Engine Covers

About Engine Covers

Engine covers close off openings in the engine case, keeping dirt out and oil in. This is a very small category with one listing, a Cool Head Shell Kit from Pro Design. Check the listing for the engine and years it is made for.

Engine covers are model-specific, so match yours to your make, model and year; the Ride Finder at the top of the page narrows the choices. When you remove a cover, fit a new gasket, clean both surfaces and tighten the bolts evenly in a crisscross pattern to the torque in your manual. Look at a cover for cracks, since a cracked cover can leak oil.

For parts on the same area of the engine, see Cylinder Heads, Gaskets, Seals & Kits and Brackets & Hardware. The whole group is Engines & Engine Parts.

FAQs on engine covers

Do I need a new gasket when I replace an engine cover?

Yes. A fresh gasket helps the cover seal against the case, and an old one may be crushed or torn. Clean both mating surfaces first, and use sealant only if your service manual says to.

Why should engine cover bolts be tightened evenly?

Tightening in a pattern and to the specified torque presses the cover down evenly against the gasket. Uneven tightening can warp the cover or leave a leak. Use a torque wrench and follow the sequence in your manual.

Will an engine cover from another model fit my machine?

Do not assume so. Covers differ in shape, bolt pattern and sealing surface between models and years. Choose the cover listed for your make, model and year, and compare it with your old one before fitting.

What should I do if my engine cover is cracked?

Replace it. A crack can leak oil, let dirt and water into the engine, and spread under vibration. Before riding again, check the oil level and look over the engine case for damage, since whatever cracked the cover may have harmed it too.