Rear Brake MC Cover

[h13man]

I noticed that my chrome was bubbling. When removing I noticed that the little round locating tab didn't fit into the MC bracket. I carefully center drilled and drilled a 3/32" hole thru into the center of the tab. Using a random metal screw in my vast recycled hardware collection with the appropriate size head that would pass into the opening. I then put a piece of clear 1/8" ID x 5/32" lg. vinyl hose over the screw and screwed into the tab. Experiment worked great until new covers came. Well low and behold the new were the same as the old one so repeat procedure again. Now all was good until for chits and grins I started remove the bubbly plating off the old cover to salvage for possible painting. When I got to the the mounting hole part, the tab was broken under the chrome film. Now if it broke from age, foot bumping into it, or not being properly supported as Honda designed, don't know but I couldn't deal with not being supported like it should be. Maybe I could've reworked the bracket but being chrome plated... I chose this method instead. These are relatively cheap and still available.

[Bagger John - #3785]

I see the same thing with alternator covers (re: cracking the bottom mounting tab). IMO, that projection should be about 50% wider than it is.

Ditto the ignition switch cover mounting tab.

Most of my Valkyries have had Kuryakyn transmission covers installed, so one out of the three is a non-issue. The other two are still aggravating, especially when you're ham-handed and break them during removal. 

[Skinhead]

Many of the covers on our bikes are attached using a shoulder bolt.  If the shoulder of the bolt catches the plastic of the cover during installation, the plastic can be pinched and cracked as the bolt is tightened.  Due care must be exercised to insure the shoulder bolt is centered in the hole of the cover as you tighten it.  I usually start the bolt and slide the cover onto the shoulder of the bolt, then hold it there as I tighten the bolt to prevent damage.

[h13man]

Not the issue in this case but a very valid suggestion for sure.

Not trying to get off subject but how you liking your "Governor"?