Timing Chain Cover

[Jimamiah]

My timing chain cover has an area about the size of a quarter where the paint has been chipped off. I'm thinking about having it powder coated but I'd like to find another cover (preferably used) to have coated and then install it. I've googled used goldwing parts without any luck. Looking for ideas! I have found several chrome stick ons but that does not interest me. Got help? Thanks

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[shortleg0521]

Go to color rite and get a can of paint and spray it that would be the easy way to go my friend.

[Walcrow]

shortleg has it right. Get the ColorRite. Best match going. If yours is the matte gray, here's the one you want.

https://www.colorrite.com/product/honda-nh389m-matt-bullet-metallic-1423.cfm

[tpwood]

+1 on Colorrite, used them on my 1200 and 1500, great paint match!

[Jimamiah]

Update - After removing the cover and inspecting it there are several areas that the paint seems to be bubbling and I decided to take it to the shop and have it powder coated. My guess is that it didn't get treated and cleaned before going to the paint booth at the factory so it's a $50 investment that I'm happy to make. I'll post after pictures when I get it back.49204921

[Jimamiah]

I will save the info on Colorrite because I'm sure it will come in handy at some point. Do you get it from the dealer, on line, parts house or paint store? Thanks

[Joflewbyu2]

What hat was involved in removing the cover? Do you have to place a pan underneath to catch oil? Was there sealer that needed to be cleaned off?

My cover is similar and each time I clean and inspect the cover, I find road debris from the front tire. Was thinking of replacing the cover and putting a fender extension on so it won’t happen again.



Update - After removing the cover and inspecting it there are several areas that the paint seems to be bubbling and I decided to take it to the shop and have it powder coated. My guess is that it didn't get treated and cleaned before going to the paint booth at the factory so it's a $50 investment that I'm happy to make. I'll post after pictures when I get it back.49204921

[Rickc]

Update - After removing the cover and inspecting it there are several areas that the paint seems to be bubbling and I decided to take it to the shop and have it powder coated. My guess is that it didn't get treated and cleaned before going to the paint booth at the factory so it's a $50 investment that I'm happy to make. I'll post after pictures when I get it back.49204921
Mine has looked the same from day one. It's something not seen easily but it came from the dealer that way. I too am interested in the removal process and how yours turns out.

[Ixol Phaane]

What hat was involved in removing the cover? Do you have to place a pan underneath to catch oil? Was there sealer that needed to be cleaned off?

My cover is similar and each time I clean and inspect the cover, I find road debris from the front tire. Was thinking of replacing the cover and putting a fender extension on so it won’t happen again.

Hey, Joflewbyu2.... you might want to do a search of the forum for fender extensions. Several folks have experienced problems with them. Apparently the fender plastic is a little weak and the extensions tend to break the fender. That may not be the best way to go.

Ride safe!

[Walcrow]

Cyclemax has this................

http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1800_black_7__front_fender_extension/318817/207349

There's also one called "Extenda Fenda" ......somewhere.

[2wheelsforme]

I have the Fenda Extenda with no problems so far. It does keep some of the road debris from the front of the engine. However it is close to the tire and I guess if you picked up a lot of mud on your tire it cold hit the extension. Lets hope I never have that problem.

[Jimamiah]

I haven't seen a fender extension that I like, not saying I wouldn't go that route but I just haven't found one that I would use.

[Jimamiah]

@Joflewbyu2 ... It is not an oil bath type timing chain. I did have a very small amount of oil come out, maybe less than a teaspoon. If you take the lower cowl off (4 screws and 2 pins) you can get to the edges of the cover. I loosened the center access before removing the plate. An 8mm socket will loosen the bolts around the edges and I lightly pried the lower left edge with a large flathead screwdriver. Be aware that there is a sensor attached to the inside of the plate with a 10mm socket it can be removed. I have read that some disconnect the switch at the connector but I chose not to disrupt the connection. Many said that it was tough to remove the gasket but I found it came off rather easily. I ordered a gasket and it arrives Friday and the shop will have my cover finished Friday as well.

[Joflewbyu2]

Thanks for the reply. I might just buy another cover and replace mine. I thought it might be more like an oil change amount.




@Joflewbyu2 ... It is not an oil bath type timing chain. I did have a very small amount of oil come out, maybe less than a teaspoon. If you take the lower cowl off (4 screws and 2 pins) you can get to the edges of the cover. I loosened the center access before removing the plate. An 8mm socket will loosen the bolts around the edges and I lightly pried the lower left edge with a large flathead screwdriver. Be aware that there is a sensor attached to the inside of the plate with a 10mm socket it can be removed. I have read that some disconnect the switch at the connector but I chose not to disrupt the connection. Many said that it was tough to remove the gasket but I found it came off rather easily. I ordered a gasket and it arrives Friday and the shop will have my cover finished Friday as well.

[shortleg0521]

I will save the info on Colorrite because I'm sure it will come in handy at some point. Do you get it from the dealer, on line, parts house or paint store? Thanks

Colorrite.com will get you there.
Just to let you know 50 bucks is a good way to go.
Have powder category wheels and that's the way to go.
Would have cost you about the same to paint it.

[Phantom]

Not saying that this was the cause ...

However, I have seen this before and there is a possibility that you ran over some brake fluid that a vehicle leaked on the road. If there was a small pool of brake fluid at a intersection and you plowed through it, it would have splattered on this cover. Just saying. Brake fluid eats paint and it doesn't take much.

[Jimamiah]

I wondered if something (chemical type substance) may have leaked down or been thrown up from the road....

[Jimamiah]

WOW, I am very happy with the way it turned out. I had the 12 attaching bolts and the 6 bolts that attach the cowls done as well which was a few more buck. All in I have $75 dollars in it and no regrets. Now I'm on a mission to get it back together so I can ride but I have one obstacle in front of me, I promised the wife that I'd prep the garden today. (I like fresh veggies from the garden).

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[lgjhn]

Most of GW timing chain covers start peeling in the upper left side corner first for some reason and then spread from there.
On my 2006 GW, I finally just pulled it off, bead blasted it and then powder coated it myself about a year ago. I used a light gray, similar to the original.
It came out very similar to Jimamiah's, and it's withstood a lot of road wear since with nary an issue.