need to take off engine cover?

[Phil B]

So.. I'm surprised I got *no* further sugestions on my old thread. people gave up reading it? :-}
Perhaps I can get some advice on taking off the left-side engine covers. Which makes me nervous, since I've never done anything like that. But I guess may be I need to look and see if anything looks warped after my crash?
Maybe my actual "2nd gear" has a problem? But I dont know what I should even be looking for.

(re)Summary:

odd vibration at around 30mph, through right footpeg. (not left!)
It's kinda like what idle vibration feels like, except I feel this when I'm going at around 4-5000rpm, on top of the regular vibes. Strongest @2nd gear, 30mph. But also present in 3rd. just... "different". not as strong? I dont feel it in 4th.
When I go faster, I think the vibe speed increases and then just blends in with regular engine vibration.

Oil levels: fixed
chain:  re-adjusted.
Vibes are still there.


Pull clutch: vibe goes away

[the mole]

You say you've adjusted the chain, but what sort of condition is it in? Are there tight spots? Are any links binding? How old is it?

[noiseguy]

I don't know all your details, but I don't think what you're describing is due to anything inside the engine.

What you're describing is a vibration that's only occuring in certain RPM ranges and at certain speeds. A bent engine shaft will exhibit vibration levels that get exponentially worse at RPMs are increased.

I'd check your engine and exhaust mounts for damage, and frame rails for straight.

[steezin_and_wheezin]

no clue on the vibs, but i pulled the clutch side engine cover off my parts bike with no problems. that's the side that has magnets, so you might have to give it a good tug away from the bike to get the magnets apart.

[scratch]

And, the bolts holding both foot pegs are tight?