Starter Clutch Cover

[hub]

Quick question, couldn't find a good answer by searching.

I want to remove the starter clutch cover so that I can sand and powdercoat it. Do I need to drain oil first? Should I expect a leak. I plan on replacing the gasket as well.

Thanks in advance.

[tone]

There will be a small amount of oil retained behind the starter clutch cover & you will get a leak if you remove it while the bike is on a paddock stand, to stop this you can lean the bike at a slight angle against a handy wall with the mirror folded in & rags wrapped around the bar end while you do this but you must chock the wheels to prevent it rolling away

tone

[Black_peter]

Also look out for the bolts, one of them (top left facing the cover) has an oil seal.
If you misplace that washer you might get a leak there..