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webbrob YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 29 San Diego, CA Gender:	Shiny valve covers 01/25/16 at 22:08:51 Do the valve covers provide any advantage besides bling? I saw a bobbed bike with them removed, I am thinking I would like to change my ride to a more subdued appearance, and am looking for ways to cut down on all that shiny-ness Suzuki slapped on these things.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28387 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Shiny valve covers Reply #1 - 01/25/16 at 22:22:02 They are there to interfere with Spark plug access. Without them,... you might be tempted to do your own maintenance... Actually,.. the valve covers, front and rear... are useful... You are speaking of the decorative? chrome, head covers?... They do nothing, but hide the beauty of your engine...
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Shiny valve covers Reply #2 - 01/25/16 at 22:42:09 A simple mod makes a swingaway out of the starboard side.
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Reply #3 - 01/26/16 at 02:37:03

If you do remove them (the official name in the parts list is "cap, head cover"), there will be a long stud at the left front corner. You really should have a nut on this stud, as it holds the front corner of the head cover in place. Stack some washers so you can tighten the nut....or find a suitable spacer to use. If you ever need to take the head cover off to replace a leaky head plug....you can install a shorter bolt that won't stick up so far.

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webbrob YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 29 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: Shiny valve covers Reply #4 - 01/27/16 at 12:24:38 Thank you for the good info, and entertainment! I still have to figure out other pressing matters like tuning my carb.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Shiny valve covers Reply #5 - 01/27/16 at 13:10:31 If you find the shininess offensive you can sand them and go flat black.
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