Ohhh, my my my, what a mess, what a mess!

[Marcarl]

I have attached two pics below of the method I use when tightening smaller fastener's. My Dad called it the "Rule of Thumb". While holding your wrench or ratchet in the palm of your hand, place your thumb over the head of the fastener. While rotating clock wise, you will "feel" the fastener head come in contact with the mating surface you are trying to retain, (the "sweet spot") once you have contact, you're done! Works every time for me. Take a moment and try it, when holding a wrench in this way, it is "almost" impossible to over tighten a fastener. (I say almost because some of you monkeys out there have the paws of a BEAR!)

Earl

Ok,, now where do I get me one of those type wrenches?

[Guest Ken8143]

When I took the bolt out I noticed unlike the other bolts it had a copper washer on it. Now I'm thinking to myself why would this bolt have a copper washer and the rest not. Almost like it was trying to keep something from leaking. Well I srugged my shoulders and said to myself I'll worry about that later.

 

A mechanic I am not - But - I have to wonder if you need to replace that crush washer?

[GeorgeS]

This discussion has gotten WAY to complicated.

 

Its Simple, you can get Metric Allen Wrench Sets at any hardware Store !!

By the way, check the tool kit that came with the bike, there should be one there.

 

You need a new Gasket ( Most likley ) Clean the Threads, on case and the bolts,

 

And re-install, just hand tighen the bolts, I have never seen mine come loose.

 

You don't need a torque wrench, Just use common sence, and don't strip the bolts.

They are SMALL, it don't take much.

 

I Always keep extra gaskets on hand for that cover, as it has to be removed for many reasons, ( Includeing Lubricating the Shift Linkage located under that cover )

or wireing for the Stator, or working on the Clutch Slave Cylinder ETC ETC

 

I have had my cover on at least 15 times, I always use a New Gasket, and Sealant, and Clean the bolts, and threads, and check the lower Bolt Seal.

 

Install the Bolts with a Simple Metric Allen Wrench !! Hand Tighten with your Wrist-- Snug them up, and add a little torque !!!

 

--- ( YOU DO NOT NEED A TORQUE WRENCH FOR THIS JOB ) ---

 

Have you ever thightened the Table Legs under you Wife's kitchen table ?? Its about the same as that.

 

Just Don't Strip the Threads,

 

 

Also, you can get those Brass Crush Washers at most any good hardware store, or auto parts store, ( Stock , metric Crush Washer ) Its NO BIG DEAL !!!

Edited March 29, 2010 by GeorgeS

[Eck]

I have had good luck putting a single wrap of Teflon plumbers tape on a screw or bolt that keeps finding it's way out.

I totally agree with Skydoc here....

 

 

The white "dust" you see on aluminum parts that are fastened with steel fasteners is the aluminum decomposing

 

oxidation occurring...

 

 

 

Edited March 29, 2010 by Eck

[YamaDuck]

A mechanic I am not - But - I have to wonder if you need to replace that crush washer?

Yea I'm going to replace the washer but I have to wait for Yamaha to open tomorrow.