Of course you can find TDC w/o the left cover, in fact its even
easier that way, it has markings on your giro "T" that indicate TDC.
- drain oil
- loosen foot rest and gear lever
- remove front belt guard (just the guard, no belt/sprocket needed)
- remove all screws (8mm I think)
- WATCH OUT for your electric sensor (don't rip it)
- pull whole cover, IT HAS/IS a MAGNET,
so you will feel "resistance" as if you forgot
a screw but its just your giros magnet doing
what magnets do best
Here is a short guide I wrote w/all the steps
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1246924611Good luck