Need a 2nd pair of eyes on pre-gen valve cover

bluepoof · September 4th, 2012, 02:54 PM

I had some free time today in which to do a small tune-up on the Ninjette and, in a stunning fit of optimism, I decided to do my valve adjustment too.

Besides wishing a pox on anyone who had anything to do with the placement of the exhaust rocker arm/locknuts, things went decently.

However, when I went to put my valve cover back on, I was struck by a brain fart and didn't remember what to do with this weird metal thingiemajib on the coolant pipe.

Can someone with a pre-gen take a peek at theirs and tell me whether it just sits next to the indent on the valve cover (as in the photos below) or whether it somehow goes above it or some other stupid thing?

The part I'm unclear on is the gold tab on the pipe that's resting up against the nub on the valve cover:

More context:

FrugalNinja250 · September 4th, 2012, 03:13 PM

That tab fits into a hole that's under the valve cover extrusion just to the right of the tab in your picture. The valve cover clamps down on the tab and holds the coolant pipe down. Don't run the engine like that, pressure as the coolant temp rises is likely to pop the coolant pipe right out of the head.

bluepoof · September 4th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

That tab fits into a hole that's under the valve cover extrusion just to the right of the tab in your picture. The valve cover clamps down on the tab and holds the coolant pipe down. Don't run the engine like that, pressure as the coolant temp rises is likely to pop the coolant pipe right out of the head.

Aha! I know the hole you're talking about. Thanks very much!

September 4th, 2012, 02:54 PM	#1
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	Need a 2nd pair of eyes on pre-gen valve cover I had some free time today in which to do a small tune-up on the Ninjette and, in a stunning fit of optimism, I decided to do my valve adjustment too. Besides wishing a pox on anyone who had anything to do with the placement of the exhaust rocker arm/locknuts, things went decently. However, when I went to put my valve cover back on, I was struck by a brain fart and didn't remember what to do with this weird metal thingiemajib on the coolant pipe. Can someone with a pre-gen take a peek at theirs and tell me whether it just sits next to the indent on the valve cover (as in the photos below) or whether it somehow goes above it or some other stupid thing? The part I'm unclear on is the gold tab on the pipe that's resting up against the nub on the valve cover: More context: __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

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September 4th, 2012, 03:13 PM	#2
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	That tab fits into a hole that's under the valve cover extrusion just to the right of the tab in your picture. The valve cover clamps down on the tab and holds the coolant pipe down. Don't run the engine like that, pressure as the coolant temp rises is likely to pop the coolant pipe right out of the head.