valve covers

firemedic309 · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56

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

Chrisj CMA · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:29:20

Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56
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

firemedic309 · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:36:07

thanks

da prez · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 16:25:44

Sand blast and paint. Rechrome is also possible.

da prez

Jess from VA · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:21:56

There's always the fallback bullet hole decals.

But everyone knows there's a booboo under them.

sandy · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:31:51

Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:29:20
Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56
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.

firemedic309 · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:38:20

Sandy $:-\$ ?

firemedic309 · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:42:28

Prez.... you don't know me very well.... I am also a KLR owner.... cheap

Chrisj CMA · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:57:21

Quote from: sandy on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:31:51
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:29:20
Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56
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.

Hook#3287 · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 18:00:08

Quote from: sandy on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:31:51
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:29:20
Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56
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.

firemedic309 · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 18:04:35

whats different I just looked at the schematics and it looks like it would work they have the same part number

Jess from VA · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 18:12:37

I don't have a dog in this hunt, but the schematics (parts fishes) aren't exactly digital photography.

Chrisj CMA · Sat 14, Apr 2018, 18:14:08

Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 18:04:35
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.

bill-jr · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 08:05:52

Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:57:21
Quote from: sandy on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:31:51
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:29:20
Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56
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

bill-jr · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 08:11:06

Quote from: bill-jr on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 08:05:52
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:57:21
Quote from: sandy on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 17:31:51
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:29:20
Quote from: firemedic309 on Sat 14, Apr 2018, 13:23:56
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. . .

da prez · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 09:59:12

Rattle can paint is cheap. Tell them you tried.

da prez

firemedic309 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:22:27

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

Hook#3287 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:45:56

QuoteI 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.

WintrSol · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:51:10

Quote from: Hook#3287 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:45:56
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.

Motodad71 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:53:49

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?

Hook#3287 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:56:36

Quote from: Motodad71 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:53:49
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.

RonW · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 11:18:24

Quote from: Motodad71 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:53:49

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.

Motodad71 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 11:36:30

Quote from: RonW on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 11:18:24
Quote from: Motodad71 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:53:49

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?

firemedic309 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 11:55:31

ok i got home and crawled around my bike and now I see the bottom is the bottom thanks

Hook#3287 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 13:33:29

QuoteAre 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.

The emperor has no clothes · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 14:51:39

Quote from: Motodad71 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 11:36:30
Quote from: RonW on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 11:18:24
Quote from: Motodad71 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:53:49

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.

Houdini · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 19:36:33

Quote from: Motodad71 on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 10:53:49
was wondering if could be bead blasted smooth and then have them powdercoated gloss black?

Black Valve covers?

That' a crazy idea!

Motodad71 · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 22:46:32

Oh yes me likey!!!

Disco · Sun 15, Apr 2018, 23:24:37

I just did these for one of the project bikes.

Motodad71 · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 00:39:00

Quote from: Disco on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 23:24:37
I just did these for one of the project bikes.

OMG I want so bad to copy that somehow.

firemedic309 · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 06:24:01

What is the finish on these

Disco · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 08:14:17

Quote from: Motodad71 on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 00:39:00
OMG I want so bad to copy that somehow.

I believe I have another pair I can do.

Quote from: firemedic309 on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 06:24:01
What is the finish on these

Wrinkle

Kokomo Kevin · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 09:08:01

Nice, Hey Houdini what kind of exhaust hearders are you running? Looks like a custom job?

Bagger John - #3785 · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 09:51:21

Quote from: Disco on Sun 15, Apr 2018, 23:24:37
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.

Houdini · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 10:26:44

Quote from: Kokomo Kevin on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 09:08:01
Nice, Hey Houdini what kind of exhaust hearders are you running? Looks like a custom job?

They're Hard Krome, rarer than hens teeth.

Motodad71 · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 11:51:00

Quote from: Disco on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 08:14:17
Quote from: Motodad71 on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 00:39:00
OMG I want so bad to copy that somehow.

I believe I have another pair I can do.

Quote from: firemedic309 on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 06:24:01
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.

Kokomo Kevin · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 13:36:10

Nice looking Headers! Just an FYI these bike are 1520 CC ! Size does matter!

Chrisj CMA · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 14:43:17

Quote from: Kokomo Kevin on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 13:36:10
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

Disco · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 15:23:37

Quote from: Kokomo Kevin on Mon 16, Apr 2018, 13:36:10
... 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).

firemedic309 · Mon 16, Apr 2018, 17:28:56

Disco.... What paint is that ? Rattle can?

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