Chrome water pump cover installation

**Jared** · 05-21-2011, 07:22 PM

I purchased a used chrome water pump cover for my bike and don't have the instructions. It looks pretty easy to install, but appears as though I have to pull two screws out of the water pump. That being the case, do I need to drain the coolant? I just flushed it a month ago, so I hoping it's not necessary. Those that have the pump cover, how do you install it?

**ringadingh** · 05-21-2011, 07:46 PM

I went out and checked mine and it looks like two screws hold it on. Id just remove them and install the piece, quickly if it starts to drip.You shouldn't lose anymore than a spoon or so at best.

**Jared** · 05-21-2011, 08:39 PM

That is what I did. Lost maybe two table spoons of coolant when doing it, but it seemed to work out okay.

redjay · 05-22-2011, 07:48 AM

I think the lower screw is the water pump drain hence the small amount of coolant loss.

sonny · 05-22-2011, 09:45 AM

Where would I find the water pump on an '01? I don't know what I have covering mine, and now I am wondering what it looks like.
Thanks for your time

**ringadingh** · 05-22-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sonny

Where would I find the water pump on an '01? I don't know what I have covering mine, and now I am wondering what it looks like.
Thanks for your time

Its just above the rear brake pedal on the motor, it has a rubber coolant hose connected to it.

VulcanE · 05-22-2011, 10:00 AM

When I installed mine, I lost zero coolant. It installs using the top/right water pump cover screw (with a stand off spacer) and the bottom left screw is one of the right engine side cover (clutch cover) screws. The #1 reason I got it was so I would have a place to hang the idle control cable. I didn't like it just hanging there between the cylinders, and it was also my favorite color (chrome)

**Jared** · 05-22-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

When I installed mine, I lost zero coolant. It installs using the top/right water pump cover screw (with a stand off spacer) and the bottom left screw is one of the right engine side cover (clutch cover) screws. The #1 reason I got it was so I would have a place to hang the idle control cable. I didn't like it just hanging there between the cylinders, and it was also my favorite color (chrome)

Looks like we got it for the same reason. I just can't get enough of that chrome!

skiman · 05-23-2011, 09:00 PM

Make sure it doesn't rub the pipe mine did I had to give it a slight tweek

**Jared** · 05-23-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by skiman

Make sure it doesn't rub the pipe mine did I had to give it a slight tweek

Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep and close eye on it.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-23-2011, 09:15 PM

You can never have too much chrome. Glad you got it figured out on how to install Jared. Good job.

foztex · 05-27-2011, 07:29 PM

My chrome pump cover touched the front header pipe (V&H Baggers); it may not be an issue for stock exhaust. I cut off the leading edge of the pump cover (maintaining the same angle for appearance) so it would not touch the pipe.

**Jared** · 05-27-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by foztex

My chrome pump cover touched the front header pipe (V&H Baggers); it may not be an issue for stock exhaust. I cut off the leading edge of the pump cover (maintaining the same angle for appearance) so it would not touch the pipe.

My slightly touches, but it doesn't make any rattle or noise, so I'm not too concerned.

macmac · 05-28-2011, 10:06 AM

What about heat and touching? I don't have the WP cover, but heat would be a concern if it touched. My 06 cooks the right side cover near where the bagger head pipe is. This has blistered the paint a bit. I plan to trim the right side cover one day.

If anyone else has the problem use wide masking tape on the cover, both sides, draw the line to cut, and cut it just outside the line. Finish with a medium fine 1/2 round hand file. Then sand paper finer still.

mikeyger · 05-28-2011, 12:27 PM

I have a question On my 99 1500 nomad I was wondering if I removed the 2 bolts that hold the little bracket that holds the idle mixture cable to clean or replace with a chrome one would that cause a leak from the water pump cover? thanks

05-21-2011, 07:46 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Chrome water pump cover installation I went out and checked mine and it looks like two screws hold it on. Id just remove them and install the piece, quickly if it starts to drip.You shouldn't lose anymore than a spoon or so at best. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Chrome water pump cover installation That is what I did. Lost maybe two table spoons of coolant when doing it, but it seemed to work out okay. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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05-22-2011, 07:48 AM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,016	Chrome water pump cover installation I think the lower screw is the water pump drain hence the small amount of coolant loss.
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05-22-2011, 09:45 AM	#5
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	Chrome water pump cover installation Where would I find the water pump on an '01? I don't know what I have covering mine, and now I am wondering what it looks like. Thanks for your time __________________ '01 carbed Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2011, 10:00 AM	#7
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Chrome water pump cover installation When I installed mine, I lost zero coolant. It installs using the top/right water pump cover screw (with a stand off spacer) and the bottom left screw is one of the right engine side cover (clutch cover) screws. The #1 reason I got it was so I would have a place to hang the idle control cable. I didn't like it just hanging there between the cylinders, and it was also my favorite color (chrome) __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-21-2011, 07:22 PM	#1
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Chrome water pump cover installation I purchased a used chrome water pump cover for my bike and don't have the instructions. It looks pretty easy to install, but appears as though I have to pull two screws out of the water pump. That being the case, do I need to drain the coolant? I just flushed it a month ago, so I hoping it's not necessary. Those that have the pump cover, how do you install it? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-23-2011, 09:00 PM	#9
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Chrome water pump cover installation Make sure it doesn't rub the pipe mine did I had to give it a slight tweek __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now
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05-23-2011, 09:15 PM	#11
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Chrome water pump cover installation You can never have too much chrome. Glad you got it figured out on how to install Jared. Good job. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-27-2011, 07:29 PM	#12
foztex Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 407	Chrome water pump cover installation My chrome pump cover touched the front header pipe (V&H Baggers); it may not be an issue for stock exhaust. I cut off the leading edge of the pump cover (maintaining the same angle for appearance) so it would not touch the pipe.
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05-28-2011, 10:06 AM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Chrome water pump cover installation What about heat and touching? I don't have the WP cover, but heat would be a concern if it touched. My 06 cooks the right side cover near where the bagger head pipe is. This has blistered the paint a bit. I plan to trim the right side cover one day. If anyone else has the problem use wide masking tape on the cover, both sides, draw the line to cut, and cut it just outside the line. Finish with a medium fine 1/2 round hand file. Then sand paper finer still. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-28-2011, 12:27 PM	#15
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Chrome water pump cover installation I have a question On my 99 1500 nomad I was wondering if I removed the 2 bolts that hold the little bracket that holds the idle mixture cable to clean or replace with a chrome one would that cause a leak from the water pump cover? thanks
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