Parts request ...

[StephenB]

I am looking for a used single orphaned scratched-but-not-broken LEFT square valve cover for a '82 R100 (yes those valve covers are marked with either L or R). Mine has a hole, so any condition better than that qualifies. I am looking for a cost effective solution (can you spell free + shipping to Buffalo, NY?). Let me know what you have and whether it meets the requirements.

Thanks for your consideration.

Stephen

[Duane Ausherman]

It is much cheaper than the postage to repair your valve cover with a hole. Do you know about the epoxy that you can carry with you while traveling? It is a clay type substance that you just mush around with your fingers and stick it in place. In less than an hour you have a solid fix. It is fast and cheap.

Since those covers are painted black, you could dress it down perfectly and paint it black again. Nobody will see the repair. It will look new again.

I don't recall the name now, but could go dig it up and tell you.

[Deleted User 287]

Yes, Duane's idea is cheaper & faster. Darn Int'l crap between the U.S. & Canada...

And I wish you had mentioned this while you were here. I have 3 covers, and I know at least one of them is a Left.

I guess you didn't know about this on the 20th?

[StephenB]

Geez, Rob, of course I did. Now, what are we gonna do now?

[StephenB]

Duane,

Its JB Weld, a steel epoxy. I know it and have used it on peanut valve covers successfully. I still want a Lefty that I can damage myself ...

It is much cheaper than the postage to repair your valve cover with a hole. Do you know about the epoxy that you can carry with you while traveling? It is a clay type substance that you just mush around with your fingers and stick it in place. In less than an hour you have a solid fix. It is fast and cheap.

Since those covers are painted black, you could dress it down perfectly and paint it black again. Nobody will see the repair. It will look new again.

I don't recall the name now, but could go dig it up and tell you.

[Deleted User 287]

I'll start looking for a box.
I already have a form from the post office.

Boy - are you going to owe me! Oh wait, you bought me dinner!

[Duane Ausherman]

I jsut went out and found my tube of Quiksteel epoxy. I am sure that there are other brands and they should be available in any hardware store.

[Deleted User 287]

I found a nice cruddy one that does not have the L or R on the top, but it has the correct part # on the inside, as well as saying "Links" inside.

I recommend a good blasting of some kind of media...
But the small studs are in good shape, and it even has the nuts.

[StephenB]

I found a nice cruddy one that does not have the L or R on the top, but it has the correct part # on the inside, as well as saying "Links" inside.

I recommend a good blasting of some kind of media...
But the small studs are in good shape, and it even has the nuts.

Perfect. You know I will pay the shipping and include gas money for your trouble. Especially since you such a fuel efficient car. I'll email the address tonight. No need for a form, the part goes to Buffalo, NY.

Thanks guys, Rob to the rescue!

[khittner]

Stephen---If the bike's been down hard enough to put a hole in the valve cover, there may be cause for concern about the underlying cylinder head. The 1000cc heads are normally subject to more heat than smaller displacement twins, and are more prone to warpage. A drop can cause warpage, too, and is apparently more likely with 1000cc heads than with those from 750s, 800s, etc. I recently had Randy Long do a valve job on the heads of my '84 RT after it developed a valve cover oil leak on the left side that was unresolved by either new OE or silicone gaskets---apart from the valves, the heads were warped and required some "decking" to get a good, flat sealing surface for the valve cover. As far as I know (I'm the 2nd owner), my RT hadn't been dropped on the leaking left side. I hope a new valve cover or a J-B weld fix does the trick for you, but it's certainly conceivable that they may not.

Best regards,

Konrad Hittner