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(06-26-2013, 10:34 PM)rudyh_imp Wrote: (06-26-2013, 03:19 PM)redReno_imp Wrote: This is what I gathered from the service manual,
you are supposed to start off by removing the side cover and starter motor...
I'm not sure if the starter motor is really in the way? Maybe it is for the alternator wire, because after removing these two items you have to remove the alternator wire from all the guides and clamps.
The manual says engine oil will run out if the alternator cover is removed, so if I do decide to do this I'll be performing it with an oil change and drain it before attempting to remove the cover.
I don't think the parts should be loose, but after removing the starter reduction cover and O-ring (will need a new O-ring, per manual) the gear shaft and starter reduction gear will need to be removed. Once done you can remove all the bolts and alternator cover (the manual has a note saying the stator is magnetically attracted to the flywheel and to be careful)
Once the cover is off, the alternator wire can be disconnected from the stator after removing its bolt and clamp and the stator can be removed after taking out its 4 bolts that will need to be torqued down to 9lbf-ft
To put it back together you would need to apply sealant (three bond 1207B) to the alternator wire grommet and torque the mounting bolt to 9lbf-ft as well
Also need sealant on the "mating surfaces" of the crankcase and alternator cover.
It specifies to tighten the bolts on the cover in a "crisscross pattern" (no torque spec)
and to put oil on the starter reduction gear, gear shaft and new O-ring.
Install the starter reduction cover and from here all you will have left to do is secure the wire and installing the starter motor and side cover.
This is great thanks.
She burned her leg on the pipe, it will be a while be for she gets the courage to try again. She feels bad about dropping it, but hey I'm glad she wasn't hurt worse. The repair post are great thanks to all
Ouch, how bad is the burn?
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(06-25-2013, 10:45 PM)rudyh_imp Wrote: Let my wife ride my bike, she has been riding a scooter and out of practice using a clutch. well the end result was a stop and drop on the left side. now I need to replace clutch lever, rear signal on left side and engine cover on left side. I am about to order the engine cover and want to know if there are any issues in the replacement process I need to know about.
I certainly hope your wife is OK. Dropping a 540 lb. bike on yourself has got to leave a mark. Bike parts are easily replaced, loved ones not.
I think that most bikes get dropped at least once during their ownership cycle. This is really the biggest fear I have with mine because once it starts going over it is 540 lbs in the middle of a second class lever and once that gets to a certain point there is just no bringing it back.
If she is still interested I would suggest the MSF safe driver course. They use 250 size bikes for the very reason that they don't get out of hand as easily as a bigger bike would.
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Anybody know what size the nut is that goes on the other side of the screw that retains the clutch? I replaced my clutch lever a couple of weeks ago and apparently forgot to put that nut back on. I think it's a miracle I didn't lose that lever yet...
Thanks,
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I went 7 years before dropping my Goldwing. Pulled up to my garage door and was waiting for the door to open and lost my balance. Over it went but Goldwings only tip over about 45°. Then, a couple months later, I dropped it twice in the same day. Just bought a '95 BMW and dropped it due to not paying attention to the clutch activated side stand. I stopped it in gear and put the side stand down with my foot, but still had the clutch lever pulled. The stand immediately retracted and as I was getting off, the cycle just laid down on the left side. Fortunately, I have crash bars so no damage incurred, other than my pride. I blame that drop on the honey who had just pulled up beside me. So far, I have not dropped the CB1100.
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I dropped mine when it was only one week old, Darn. Had to replace clutch lever, only scratched engine cover. All it took was some touch up, looks good enough...
Sent from me......
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Everyone does it. Easy to fix the bike, not so easy to fix people. Agree with Deanohh, not a good idea, putting a new rider on a heavy, powerful machine.
Courage is not what we want in approaching motorcycling. We want deliberation and skill, planning and experience.
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(06-16-2016, 07:10 AM)Streetshark07_imp Wrote: Anybody know what size the nut is that goes on the other side of the screw that retains the clutch? I replaced my clutch lever a couple of weeks ago and apparently forgot to put that nut back on. I think it's a miracle I didn't lose that lever yet...
Thanks,
StreetShark
6mm cap nut (SS or chromed) You could get it from Bunnings if you lived in our wide brown land. But you don't, so a good hardware or fastener shop should have one. If you are a believer that OEM nuts are better order part number : 90201-415-000
Cheers
That's for a '13 model.
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Thanks, Pterodactyl. I was thinking 10mm, but thanks for telling me the right size. There's a small chance I can find the OEM one that I forgot to put on, but I don't personally care if I get a non-stock part for this.
Thanks again,
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Rudy, sorry about your wife... I hope she's ok. I dropped my Harley once about a year after I bought it. Luckily I haven't dropped it since and have yet to drop my KLR or my Honda. Although I've almost dropped the KLR a number of times in the dirt. By the way, welcome to the forum... I see you're new here and that you live in Cumming. Welcome! I have a home there just waiting for me to retire. The riding in N. Georgia is amazing. I miss it. The riding at least in the part of Florida where I spend most of my time just isn't good at all!
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(06-16-2016, 12:00 PM)ride4now_imp Wrote: Rudy, sorry about your wife... I hope she's ok. I dropped my Harley once about a year after I bought it. Luckily I haven't dropped it since and have yet to drop my KLR or my Honda. Although I've almost dropped the KLR a number of times in the dirt. By the way, welcome to the forum... I see you're new here and that you live in Cumming. Welcome! I have a home there just waiting for me to retire. The riding in N. Georgia is amazing. I miss it. The riding at least in the part of Florida where I spend most of my time just isn't good at all!
KLRs love it when you drop them. : )
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