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Reply #15 - 08/20/12 at 20:47:04

Mine wouldn't come loose with any scredriver, hand tool or brake pads. I have a 3/4" cold chisel I tapped lightly but solidly straight on to "break" it loose. Then used channel locks to turn it with same chisel. No problem. BUT I have used chisels and hammers extensively and understand the strengths of the metal I work on. (Usually) Verslagen's caution is not misplaced and should be adhered to. Just the way I did it. The key to doing almost anything is not to get frustrated and let your inner gorilla take over. BTW I put it back with anti-seize as I do on a lot of similar projects.

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Reply #16 - 08/20/12 at 20:47:24

You need a friend, someone to hold the tool in place Firmly, while you use a hammer to put some power to the tool. Macho isnt the answer, its the shock, keep pressure on the tool, dont let it bounce in the slot Clockwise after you spank it CCW,,A smallish hammer with quick raps, & dont forget the board across the plug & a few quick raps around where the threads are.
Once its out, use antisieze & dont get it as tite as the ape who was in there did.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28771 L.A. California Gender:	Re: valve timing inspection cover Reply #17 - 08/20/12 at 20:58:01 the plug is aluminum and the cover is aluminum, not a good combination. when you put it back, use a new o-ring and don't tighten it the shoulder meets cover. A few sharp raps on the face of the plug may loosen it.
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Reply #19 - 07/08/13 at 14:13:05

I'm having the same issue. I just bent washers and a bar opener and it still won't break free. I used a pipe wrench for added leverage, and just watched the washers slowly warp. Liquid Wrench hasn't helped. How stuck can these things get?

I've given up after trying all the rigged ways and broke down and ordered the tool so hoping that works. Any other suggestions?

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17825 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: valve timing inspection cover Reply #20 - 07/08/13 at 14:16:43 Ride the bike around and get the engine hot.....then try to remove it before the engine cools down. When you put it back in....just snug it up as the thing does not need be tight to seal.....the O-ring does the sealing.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28771 L.A. California Gender:	Re: valve timing inspection cover Reply #21 - 07/08/13 at 14:26:11 An old brake pad fits in the slot tightly. grind the end flat, use a large cresant wrench to turn it and push it up against the plug to prevent twisting the plate. also the tank/seat bracket works, but not as stiff and no mod required.
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Reply #22 - 07/08/13 at 14:57:25

yes, ride it,, get it good & warmed up, pull up to tools laid out & ready, have a friend meet you with an ice cube, cool that plug down. then, use some pressure CCW & a light hammer. while youre twisting, pop the tool quick & lite, its aluminum, youre just trying to shake it a little,, you can pop straight in & slightly flex the plug & you can tap the tool in a CCW direction,, by light, quick, i mean just fingers on the handle, not a full grip, loose in the hand, if you dont have smaller than a 1 pound hammer, maybe an extension or punch, i use a body hammer for this kinda stuff, maybe 6 oz?

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Reply #23 - 07/08/13 at 15:03:59

I swear mine was reverse threaded when I took it out a while back. You know, as we get older our memory is not as good but I think it was.

I hate to jump in all Moderator type...but this is a bad rumor to get started. This is not a reverse thread......turn it counterclockwise to remove it! Dave

Absolutely... regular thread, righty tighty/lefty loosy -v1

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Thanks, Dave. I stand corrected. I don't know what had me thinking that.

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Re: valve timing inspection cover
Reply #25 - 07/08/13 at 15:39:10

You can't see through that little bitty hole anyway, just pull the whole cover. Of course, you have to loosen the peg/engine/sidestand bolts to do so, and drop the right side foot peg/brake lever...

Seriously, if the bike has enough miles to have heat seized the inspection plug, you need to check the timing chain anyway.

2 fer 1, then you can ignore it for another however long... unless you know how to check the valve lash w/o using the mark, or notch, or however it is designated on our engines. It isn't tricky, anybody who's ever driven a 22R equipped Toyota (rwd and trucks) already knows how...

And do not be surprised if the Motion Pro "tool" bends, it's really a poor grade of steel. Buy the part from Honda, THEIR tool line, NOT an Emgo, Motion Pro or other cheap knock-off.

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Badass94Cad Senior Member Offline This space for rent Posts: 313 Mass-->Jerz-->PA! Gender:	Re: valve timing inspection cover Reply #26 - 07/08/13 at 15:43:31 Glad I happened upon these tips! I have to check/adjust my valves for the first time since I've owned the bike, if not ever.
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wheelsoffreedom76 YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 33 Kansas Gender:	Re: valve timing inspection cover Reply #27 - 07/18/13 at 20:03:17 Mine was stuck good too the first time. Another way to do the temp diff is to warm up the bike, get a can of compressed air for computers and turn it upside down and spray the inspection plug till it's good and frosty. I have used compressed air as a mechanic many times for stuck parts.
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damiancds YaBB Newbies Offline I've caught the bug and can't/won't stop! Posts: 33 Upstate NY Gender:	Re: valve timing inspection cover Reply #28 - 08/12/14 at 19:25:13 Not to bring up an old thread but, Does anyone have a part # for the vl800 timing cover? I looked, and the diagrams for a '96 and a '03 show a slotted. then i found one in a '08 diagram with part number 09259-36008. I just want to confirm that it will fit (threads and o-ring)
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Re: valve timing inspection cover
Reply #29 - 08/12/14 at 20:21:27

Bubba wrote on 02/05/13 at 07:56:59:

I replaced mine with an Intruder/M50 timing port cover....it uses a hex key....way more betterer...

sbaugz wrote on 04/26/11 at 13:36:13:

here is the link to the one I bought. It fits and looks great.
http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/products/533957-suzuki-09259-36008-hard-parts-...

If you take a look, I think any year vs800 will be fine.

From that post, the p/n you're looking for is 09259-36008

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