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Andymnelson
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
So I can't leave well enough alone... : D

I have the 9 gearing on it's way.

Long term plans include powdercoating the tail, primary and cam covers, triple clamps, headlight housing and fork lowers black. So....since the primary cover is off, I sent it up to my powdercoater. I sent the tail section to him as well. I'll be rebuilding the forks this winter, so I'll wait on the front end parts.

My question is this:

Am I opening a can of worms by removing the cam cover?? I COULD just paint it on the bike and call it good- not like it gets any wear and tear on it. Or I can pull it while the bike is down and send to to PC now.

Your )experienced) thoughts?
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Froggy
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've always wanted to do mine, but from what I've heard it is a pain in the ass.

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Wesman
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If you mean the timing cover it's easy
see this thread http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/315389.html
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Andymnelson
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Haha no, that IS easy! I mean the cam cover. This one:




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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It's a pain to pull it.
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Swampy
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
an engine rotation is in order
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 09:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Not worth the effort. Paint it on the bike and call it good.
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Dfishman
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 10:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Rocker arms loosened to relieve pressure on lifters.Then make sure you don't drag the cams out when you take the cover off.My experience is with sportsters,but I assume it is the same,even though the cover is shaped different.Of course you don't have to rotate the engine on a sporty to get to the rocker boxes.
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Wheelybueller
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 10:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have removed mine,and the wifes,as well as numerous other Buell and Sportsters
NO engine rotate involved.
no cam removal involved.
It CAN be done.
I recommend the press plate available from Drag Specialties to ease the removal.
It will help to keep the cams in place and "press" the cover off.
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Whisperstealth
Posted on Friday, August 13, 2010 - 08:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I did it. It sucked! Pulled a cam out with the cover. Was on a run to Minnesota from Arkansas. Can you say trailer relay?

Now, this was on my '01 X1, but it's the same. Would highly recommend loosening the rockers arms, and getting that "press plate"
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Firstbatch
Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 06:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Pulled mine to powder coat about a year ago. No big deal if you pay attention to details. Dfishman has it right. Follow the service manual procedure and you will be fine.
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