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Best way to remove generator Cover - 9/30/2008 9:47:17 AM

dwarfdwarf

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I''m trying to remove the generator cover on the left side. I''ve disconnected the 6pt harness following the owner''s manual. There are 3 allen bolts. When I put in an allen head and turn it it just pops, and spins in place, starting to strip it.

I tried with both allen wrenches I have and the one with the toolkit. These aren''t like reverse threaded or anything?

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 9/30/2008 9:59:08 AM

Shadow

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No reverse threading. There''s a bearing inside the cover - tap the cover (gently) - maybe it''s stuck. PM me if you need more help.

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 9/30/2008 11:58:10 AM

dwarfdwarf

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okay i got the bolts out but i cant get the cover off. i tapped it gently and its still not budging

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 10/1/2008 11:28:48 AM

DRam

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Are you sure there aren''t four bolts?

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 10/1/2008 9:26:09 PM

Shadow

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Nope, def. only 3 bolts - it''s the large O-ring and sometimes the bearing in the cover that make them stick, DRam. I''ve had mine on and off about 6 times.....

He''s got it off now, sent me a PM.

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 10/4/2008 9:10:27 PM

DRam

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Shadow: Glad he got it off. I had mine off last year, but couldn''t remember how many screws there were. Now that I think on it, it does seem that some authoritative taps with a mallet were needed to convince the cover to come loose. I posted a picture of what was found when the cover came off.

http://www.cbrforum.com/m_328201/tm.htm

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 10/23/2008 11:50:52 AM

dwarfdwarf

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How to you get the clip out between the frame of the bike, the airbox and the wiring harness? I''m having a hard time getting it out, do I need to remove my airbox or lift my tank?

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RE: Best way to remove generator Cover - 10/23/2008 11:56:43 AM

Shadow

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It''s a bit tight, just look for the easiest route - maybe have to wedge something against the airbox to create space. No need to remove tank or airbox. When I replaced mine, I ran the wiring outside the frame, with a protective cover to stop any chafing