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« on: July 17, 2020, 09:47:28 AM » |
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Anywhere to find the plastic piece that connects the left and right side covers? How difficult is it to remove?
JJ
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2020, 09:56:31 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2020, 10:01:20 AM » |
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Thank you, I may try and salvage mine |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2020, 11:58:39 AM » |
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I think the center cover is very hard to remove and replace... but you can do it without breaking it and without cutting the frame  ... I remember using blue painter's tape on the front of it to keep from scratching it up... the tip-over-switch is attached to the back of it... don't put that on upside down... -Mike |
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2020, 12:39:41 PM » |
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I think the center cover is very hard to remove and replace... but you can do it without breaking it and without cutting the frame ... I remember using blue painter's tape on the front of it to keep from scratching it up... the tip-over-switch is attached to the back of it... don't put that on upside down... -Mike Ugh ok may rethink it then. Was having all the parts painted and considered going with a different color, |
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mello dude
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2020, 01:46:44 PM » |
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Anywhere to find the plastic piece that connects the left and right side covers? How difficult is it to remove?
JJ
I recently pull off my standard center piece to get it painted. It does take some patience to get it out of there. It really wasn't that bad, the area is kinda tight..... The seat lock and some electronics bolt to the back of it. (Oh that's the tip over switch?) - Wish I had remembered to take some photos of it all together...... Hey Dad, mbe you could do that first? (I'll be asking the forum for pics on the assembly anyways.) This thread is strangely convenient, my painter just called to tell me he's done. I'm having it painted OEM silver.  |
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« Last Edit: July 17, 2020, 02:15:34 PM by mello dude »
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2020, 01:57:11 PM » |
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Its not that hard once you get into it. not as hard as the air dam or the air box
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2020, 03:01:25 PM » |
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Its not that hard once you get into it. not as hard as the air dam or the air box
I’ll take a look at it, it’s the only problematic piece to my project and my OCD won’t let me not have it painted... JJ |
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2020, 07:14:50 PM » |
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Be sure you note which the bank angle sensor is installed. You can put in upside down without realizing it. If it is upside down, the bike will not start. It is a process, but can be done. If you buy another center, ensure the tabs are good for holding the side cover.
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mello dude
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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2020, 07:29:14 PM » |
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Be sure you note which the bank angle sensor is installed. You can put in upside down without realizing it. If it is upside down, the bike will not start. It is a process, but can be done. If you buy another center, ensure the tabs are good for holding the side cover.
Ho boy, definately gonna need photos to help put mine back together....  Whatcha think Dad? |
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« Last Edit: July 17, 2020, 09:54:36 PM by mello dude »
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2020, 06:20:32 AM » |
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Be sure you note which the bank angle sensor is installed. You can put in upside down without realizing it. If it is upside down, the bike will not start. It is a process, but can be done. If you buy another center, ensure the tabs are good for holding the side cover.
Ho boy, definately gonna need photos to help put mine back together.... Whatcha think Dad? I don’t know, I’m kicking around going with just the cobalt blue and ditch the white stripe on my 01 or pearl Hawkeye blue which would involve pulling the center piece |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2020, 08:25:39 AM » |
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Notice which way it is installed.
... or at least look on there and see the GIANT this-way-is-up arrow
embossed on it.
-Mike "I did neither..."
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mello dude
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« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2020, 09:48:44 AM » |
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Be sure you note which the bank angle sensor is installed. You can put in upside down without realizing it. If it is upside down, the bike will not start. It is a process, but can be done. If you buy another center, ensure the tabs are good for holding the side cover.
Ho boy, definately gonna need photos to help put mine back together.... Whatcha think Dad? I don’t know, I’m kicking around going with just the cobalt blue and ditch the white stripe on my 01 or pearl Hawkeye blue which would involve pulling the center piece Taking the cover off really wasn't that bad.... I would say mine was off mbe 30 minutes.... just a bit fumbly. But really every mechanical job on the Valk is always a bit fumbly.....it goes with the territory...  |
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* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
* There's a very fine line between Insanity and Genius.....
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« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2020, 01:54:16 PM » |
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I believe I found it harder to put back on, than take off. Also, when I placed it back on, I found I had to force the bolt holes to align.
The space for the blot, I couldn't figure if it should be between the cover and frame, or the cover and the bolt. I ended up putting it on the bolt side.
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« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2020, 05:43:23 PM » |
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I believe I found it harder to put back on, than take off. Also, when I placed it back on, I found I had to force the bolt holes to align.
The space for the blot, I couldn't figure if it should be between the cover and frame, or the cover and the bolt. I ended up putting it on the bolt side.
Gordon, I believe it goes the other way. So that the cover does not have contact with the frame. Looking at the fiche graphic, it shows it that way. |
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