Just a little update all,
I recently switched out my stock Yamaha "capped" covers with some block off plates that Joe2Lmaker made for me.
These block off plates work very well and install fairly easily on the Gen II models. Remember to use a short ball-end allen for those tighter spaces.
The Gen I's are a more in depth install, because you have to remove the coolant pipe to remove (the stock ones) and install (the new ones).
Thus, my above tutorial is a great and "simple" way to cap off this system on the Gen I's. Also works great with the Gen II's but the block off
plates really clean up the top of the motor. BTW.. When doing the "plugged hose" method... MAKE SURE TO USE THE PROPER PLUGS IN THE HOSE's.
Some have tried other plug methods with "leaky" results.
Here is a pic of the block off plates as I was installing them.
Oh Yes, If you want to purchase a set of these plates...
Joe2Lmaker pasted on his spec's (from the set he made me) to 08FJR4ME and he is producing them. Check into it here:
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...=116612&hl=
Big shout out to Joe2Lmaker and 08FJR4ME,
Webby