How to remove chrome covers

[octoberboy]

Need a little guidance with how to remove my chrome covers (engine, crankcase, etc). They are are all attached with unslotted screws (see picture). I assume there is a special tool I need to get? Some of the screws, like for the engine covers, have almost no clearance around them. Afraid if I don't do things the proper way I could make a much bigger problem for myself.

[eds]

Metric Allen wrenches

[Carbon_One]

You need what is called hex bit sockets - http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?keyword=metric+hex+bits

and/or Allen wrenches - http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-26-pc-standard-and-metric-ball-end/p-00946274000P?prdNo=28&blockNo=28&blockType=G28

Larry

[Wade 2000]

There are caps on the hex heads, pop them off to expose the hex slot

[playboy]

There are caps on the hex heads, pop them off to expose the hex slot

 

 

:sign yeah that:

[octoberboy]

I was a bit confused because there was no place to put the hex head. I took a different close up picture to show you as an example. When I looked at that I realized there is a cap over the hex slot.

 

All is good in the world again. At least for now.

 

Thanks Larry.

[djh3]

I just looked up today for another thread. Autozone has the allen socket set in 3/8 drive for $15. 3mm (fits fairing screws) 4mm, 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm. That should just about cover anything on the bike. Ocasionaly you find the standard L type works better.

[steamer]

Didn't I tell you about all those bolt caps:confused24: Just about every bolt on your bike have caps on them.

[Marcarl]

Aren't they called security caps?

[playboy]

Aren't they called security caps?

 

 

 

NO NO NO they are safety caps there chrome aren't they:stirthepot:

[dacheedah]

I would use allens in a 1/2 or 3/8 drive and to replace them use a torque wrench to drive them.