Rear valve cover removal

[suds]

I've searched the site and can't find any thread that talks about this.

 

Is there a trick to getting the rear valve cover out? I'm replacing the gaskets as they were cracked and leaking.

 

I can't seem to find a way to get the cover the clear everything and come out. I don't have the carbs off but from what I've read, it seems to me that people have removed it with the carbs installed.

 

 

 

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[luvmy40]

You do have the air box and intake sleeves off, right?

 

Personally, I've always pulled the carbs to get at the valves.

[suds]

I literally just got the rear cover off 5 minutes ago. It's a very tight spot but if you handle it from both sides gently, it comes out. Getting back in is going to be tricky.

 

No, I don't have the carbs off. I've read here that it can be done without taking them off.

 

Fingers crossed, I'll get the cover back in and the gasket seated.

 

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[BlueSky]

It's probably covered in one of these videos. I don't know which one without searching. But there are 12 parts.

 

[suds]

Yeah I didn't see them do it while the engine was in the bike, but I may have missed it.

 

I managed to get it out and back in.

 

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[gaj1917]

Yes, getting the covers back in, with new gaskets attached is tricky. Two sets of hands helps. And, stick the gaskets on the cover grooves with a sticky gasket sealer before installing. Once the covers are in place, check and double check that the gaskets have seated properly.