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Chrome cam cover #40159 02/27/2006 6:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,960 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada wojo OP Loquacious
OP wojo Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,960 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada	I just picked up a chrome cam cover and was ready to start installing but noticed that it doesn't have the rubber seals around the bolt holes and chrome bolts didn't come with it. Is this right? John Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind

Re: Chrome cam cover wojo #40160 02/27/2006 6:21 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered	Doesn't sound right to me. You should at least get the seal. I can believe them not giving new bolts though Unfortunately, mine was fitted by the dealer at the time of one of the services.

Re: Chrome cam cover wojo #40161 02/27/2006 6:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,537 Hagerstown, MD ssjones Check Pants
ssjones Check Pants Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,537 Hagerstown, MD	The factory seals can easily be reused many times. Al

Re: Chrome cam cover wojo #40162 02/27/2006 6:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,968 Likes: 1 Wolfeboro, NH, USA Fishercat Loquacious
Fishercat Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,968 Likes: 1 Wolfeboro, NH, USA	Wojo, Mine didn't come with seals for the holes. I had to re-use the bolts and seals from the original cover. It worked ok, my dealer wanted $5 each for those seals. Live Free or Die Velvet

Re: Chrome cam cover wojo #40163 02/27/2006 7:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 176 Wichita, KS JAMinDODA Adjunct
JAMinDODA Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 176 Wichita, KS	Kinda tic'd me off too. but all you need is the "washers" which were about 3 bucks and a week to get. You can use the main seal from your old cover just fine but...use a little bit of silicone to hold it on during installation. Johnny ---------- "You never know 'til you know, then you forget" -- Jimmy Buffett

Re: Chrome cam cover JAMinDODA #40164 02/27/2006 9:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,960 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada wojo OP Loquacious
OP wojo Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,960 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada	Yeah I did that, ordered an extra seal for the cover just in case but didn't need to use it at the time I didn't know about the bolt seals or I would have ordered them as well. I was just surprised about the bolts. Typical. It's on now and been fired up. Tomorrow it gets loaded onto my buddy's trailer for the ride down to Daytona on Thursday. John Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind

Re: Chrome cam cover wojo #40165 02/28/2006 8:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,308 Likes: 4 Honeoye, New York Dinqua Worn Saddle
Dinqua Worn Saddle Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,308 Likes: 4 Honeoye, New York	[quoteTomorrow it gets loaded onto my buddy's trailer for the ride down to Daytona on Thursday. A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice. Pat

Re: Chrome cam cover Dinqua #40166 02/28/2006 9:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,960 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada wojo OP Loquacious
OP wojo Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,960 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada	Two weeks of sunshine and riding, I can't wait. She fired up right away and is ready to go. I'll hoist a few for ya Pat. John Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind

Re: Chrome cam cover wojo #40167 03/13/2006 10:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 734 Cincinnati, OH dmillikan Adjunct
dmillikan Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 734 Cincinnati, OH	I installed the Chrome cam cover tonight and I'd have to admit it took toooo much time! Took me forever to get that rubber gasket lined up just right. Must be some trick i couldn't figure out. --------------------- - 2007 Triumph Tiger - 1982 Yamaha xj650 Magnum - Previous 2004 Triumph America - Previous 1973 Triumph Bonneville T140V 750cc

Re: Chrome cam cover dmillikan #40168 03/14/2006 1:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,172 SW Pennsyltucky Deon Saddle Sore
Deon Saddle Sore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,172 SW Pennsyltucky	The trick is to put some silicone sealer/RTV in the groove in the cover, stick the rubber gasket into it, and walk away for 20 minutes while it sets up a bit.... More flags More fun!

Re: Chrome cam cover Deon #40169 03/14/2006 6:37 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 734 Cincinnati, OH dmillikan Adjunct
dmillikan Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 734 Cincinnati, OH	Quote: The trick is to put some silicone sealer/RTV in the groove in the cover, stick the rubber gasket into it, and walk away for 20 minutes while it sets up a bit.... Hum...and i have 2 tubes of the stuff sitting 10 ft away. Sometimes i wonder how i survive. Thanks! --------------------- - 2007 Triumph Tiger - 1982 Yamaha xj650 Magnum - Previous 2004 Triumph America - Previous 1973 Triumph Bonneville T140V 750cc

Re: Chrome cam cover dmillikan #40170 03/14/2006 8:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,537 Hagerstown, MD ssjones Check Pants
ssjones Check Pants Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,537 Hagerstown, MD	Did you zip-tie your wire bundle as close to the center frame (and tight) as possible? That extra clearance is valuable. Al

Re: Chrome cam cover ssjones #40171 03/14/2006 10:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 734 Cincinnati, OH dmillikan Adjunct
dmillikan Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 734 Cincinnati, OH	Quote: Did you zip-tie your wire bundle as close to the center frame (and tight) as possible? That extra clearance is valuable. No. I just pushed the wire around as best I could. --------------------- - 2007 Triumph Tiger - 1982 Yamaha xj650 Magnum - Previous 2004 Triumph America - Previous 1973 Triumph Bonneville T140V 750cc

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