At 11:53 7/25/2000, (Donna Cassano) wrote:
>Just curious as to how much engine tin there is supposed to be on an
>'84. ? It looks as though mine might be missing some. I can see lots of
>pavement in the back area. And I'm getting a fair amount of mud
>splashing up in the area of the spark plug boots. This can't be good.

Three pieces (two sides and back) that close in the bottom of the hole
somewhat -- the muffler is mounted under the rear piece.  And two pieces on
the engine itself, covering the pushrod tubes on each side.  That's all
there is...

>any time soon either. The engine does need to be pulled to install tin,
>yes?

No.  Except for *possibly* the rear piece over the muffler.  The engine
covers are much easier to install if you open the holes into slots where
they attach to the exhaust bolts.  The left and right engine covers are
similar but not identical, in case you're buying bits.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"