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  • June 26, 2011 at 12:30 am #100108

    Todd Jackson
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    Just back from the Watagans rides….
    After washing the bike I note a BIG puddle of oil underneath the bike. I had plenty of offs and it looks as though I have put the gear lever through the crank case (I have some case savers on order, not too sure if they work retrospectively)…
    So I am only very green to the tools, is replacing the crank case cover a HUGE job?
    Can a novice hack get it sorted?
    What chance do you think there is that water got in???
    The crack is only relatively small about 15mm long and not even 1mm wide.
    Going on the amount of offs I had I reckon it was damaged about 8 huge puddles, a hose down by the RFS and a gernie before I realised.

    Thanks for you help

    Cheers
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    PS Adam, Spokes were tighten and the rear wheel seemed to go alright.

    June 26, 2011 at 1:04 am #203962

    Adam Rodgers
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    I have put the brake lever thru the other side :( $150 for a new clutch cover :angry: I’m guessing the flywheel side would be more :ohmy:

    Get yourself a manual eg Clymer they give a step by step description of what you need to do ;)

    It will also help you with general maintenance of the bike.

    If you have been riding with the crack and the oil is only seeping out then use an epoxy metal repair product (same as you would use as an emergency repair on the trails) and then when you get your case savers glue them on over the repair. I’m figurering if the damage was servere you would already know but a picture would be good :)

    Adam

    June 26, 2011 at 2:30 am #203964

    Todd Jackson
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    Cheers Adam,

    I will get a pic tomorrow, but what you have said makes sense re the epoxy.

    Thanks
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    June 26, 2011 at 11:22 pm #203968

    Todd Jackson
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    I have removed the bash plate and the gear lever, also dropped the oil from the crank case and the frame.
    See attached photo re the cracks, there is two photos and also [strike]two[/strike] three cracks.
    I am hoping you can confirm that metal epoxy will do the trick.
    The second pic chows the DRZ ignition key for a little bit of perspective.

    Thanks again.
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    [attachment=2604]DRZ1.JPG[/attachment]

    [attachment=2605]DRZ2.JPG[/attachment]

    June 27, 2011 at 12:27 am #203963

    Adam Rodgers
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    I’ve had a look at the manual as its been a while since I’ve had the side cover off, and the stator attatches to the inside of the cover towards the middle of the cover. The only part that is near the cover in the damaged area is the flywheel. If its not rubbing then you should be good. If you turn the motor over (counterclockwise) with a socket through the hole in the middle of the cover you should be able to hear any rubbing noises. Seal the area with the epoxy but don’t build it up too much, leaving an area for the silicone or polyurethane sealant you use for the case saver. It will give you some buffer for when you bash in the case saver :P

    My case savers had copped a bit of a pounding so I took them off for some panel beating and underneath was all good so they work ;) I hammered them back into shape and glued them back on, its a bugger to get all the silicone off though :unsure:

    I’ll PM you my number if you have any dramas give me a call ;)

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