i cant get the left hand side cover of my bike all the bolts are out but i cant pull it off. thanks for any help
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Certianlly DON'T pry on it, but use a rubber mallot. I had to whack mine about 4 times. I also had to remove the engine guard / hwy foot peg to get the case off of the bike. -
What he said. Jar it loose then a good tight grip & pull. The dowells & the magnet make it pretty hard to pull off.Comment
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The bolt on the top at the front near the frame is longer because it goes through a steel bushing. This steel bushing can corrode and cause the cover to stick. Spray wd-40 through the hole ( hey , spray through them all) and give it a minute.
Worked for me,
1981 GS650G , all the bike you need
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Kevin
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"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff." Frank Zappa
1978 GS750(x2 "projects"), 1983 GS1100ED (slowly becoming a parts bike), 1982 GS1100EZ,
Now joined the 21st century, 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere.Comment
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Well Kev, that funny and it isnt. :-) I expect there are quite a few noobs that dont know better and would do it even after reading the topic..
Earl
Originally posted by mcycle-nutKomorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.Comment
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Ok, I guess you're right. Although I did put "heh, heh," a smiley and made sure that the poster did let it be known he was joking.
Originally posted by ice109Kevin
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"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff." Frank Zappa
1978 GS750(x2 "projects"), 1983 GS1100ED (slowly becoming a parts bike), 1982 GS1100EZ,
Now joined the 21st century, 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere.Comment
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To avoid all hammer problems, you can take the cover off of starter, and follow the wires that go into the left case. Obtain a little black powder gun powder from your local Walmart. Using a fat McDonalds straw, Suck a little gun powder into the straw, then blow it into the left casing, Continue this until either the case is full of powder, or until you run out. A 1/2 cup should be enough
Now remove all the bolts from the cover, and remove the cycle from the garage.
With a propane torch, light the 4' trail of black powder you left trailing to the cycle. wholaa, Case removed, no pry marks, no pesky rubber hammer problems.
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You don't need to go to the trouble of buying black powder - just leave the petcock in the "prime" position overnight. In the morning you'll be ready to go with a crankcase full of gas.
Oh, and don't forget to put your petcock back in the "run" position when you're done.
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