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| You can get it professionally chopped on a milling machine for around $100. (polishing not included) \\ | You can get it professionally chopped on a milling machine for around $100. (polishing not included) \\ | ||
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| - | | Custom cam cover professionally cut down ((photo by aswracing of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1728113)) || | + | | Custom cam cover professionally cut down ((photo by aswracing of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/160967-cutting-down-the-cam-cover?t=1728113)) || |
| **Benefits of chopping the cover**: \\ | **Benefits of chopping the cover**: \\ | ||
| - | There no benefits whatsoever of chopping the cover other than to change the cosmetic appearance of it. ((Moved On http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500V)) \\ | + | There no benefits whatsoever of chopping the cover other than to change the cosmetic appearance of it. ((Moved On https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover?t=22500V)) \\ |
| All you're doing by chopping / machining it is changing the look. \\ | All you're doing by chopping / machining it is changing the look. \\ | ||
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| You can sketch out a design and lay it up on the bike as it would be installed. \\ | You can sketch out a design and lay it up on the bike as it would be installed. \\ | ||
| That way, you get to see it before cutting it which may cut down on costs of another one after the fact. | That way, you get to see it before cutting it which may cut down on costs of another one after the fact. | ||
| - | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_sketch_by_blacktooth_grin.jpg?direct&400|}} ((Sprocket cover sketch by Blacktooth Grin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=6))| | + | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:sprocket_cover_sketch_by_blacktooth_grin.jpg?direct&400|}} ((Sprocket cover sketch by Blacktooth Grin of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page6?t=22500&page=6))| |
| **Oil Passages**: \\ | **Oil Passages**: \\ | ||
| Check the oil passages around the bushings before you start cutting on the cover. \\ | Check the oil passages around the bushings before you start cutting on the cover. \\ | ||
| - | Some have a factory drilled oil passage (1/8") through the cover going to the pinion bushing area. The hole on the lower edge of the cam cover was then welded to seal this hole. ((ericfreeman http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=467551&page=2)) \\ | + | Some have a factory drilled oil passage (1/8") through the cover going to the pinion bushing area. The hole on the lower edge of the cam cover was then welded to seal this hole. ((ericfreeman https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/69538-self-inflicted-cam-cover-carnage/page2?t=467551&page=2)) \\ |
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| + | After cutting thru this hole, it can be plugged again by running a 1/4"x20 tap in and threading a screw into it (with a copper washer). ((Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/74829-chopped-cam-cover-install-and-chopped-my-pulley-cover?t=525868)) \\ | ||
| + | It is not a overflow hole or anything that should be open. \\ | ||
| + | Some have used silicone or epoxy to plug the hole. However, some have also had silicone break loose from heat and plug up vital oil passages. \\ | ||
| + | So a threaded plug / bolt is best to use. \\ | ||
| - | After cutting thru this hole, it can be plugged again by running a 1/4"x20 tap in and threading a screw into it with JB weld / epoxy applied. ((Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=525868)) | + | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_with_plug_2_by_falcoflash.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by FalcoFlash of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/200261-wet-sumping-no-oil-returning?t=2077245))|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_9_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_with_plug_1_by_falcoflash.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by FalcoFlash of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/200261-wet-sumping-no-oil-returning?t=2077245)) | |
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| **Dowel Pins**: \\ | **Dowel Pins**: \\ | ||
| It's also important to keep the dowel pin holes intact. With dowels front and rear, \\ | It's also important to keep the dowel pin holes intact. With dowels front and rear, \\ | ||
| - | It ensures the accurate alignment of the bearings / bushings in use. ((Folkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=20)) \\ | + | It ensures the accurate alignment of the bearings / bushings in use. ((Folkie of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page20?t=22500&page=20)) \\ |
| - | It also ensures correct alignment of the cam cover if or when you have to line ream replacement cam bushings. ((steelworker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=19)) | + | It also ensures correct alignment of the cam cover if or when you have to line ream replacement cam bushings. ((steelworker of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page19?t=22500&page=19)) |
| **Cutting the cover while installed**: \\ | **Cutting the cover while installed**: \\ | ||
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| When installed, the issue is more avoiding the oil lines and oil pump, \\ | When installed, the issue is more avoiding the oil lines and oil pump, \\ | ||
| Especially the return line that already gets worn thin by rubbing the back side of the cover. \\ | Especially the return line that already gets worn thin by rubbing the back side of the cover. \\ | ||
| - | It would also be very difficult to see what you are doing there on the top back side (near the pulley). ((JackalAR of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=21)) | + | It would also be very difficult to see what you are doing there on the top back side (near the pulley). ((JackalAR of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page21?t=22500&page=21)) |
| Get everything out of the way. \\ | Get everything out of the way. \\ | ||
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| Then work it with a file to the desired shape. | Then work it with a file to the desired shape. | ||
| Always take off less than more. You can keep cutting, but if you go to far you can't put it back. \\ | Always take off less than more. You can keep cutting, but if you go to far you can't put it back. \\ | ||
| - | It's time consuming and harder to do than having the cover off. ((in the wind of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=22)) \\ | + | It's time consuming and harder to do than having the cover off. ((in the wind of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page22?t=22500&page=22)) \\ |
| **To remove the cam cover**: \\ | **To remove the cam cover**: \\ | ||
| - | The lower rocker box has to come off the head (properly) enough to relieve tension on the pushrods / valves / lifters / cams. ((JackalAR of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=21)) \\ | + | The lower rocker box has to come off the head (properly) enough to relieve tension on the pushrods / valves / lifters / cams. ((JackalAR of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page21?t=22500&page=21)) \\ |
| Without the spring tension, the cams will want to follow the cover, so keep on eye on them and go slowly. \\ | Without the spring tension, the cams will want to follow the cover, so keep on eye on them and go slowly. \\ | ||
| - | You might have to stick something between the case and cover, and push them back in as the cover comes off ((Joe Dirt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=4)) (like a screwdriver or putty knife). | + | You might have to stick something between the case and cover, and push them back in as the cover comes off ((Joe Dirt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page4?t=22500&page=4)) (like a screwdriver or putty knife). |
| - | Guys do it either way (cover on / cover off), so it's whatever you decide to do ((Joe Dirt http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=6)) (with an educated decision). \\ | + | Guys do it either way (cover on / cover off), so it's whatever you decide to do ((Joe Dirt https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page6?t=22500&page=6)) (with an educated decision). \\ |
| But, with the cam only being supported by the bushing on the one end and the valve spring pressure pushing down, \\ | But, with the cam only being supported by the bushing on the one end and the valve spring pressure pushing down, \\ | ||
| There is chance of damage to any cam bushing (cover or case) while removing or installing the cover. \\ | There is chance of damage to any cam bushing (cover or case) while removing or installing the cover. \\ | ||
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| The tension can shove the end of the steel camshaft into the soft bushing bore and damage it. \\ | The tension can shove the end of the steel camshaft into the soft bushing bore and damage it. \\ | ||
| (as tension pushes one end down, the other end moves up and can gouge the bushing) | (as tension pushes one end down, the other end moves up and can gouge the bushing) | ||
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| Just be careful sliding the cover off. Make sure you come straight out slowly, and look inside the case with a flashlight. \\ | Just be careful sliding the cover off. Make sure you come straight out slowly, and look inside the case with a flashlight. \\ | ||
| - | When you get it cracked open, make sure you're not pulling the cams out. ((64physhy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=9)) | + | When you get it cracked open, make sure you're not pulling the cams out. ((64physhy of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page9?t=22500&page=9)) |
| ===== For Cutting the Cover ===== | ===== For Cutting the Cover ===== | ||
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| * If you're not accustomed to using the tool, practice first on some scrap material before cutting your piece. | * If you're not accustomed to using the tool, practice first on some scrap material before cutting your piece. | ||
| - | + | |Cover cut out with a hacksaw. ((photos by daggar rider of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/77298-ok-some-small-changes-hopefully-this-will-be-it-for-a-while#post1605292))|Cutting area marked out with tape. \\ Cuts made with an angle grinder with the metal cut-off blade. ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/69538-self-inflicted-cam-cover-carnage?t=467551))|| | |
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| - | |Cover cut out with a hacksaw. ((photos by daggar rider of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2046656#post2046656))|Cutting area marked out with tape. \\ Cuts made with an angle grinder with the metal cut-off blade. ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=467551))|| | + | |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_hacksaw_1_by_daggar_rider.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_1_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_2_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_hacksaw_1_by_daggar_rider.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_1_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_2_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | |Cover mounted to 2x4 table end with large "C" clamps and cut with a saws-all. ((photos by EvIL sTevE of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1395634&page=2))||| | + | |Cover mounted to 2x4 table end with large "C" clamps and cut with a saws-all. ((photos by EvIL sTevE of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/131583-old-cluncky-i-will-cut-you/page2?t=1395634&page=2))||| |
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| - | |Cover bolted to a sheet of steel as a jig to hold the cover in a vise for machining the excess off with a milling machine ((photos by hoosier xlc of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1104997))||| | + | |Cover bolted to a sheet of steel as a jig to hold the cover in a vise for machining the excess off with a milling machine ((photos by hoosier xlc of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/115353-finally?t=1104997))||| |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_mill_1_by_hoosier_xlc.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_mill_2_by_hoosier_xlc.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_mill_3_by_hoosier_xlc.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_mill_1_by_hoosier_xlc.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_mill_2_by_hoosier_xlc.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_mill_3_by_hoosier_xlc.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| ===== To Protect the Aluminum from Scratches While Cutting ===== | ===== To Protect the Aluminum from Scratches While Cutting ===== | ||
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| * Painters tape, placed on the cut line can help keep down rips and jagged edges at the cut line. \\ It will also help keep the tool from marring the finish that you want to keep. \\ You can also use it to tape off areas to keep out debris. | * Painters tape, placed on the cut line can help keep down rips and jagged edges at the cut line. \\ It will also help keep the tool from marring the finish that you want to keep. \\ You can also use it to tape off areas to keep out debris. | ||
| * Soft jaws in a bench vise (soft plastic or rubber) may help will marring of the finish. \\ However, soft jaws may not allow you to get the piece tight enough in the vise. You may have to play it by ear. | * Soft jaws in a bench vise (soft plastic or rubber) may help will marring of the finish. \\ However, soft jaws may not allow you to get the piece tight enough in the vise. You may have to play it by ear. | ||
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| The towel protects the cover from being gouged by the vise jaws and can serve as a soft base for hand work. \\ | The towel protects the cover from being gouged by the vise jaws and can serve as a soft base for hand work. \\ | ||
| - | + | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_1_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/69538-self-inflicted-cam-cover-carnage?t=467551)) {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_hacksaw_2_by_daggar_rider.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by daggar rider of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/77298-ok-some-small-changes-hopefully-this-will-be-it-for-a-while#post1605292)) | |
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:cam_cover_mod_1_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=467551)) {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:chopping_cam_cover_with_a_hacksaw_2_by_daggar_rider.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by daggar rider of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2046656#post2046656)) | + | |
| ===== For Holding the Cover While Cutting ===== | ===== For Holding the Cover While Cutting ===== | ||
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| * The bench vice above will work well for cutting the cover with a handsaw. | * The bench vice above will work well for cutting the cover with a handsaw. | ||
| * The wooden table below while clamping the cover to it with large "C" clamps will hold the cover tighter in place. | * The wooden table below while clamping the cover to it with large "C" clamps will hold the cover tighter in place. | ||
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| - | |Cover mounted to 2x4 table end with large "C" clamps and cut with a saws-all. ((photos by EvIL sTevE of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1395634&page=2))||| | + | |Cover mounted to 2x4 table end with large "C" clamps and cut with a saws-all. ((photos by EvIL sTevE of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/131583-old-cluncky-i-will-cut-you/page2?t=1395634&page=2))||| |
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| - | ===== For Shaping and Smoothing ===== | ||
| + | ===== For Shaping and Smoothing ===== | ||
| * Angle grinder. | * Angle grinder. | ||
| * Bench grinder. | * Bench grinder. | ||
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| * Hand files. | * Hand files. | ||
| - | Try a belt sander first and then finish with a palm sander. ((1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22500&page=7)) \\ | + | Try a belt sander first and then finish with a palm sander. ((1200C of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/13465-chopped-cam-sprocket-cover/page7?t=22500&page=7)) \\ |
| You can use a heavy sander up to 'almost' the line to stop. Then light finish to the line. \\ | You can use a heavy sander up to 'almost' the line to stop. Then light finish to the line. \\ | ||
| This is where a large part of the project is spent. \\ | This is where a large part of the project is spent. \\ | ||
| - | |Basic shaping done with the sander and files. (this can take several hours) ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=467551))||| | + | |Basic shaping done with the sander and files. (this can take several hours) ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/69538-self-inflicted-cam-cover-carnage?t=467551))||| |
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| - | |This cover was shaped with a combination of grinding stones, flapper wheels, an angle grinder with a sandpaper disc and palm sanders. ((photos by EvIL sTevE of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1395634&page=2))||| | + | |This cover was shaped with a combination of grinding stones, flapper wheels, an angle grinder with a sandpaper disc and palm sanders. ((photos by EvIL sTevE of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/131583-old-cluncky-i-will-cut-you/page2?t=1395634&page=2))||| |
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| ===== For Finishing ===== | ===== For Finishing ===== | ||
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| * Wet dry 220/400. | * Wet dry 220/400. | ||
| * Steel wool. | * Steel wool. | ||
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| * Aluminum polish. | * Aluminum polish. | ||
| - | + | |The mounting holes were notched near the cut areas to make them all symmetric. \\ The surface was finished with steel wool/WD-40 and aluminum polish ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/69538-self-inflicted-cam-cover-carnage?t=467551))||| | |
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| - | |The mounting holes were notched near the cut areas to make them all symmetric. \\ The surface was finished with steel wool/WD-40 and aluminum polish ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=467551))||| | + | |
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