Do you ever use anti seize on your case cap screws when re-assembling?
I use anti seize on any bolt that goes into aluminum, every time. Save your cases.
Do you ever use anti seize on your case cap screws when re-assembling?
Ditto.I use anti seize on any bolt that goes into aluminum, every time. Save your cases.
Your case does look good. Did you remove the black paint on the "YAMAHA" emblem?Hi, I’m a little late to this discussion, but I have done it both ways. On and off. If your cover does not have a lot of corrosion that needs to be removed, you could get by with just paint stripper then ( my personal fave ) Blue Magic metal polish , available at your nearest Walmart.
That was what I did on this cover here.
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My other 650 had some significant corrosion on the bottom half of the cover that needed to be sanded off first, which was easier with the cover off.
Having said all that. Polishing is FUN! If you want to pull your cover and really work it, then have a ball and good luck!
Bob
Your case does look good. Did you remove the black paint on the "YAMAHA" emblem?
Nope not YOU, never happened on THIS forum!
easiest if the cover is laying flat on the bench!Haha! Not intentionally, paint stripper crept into the lettering and lifted the black paint. It’s easy to re do. Get some small art brushes, cheap, at Walmart. And buy a small can of black enamel and just brush it in.
Oh crap here I go again telling the internet world about how I rarely ever use a torque wrench .Pete may disagree but for me any 6mm going into aluminum gets hand tightened with careful attention paid to the FEEL as the cover tightens up. the screw should stop turning freely relatively quickly as the slack is removed. Any screw that seems to want to keep " turning but not tightening" is your sign to STOP and consider whether to let that sleeping dog lie.
thats a very good torque wrench. I actually did own a Utica in/lb er years ago.If you want to get a good one, search eBay for Utica torque wrenches.
Speedo and Tach buckets ? While you have the gauges out and all the wires are unplugged in the head light bucket for removal. It may be worth considering a Speedo from a 78/79 Special which reads up to 120 mph instead of that 80's era 85 mph red line one?My next project on this bike is powder coating the speedo and tach cases. Is it a big deal to get the cases off of an 1981 model?
*80 mph is more that fast enough for me on this bike!Speedo and Tach buckets ? While you have the gauges out and all the wires are unplugged in the head light bucket for removal. It may be worth considering a Speedo from a 78/79 Special which reads up to 120 mph instead of that 80's era 85 mph red line one?
Just an idea. Those speedos can be found for cheap. Usually locally even.
Hello to you too! did you make it to the vintage bike show last weekend in Corvallis?Hey, john69, just realized you are in Tualatin.
Cheers from Vancouver WA
Thanks everyone for your input on case removal and installation. It came off yesterday with out a hitch. The polishing is going well.
My next project on this bike is powder coating the speedo and tach cases. Is it a big deal to get the cases off of an 1981 model?