I have the service manual but they don't get into specifics on swapping the covers. I have a black powder coated one that I need to install. I was told by some people its easy and others that it isn't.

From the blow up picture in the manual I see there is an assembly that looks to be connected to the cover itself. Can anyone offer some input?

I was going to put the bike on a 2x4 to tilt it further on the jiffy stand to keep fluid loss to a minimum.

 

the clutch release ball/ramp assembly is held in the cover with a circlip, as well as the cable. its an easy job though, just make sure you get the ***** back in right.

 

On a scale of 1 - 10 it is a 3 at most. You do need a good set of C-Clip pliers, and make sure you buy a new gasket before you start. Depending on what bike you have you may need to drop your exhaust ( looks like you will ). So along with the cover gasket I highly recommend new exhaust donuts as well, but then I always change mine when I pull the header pipes.

The actual cover took me about 10 minutes to change my clutch cable which of course involves removing the cover and the ramp mechanism.

 

Do I need a new gasket? I only have 2500 miles.

 

it's only a few bucks, cheap insurance, and yes the exhaust has to be partially removed in order to get the 2 screws, and remember the 2 short ones go on top

 

screw it. The dealer said they would do it under warranty.. where the tranny is leaking wink wink.

 

Well, that should be the easiest way.... Unless they eff something up

 

you should just do it yourself anyhow, that way when you have to redo the shitty job they did, you will know how