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[Ian MinusMember]

moto wrote:

Minusone – Yes, the bolt gouged the engine case causing the failure. I’m sure the bike will work fine with a simple flush and new parts but I don’t believe it’s the most sensible long term fix.

The banjo filter filtering oil to the head isn’t fine enough to catch the smallest alloy particles so they will be everywhere. When they are that fine they ingress into bearings and every nook and cranny.

The only proper option is a strip down, anything else is half arsing it and asking for trouble. I don’t want the big end or gearbox bearings flogging out when I’m a few months out of warranty.

Absolutely agree – work the warranty and good luck.

[MalMember]

OUCH Moto. That’s nasty.

Hope you get the warranty. You’re lucky it’s not a Husky and have to deal with the PFG (importer).

[Mike WyethMember]

That is a mess mate :ohmy:

I wonder if its got anything to do with the clutch dragging issues you had when you got it?

The only benefit of not having a bike for a while is you will be able to increase your normal fitness regime :whistle: :whistle:

[Steve WyethMember]

mike wrote:

That is a mess mate :ohmy:

I wonder if its got anything to do with the clutch dragging issues you had when you got it?

The only benefit of not having a bike for a while is you will be able to increase your normal fitness regime :whistle: :whistle:

You’r right Mal, I’m very thankful I’m dealing with Sutto’s and not Paul Feeney Group, I’ve heard so many bad things about them.

Mike, I wonder this too. The clutch drag was likely just a new clutch, the fact I had to pull the clucth in more than I thought normal might be because that spring was never tensioned properly making it harder to dis-engage the clutch.

I have been out on the bike the last 3 weekends in a row as part of my new fitness/riding regime. I might have to do the gym thing instead now *shudder*!

[Steve WyethMember]

Things aren’t looking as positive as I had hoped.

[scott bockingMember]

moto wrote:

Things aren’t looking as positive as I had hoped.

What is going on?

STM

[Mick DMember]

moto wrote:

Things aren’t looking as positive as I had hoped.

Do tell.

More info is required. The above looks like a post you’d see on Facebook. :huh:

[Steve WyethMember]

Nothing to tell yet really. The bike has been looked at and it isn’t going to be a straight forward, “sure we’ll repair it sort of fix”.

The clutch cover has some scuffs, the header is dented and the seat has a rip so there was a concern the damage was caused through my abuse.

A guy in Perth has to make the call along with his counterpart in Austria who’s not available for a week. It’s not yet clear if someone else will be looking at his affairs whilst he’s away or if I just have to wait a week until he’s back.

I have a feeling this isn’t going to end well though.

[Mick DMember]

It would have to be a pretty hard hit to the header pipe to make a bolt come out of your clutch don’t you think? :S

If they say it is from crash damage and you get it in writting, you would most likely will be able to claim it on insurance then?

[GregMember]

Ummm will watch this with interest Moto I can see what you mean :unsure: Have faith I know it is easy for me to say but recent (unsuccessful :angry: ) dealings with a manufacturer for a warranty issue has me appreciating your concern. It may go well but and we shouldn’t shoot them yet, maybe we can load the guns but :laugh:

Deep breathes mate :pinch: it may just work out

TB

[Steve WyethMember]

Well, my repsonse was that the condition of the other parts of the bike are meaningless when talking of a internal engine failure. It is also a dirtbike, that I ride hard, it’s what it’s for :huh:

The point of contention is that there are scuffs on the clutch case and the thinking is that a hit on the clutch case could, in turn, hit the bolt, snapping the post it’s screwed into causing it to wear the case out, making it my fault.

The thing is if you look at the pictures, there is quite a big gap between the clutch cover and the bolts and Magnesium isn’t known for it’s flexible properties, so a dent big enough to hit the post would surely have cracked or smashed a hole in the engine case. Supposing for a moment that the clutch case did bend enough to strike the bolt hard enough the snap the post, why are the other bolts unmarked? They would be spinning at how many RPM’s and didn’t once hit the dented area?

As I say, nothing has been decided, it’s just I was rather hoping the phone call would have been more along the lines of ‘you’ll be able to pick her Saturday’

That less Facebook for you Mick?

[scott bockingMember]

Keen to meet a trailrider that does not have boot scuffs on their clutch cover :dry:

STM

[Matt BakerMember]

Lets go on holidays to Mattighofen, Austria and just start kicking the crap out of every person we see walking around. 👿 Old Bull vigilante style.

According to Wikipedia the population is only 5,750, at least half of them must work for KTM/Husaberg or know someone that does. :angry:

Hope it gets sorted sooner rather than later, good luck Moto

[Bob DowsettMember]

moto wrote:

Well, my repsonse was that the condition of the other parts of the bike are meaningless when talking of a internal engine failure. It is also a dirtbike, that I ride hard,Haven’t Seen that yet , when does that happen :laugh: it’s what it’s for :huh:

Sorry
I really do morn about your situation(that wasn’t being sarcastic)
Good luck with it

How long was the engine running for after disaster struck??

Is your dealer on your side ????

[Mike WyethMember]

I agree mate , with the other bolts untouched they are kidding themselves are’nt they?

Lets hope the guy in Perth has a bit of common sense.

might be a long week

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