Removing the engine covers

[apopleptic]

I figure I'll ask before I break something (else)
I'm taking this apart to prep for new gaskets and to determine if anything else needs doing.
Screws are all out or beheaded and I wanted to ask if I need to remove the 'Governor Assembly' in order to remove this? if so, how?



Anything else I need to check while I'm under here?



Thanks!

[apopleptic]

ok, I got the case off after removing the governor assembly.

[Mekanix]

1 check the stator for signs of melting or shorting.
2 make sure the screws holding the stator haven't backed off and it isn't loose in any way.
3 check the wires for any signs of overheating or cracking.
4 check the clutch for any grooves made by the plates.
*you could go as far as taking the clutch apart and checking the springs in the back of the clutch basket for excessive wear or if any are broken.

**maybe switch to SS Allen bolts.

that's about all I can think of.

It does look very nice and clean in there.

[Englishman]

With the cases off, consider getting the wet n dry paper out and polish the cases. I'm in the middle of doing the same on my 400 and the difference is night and day.

Mark