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Head stem bolt cover.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by knuts2a, Dec 29, 2014.

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    knuts2a Member

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    Stupid question 469, how do you get the plastic cover that sits between the handle bar mounts and covers the head stem . I can't feel any screws underneath and if i try pulling on it it feels like it's stuck in the middle and will break first before it comes off! 84 XJ900RK
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    The center trapezoidal-shaped piece thata says YAMAHA on it pops out, then there are two Phillips head bolts under it that you remove. Then the cover lifts right off.

    A very thin knife blade will help, or sometimes I can get away with pressing on one end to make the other end pop up far enought to get under it. Just be careful- it is a snug fit and very easy to mar the plastic edges of it as well as the edges of the recess.

    Dave Fox
     
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    That was it! Looked like it was all one piece until i started poking at it, i've had the bike for 8 years and haven't touched it, i figure the previous owner didn't have it off either. Thanks Dave.
    PeterN
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Any time :)
     
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