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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Advice on front and rear cylinder inspection caps - the top ones!!
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<blockquote data-quote="BlackLightning998" data-source="post: 2850" data-attributes="member: 109"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>I've taken the tank off the Rapide to properly torque down the heads and a variety of other small jobs this month (you'll see some other threads asking for assistance).</p><p></p><p>The uppermost rocker/valve inspection covers are loose, not even finger tight. Any good ideas on how to get these done up properly?</p><p></p><p>Even if I had an open ended spanner there is not sufficient space for a full thickness one. There is not enough clearance to pass the K1 over the top so I would imagine the best bet would be to buy a spare K1 and convert it into an open ended spanner to do the job.</p><p></p><p>A strap wrench oil filter fitting tool might just be able to do the job with a little care - I've got one of those - but thougt I would ask if anyone else has come across a bright idea fix for this problem?</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p><p></p><p>Stuart</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackLightning998, post: 2850, member: 109"] Hi All, I've taken the tank off the Rapide to properly torque down the heads and a variety of other small jobs this month (you'll see some other threads asking for assistance). The uppermost rocker/valve inspection covers are loose, not even finger tight. Any good ideas on how to get these done up properly? Even if I had an open ended spanner there is not sufficient space for a full thickness one. There is not enough clearance to pass the K1 over the top so I would imagine the best bet would be to buy a spare K1 and convert it into an open ended spanner to do the job. A strap wrench oil filter fitting tool might just be able to do the job with a little care - I've got one of those - but thougt I would ask if anyone else has come across a bright idea fix for this problem? Cheers Stuart [/QUOTE]
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