Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:53 am**

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "ckahleer" wrote:

> > I bought a used 07 with only 400 miles on it. I decided to do the 500 > mile valve check now. Problem is, I can't get the valve cover off. It > woun't clear the cam chain guide. Fan, coil, upper engion mount, cover > gasket, are removed. hoses and wires have been repositioned as not to > interfere. There is a 1/4" high nub on the cover between the rear bolt > holes that is hitting the frame when I lift the cover. I had my hacksaw > out and was about to "Improve" my valve cover by cutting that nub off, > but then thought maybe consult the group first. > > Craig Kahler >

Craig, Some of the 2007 engines have a higher nub in that area, cause the issue you are having. I put the bolts back in and use a dremel or air grinder to get the nub almost flush. After you get the cover off, smooth the nub so it looks good and use some Rust-O-Leum Hammertone so match it up. It's a close match. Not all the 2007's have this. Somewhere around half..... all the best, Mike

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:49 pm**

Does anyone know where I can get a 29 or 32mm (short) doohicky spring? The springs that came with my new doohicky are too long. I've tried contacting Mike at Eagle several times over the last month by email and phone with no luck so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks Hal Halifax, NS

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:42 pm**

I have the two that came with my doohickey when I ordered it. I'm not sure what lengh they are as I installed the torsion spring. You are welcome to them if you think either one will work. Garrett ________________________________ From: hjogden To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 8, 2008 5:49:05 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Shorter Doohicky spring Does anyone know where I can get a 29 or 32mm (short) doohicky spring? The springs that came with my new doohicky are too long. I've tried contacting Mike at Eagle several times over the last month by email and phone with no luck so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks Hal Halifax, NS [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:42 pm**

Hi Hal, I installed the torsion spring when I did the 'doo so i have both the springs that came with it, the are listed as 35 and 38mm but the shorter is actually closer to 34mm as measured inside the hooks. If either of these are any good to you you're more then welcome to them. I live outside of Truro but will be in Halifax tomorrow if you want them....Have a great evening....Greg

--- On Mon, 12/8/08, hjogden wrote: From: hjogden Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Shorter Doohicky spring To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Received: Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:49 PM Does anyone know where I can get a 29 or 32mm (short) doohicky spring? The springs that came with my new doohicky are too long. I've tried contacting Mike at Eagle several times over the last month by email and phone with no luck so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks Hal Halifax, NS __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Wilsons Sandbox

@#*$%! valve cover

@#*$%! valve cover

shorter doohicky spring

shorter doohicky spring

shorter doohicky spring