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| techtalk:ref:engmech01p [2018/11/05 20:25] – [Removing the Rivets on the Timing Inspection Cover] hippysmack | techtalk:ref:engmech01p [2025/08/06 16:22] (current) – created hippysmack |
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| If it doesn't, you can use a small screwdriver to pop it off. \\ | If it doesn't, you can use a small screwdriver to pop it off. \\ |
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| | Drill the center of the rivets. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | Chisel off the head if it didn't fall off. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | | | Drill the center of the rivets. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/119176-timer-cover?t=1156460)) | Chisel off the head if it didn't fall off. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/119176-timer-cover?t=1156460)) | |
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| | Then lift the cover out. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | This second plate is in the back. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | | | Then lift the cover out. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/119176-timer-cover?t=1156460)) | This second plate is in the back. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/119176-timer-cover?t=1156460)) | |
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