Removal
Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
1. Remove the radiator as described on page 12.11.
2. Remove the water pump as described on page 12.7.
3. Remove the coolant pipe running between the crankcase and water pump.
4. Disconnect the clutch cable as described on page 4.5.
5. Release the ring of bolts securing the clutch cover to the crankcases.
6. Place an oil catch tray beneath the clutch cover to collect any oil that may spill out on removal.
7. Carefully withdraw the cover disengaging the lifter arm as it is eased forward.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean the cover and crankcase mating faces.
2. Position a new gasket to the crankcase.
3. Refit the cover ensuring that the gasket does not become dislodged.
Note: Ensure that the lifter piece engages correctly with the lifter arm during assembly. It way be necessary to pull the lifter arm forward to allow assembly to take place.
4. Fit and tighten the bolts to 9 Nm. Tighten the bolts in a diagonal sequence.
5. Refit the coolant pipe, tightening its fixing to 9 Nm.
6. Refit the water pump as described on page 12.8.
7. Refit the radiator as described on page 12.13.