Alternator Cover - Removal

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle - including DO NOT support on non integral parts

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.Do not support the motorcycle on any ancillary component, the exhaust system or any other non structural parts of the motorcycle frame.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.Failure to follow the advice above could result in serious injury or death.

Caution - Alternator rotor magnets finger injury SM

caution
The rotor magnets are very strong.When you handle the alternator cover, the magnets may 'grab' the stator and cause injury to the hands or fingers.When you handle the alternator cover, wear suitable gloves and only grip the alternator cover by the outside surfaces. Always keep your hands and fingers clear when you handle the alternator cover.

Perform the following operations

Perform the following operations:

Seat - Remove L Series

Battery - Remove L Series

Fuel Tank - Remove L Series

Airbox - Remove LG1; LG2; LGX; LH2; LL1; LL2

Throttle Body - RemoveLG1; LG2; LGX; LH2; LL1; LL2

Front Sprocket Cover - Remove L Series

Coolant Expansion Tank - Removal L Series

    note
    Note the routing of the crankshaft position sensor harness for installation.
  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor from the sub harness. Route the harness back to the alternator cover.
    2. crank pos sensor LG1

    1. Crankshaft position sensor connector

    note
    Note the routing of the alternator harness for installation.
  2. Disconnect the grey connector from the regulator/rectifier. Route the harness back to the alternator cover.
    3. RegRec_1 (ckya)

    1. Grey connector

    2. Regulator/rectifier

  3. Place an oil catch tray beneath the alternator cover to collect any oil that may spill out on removal.
  4. Release the fixings securing the alternator cover to the crankcases, noting the position of the coolant expansion tank bracket.
    5. Alt Cover_1 (ckxu)

    1. Alternator cover

    2. Fixings

  5. Withdraw the cover from the crankcase and discard the gasket.