Seen this thing anyone?

The motor slowly getting back together , when i first pulled the LH side cover this steel thing fell out of the space between the cover and crankcase , anyone know where or what it is/does , i think its from above [carbys] area . anyone?......

 

Could it be the fuelhose holder (with the tip broken off)? (Will try to find a pic later).

 

That's a spare bit, we've all got them :wink:

Seriously, How thick is it. Looks like a cable holding tab thet's been stretched out. Did it come from inside the cover or just jammed in somewhere? LH side cover is ignition components so wouldn't want someting missing in there. :?

 

Looks like the tab that pushes the crank case trigger wires back under the tranny/engine gase.

It should go over the lower left allen bolt as you are looking at the shifter.

It keeps the wires from getting dorked up by the shifter end..

or in my case it tried, but the shifter ended up hammering on them anyway..

 

Oddly enough. I was looking at an identical part last night and scratching my head. On my Turbo Seca, there is an identical looking part that is held on with the llower left bolt that holds the rear cover on. It hold a line in place, though not very effectively.

Greg

 

Sometimes I go to Bike Bandit .com and search thru their OEM schematics. It may take a while to look because you have to keep flipping back and forth but it's at least a source.
Unfortunately, it won't help at all if it's a part of something that broke off.

Good Luck,

Bob

'82 XJ550

 

I think Knick is right. Looks just like the one I had to put back i place when I changed my oil level sending switch.

 

Looks like the keeper that holds my wires in place in that area.

 

ok , thanks fer the feedback that sounds ok by me [wire holder thingymabob] , and it was just jammed in floating about.

at least i know now with the help of the forum its a thing to look at when the motor is back in...ta

 

Here's a pic that might help.

 

Would help? Rich, you underestimate the value of your picture. Your shutter has captured more than any words we could write!!!