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« on: April 14, 2018, 11:23:56 AM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2018, 11:29:20 AM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
They are interchangeable side to side but the top is the top |
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2018, 11:36:07 AM » |
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thanks
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2018, 02:25:44 PM » |
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Sand blast and paint. Rechrome is also possible.
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2018, 03:21:56 PM » |
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There's always the fallback bullet hole decals.
But everyone knows there's a booboo under them.
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2018, 03:31:51 PM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
They are interchangeable side to side but the top is the top If you change sides, the top on the left becomes the bottom on the right. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2018, 03:38:20 PM » |
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Sandy  ? |
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2018, 03:42:28 PM » |
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Prez.... you don't know me very well.... I am also a KLR owner.... cheap
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2018, 03:57:21 PM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
They are interchangeable side to side but the top is the top If you change sides, the top on the left becomes the bottom on the right. Negatory. If you switch sides the front becomes the back. The top is always the top, look at the shape of the bottom. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2018, 04:00:08 PM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
They are interchangeable side to side but the top is the top If you change sides, the top on the left becomes the bottom on the right. I don't think so Sandy, Jeff's right, the top is the top.  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2018, 04:04:35 PM » |
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whats different I just looked at the schematics and it looks like it would work they have the same part number
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2018, 04:12:37 PM » |
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I don't have a dog in this hunt, but the schematics (parts fishes) aren't exactly digital photography.
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« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2018, 04:14:08 PM » |
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whats different I just looked at the schematics and it looks like it would work they have the same part number
Well it all depends on what it is..........lol They fit either side but it won't fit upside down. |
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2018, 06:05:52 AM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
They are interchangeable side to side but the top is the top If you change sides, the top on the left becomes the bottom on the right. Negatory. If you switch sides the front becomes the back. The top is always the top, look at the shape of the bottom. Dont think the front can become the back got that other inspection plate thing im thinking the top does then become the bottom |
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2018, 06:11:06 AM » |
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Ok so my valve cover has some pitting on the top. I was wondering if I can turn them over or is there a top and bottom. I'm at work so I cant just look right now. thanks
They are interchangeable side to side but the top is the top If you change sides, the top on the left becomes the bottom on the right. Negatory. If you switch sides the front becomes the back. The top is always the top, look at the shape of the bottom. Dont think the front can become the back got that other inspection plate thing im thinking the top does then become the bottom On further inspection . . . As i should have known chris was right i should have never doubted him. . . |
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« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2018, 07:59:12 AM » |
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Rattle can paint is cheap. Tell them you tried.
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« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2018, 08:22:27 AM » |
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I haven't tried yet but like sandy said if you swap the left side for the right side the top be comes the bottom. Plus they have the same part number not marked left or right... If that fails..... rattle rattle rattle
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« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2018, 08:45:56 AM » |
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I haven't tried yet but like sandy said if you swap the left side for the right side the top be comes the bottom As Jeff stated, that is not true. Look at the bottom of the covers installed on your bike, there is a 45* on the sides. Both sides have this 45* on the bottom. You can swap them from side to side but the bottom is the bottom, the top is the top. |
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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2018, 08:51:10 AM » |
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Both sides have this 45* on the bottom. You can swap them from side to side but the bottom is the bottom, the top is the top.
All this left/right, top/bottom talk made me go out and lift the cover to look. This is the correct, and obvious when you actually look, answer. Wish it were warm enough to ride.  |
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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2018, 08:53:49 AM » |
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I have some bad strange corrosion "under the chrome" where the wells are for the bolts on my right side cover. They are all really bubbled, but none of the chrome is coming off. I was wondering if could be bead blasted smooth and then have them powdercoated gloss black?
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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2018, 08:56:36 AM » |
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I have some bad strange corrosion "under the chrome" where the wells are for the bolts on my right side cover. They are all really bubbled, but none of the chrome is coming off. I was wondering if could be bead blasted smooth and then have them powdercoated gloss black?
Certainly, I had a set done for my bobber, they came out great. I did matte though. |
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« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2018, 09:18:24 AM » |
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I have some bad strange corrosion - "under the chrome" where the wells are for the bolts on my right side cover.
That's one of those areas that should always be wiped extra dry using your finger nails etc. with dry cloth after washing the bike. Even on the tilted lower left side of the engine. The right side is a given. Otherwise it's a rust pocket. |
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2018, 09:36:30 AM » |
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I have some bad strange corrosion - "under the chrome" where the wells are for the bolts on my right side cover.
That's one of those areas that should always be wiped extra dry using your finger nails etc. with dry cloth after washing the bike. Even on the tilted lower left side of the engine. The right side is a given. Otherwise it's a rust pocket. Yeah figured that is what happened, the original owner was pretty meticulous about up keep but obviously left water sitting in the wells. My bud has a metal fab shop with a super awesome powder coating booth and blasting booth, but isn't convinced he can get all the corrosion off without there not being some damage left......it's pretty bad. I may just buy a cover off Fleabay, seen them pretty cheap. I am for sure going to powdercoat the covers black, will look sweet against the chrome and my yellow paint. Are the gaskets on the covers or the block, and can they be reused? |
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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2018, 09:55:31 AM » |
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ok i got home and crawled around my bike and now I see the bottom is the bottom thanks
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« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2018, 11:33:29 AM » |
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Are the gaskets on the covers or the block, and can they be reused? The gaskets are installed on the covers and usually can be reused. I bought an extra set back in 2001 and their still on the shelf. |
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« Reply #25 on: April 15, 2018, 12:51:39 PM » |
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I have some bad strange corrosion - "under the chrome" where the wells are for the bolts on my right side cover.
That's one of those areas that should always be wiped extra dry using your finger nails etc. with dry cloth after washing the bike. Even on the tilted lower left side of the engine. The right side is a given. Otherwise it's a rust pocket. Yeah figured that is what happened, the original owner was pretty meticulous about up keep but obviously left water sitting in the wells. My bud has a metal fab shop with a super awesome powder coating booth and blasting booth, but isn't convinced he can get all the corrosion off without there not being some damage left......it's pretty bad. I may just buy a cover off Fleabay, seen them pretty cheap. I am for sure going to powdercoat the covers black, will look sweet against the chrome and my yellow paint. Are the gaskets on the covers or the block, and can they be reused? Some here have powder coated GoldWing 1500 covers also. I think they look pretty good. |
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« Reply #26 on: April 15, 2018, 05:36:33 PM » |
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was wondering if could be bead blasted smooth and then have them powdercoated gloss black?
Black Valve covers?   That' a crazy idea! |
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« Reply #27 on: April 15, 2018, 08:46:32 PM » |
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Oh yes me likey!!!
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« Reply #28 on: April 15, 2018, 09:24:37 PM » |
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I just did these for one of the project bikes.  |
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« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2018, 10:39:00 PM » |
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I just did these for one of the project bikes. OMG I want so bad to copy that somehow.  |
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« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2018, 04:24:01 AM » |
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What is the finish on these
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« Reply #31 on: April 16, 2018, 06:14:17 AM » |
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OMG I want so bad to copy that somehow. I believe I have another pair I can do.  What is the finish on these
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« Reply #32 on: April 16, 2018, 07:08:01 AM » |
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Nice, Hey Houdini what kind of exhaust hearders are you running? Looks like a custom job?
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« Reply #33 on: April 16, 2018, 07:51:21 AM » |
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I just did these for one of the project bikes. I have a set of those in the to-do stash; as soon as I prep the other I/S parts therein I'm taking the lot to the powdercoaters and having them done. Gloss, though. |
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« Reply #34 on: April 16, 2018, 08:26:44 AM » |
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Nice, Hey Houdini what kind of exhaust hearders are you running? Looks like a custom job?
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« Reply #35 on: April 16, 2018, 09:51:00 AM » |
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OMG I want so bad to copy that somehow. I believe I have another pair I can do. What is the finish on these
Wrinkle Well if you were to have another pair you can do, send me a PM please with the scoop. Not anything I could do soon as my wife would literally kill me.  |
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« Reply #36 on: April 16, 2018, 11:36:10 AM » |
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Nice looking Headers! Just an FYI these bike are 1520 CC ! Size does matter!  |
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« Reply #37 on: April 16, 2018, 12:43:17 PM » |
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Nice looking Headers! Just an FYI these bike are 1520 CC ! Size does matter! FYI to you. It is typical of Honda (and other manufacturers) for the technical specs i.e. actual cc's to differ slightly from badging or the model designation (name)  I think Disco and the rest of us (apparently except you) already knows this |
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« Reply #38 on: April 16, 2018, 01:23:37 PM » |
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... Just an FYI these bike are 1520 CC ! Size does matter! Hey Kev, I'm pretty sure Honda knew that when they manufactured these or had them done.  And, to Houdini's point, I believe my MT50 is actually 49cc, my F800 is actually 798cc, and my modded 550 started at 544cc (it is now 572cc). |
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« Reply #39 on: April 16, 2018, 03:28:56 PM » |
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Disco.... What paint is that ? Rattle can?
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