generator cover cap

[kaput]

Help please!
I am trying to adjust my valves but I can't figure out how to get the generator cover cap off.
Need help asap as my bike is all taken apart.
Thanks,
-=kaput=-

[alanmcorcoran]

Did you download the service manual?

[kaput]

I did and it just says "remove generator cap cover"
I finally figured out that it twists off, I do not know what tool you are supposed to use but I invented one from a piece of scrap metal and some vice grips.
So I got it off and tried to adjust my valves but it turns out I will need "The Special Tool" to do this. here is a quote from the manual...

• Adjust the valve clearance by turning the adjusting screw using the special tool while holding the locknuts

So I guess I need to go to the hardware store and ask for "the special tool", I am sure they will know exactly what I am talking about.


arrrgggggg

[alanmcorcoran]

NO! DO NOT GO TO THE HARDWARE STORE!

You will need to go to "The Special Tool Store." The special tools there will be able to able help you.

Seriously, search for valve adjustments on here. I think softie and Chris have done it and lived to tell about it.

[Rick]

I just received my "special tool" last week. Took about a week from the Suzuki dealer and cost $6. The Suzuki part number is in the manual. I'll make sure to have some scrap metal and vice grips handy when I do the job.....

[trykemike]

Re the generator cover cap removal : I use a fine metal punch inserted into the groove then tap downwards which is counter-clock wise .Be careful and do not use
a heavy pound just a light tap.

tools:
These are the ones I use, from Motion Pro: http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/too ... _tool_set/ (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/tappet_tool_set/) or http://tinyurl.com/329ewg to buy from Dennis Kirk. ...

[kaput]

Thanks for the input, My "Special Tool" is on order. Supposed to come in Friday if I am lucky or Monday if unlucky.
I probably should have read ahead before just diving into it. I have a tendency to do that.

Kind of a bummer that everything has to be special ordered for this bike, I prefer instant gratification.

On a positive note I think my new spark plug did some good.

[alantf]

You will need to go to "The Special Tool Store." The special tools there will be able to able help you.



Alan .................. How many times must we tell you to keep off the booze, if you're trying to help out?

[Easy Rider]

Alan .................. How many times must we tell you to keep off the booze, if you're trying to help out?

I don't know about that. I kind of figured that he would be familiar with "special tools". :shocked: :crackup

[patrick_777]

I don't know about that. I kind of figured that he would be familiar with "special tools". :shocked: :crackup

They can smell their own. :redflip:

[kaput]

anyone know what tool is supposed to be used for this?
Easy?

[Easy Rider]

anyone know what tool is supposed to be used for this?
Easy?

Wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't a "special" tool but I have a screwdriver that is 18" long and the blade is a little over 1/2 inch wide. I think it would work nicely. I have also seen sockets with a large screwdriver blade; that is probably the intended tool; more leverage.

[adrianinflorida]

anyone know what tool is supposed to be used for this?
Easy?

Wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't a "special" tool but I have a screwdriver that is 18" long and the blade is a little over 1/2 inch wide. I think it would work nicely. I have also seen sockets with a large screwdriver blade; that is probably the intended tool; more leverage.
Somebody also posted a pic of a tool that had three "spoons" on it, each a little bigger than the other, not as thick as one on a tire iron, though, that was made for this type of thing. I simply had the rear jacked up, put it in 5th gear and rotated the rear tire until the TDC line was in the correct position, no removal of the Gen cover necessary.

[Easy Rider]

I simply had the rear jacked up, put it in 5th gear and rotated the rear tire until the TDC line was in the correct position, no removal of the Gen cover necessary.

OK, now I'm confused. I thought the timing marks (TDC line) was INSIDE the case and you had to remove the plug (Gen. cover) to SEE them. What am I missing?

[JWR]

He rolled the wheel instead of using a socket and ratchet to turn the engine over.

To see the timing mark, remove the bolt on top left of the cover.

I checked my valves last week.
8000 miles and no adjustment needed.

Checked plug, white tip, reinstall same plug.

Runs good.

[Easy Rider]

To see the timing mark, remove the bolt on top left of the cover.


Oops. Assume made an ass out of me for sure that time !!! :cry:

Good trick using the transmission to turn the engine. It would be even easier with the plug out. :biggrin:

[adrianinflorida]

Yeah, removing the plug and having somewhere for that built up compression to go on the piston upstroke makes it a bit easier. :)