Easy to remove engine covers

  • gbot9000
  • gbot9000's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 23
  • Thanks: 2

Easy to remove engine covers

20 Jul 2014 17:37
#640732
I'm in the process of cleaning my engine exterior. I was wondering if there are any other engine parts or covers I could easily take off without having to drain the engine or take it out of the frame?
I have already done the points cover and stator cover.

Attachment 20140720_142217-1.jpg not found



Attachment 20140720_142135-1.jpg not found

79 kz650

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • PLUMMEN
  • PLUMMEN's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 8139
  • Thanks: 104

Re: Easy to remove engine covers

20 Jul 2014 17:46
#640736
They can all be taken off reasonably easy,youre going to lose some oil in the process though.
The kickstarter shaft cover has always given me the most headaches to remomove :laugh:
Still recovering,some days are better than others.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • rstnick
  • rstnick's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 4416
  • Thanks: 386

Re: Easy to remove engine covers

20 Jul 2014 17:57 - 20 Jul 2014 18:23
#640737
Nice work on the covers so far.
A service manual is a good thing to have when you want to remove parts from your bike.

Yes, the clutch side cover will come off too, but that one does have oil in behind it, and a gasket that might need replacing.

The sprocket cover on the left side is one that can be taken off without needing to drain any oil.
Remove the starter cover, cleaning it at the same time, the gear shifter, clean, maybe foot peg too, then the sprocket cover.
Could then clean and lube the clutch mechanism while in there, otherwise just clean up the sprocket cover and reinstall.

Valve cover is another one to polish at times, it also having a gasket though, if removal is wanted.

I find a polish that can be applied by hand, or rotary tool, like Mothers aluminum polish, does well enough at times.
Even while the part/s are still on the bike.
Carb bowls and tops are other polish able parts.
Removing the bowls might see the need for new bowl gaskets, but the carb tops are usually not as likely to need new gaskets.
Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
Last edit: 20 Jul 2014 18:23 by rstnick.
The following user(s) said Thank You: PLUMMEN, gbot9000

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum