Author Topic: Removing generator and pick up covers?  (Read 1983 times)

Offline salty

  • TURBO TYPER!
  • **
  • Posts: 42
  • I think i'm getting too old for all this!!
Removing generator and pick up covers?
« on: September 08, 2007, 08:42:29 PM »
I want to polish up my geni and pick up covers on my B12,will i get much, if any oil from behind these if i remove them? Common sense tells me not, but its not done me many favors lately so i thought i'd look daft and ask! :headscratch:

Offline pmackie

  • Site Supporters
  • Board Homesteader!
  • ***
  • Posts: 1149
Removing generator and pick up covers?
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2007, 02:16:36 AM »
As long as your on the centre stand, no, just a small amount that gets caught in the case castings. BUT, be careful, as you can get quite a lot on the side stand!!!
Paul
2002-GSF600S, Progressive Fork Springs, B12 Shock,
SS Brake lines, EBC HH pads, Leo Vince Ex & Kappa bags.
Ex Bike Mechanic (late 70's), somewhat rusty
32 years in the Fuel/lubes industry(Retired)

Offline salty

  • TURBO TYPER!
  • **
  • Posts: 42
  • I think i'm getting too old for all this!!
Removing generator and pick up covers?
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2007, 06:52:33 AM »
Thanks pmackie, Your a gent.
Cheers
Salty