was able to loosen my kick stand and pull it away enough to remove the side cover...But when you get it off look carefully at the case where the 2 gears ride...The 87 model has a tendency to break the case and you will have to have it welded up and redrilled... Sux

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by theikeman on 03/04/06 at 20:50:11

Well, I got the left cover off with your kind help and YES, one of the darn starter gear mounts inside is broken. Both on the cover are ok. What is an easy fix (if any) short of replacing the block??? ???

Picture and then link to bigger picture below.

http://photos.imageevent.com/cars4auction/pics/websize/lside1.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/cars4auction/pics/lside1.JPG
Thanks in advance
Ike

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by SAMM on 03/04/06 at 20:58:35

Same as my 87, It was welded up in place and redrilled....Seems to be holding up so far...

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by lancer on 03/04/06 at 22:29:35

That sounds like the way to go.

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by theikeman on 03/07/06 at 12:14:05

I decided to try a different approach to this issue. I bought a "stick" of J-B Weld, mixed (kneaded) it until it was a uniform color then pressed it in place in three layes with the sleeve intact. I think it will work and hold. Pictures as soon as it's cured and done.
FYI

Ike

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by lancer on 03/07/06 at 12:21:10

I have used JB Weld before with some success on non-stressed areas. The difficulty I had was with the adhesion issue on something under stress. If you can make it stay put then it may work for you.

Title: Re: Removing the left side engine cover help?
Post by Kropatchek on 03/07/06 at 15:04:04

theikeman wrote:

You could drill the mount a bit and put a longer axle in to give the gear a bit more support. Read this on a Japanese site which I cannot find anymore, sorry.

Greetz
Kropatchek ;D