Topic: Generator cover removal

[88blkiroc]

I want to swap over the generator cover from my parts bike to my driver. Is there a gasket or anything behind it that I will need?

[flybox1]

all the info you seek is on CMSNL.com

[CycleRanger]

I want to swap over the generator cover from my parts bike to my driver. Is there a gasket or anything behind it that I will need?

There is oil behind it.
You can get the parts list here: http://honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/parts-list/parts-list-cb750

[88blkiroc]

Thanks for the info. Im kind of pressed for time and the gasket might not arrive quickly enough if I order it. Have you guys ever used Hondabond or RTV instead of the gasket? I use Permatex Right Stuff often in automotive applications and it works really well.

[flybox1]

Call your local Honda dealer, or cut one out of gasket material from the auto store.
Asking for trouble if you goop it up, imo.

[Jonesy]

As long as you clean everything well and use it SPARINGLY a little RTV or HondaBond should be OK (you'll likely need a little dab on the rubber wire seal as it probably isn't as pliable as it used to be).

I say sparingly in caps as the PO of my bike thought it was the best thing since sliced bread- they must have used 2 tubes on my engine. I pulled lots of cured RTV "worms" out of my oil pan. 

There are copper sealing washers behind the 3 field coil mounting bolts, too.

[CycleRanger]

Thanks for the info. I'm kind of pressed for time and the gasket might not arrive quickly enough if I order it. Have you guys ever used Hondabond or RTV instead of the gasket? I use Permatex Right Stuff often in automotive applications and it works really well.

That's not something I would do.

[Jonesy]

If you decide to cut your own gasket instead, if you have access to a scanner or copier, place the gasket surface of the part on the scanner bed. It will make a pattern for you to copy the gasket from.

(Bob Wessner showed this trick years ago and it is quite handy)

[madmtnmotors]

RTV silicone has a reputation for finding its way up to the oil jets that feed the top end. When these tiny jets get plugged the top end gets roasted. RTV silicone should never be used...

If you don't have time to wait for a gasket, do you have time to rebuild the top end of your motor? This would include replacing the cam and cam cradles, probably the rocker arms too.

[ekpent]

Old gasket may be reusable if your careful. Best to keep the RTV away.

[przjohn]

I have used Honda/Yamabond and RTV on many bikes without a problem. Dirt bike riding we used the stuff  all the time, talk about time constraints. When you have 12 hours to get a bike ready it gets gooped up, no screwing around, this bike is moving tomorrow. Never had an engine issue due to a sealant, 2 or 4 stroke. The trick is, as others have stated, to use very little. I like to explain it as string. You only need a little string that could hold a kite, nothing more. If you think you aren't putting enough on, you probably have it right.

[Jonesy]

I agree it can plug the small oil jets in the valvetrain. However, that's when it's used on the base gasket. If a bit comes off in the crankcase (you don't want it to, but if it does) it will be stopped by the oil pickup strainer or the oil filter.