Front sprocket cover problems

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Front sprocket cover problems

26 Aug 2009 16:38

I am ready to change my front sprocket and clutch cable. I cant get the cover off. There is interference. It hits the frame before it slides out far enough. Anyone else have this problem or have any ideas?

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

26 Aug 2009 16:48

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Remove the sprocket cover fasteners including the clutch adjustment cover, the left foot peg assembly and the shifter lever.

There should be enough "Wiggle Room" to get the sprocket cover off.

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

26 Aug 2009 16:59

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I have had all that stuff off. I just put it back together to ride a little more.
There doesnt seem to be enough wiggle room. I dont want to bend that shifter shaft by forcing it too much

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

26 Aug 2009 19:32

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I am tempted to get the grinder out. I know this is a bad idea. Or a big hammer perhaps.

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

26 Aug 2009 19:32

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your motor has rubber mounts they might be worn enough that the motor could be settling back in the frame. have you noticed any extra vibrations latley. also check your motor mount bolts to see if they have loosened up i have run in to this problem before.

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

26 Aug 2009 20:09

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well i have been having problems with vibrations ever since i bought the bike. but...
i have looked into my motor mounts and they appear to be in good shape and the bolts are all torqued to spec.

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

28 Aug 2009 05:22

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Well there are some big welds on the frame there. I am going to see if i can clean them up a little in that area and maybe that will give me just enough room to get it off.

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

28 Aug 2009 05:24

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Couldn't you unbolt the motor mounts and raise the engine? Roy

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

28 Aug 2009 07:48

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the engine would need to go forward or down. not up. I think this would be harder but it might be my last resort. I was hoping this would be a quick easy afternoon project.

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Re: Front sprocket cover problems

28 Aug 2009 18:00

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Did you take the starter cover off also? I can't get my sprocket cover off unless I do.

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