Aluminum sprocket cover ('13) fit? (Samurider)

[Papa Weeley_imp]

I could swear there was a thread about the metal sprocket covers here, but I can't find one.
Samurider says theirs (the factory looking model, not the racey Moriwaki version) fits the 2013, but that "the bottom mounting hole does not line up"...??? How does it fit then? Anyone have any info or experience on these? I really like the look over the stock black plastic piece, but I'm in no hurry to buy something that doesn't work.
Thanks -

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

I remember the details of the post where a '14 cover was installed on a '13. It fits great, mounts solidly, all lined up with the exception of the one lower hole. And Mr. T even sends along a small bolt to fill the empty hole so it looks right. You can expect it to work just fine.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Ahhh...OK. Very cool - thanks!

 

[CB4ME_imp]

When Honda added an aluminum sprocket cover to the 2014, I thought it was a fantastic upgrade to the cheap (but not inexpensive) plastic cover on the 2013. I contacted Mr T and he got me one. Soon after he listed it on his site.

I think it's one of the best modifications I've done on my bike.

Some folks may pass on this upgrade because it is not a perfect swap. The bottom mounting hole does not line up. That bothered me for about 2 seconds. (I did let Mr T know, and he updated his listing)

Three silver bolts are included with the cover. Simply add a stainless nut and washer to the bottom bolt to fill the hole. Only you will know... (well, anyone familiar with the difference will know).

The cover is very solidly mounted using the top 2 bolts. It's not going anywhere. I just had the cover off to replace the countershaft sprocket and both bolts were still very tight.

Did I mention I love this modification? Go for it!

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Picture of 2014 aluminum cover vs. a plastic 2013 cover in silver:

 

[ubelhjs_imp]

CB - What kind of paint did you use on the plastic piece? Did you have to prime first?

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[CB4ME_imp]

CB - What kind of paint did you use on the plastic piece? Did you have to prime first?

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The silver plastic cover is OEM purchased from Mr T. Honda put the silver cover on their European and Japanese market bikes with silver engines. I went from orignal black plastic to silver plastic to aluminum.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Awesome - thanks, CB4ME.

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

When Honda added an aluminum sprocket cover to the 2014, I thought it was a fantastic upgrade to the cheap (but not inexpensive) plastic cover on the 2013. I contacted Mr T and he got me one. Soon after he listed it on his site.

I think it's one of the best modifications I've done on my bike.

Some folks may pass on this upgrade because it is not a perfect swap. The bottom mounting hole does not line up. That bothered me for about 2 seconds. (I did let Mr T know, and he updated his listing)

Three silver bolts are included with the cover. Simply add a stainless nut and washer to the bottom bolt to fill the hole. Only you will know... (well, anyone familiar with the difference will know).

The cover is very solidly mounted using the top 2 bolts. It's not going anywhere. I just had the cover off to replace the countershaft sprocket and both bolts were still very tight.

Did I mention I love this modification? Go for it!

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Picture of 2014 aluminum cover vs. a plastic 2013 cover in silver:

CB4ME,

I bought this aluminum sprocket cover and mine didn't come with any bolts. I mounted it with the stock bolts and swapped the rubber grommets from the plastic sprocket cover to the aluminum one. After tightening those two top bolts my cover wasn't solidly mounted at all. Because those bolts pass through rubber mounts that cover moved a lot. Did you do away with the rubber mounts?

In any event I fabricated a simple aluminum bridge that makes the bottom hole bolt to the engine like the top two, keeps all three rubber grommets, and uses all three stock bolts. Now that bad boy is rock solid with no dummy bolt holes.

I'll put up a new "Chip Beck Spec" thread with pictures and instructions in a couple days. Cheers.

Chip

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Chip - I had asked Mr. T to provide 3 silver bolts to match the aluminum cover (not knowing only 2 bolts lined up). I didn't use the rubber grommets from the plastic cover.

I may be the first one to steal your new innovation with the aluminum bridge. While my sprocket cover is very solid, I never liked the idea of a dummy bolt on the CB.

 

[redbirds_imp]

I'll look forward to your post explaining the third bolt mod Chip. I have the aluminum cover on my 2013 with the dummy bolt and I'd rather have a more solid mount.

 

[Lord Popgun]

I'd like to see that too Chip. Thanks!

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Just FYI, I ended up buying this piece right after I posted this, and mine came with the three screws necessary for mounting from Mr. T. As stated earlier, it mounts up very sturdily with just the two screws and the third mounted un-attached with a nut on the back to hold it on. Looks great, too:

 

[the_undecider_imp]

Here is my thread on adding a small bracket for the 3rd mounting point:

2013 6 Speed Upgrade - AKA 2014 DLX Sprocket Cover

If you don't transfer the rubber grommets to the new cover, I would recommend a stainless washer to help fill the mounting holes. The head of the bolts isn't much bigger than the holes in the cover. If you use the grommets, two mounting points isn't enough since the rubber let's the cover wiggle around.

 

[Lord Popgun]

I had forgotten all about that thread. Thanks undecider.

 

[huxley2_imp]

Looks way better. I'm going to pull the trigger soon.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

In my opinion it's one of the best mods you can do to a 2013.

Papa - your bike is looking mighty fine!

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Thank you, sir!