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Old 01-12-2018, 09:48 AM   #1
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Clutch Cover removal, wet clutch

I can't put up with the scabby clutch cover on my M750 any longer, it needs a visit to the powder coaters. So, has anyone tried removing their cover with the bike on the sidestand without dropping the oil first and, if so, did they end up with oil on the floor in large amounts? The other question I have is does the oil sight glass need to be removed or will it cope with the temperature used to powder coat? Any advice appreciated, otherwise wait a bit and I'll post up how it goes!
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Old 01-12-2018, 10:07 AM   #2
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I think you will be okay to remove the cover without dropping the oil as the oil window is always clear when on the side stand but I think the window will have to be removed to powder coat the cover as I know of members of other forums had this done on their bikes.
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Old 01-12-2018, 06:15 PM   #3
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The glass will easily withstand the temperature but I believe it has a rubber/neoprene surround which will not. In any case the glass will not survive the grit blasting unless very cleverly masked.

Assuming you are using Aerocoat at St Olaves? They will look after you.
There is also JP Pro-coat in Norwich, run by Jason, a mate of mine. I can give you directions and probably find his phone number if needed.
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Old 02-12-2018, 07:55 AM   #4
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The cover comes substantially lower than the sightglass!

I’ve done it on trackbikes by carefuly lsying the bike down on some old tyres.
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Old 02-12-2018, 10:01 AM   #5
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Thanks for the responses guys - looks like I need to do a bit more thinking before I charge in on this. However, the oil will be drained before I start (if I try to lay the bike down on a pile of tyres I'll then need to do the alternator cover as well!). Next step might be a chat with Aerocoat to see if they can do the casing in cold-applied Cerakote.
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Old 02-12-2018, 10:06 AM   #6
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Had you considered VHT paint Dacs?
I did mine in-situ, although I did have the swinging arm off at the time, which made things a lot easier.
Alternator cover pops off easily enough though, you can borrow my puller if you like.
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Old 02-12-2018, 08:56 PM   #7
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Had you considered VHT paint Dacs?
I did mine in-situ, although I did have the swinging arm off at the time, which made things a lot easier.
Alternator cover pops off easily enough though, you can borrow my puller if you like.
Mr Gazza, paint is currently plan B, but could rapidly move up the list. Thanks for offer of the puller but I now have one - unused as yet.
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Old 02-12-2018, 09:43 PM   #8
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Hijacking my own thread I know, but I thought it was time to celebrate the teatray again. Bought this carbon one off the 'bay in July (I suspect someone on this forum will recognise it) which had been modified to fit an earlier 900, so it has been patched, new bolts fitted and mount fashioned for the rear light. Happy with the way it turned out, but it does make a mockery of my claim when I bought the bike that it would remain as it left the factory - they never do, do they?
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Old 03-12-2018, 01:02 AM   #9
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Looks good: just needs a Corse sticker to finish it off (Or maybe not).
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Old 03-12-2018, 08:23 AM   #10
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Looks good: just needs a Corse sticker to finish it off (Or maybe not).
Thought about it, decided Corse would be difficult for a 750 to live up to. But it does have provenance.
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Old 03-12-2018, 09:46 AM   #11
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Had you considered VHT paint Dacs?
I did mine in-situ, although I did have the swinging arm off at the time, which made things a lot easier.
Alternator cover pops off easily enough though, you can borrow my puller if you like.
I had trouble getting my clutch cover off........to the point I gave up.

what is the tool you use to get it off?

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Old 03-12-2018, 01:31 PM   #12
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A gentle tap with a soft hammer to get it moving. It’s effectively glued on with RTV silicone.
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Old 03-12-2018, 02:25 PM   #13
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And hidden screws behind the sprocket cover!
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Old 03-12-2018, 04:15 PM   #14
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A gentle tap with a soft hammer to get it moving. It’s effectively glued on with RTV silicone.
Tried it and failed.
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Old 03-12-2018, 04:53 PM   #15
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Tried it and failed.
Do you mean the clutch cover, Ron, (on the right) or the alternator cover (on the left, side-stand side)?

The clutch side should yield with judicious use of a soft hammer but you'd be better off on the alternator case using a puller like this

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/lase...-cover-puller/



As Darren said, watch out for the screw by the sprocket.
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