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I am changing the thread about getting a DLX, to HELP needed. I am still working on it, hitting the harder stuff to do. When I hit a bump, I will respond with my latest dilemma. Right now I have asked for help on the other post on how to remove the left side cover, and the smaller one on the right side; and have gotten some help from our ever so helpful Forum members. I will take any advice whatsoever because I am attempting task I have never done before.
Thanks in advance !!!!!
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Michael, do you have Honda Service Manual?
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(06-14-2021, 11:00 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Michael, do you have Honda Service Manual?
yes
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(06-14-2021, 11:00 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Michael, do you have Honda Service Manual?
Went back and looked into my service manual, the thick one for all years, and it says nothing about how to separate the parts, just warns of the magnetic field holding them together. I actually have most of the pages dogeared for all the work I have to do. Did it back when I got the bike. Most sections do give tips & procedures, but not this part.
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Use a small plastic tool to get it loose, once it’s free you should be able to overcome the magnetic force. Not too hard. I have changed mine twice , don’t ask me how I know. Oh well two stupid drops.
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Obleo is correct.
A few of plastic wedges are very essential and place'em not far away from the dowels.
Also, in your case, as the bike was sitting outside for years, there might be some corrosion between corresponding parts that works as glue and making separation more difficult.
Patience will prevail.
As to the Honda shop manual, I thought you didn't have it...of course, not everything is detailed.
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(06-14-2021, 11:23 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Use a small plastic tool to get it loose, once it’s free you should be able to overcome the magnetic force. Not too hard. I have changed mine twice , don’t ask me how I know. Oh well two stupid drops.
Small plastic wedges like those used to help level freshly laid down floor tiles?
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You could also try a hairdryer on maximum heat, or a heatshrink/paintstripper gun if you are careful, to the casing to bring it through several heat cycles. The effect of it slightly expanding and contracting may loosen surfaces and joints.
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(06-14-2021, 11:23 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Use a small plastic tool to get it loose, once it’s free you should be able to overcome the magnetic force. Not too hard. I have changed mine twice , don’t ask me how I know. Oh well two stupid drops.
Thanks, I will try this.
(06-15-2021, 01:53 AM)Tev62_imp Wrote: You could also try a hairdryer on maximum heat, or a heatshrink/paintstripper gun if you are careful, to the casing to bring it through several heat cycles. The effect of it slightly expanding and contracting may loosen surfaces and joints.
Thanks for the tip . I went to a different part of the bike to work on. I sprayed some stuff that is supposed to break thru corrosion, so I will work on other stuff as it does its work.
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You can also use the cheap type putty knives that are made of plastic. You can also buy small plastic wedges used to level up toilet bases.
