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| {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_3_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_4_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_3_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_4_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | ||
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| **Installed on the bike**: \\ | **Installed on the bike**: \\ | ||
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| {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_5_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_6_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_5_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_6_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | ||
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| - | **Dimensions of the spacer**: \\ | + | And here is the factory support bracket fix kit in place around the kick starter shaft. \\ |
| - | A rough sketch I made by laying the part on paper and drawing around it, then measuring up. \\ | + | Also my extra support bracket on top of the gearbox casing, ready to bolt the sprocket on when it arrives and then the cover. \\ |
| + | Third pic I of the top bracket before I drilled and tip it in position. \\ | ||
| + | Nice welding job by my aircraft welder buddy there. \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_13_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588&page=2)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_14_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588&page=2)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_15_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588&page=2)) \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_7_by_hopper.jpg?direct&700|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | ||
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| I shaped and had welded a piece of a 3/8" aluminium plate inside the sprocket cover. \\ | I shaped and had welded a piece of a 3/8" aluminium plate inside the sprocket cover. \\ | ||
| And then drilled a hole for the spacer bracket mounting bolt to go through. \\ | And then drilled a hole for the spacer bracket mounting bolt to go through. \\ | ||
| Covers before mid-77 will need this attachment point. Aftermarket covers for 77-78 will have this standard. \\ | Covers before mid-77 will need this attachment point. Aftermarket covers for 77-78 will have this standard. \\ | ||
| + | Third, pic: the modified sprocket cover, welded, filed down and drilled to suit the factory support bracket spacer. \\ | ||
| + | It is easier to just buy an aftermarket 1978 sprocket cover, it already has this in place. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_8_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_9_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_8_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_9_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_16_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588&page=2)) \\ |
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| Then I made a big extra angle bracket to go from the bolt holes on top of the gearbox, over to support the top bolt on the sprocket cover. \\ | Then I made a big extra angle bracket to go from the bolt holes on top of the gearbox, over to support the top bolt on the sprocket cover. \\ | ||
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| {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_10_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_11_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_12_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_10_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_11_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_12_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | ||
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| + | And I did have to grind a little clearance on the factory spacer to allow for the oversize 22-tooth sprocket. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_17_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588&page=2)) \\ | ||
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| + | **Dimensions of the spacer**: \\ | ||
| + | A rough sketch I made by laying the part on paper and drawing around it, then measuring up. \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ih:engctl:1977-1978_kicker_cover_repair_7_by_hopper.jpg?direct&700|}} ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232588)) \\ | ||
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